Headband Binocular Magnifier, 2 lights + 2 pairs lenses + flip-down lens

Summary

Two pairs of lenses + a single extra-powerful lens, gives a selection of four magnifications for most uses.

A fixed light either side ensures even (but not pin-point-adjustable) illumination.

Simple headband adjustment with Velcro.

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Technical

The main (double) lens is fixed.

Behind this is a second double lens that can be 'flipped' down behind the first lens (or folded out of the way).

On the front is a single, extra-powerful (single) lens that can be swung up out of the way when not in use).

By combining them, you can select these magnifications:

Main lens, 1.8X

Main lens + second lens, 2.3X

Main lens + extra-powerful (single) lens, 3.7X

All three lenses, 4.8X

LENS MATERIAL: plastic

PRESENTATION: well-presented in cardboard box

POWER: takes two AAA batteries, not included. 

Why?

Q. This item is discontinued.  Why?

A. Because it's been superseded by other models. 

Further information

Everything you need to know about magnifiers and magnification.

See information about (and reviews of) loupes (small high-power folding jewellers' magnifiers).

See information about (and reviews of) binocular (head-worn) magnifiers- especially the surgeons-type.

See a guide to magnifiers for the partially-sighted.

See loupes with UV lights.

Products: see pocket microscopes and phone microscopes, click here.

With most magnifiers* magnification and working distance are related. Download our Excel sheet, enter a magnification to see the resulting working distance, enter a working distance to see the resulting magnification.