optivisor or floor lamp ???
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Jimmy S
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Def go for the optivisor (IMHO)
tonydawe
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I'd buy both - but I'd get the optivisor first.
captnenglish
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Both, but optivisor first.
megroot
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Optivisor, for sure.
marc
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JonP
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Optivisor first and then a good daylight lamp.
Tonton
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I have both but think that an Optivisor should be the priority.
Jeff
Jeff
theBaron
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Yeah, Optivisor first, it's cheaper than a standing magnifier. You can always get one later, if you want one (I plan on getting one, too, as a "nice-to-have"). But the Optivisor is handier. You don't have to buy the brand, either, there are plenty of headband magnifiers that do exactly the same thing, without spending as much money. I got my Red Chinese-Optivisor knock-off at Cold Wars 5 or 6 years ago, for ten bucks. I should have shelled out the additional five bucks for the lighted model.
Prost!
Brad
Prost!
Brad
Hi Brad
the optivisor in most cases is better,been there and over the years tried ones that are cheaper with plastic lences, the optivisor has an optical
ground lens that will not scratch! big advantage over plastic ones! just my thoughts of course!
and worth the exspence! ive had one twenty plus years and just now replaced it with a new one! now thats what i call value for money.
the optivisor in most cases is better,been there and over the years tried ones that are cheaper with plastic lences, the optivisor has an optical
ground lens that will not scratch! big advantage over plastic ones! just my thoughts of course!
and worth the exspence! ive had one twenty plus years and just now replaced it with a new one! now thats what i call value for money.
Another vote for Optivisor o/
Drop some hints to a friend/significant other and you can have one for free (leave magazines open on the coffee table with an advert for Optivisor circled and highlighted for example)
I also have a small desktop magnifier/lamp which is now resigned to the cupboard since I got the Optivisor. It was good but I defo notice the difference with the headband.
I use a 2.5x lens in mine, it depends on your eyesight, what distance you like to work at etc. but from the research I did before getting Mrs E to buy mine this seemed like a good starting point. Lenses are interchangeable anyway so there should be something that's right for you. The best thing I like about it is that I don't need to take my specs off when I use it.
Anyhoo, I hope this was of some help to you.
Billy
Drop some hints to a friend/significant other and you can have one for free (leave magazines open on the coffee table with an advert for Optivisor circled and highlighted for example)
I also have a small desktop magnifier/lamp which is now resigned to the cupboard since I got the Optivisor. It was good but I defo notice the difference with the headband.
I use a 2.5x lens in mine, it depends on your eyesight, what distance you like to work at etc. but from the research I did before getting Mrs E to buy mine this seemed like a good starting point. Lenses are interchangeable anyway so there should be something that's right for you. The best thing I like about it is that I don't need to take my specs off when I use it.
Anyhoo, I hope this was of some help to you.
Billy
samson
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again all thanks for all the tips and opinions I was looking at optivisors earlier but since I need a new eye exam anyway I will talk to my doc then. I am leaning towards the glass ones that can be changed out for different lenses or strengths also I am thinking abouit getting into armor so I am sure this will help out the floor lamp I was looking at was $109 on sale I am sure I can get a pretty good optivisor for that
Just had a look on their website Pedro. It looks like the 3.5x lens is the most powerful they do but they do have an attachment that will add 2.5x to any lens (only monocular though). Another option might be a pair of reading glasses in addition to the Optivisor (I don't take my glasses off when I use mine).
Hope this helps,
Billy
Hope this helps,
Billy
taff edwards
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Hi Pedro
Optivisor I do the same as Billy ,
Cheers Chris
Optivisor I do the same as Billy ,
Cheers Chris
Billy and Chris, thanks!
I purchase this : http://www.doneganoptical.com/products/optisight * with 3 lens 3,4 and 5x
Pedro.
I purchase this : http://www.doneganoptical.com/products/optisight * with 3 lens 3,4 and 5x
Pedro.
theBaron
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Hi Brad
the optivisor in most cases is better,been there and over the years tried ones that are cheaper with plastic lences, the optivisor has an optical
ground lens that will not scratch! big advantage over plastic ones! just my thoughts of course!
I concede your point; as Jeff Smith used to say, "Frugal doesn't mean cheap, it means you don't waste anything." But I stand by my choice. I haven't scratched the lenses on mine yet., though I take care to put the visor away and out of the way, when not in use.
