And presumably, if the projection optics are done properly, no need to change eye focus either, as the image can be made to appear as if at infinity.
(Another point about mirrors and rear-views screens. The image in the mirror is far away, screens are up close.)
nib
I now have that.
Takes a little getting used to, not sure if that is causing a bit of eye strain ...
... or if it's the rear-view mirror which can be flipped between a real mirror or a screen from the rear camera, certainly my eyes initially focused for something that's 8" away and my brain was confused that it was seeing things that were 20' behind.
My partner's Nissan Leaf has cameras all round, combined to give a 360 degree view. It makes lining up when parking so much easier.
What I thought initially was:
"... a digital screen for the rear view mirror doesn't work for me as a driver. I like to simply swivel my eyes to glance at the mirror, but naturally the screen requires me to refocus. Additionally, as I wear varifocals, I am looking through the wrong section of the lens.
Fortunately, it can be switched off and it can be used as a slightly dim conventional mirror."
However, having had to use the digital screen on a trip when we really were fully loaded, I found that it was actually OK. Even a sideways glance showed sufficient detail, and more clarity than the conventional mirror, so I now use it all the time.
Chris
A couple of years ago, a nonogenarian friend was staggered by his £825 renewal notice. I checked the Meerkat and found a policy for £550. He still added legal protection and other assorted bolt-ons and paid £700+.
This year, the renewal quote was £925 approx. I couldn't find anything cheaper for him.
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