Mains-Powered Illuminated Magnifier (lightmag)

Summary

1.5X magnification, 90mm (3.5 inches) diameter lens,

with an 'inset' 4X magnification, 20mm diameter.

Small table-top, mains-powered, LED lights.

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Technical

Magnification / lens size in mm: 1.5X90 with 4X20.

Field of view: the main lens (1.5X) will clearly show the working area with your fingers. For reading, vertically about 20 lines, horizontally 8 or 9 words (most of the width of a paperback page). The inset (4X) lens, vertically 3 lines, horizontally 1 or 2 words.

Maximum working distance:

Main lens (1.5X) 6 inches

Inset lens (6X) about 2 inches.

Light: a rim of 60 LED lights, low-energy, bright light.

Origin / brand: we import these from China

Mounting / Presentation: Like a small table lamp, rests on the table, the magnifier is on a 'swan neck', the lens has a dust cover.

Applications / Quality

- for painting small models, fly-tying, repairing or inspecting anything small.

- for jewellery: gluing stones into costume jewellery, untangling chains, fine repair jobs.

- for reading (for the partially-sighted), a low-cost alternative to larger magnifiers.

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.

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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.

* excluding surgeons-type, digital & phone magnifiers, and microscopes.

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