All about electronic loupes

We often talk about an accessible environment for everyone, and in this context, modern technologies help us a lot. From the article you will learn what an electronic magnifier is, how to use it, and what help it brings to visually impaired people. Consider also instructions for use, tips for choosing, the best models and types of digital magnifiers.

An electronic magnifier is primarily a device that makes life easier for the visually impaired. Many of this category call the device "smart" and gladly purchase it as their assistant. Its outer body resembles a small tablet or smartphone: the electronic magnifier also has a built-in digital camera, and it is equipped with an LCD display.

The electronic enlarger can be used both separately and by attaching it to equipment with a screen. (to a computer or to modern TV models). The screen is magnified up to 25 times. Unlike a simple magnifying glass, the digital magnifier does not distort the picture and has a greater grip.

Electronic devices for improving vision are of various types and are intended not only for visually impaired people, they are actively used by pensioners, and everyone else. After all, you must admit that it is difficult to read the information on the product labels or the annotation for medicines.

So, for trips to the store and pharmacies, hand-held portable video enlargers are recommended. Stationary devices have been created for connection to computers and other equipment.A wide selection of such devices will allow you to purchase the desired option depending on the nature and place of application of the magnifier.

So, for home use, it is better to choose stationary devices with a large screen, which will allow not only reading and watching, but also performing some actions of hand motility. Small electronic magnifiers with the size of a smartphone are more suitable for hiking outdoors.

A variety of models will allow everyone to find the desired magnifier option in the electronic version. Let's present some models with different characteristics and technical capabilities.

• Video enlarger Compact + HD from the Optelec company with 17 contrast video modes. High quality HD images allow you to use this magnifier in classrooms, workplaces, at school at a desk. It can be in operation for 3 hours without additional charging.

• Portable video magnifier HV-MVC. A simple device will allow you to easily read the recipe, figure out the transport schedule, and make utility bills. Suitable for both home viewing (can be connected to a monitor) and for outdoor use.

• Video enlarger Compact 6 HD from Optelec (digital magnifier + reading machine) with touch screen. The device is designed for viewing at long and close distances, there is a backlight and a mechanism for adjusting the brightness. Works in portable and stationary modes.

• Portable Video Tablet Traveler HD. Convenient for use by people with poor vision, because the on and off buttons, as well as adjustments, are tactile. A special program allows the user not to lose a line while reading (which is typical of many visually impaired people).

• Video enlarger Compact 6 HD Speech with sound synthesizer. The uniqueness of the portable device is that it starts instantly, "remembers" the text and, when the speech synthesizer function is on, it will sound the desired text. The device weighs only 270 g and has touch control.

When choosing a digital magnifier, one should take into account the peculiarities of visual impairment and the nature of the actions. If you need a read-only device, then this will be the easiest option, and if for viewing logs, then it is better to purchase a magnifier with a freeze-frame function, and so that it can be displayed on a large screen.

Often such a device is ordered by jewelers, collectors and workers of pawnshop kiosks. In this case, you will need a device to work with small parts.

Although electronic magnifiers are equipped with high-tech electronics, their control system is quite simple: a person can intuitively understand it. However, instructions should be attached to each device, so there should be no difficulties.

Even a critically visually impaired person can easily use it. So that such people can turn on the device and use it freely, special rounded buttons are made on the magnifier. A digital device will help to hold the desired text or picture in the "freeze frame" mode.

If necessary, the desired picture can be displayed on a large screen, having previously attached a magnifying glass to the equipment. The maximum power of a conventional magnifier is x10, the largest coefficient of an electronic magnifier is x25, it can be adjusted depending on what size you want to get the image.