Donegan Optivisor - What Magnifaction and Focal Distance?

[cogitech]

For those of you who use one of these, which combination of magnification and focal distance do you find most comfortable for soldering work?

I am thinking the 2x at 10 inches (lensplate/diopter #4) might be a good choice, but I would like some feedback from other users.

Thanks in advance.

 

[cogitech]

I found some advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwnLeL3jGco

This confirms that my gut feeling on the #4 might be right on.

If I go for anything closer, my soldering iron might end up burning my goggles.

No opinions?

 

[cogitech]

I'll review them when they arrive.

 

[stratus46]

I've been using OptiVisors for about 15 years - always #5. I tried a #7 and it's OK but I'm fine with #5. I can work on chips with 0.5mm pin spacing with it.

OptiVISOR

G²

 

[cogitech]

Hi stratus,

Thanks for the response.

I tossed the decision between the No.4 and No.5 back and forth a few times. The No.4 happened to be available with free 2 day shipping through Amazon prime, so I bought it. I figure I can buy other lensplates if I want to try them.

 

[cogitech]

Review: Excellent! I don't know how I went so long without it!

Anyone who has not tried these; jump on Amazon and order a pair. Well worth the money, in my opinion.

Also, I am very glad to have the #4 lensplate. Anything more powerful would have resulted in a bit too short of a focus distance for me.