Summary
1.8X X130
1.8X magnification, 130mm diameter
Extra lens (inset) 5X25
5X magnification, 25mm diameter.
Comments
The rim of 10 LED lights gives a very even illumination, more comfortable to than bright spotlights, avoids reflections. Batteries included.
1.8X might not seem particularly powerful (and won't be strong enough for someone with severe sight problems) but is actually quite good for a lens this large.
Technical
Magnification / lens size in mm: 1.8X (according the manufacturer). That's a good strength for most people for reading books and maps.
Field of view: easily enough to cover an entire page of a book at one go.
Batteries: 2 of AA included.
Lens material: plastic
Origin / brand: Imported by us from China, wholesale enquiries welcome.
Presentation: printed cardboard box
Further information
Everything you need to know about magnifiers and magnification.
See information about (and reviews of) loupes (small high-power folding jewellers' magnifiers).
See information about (and reviews of) binocular (head-worn) magnifiers- especially the surgeons-type.
See a guide to magnifiers for the partially-sighted.
See loupes with UV lights.
Video (electronic) magnifiers, video magnifiers compared.
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With most magnifiers* magnification and working distance are related. Download our Excel sheet, enter a magnification to see the resulting working distance, enter a working distance to see the resulting magnification.
* excluding surgeons-type, digital & phone magnifiers, and microscopes.
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