extra magnification

[A_J_Rimmer]

A very interesting discussion. Having spent most of my life with milk bottles in front of my eyes due to extreme short-sightedness and double vision, I now need reading glasses as well as I've lost my close-in vision. Reading glasses are a must but I'm finding the conversation on lights very interesting. having decent lights make a really big difference and hearing about your set-ups I think I need to go a bit further with mine.

[Tim Marlow]

A very interesting discussion. Having spent most of my life with milk bottles in front of my eyes due to extreme short-sightedness and double vision, I now need reading glasses as well as I've lost my close-in vision. Reading glasses are a must but I'm finding the conversation on lights very interesting. having decent lights make a really big difference and hearing about your set-ups I think I need to go a bit further with mine.

Redgrass games do a nice colour balanced light, bit pricy, but very highly regarded. I’m going to replace mine with one soon, probably when autumn rolls around.

[Jim R]

Redgrass games do a nice colour balanced light, bit pricy, but very highly regarded.

I have one of those triple bright lamps with 3 daylight fluorescent tubes in it. I've had it for years.

Now I've read somewhere that fluorescent tubes deteriorate with age - not sure what form that deterioration takes. Maybe I'm due a new one. That Redgrass Games one looks very good.

[Waspie]

Hello blind one...
Yep had the same problem myself - why oh! why can't I see these damn parts...
A few years ago I bought one of these - It was cheap, came with sidelights which weighed it down, and mini magnifying glass which went into the tool draw, so those went as I already had a good light source, and never had a problem since... When using it I have a folded piece of kitchen roll at the forehead area to stop the sweat buildup from the plastic headband... The LED light can be taken off if it proves to be a PITS...

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You look nothing like I imagined Mike!! Cross dresser????? :tears-of-joy:

[Tim Marlow]

I have one of those triple bright lamps with 3 daylight fluorescent tubes in it. I've had it for years.
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Now I've read somewhere that fluorescent tubes deteriorate with age - not sure what form that deterioration takes. Maybe I'm due a new one. That Redgrass Games one looks very good.

That’s the one I currently have as well Jim. My plan is to move this one to my build area and put the redgrass one where I mostly paint my figures. I did take it apart and clean the tubes a few weeks ago and that helped a little, but mine could also be failing. They are at least ten years old. It doesn’t seem as bright as it once did, but then, I’m not as bright either so perhaps I should keep the light and change me

[BattleshipBob]

Yes I am posting again after a long time. Still here folks

This is my untidy bench, my main lamp is attached to the desk at the top left hand corner. Wondering if it's better attached at the bottom left hand corner instead? Might have to experiment. Never been that happy with it's lighting cover.

You can also see the new illuminated magnifying lamp from the shop. Gives a further increase in magnification plus of course added illumination. Happy with it.

[Tim Marlow]

Good to see you back posting pictures Bob :thumb2:

[rtfoe]

Hi Doug, although I have one of those opti thingy's but I still use cheap reading glasses...much lighter...for my detail building from a Japanese pound store that come in 3 to 4 magnifications. I'm some where in the middle now. Good lighting is what I really need to cut shadows and guessing.

Cheers,
Wabble

[Waspie]

Hi Doug, although I have one of those opti thingy's but I still use cheap reading glasses...much lighter...for my detail building from a Japanese pound store that come in 3 to 4 magnifications. I'm some where in the middle now. Good lighting is what I really need to cut shadows and guessing.

Cheers,
Wabble

And there lies my problem Richard. Magnifiers or ‘readers’ alter magnify both lens by the same amount. I have differing issues between left and right which is why these cheaper readers are no good, in fact the do harm to my eyes.

[Andy T]

Doug, have you thought about doubling up on readers? It's something I also do.

So wear your prescription readers which will correct the differences between your eyes, then another pair on top when you need extra magnification.

Anyone that watches the TV programme Repair Shop will see that it's a popular option.

I also have a set of clip ons that fit to my prescription readers, that I can flip up or down for extra magnification if I need it.

I find either of these less clumsy than extra visors, but the fact that I keep changing between different things shows I haven't found a set up I'm truly happy with yet! :nerd:

[Tim Marlow]

Doug, have you thought about doubling up on readers? It's something I also do.

So wear your prescription readers which will correct the differences between your eyes, then another pair on top when you need extra magnification.

Anyone that watches the TV programme Repair Shop will see that it's a popular option.

I also have a set of clip ons that fit to my prescription readers, that I can flip up or down for extra magnification if I need it.

I find either of these less clumsy than extra visors, but the fact that I keep changing between different things shows I haven't found a set up I'm truly happy with yet! :nerd:

Optivisors do fit nicely over prescription specs if you need them too. You may feel a little “double glazed” if you do, but it works.

[Andy T]

That's good to hear Tim, I know their Optisight does.

For me it's balancing being able to see, with the faff of eyewear. I need my prescription readers to see the instructions etc, but like a bit more magnification when working. So if I'm flipping back & forth between reading & building I'm either having to keep swapping, or double up somehow.

I know some kind of visor is the best way, but I don't like having them hanging out in front of my face.

I'm a wierd one I know :tears-of-joy:

[Jim R]

I suppose in many ways I'm lucky. I need glasses for distance so I wear them for driving etc but close up, reading and the like, I'm fine. Actually as I get older my vision has improved slightly. Consequently I don't wear glasses for modelling and only need magnification and
so the Optivisor works well. I can hinge the lenses up and pull them down when needed.

[Tim Marlow]

That's good to hear Tim, I know their Optisight does.

For me it's balancing being able to see, with the faff of eyewear. I need my prescription readers to see the instructions etc, but like a bit more magnification when working. So if I'm flipping back & forth between reading & building I'm either having to keep swapping, or double up somehow.

I know some kind of visor is the best way, but I don't like having them hanging out in front of my face.

I'm a wierd one I know :tears-of-joy:

To be honest, that’s why I don’t wear them much anymore. I have to wear varifocals these days and constant flipping the visor up and down to read gets annoying…..when I had contacts that were fine for both reading and distance they were great though, I could look over them to read. Can’t do that with varifocals, the reading bit is at the bottom…..

[BattleshipBob]

Good to see you back posting pictures Bob :thumb2:

Thanks Tim

At least someone missed my rambling lol. Mojo returning after a few horrible months. Been messing about with KGV as pe practice and brush painting