Choosing an illuminated magnifier
Painstaking work requires good eyesight. However, in the modern world it is very difficult to meet a person who could boast of this. If you need to work, and your eyes fail, you just need to purchase an illuminated magnifier. This will be the best option to solve the problem.
Peculiarities
A high power illuminated magnifier is an instrument that generally consists of a lamp and a magnifying lens. A distinction is made between handheld and tripod magnifiers.
The manual includes a frame, a lens (its surfaces are intentionally curved) and a handle (it can be curved, foldable, or straight). And also the device has a backlight. This device enlarges objects both 2 times and 20 times.
The illuminated tripod magnifier consists of a tripod, frame, lens and light.
You need to know that The rays of light that filter through the curved glass of the lens are bound to gather at a specific location. The path from the center to the point is called the focal point, and it can range from 21 mm to 201 mm. The glass structure system can consist of either 1 lens or multiple lenses. Designations in the form of such signs: 7, 10, 15 X indicate the approach of your eye to the object.
The frames of modern lenses are different. There are classic frames that can be made of plastic or metal. However, in order to improve the image, manufacturers are trying to produce lenses without frames.
Views
You will not surprise a modern person with a hand-held pocket magnifier. Therefore, if you are in need of such a device, then you should familiarize yourself with the variety of choices.
The illuminated measuring magnifier consists of a scale and magnifies objects by 10 times. It can be neck-worn.
There is a magnifier for viewing books and for looking at small pictures. It is round and square.Such a device can be hung for convenience on the neck or mounted on a clothespin. The foldable handle facilitates the use of the device both at home and on the road.
The stationary grain magnifier has a special rim so that when examining the quality of the grain, it does not crumble.
In the textile industry, a large foldable professional viewing magnifier is used to view the fibers of the fabric.
The optical magnifier for watch repair is very small. With the help of this device, small mechanisms are considered.
The transforming pocket magnifier is called so for good reason. It can be foldable. Therefore, they are used in everyday life because of convenience.
The third hand or a magnifying glass is the name of the model with a mount. It can be rectangular. Typically, such products have a support base on which the main device is attached.
It should be added that such units can also be endowed with a mirror (for convenience), a battery for an LED light bulb, a flexible mount (which helps to turn the magnifier in any direction), infrared illumination (to determine the authenticity of bills) can be built into them.
Model overview
Manufacturers compete with each other for convenience and quality. Therefore, the range of products such as illuminated magnifiers is very diverse.
Schweizer produces a huge number of models. The ruler of this direction consists of both small handcrafted specimens and rather large ones.
Take for example Autolux illuminated hand-held unit, which provides a magnification of 6 times and eliminates the effect of flickering. And here is another instance - folding magnifier Ergo-Pocket endowed with a spherical lens. It has almost no weight, and the mechanism of the device helps to decompose it very quickly.
Another instrument is the Bright Field magnifier. Its aspherical glass can up to 2x magnification.
Eschenbach's next manufacturer produces a line of optical devices that can be used not only in everyday life, but also in the professional sphere. This range has a Galilean Rido-Med system that can clearly record working distances.
There are also simpler options. For example, folding unit Classic is the ideal unit with a small body and very good magnification. There is another very an interesting example is Ash Technologies. This line assumes the release of high-tech electronic loops.
Here's one example: Ash Prisma HD. This type of product involves connecting to a TV. As a result, the system allows the consumer to both read and work under the camera.
Bigger brand manufactures electronic magnifiers. With the help of them, you can both read and examine very small objects.
Rexant line provides for the production of magnifying lamps (these products have built-in LEDs). They are used in cosmetology.
Veber company produces measuring and bench instruments. This product is multifunctional. For example, there is a Veber MG7173 illuminated magnifier. With this design, you can take angular measurements on a plane. Another interesting model is the 15119-B Veber. It is used in various fields.
Criterias of choice
You need to consider the type of activity in order to choose the best model. For example, which model is better: stationary or manual?
The manual unit is needed for short-term magnification, but the stationary unit can be used for a long time, and it also frees the hands. And this is very convenient. Therefore, if you need a magnifying glass for manicure or for small jobs, then choose a stationary model.
There are models for needlework. This type of model provides for attachment to the head or neck. For example, if you need an embroidery magnifier, you can use this option.
Models with illumination and a magnifying glass of a certain diameter are suitable for masters of various orientations. For example, if you choose a "magnifier" for your sewing machine, then choose one with a light.Watchmakers often use magnifying glasses. Therefore, each of them has an hour magnifier. The measuring magnifier is suitable for those professionals who work with drawings.
