what magnifier /viewing aids do you use?
what magnifier /viewing aids do you use?
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steveo3002

Original Poster:

11,068 posts

198 months

Sunday 22nd January 2012
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i dont think my eye sight is failing too bad , but i find it uncomfortable working with things really close up for really fine detail

can you post up some links for what you use please

chris watton

22,547 posts

284 months

Sunday 22nd January 2012
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I use one of these:

http://www.warco.co.uk/lights/106-work-light---squ...

One of the best of its types that I have used.

dr_gn

16,767 posts

208 months

Sunday 22nd January 2012
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I had a flourescent lamp/magnifier, but didn't get on with it: it just makes your fingers/tweezers look bigger as well as the part, so I couldn't see any advantage. A decent light is more important IMO (assuming as you say your eyesight isn't knackered).

steveo3002

Original Poster:

11,068 posts

198 months

Sunday 22nd January 2012
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i was thinking after posting...a higher desk would maybe help , so its almost at chest/neck height

thats not gona happen tho..

dr_gn

16,767 posts

208 months

Sunday 22nd January 2012
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steveo3002 said:
i was thinking after posting...a higher desk would maybe help , so its almost at chest/neck height

thats not gona happen tho..
...or a lower chair? I've got a cheapo Ikea 'leather' office chair set at the low setting. It's surprising how much I miss it if I have to use a differnt one.

jmorgan

36,010 posts

308 months

Monday 23rd January 2012
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Someone recommended the headband with magnifiers on. Superb. And mobile, obviously.

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