Thread: Loop / mini-scope

Looking for suggestions: I've got a Carson mini scope, but hard to see through. I'm thinking of buying another model. A more traditional loop. What would you advise?

Look through these threads for some options.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...p-options.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...magnifier.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...ver-spent.html

I have one of these on order https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
but I've been researching and thinking about a digital microscope that hooks up to my desktop computer.

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An achromatic triplet at around 10x works well for me in checking both the bevel and the edge. At $11, with a choice between black, gold, or chrome, this seems like a good deal:

Otto Frei 18mm Diameter - 10X - Triplet Loupes With Rubber Grip & Leather Case | OttoFrei.com.

I use the cheap 30-60x loupes from Amazon $2 ish each.

I will look at the links sent. Thanks. Yes, I know Amazon has dozens of such things. However, I'm interested in your experience with yours. A special concern is field of vision. I don't particularly like the Carson I have because the field of vision is so small and bounces around in my hand. I've seen those that look like they fit up in the eye. Those any good with focus and stability?

My eyes are a mess and I can use it with glasses needing bifocals. I like the metal teardrop ones. If I can't see I can use the 30x. I also have a good microscope that I can hook up to a computer but prefer the cheap loupe. I buy 3 or 4 at a time. Replacing them is easier than replacing the battery.

I have the same scope and you've read my mind. Field of view is too small and it's hard to use at best and impossible to adjust with one hand.