Not generally a problem provided you are aware of this, but yes good advice.
Dan.
BTW, what does "Occupation - UB-40" mean ?.
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Where I work they have several "Mag Lamp XL" (Model UN1030) from Naturalight.
I would probably rate them "adequate", overall. Magnification is lower than I'd like to have, but focus is good across the whole field of view, color fringing is very low, working distance and depth of field are quite good. The mechanical design and construction aren't impressive to look at but they seem to have held up well in a light commercial environment. I think the street price is around $100.
Dale
I would probably rate them "adequate", overall. Magnification is lower than I'd like to have, but focus is good across the whole field of view, color fringing is very low, working distance and depth of field are quite good. The mechanical design and construction aren't impressive to look at but they seem to have held up well in a light commercial environment. I think the street price is around $100.
Dale
Depends on how much you are willing to spend. I have a nice one I got at Staples for around $35 that works fine for all soldering. You can easily spend well over triple that once you look around on the net.
Once you use a magnifying lamp you'll never do anything without it.
I am now using +3.5dioptre spectacles AND the lighted magnifier to examine small components and soldering quality.
I bought a pair of dental binoculars, they do a big pic (about the same size as +2.5dioptres AND the magnifier) but I have not got used to them yet. They needed some mechanical modifications to get them to line up with my eyes and be close to my eyes. As standard they are mounted too far away and that narrows the field of view as well as requiring an excessive head tilt because one is forced to look "up" into the badly aligned optics.
I bought a pair of dental binoculars, they do a big pic (about the same size as +2.5dioptres AND the magnifier) but I have not got used to them yet. They needed some mechanical modifications to get them to line up with my eyes and be close to my eyes. As standard they are mounted too far away and that narrows the field of view as well as requiring an excessive head tilt because one is forced to look "up" into the badly aligned optics.
No extensive experience with a wide range of products, but this combo was impressive for the money.
Fluorescent Magnifying Lamp
https://www.dazor.com/store/Circline-22W-Full-Spectrum-Fluorescent-Bulb.html
Fluorescent Magnifying Lamp
https://www.dazor.com/store/Circline-22W-Full-Spectrum-Fluorescent-Bulb.html
Ottlite LED magnifier ~ 70 bux sold at various BM like Frys Electronics / Fabric Stores
utoob review https://youtu.be/ypzNc-idIbE
utoob review https://youtu.be/ypzNc-idIbE
After decades in the service shop and having to deal with all sorts of crappy lighting, and being now 66 with old eyes, I got a nice "ElectriX" solid metal inspection lamp for my own bench.
I have to say it's going to be the last lamp I'll ever need.
Task Lighting | Inspection / Magnifier Lights | Electrix 7426-3D 3-Diopter Halogen Magnifier, 45" Reach, Clamp-On 120V, 100W | B1879123 - GlobalIndustrial.com
I have to say it's going to be the last lamp I'll ever need.
Task Lighting | Inspection / Magnifier Lights | Electrix 7426-3D 3-Diopter Halogen Magnifier, 45" Reach, Clamp-On 120V, 100W | B1879123 - GlobalIndustrial.com
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