On 08/11/2024 22:17, Pancho wrote:

On 11/8/24 19:15, AnthonyL wrote:

I'm looking for something such as

https://www.boots.com/jml-mighty-sight-10313279

I use a cheap USB microscope, for fiddly working on stuff. My major
discovery was that it was a stable stand that was critical, rather than
the microscope itself.

This is a good stand and cheap microscope

<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WGS7TNZ>

You can buy the stand (or something very much like it) separately -
should you happen to have a old USB microscope lying around somewhere.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jiusion-Universal-Adjustable-Professional-Microscope/dp/B0797PPX8D

I actually have a VEHO microscope, but they seem expensive now, they
weren't when I bought mine a decade or two ago.

My glasses prescription has changed many times over that period, but the microscope still works fine.

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Pancho <Pancho.Jones@proton.me> wrote:

On 11/8/24 19:15, AnthonyL wrote:

I'm looking for something such as

https://www.boots.com/jml-mighty-sight-10313279

I use a cheap USB microscope, for fiddly working on stuff. My major
discovery was that it was a stable stand that was critical, rather than
the microscope itself.

This is a good stand and cheap microscope

<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WGS7TNZ>

I've seen good reviews of these, which come with a display and recording features:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09VPP5G59/

but are in a different pricing league to the USB microscope.

If you have a spare Android phone or tablet around, there's various 'USB camera' apps that can be used to turn it into a display.

Theo

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I'm looking for something such as

https://www.boots.com/jml-mighty-sight-10313279

<quote>

Product details

Mighty Sight are magnifying eyewear, with LED lights built-in, that
make detailed tasks easy to see, ultra-bright and hands-free.

Hands-free, wearable magnification for near vision
Built in LED's like personal headlights
160% magnification
Fits over your prescription reading glasses
Makes everything easier to see
Great for small print, sewing, repairs & more
USB-rechargeable

Suitable for

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above.

How to use

Wearable magnifying eyewear. Fits over prescription glasses.
</quote>

But reviews for this model are mixed with arms breaking, lights
failing.

Anyone used something like this that they are happy with but doesn't
cost an arm and a leg?

PS I'm over 8, nearer 80 and need every bit of help working on fiddly
bits that I can.


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On 08/11/2024 19:15, AnthonyL wrote:

I'm looking for something such as

https://www.boots.com/jml-mighty-sight-10313279

<quote>

Product details

Mighty Sight are magnifying eyewear, with LED lights built-in, that
make detailed tasks easy to see, ultra-bright and hands-free.

Hands-free, wearable magnification for near vision
Built in LED's like personal headlights
160% magnification
Fits over your prescription reading glasses
Makes everything easier to see
Great for small print, sewing, repairs & more
USB-rechargeable

Suitable for

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above.

How to use

Wearable magnifying eyewear. Fits over prescription glasses.
</quote>

But reviews for this model are mixed with arms breaking, lights
failing.

Anyone used something like this that they are happy with but doesn't
cost an arm and a leg?

PS I'm over 8, nearer 80 and need every bit of help working on fiddly
bits that I can.

I use a table lamp with a built in magnifying lens. CPC.Farnell offer a
range.

https://cpc.farnell.com/lightcraft/lc8085usb/led-flexible-usb-magnifier-lamp/dp/LA08044?st=led%20magnifiers




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On 11/8/24 19:15, AnthonyL wrote:

I'm looking for something such as

https://www.boots.com/jml-mighty-sight-10313279

I use a cheap USB microscope, for fiddly working on stuff. My major
discovery was that it was a stable stand that was critical, rather than
the microscope itself.

This is a good stand and cheap microscope

<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WGS7TNZ>

I actually have a VEHO microscope, but they seem expensive now, they
weren't when I bought mine a decade or two ago.

My glasses prescription has changed many times over that period, but the microscope still works fine.

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On 08/11/2024 21:55, Timatmarford wrote:

On 08/11/2024 19:15, AnthonyL wrote:

I'm looking for something such as

https://www.boots.com/jml-mighty-sight-10313279

<quote>

Product details

Mighty Sight are magnifying eyewear, with LED lights built-in, that
make detailed tasks easy to see, ultra-bright and hands-free.

     Hands-free, wearable magnification for near vision
     Built in LED's like personal headlights
     160% magnification
     Fits over your prescription reading glasses
     Makes everything easier to see
     Great for small print, sewing, repairs & more
     USB-rechargeable

Suitable for

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above.

How to use

Wearable magnifying eyewear. Fits over prescription glasses.
</quote>

But reviews for this model are mixed with arms breaking, lights
failing.

Anyone used something like this that they are happy with but doesn't
cost an arm and a leg?

PS I'm over 8, nearer 80 and need every bit of help working on fiddly
bits that I can.

I use a table lamp with a built in magnifying lens. CPC.Farnell offer a range.

https://cpc.farnell.com/lightcraft/lc8085usb/led-flexible-usb-magnifier- lamp/dp/LA08044?st=led%20magnifiers

I use these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/WEBOL-Multiple-Magnifying-Magnifier-Interchangeable/dp/B0CTFRXRG9

Which have interchangeable lenses for different magnifications.

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On 08/11/2024 19:15, AnthonyL wrote:

I'm looking for something such as

https://www.boots.com/jml-mighty-sight-10313279

<quote>

Product details

Mighty Sight are magnifying eyewear, with LED lights built-in, that
make detailed tasks easy to see, ultra-bright and hands-free.

Hands-free, wearable magnification for near vision
Built in LED's like personal headlights
160% magnification
Fits over your prescription reading glasses
Makes everything easier to see
Great for small print, sewing, repairs & more
USB-rechargeable

Suitable for

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above.

How to use

Wearable magnifying eyewear. Fits over prescription glasses.
</quote>

But reviews for this model are mixed with arms breaking, lights
failing.

Anyone used something like this that they are happy with but doesn't
cost an arm and a leg?

PS I'm over 8, nearer 80 and need every bit of help working on fiddly
bits that I can.

What do you want to use it for and what magnification do you really need?

If for assembly work a bench mounted magnifier could be much better. See

https://cpc.farnell.com/c/tools-maintenance/hand-tools/inspection-precision-tools/magnification/bench-magnifiers

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