Jul 232013
Jeweler’s Lighted High-Power Magnifier Visor – 1.5X to 10.5X
- Easy-to-wear magnified visor for watch, jewelry repair, arts & crafts or as general reading aid
- 3 lenses: 1.5x fixed, 1.5x flip-down & 3.5x monocle; all 3 = 10.5x, enlarge to 1050% original size
- 2 super-bright 15,000mcd aim-able LED illuminate viewing area, light for 40 hrs on 2 AAA (not incl)
- Quick-adjust headband with ratchet mechanism – just turn knob to tighten/loosen while wearing
- Multiple-coated acrylic lenses, scratch resistant & reduce weight – visor weighs just 8 oz
List Price: $ 26.00
Price: $ 5.30
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Best value at this price point,
This (“Jeweler’s lighted high-power magnifier visor”) was my third attempt to find a satisfactory magnifier visor. My first purchase, a sugeon’s model, worked well but lacked adjustable magnification and had no light. The second was far worse. While it had essentially the same features as the Jeweler’s, it fell to pieces after only minutes (literally) of nothing more strenuous than being perched on my forehead. The lenses were similarly problematic, offering poor focus, especially on the periphery and when used in combinations. The 2 led lights, attached one to each temple area of the visor, were simply awful. Lacking adjustment. The provide illumination to the left and right of the object of your attention, and even then are rather dim. This is, I must add, when they are functioning, since on several occasions the battery case covers spontaneously liberated themselves and their battery friends onto my floor.
This model, in contrast, is (mostly) of a solid build, with higher quality plastic used in the lenses which work well alone and combination, and resist periphery distortion. The led lights are really quite good; bright and adjustable in both pan and tilt. The only immediate problem is the swivel monocle, which while clear and strong, came loose of it’s perch as flopped haplessly, enslaved to gravity. A philips screwdriver fixed the symptoms but the problem is a particularly cheap design for this lens’ swivel mechanism; it promises ongoing inconvenience.
Yet this is a minor quibble. For the money, this is far and away the best choice I’ve found.
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|Not comfortable as is,
The sharp edge of both the headband and the drop down visor bit into my skin. As shipped I wouldn’t have been able to wear this item long enough to accomplish the tasks I bought it for (replacing tiny screws in the tip of epees and other fencing equipment maintenance.) Fortunately, I had some adhesive backed felt sheets. I cut to fit and folded two pieces of this over the sharp edges. Problem solved.
My left eye is dominant so I hoped that I would be able to change the flip down monocle to the left side. Yes, it is possible. Remove the screw on the left side, remove the monocle assembly, switch, screw both screws in their new places.
Of course, at the price, I shouldn’t have expected more.
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|Jewelers Visor,
The visor is exactly as described, perfect for fine work, comfortable to wear and easy to use. A longer focal distance would be an advantage but all focal points become closer as the magnification becomes stronger, and that is across all brands and qualities. apart from that, a very good item.
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