One problem with Optivisors is being able to TRY one first. They come with a range of magnifications, and what SEEMS to be the best, may not be for YOU. I would not order one on the Internet until I had tried it first. Plus, the interchangeable lenses are EXPENSIVE. The Optivisor with one lens (any magnification) is in the $40+ range. A different lens pack is almost another $30 so you really want to be right the first time.
Also, not everyone finds them comfortable. I don't. I hate to wear hats, too, so I might just be more sensitive to this issue. After a short time, I feel like my head is in a vice. Again, you gotta try it first. Also when you need to look up at something else, you have to flip them out of the way or take them off. With a lighted magnifier, I can just look away and I'm on my regular glasses. I use a magifier with circular flourescent bulb. I don't object to flourescent bulbs, but some do. You gotta try it for yourself. Mine sayss "LTS" on it. I've had it for 15 or 20 years. It's pretty heavy duty compared to the ones I saw at Harbor Freight. It stays put, but can be moved easily which you will do often. I like it 'cuz I can still wear my regular reading glasses, where I usually have to take my reading glasses off to use my optical visor. Heh heh. Optical visor. Oh yeah. I have one. I bought a "Made Somewhere in China" ripoff of the Optivisor at Harbor Freight for something like 5 bucks. I wouldn't recommend it at all. If you find you like an optical visor, get the real thing. However, when I am inspecting SMD solder joints, I use this thing with the little flip-down loup. Then I take it off before I get a splitting headache. I'm not touting one way over the other. I'm saying, try it. Don't buy on the Internet unless you know what you are getting and it is suitable for you. Eric KE6US -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John D'Ausilio Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 2:01 PM To: Tom Skinner Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Swing Arm Magnifiers -OT You might want to consider Optivisors (no connection) .. very comfortable, interchangable lenses, relatively inexpensive. I hate fluorescent light, a halogen plus Optivisors is cheaper and you can use light and optics seperately .. de John/W1RT On 5/4/05, Tom Skinner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello Group, > > Please excuse this slightly OT post. > > Since my LASIK, my close up vision has tanked, and before I tackle the > K2 I need a really good swing arm magnifier - looking at the type that > has a ring fluorescent lamp around it - but that's not an absolute requirement. > > I've had poor ones in the past and they are a pain to keep stationary. > I can't find anything in local stores and while I have no problem > ordering one over the internet, it's difficult to winnow the wheat from the chaff. > > Anyone got any leads on good ones? > > Thanks es 73 > > Tom, W3QS > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
