Thread: Microscope Options

My Search for the Perfect Loupe

With loupes as with everything else, you get what you pay for.

Well, the bleomo are supposed to be pretty good. I found a objective review page that ranked them well. I doubt that its necessary to spend 100$+ on a loupe to look at blade edges, my 7.00 12X does an adequate job. If I was buying it for photography, gemstones, ect, I'd consider a really expensive one.

Originally Posted by Pete_S

Well, the bleomo are supposed to be pretty good. I found a objective review page that ranked them well. I doubt that its necessary to spend 100$+ on a loupe to look at blade edges, my 7.00 12X does an adequate job. If I was buying it for photography, gemstones, ect, I'd consider a really expensive one.

Its all a matter of how much detail you want to see in the blade. If you really want to clearly see the blade you will need a higher quality one. If you only care about being able to see a microchip then the cheaper ones will serve you.

Amazon.com: Carson Micro Max Lighted Microscope: Sports & Outdoors

great little scope, that is all you really need, unless you want to take pics

so basically any type of magnifier will do the job? just buy good stuff...hmm... anyone just use a magnifying glass?

Originally Posted by Darrell

so basically any type of magnifier will do the job? just buy good stuff...hmm... anyone just use a magnifying glass?

magnifying glass can't get the type of magnification you need to see the edge with enough detail, I believe.

So which one of these be better suited for our intended purpose?

16.5 X CLIP- ON EYE GLASS MAGNIFIER LOUPE STEAMPUNK - eBay (item 350278687158 end time Nov-20-09 05:52:27 PST)


NEW BelOMO 20x Jewelers Loupe Loupes Magnifier Glass - eBay (item 300355497025 end time Dec-07-09 14:37:27 PST)

If I could hang the first one off a baseball hat or something, that would seem to be handy? While the second one would probably produce better image, correct?

Thank you so much guys!!! Without you guys, I would have to buy several and figure out which is best suited for my needs. you are saving me time and money. so again thank you for all the help!!!!
Darrell

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Its all a matter of how much detail you want to see in the blade. If you really want to clearly see the blade you will need a higher quality one. If you only care about being able to see a microchip then the cheaper ones will serve you.

I think I'll be happy seeing 35$ worth of detail.

If I had other uses for loupe (or extra money) I might go for more...