I agree with the optivisor. I use it daily. And it fits over eyeglasses so you can use it with them. The binocular vision and freedom from having to put a big glass in between you and the work is wonderful.
I would be cautious of "off brands". Sometimes they're good. Often not. One issue is the quality of the magnifying lenses. Many of the off-brands are pretty bad - much like many "magnifying lamps" that look a bit like staring through the bottom of a glass bottle! Also, the headband system makes a huge difference in the comfort. The knob-type tensioner with the padded headband is worth the extra cost. I've used mine both professionally and in at my home workbench for over 20 years. Give them the same care you would in selecting daily-wear eyeglasses and you won't go wrong. As Larry said, there are many sources on the 'net. If you don't know what they look like, here's a couple of URL's that have pictures http://www.conservationresources.com/Main/section_19/section19_02.htm http://tinyurl.com/d5gwe Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- If you have binocular vision (both eyes work together and almost equal corrected vision) I think you'll find an Optivisor to be superior to the Mag Lamps. It is a headband with lenses that can be lowered over your current eyeglasses. If you get about an 8" working distance,you can solder and see the smallest of solder "bridges". Its also fairly comfortable. Just google optivisor, they have some off brand copies for about $20. 73 Larry WA2DGD > > > I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not > provide nearly > enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for > kit > building. In building the K2, I have made numerous soldering errors due > to the fact > that my vision is not as good as it used to be. Any information out > there on where > a good MAG LAMP could be had. What brand name, company, etc.. Or web > site address. > Preferably one under 100.00 dollars. Thanks. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 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
