Head Mounted Magnifiers

Optivisor

Genuine Optivisors are know as the best headband magnifier on the market. Optivisors are a precision binocular headband magnifier which permits unrestricted three dimensional vision, thus increasing user efficiency while reducing eye strain. Optivisor is for anyone whose profession or craft requires close accurate work with both hands free. It can be worn over prescription or safety eyeglasses. The prismatic lenses are made of optical glass, not plastic. The headband is fully adjustable. Replacement parts are not readily available anymore. In place of parts, you can now buy a complete Optivisor without a lens and cannibalize it for needed parts (Optivisor Magnifier DA-0). The power and focal distance of each lens is as follows; DA-2 = 1.5X at 20", DA-3 = 1.75X at 14", DA-4 = 2X at 10", DA-5 = 2.5X at 8", DA-7 = 2.75X at 6", DA-10 = 3.5X at 4". The Optivisor Opti Loupe is an additional lens that attaches to either side of the main lens and adds an extra 10X of power.

MA-10100 Optivisor Magnifier, DA-0 $ 18.50

MA-10102 Optivisor Magnifier, DA-2 30.95

MA-10103 Optivisor Magnifier, DA-3 30.95

MA-10104 Optivisor Magnifier, DA-4 30.95

MA-10105 Optivisor Magnifier, DA-5 30.95

MA-10107 Optivisor Magnifier, DA-7 30.95

MA-10110 Optivisor Magnifier, DA-10 30.95

MA-10202 Optivisor Repl. Lens, DA-2 18.95

MA-10203 Optivisor Repl. Lens, DA-3 18.95

MA-10204 Optivisor Repl. Lens, DA-4 18.95

MA-10205 Optivisor Repl. Lens, DA-5 18.95

MA-10207 Optivisor Repl. Lens, DA-7 18.95

MA-10210 Optivisor Repl. Lens, DA-10 18.95

MA-10300 Optivisor OptiLOUPE Lens 5.95

Frame and Clip-On Magnifier

The Eschenbach Frame and Clip-On Magnifier offers a light weight alternative to the Optivisor. If you don’t wear prescription glasses, the Eschenbach Frame Mounted Magnifier is made up of a pair of light weight metal frames that have an adjustable bridge and temples.

For those of you who wear prescription glasses, the Eschenbach Clip-On Magnifier will clip onto most any pair of frames.

The light weight lenses (purchased separately from the frames) are made of highly polished acrylic and coated for long life. The lenses can be quickly interchanged to adjust the focal range. Three different lens powers are available. The power and focal distance of the 2X lens is 2 times magnification with a focal distance of 10", the 2.5X lens gives 2.5 times magnification with a focal distance of 8", and the 3X lens gives 3 times magnification with a focal distance of 5".

MA-12105 Frame Mounted Magnifier $ 61.25

MA-12110 Clip-On Mounted Magnifier 26.65

MA-12120 Magnifier Lens, 2X 28.90

MA-12125 Magnifier Lens, 2.5X 28.90

MA-12130 Magnifier Lens, 3X 28.90

Hand and Stand magnifiers

Illuminating Stand Magnifier

This magnifier has a wide range of uses. Both the lens and light are adjustable. With the lens tilted, small hand-held objects can be worked on or inspected. When the lens is parallel to the work surface anything laid beneath it is in focus. The lens is 2" x 4" with a magnification of 1.5X. The lamp is 7 watt 115-volt.

MA-14105 Illuminating Stand Magnifier $ 34.60

Illuminating Coddington Magnifier

MA-16105 Illuminating Coddington Magnifier $ 29.35

Rectangular Magnifier

The Rectangular Magnifier is an efficiently shaped large area magnifier which provides the viewing area of a 4" round magnifier, yet is lighter and more compact. The handle is made of black plastic. The lens is made of optical quality glass with a magnification power of 2.0 times.

MA-18105 Rectangular Magnifier $ 15.73

MA-18110 Rectangular Magnifier, Illuminating 33.43

Aspheric Magnifier

Aspheric magnifier lenses provide wider field of view at higher powers than normal lenses. We offer two types: one a high power pocket magnifier with a 35mm dia. lens, the other is a round stand type that has a 50mm dia. lens. Both have 5X power at a focal distance of 2".

MA-20105 Aspheric Pocket Magnifier $ 10.45

MA-20110 Aspheric Stand Magnifier 29.43

Magnification

Magnification of lenses is measured by a unit called Diopter. Each diopter increases magnification by 25%, e.g. 4 diopter equals a 100% increase above original size. A 3 diopter lens equals an image size of 175% or 1.75 times that of the original size, a 5 diopter lens equals an image size of 225% or 2.25 times that of the original size, and an 8 diopter lens equals an image size of 300% or 3 times that of the original size.

Focal length or working distance is the other important factor that needs to be considered when purchasing a magnification system. Focal length is the distance from the center of the lens to the viewed object. Working distance is the distance from the bottom of the lens to the object when the object appears at maximum magnification without distortion.

It is important to remember that as magnification increases, the focal length decreases. With this in mind, if you need to work under the magnification system with a brush or similarly sized tool, you may not be able to use as high a power of lens due to the decrease in working distance. Therefore, as magnification increases, the magnification lens must move closer to the object to be viewed. In doing this, you are reducing the working distance between the lens and the object. Furthermore, the closer the lens moves towards the object to be viewed, the viewing area becomes smaller. If you are needing to view a larger area, use a lower power lens. But if you are needing to view a smaller area like a ring or coin, a lens with higher magnification is better.

If all this sounds confusing, it can be. Just give us a call and we will be happy to help you out.

Luxo KFM Illuminated Magnifier

The Luxo KFM Illuminated Magnifier is the industry standard for ring-light magnifiers. Recent improvements include: new instant-on switch, ballast housing on back arm, and a more versatile neck assembly for easier magnifier positioning. It is constructed of a die-cast aluminum shade mounted on a heavy-duty spring loaded K-arm. The light source is provided by a 22 watt fluorescent tube. The magnifier is available in three powers of magnification: 3, 5, or 10 diopter primary lenses. Magnification can be increased by adding secondary lenses which are available in: 4, 8 and 10 diopter magnification. Standard finish is light gray.

MA-24105 KFM Magnifier, 45" 3 Diopter, Clamp-on $ 232.51

MA-24110 KFM Magnifier, 45" 5 Diopter, Clamp-on 247.94

MA-24115 KFM Magnifier, 30" 3 Diopter, Clamp-on 220.45

MA-24120 KFM Magnifier, 30" 5 Diopter, Clamp-on 235.41

MA-24125 KFM Magnifier, 30" 3 Diopter, Table Base 285.83

MA-24130 KFM Magnifier, 30" 5 Diopter, Table Base 310.99

MA-24135 KFM 4 Diopter Attachment Lens 44.56

MA-24140 KFM 8 Diopter Attachment Lens 52.02

MA-24145 KFM 5 Diopter Primary Lens 44.32

MA-24150 KFM 10 Diopter Primary Lens 74.73

MA-24155 KFM 10 Diopter Swing-Away Lens 68.25

MA-24160 KFM 22 watt Replacement Tube 15.75

CSS Magnifier Lamp

#1-2 Wall & Horz. #3 Table Top Stand #4 Weighted #5 Wheeled

Surface Mounts Floor Stand Floor Stand

The universal pin mounting system allows the lamp to be used in any number of permanent mounting brackets, table top stands and floor stands.

1. The vertical wall mounting bracket can be screwed to any vertical surface, thus allowing the lamp to be free of working surfaces.
1. The horizontal mounting bracket can be screwed to any horizontal working surface free from the restriction of table edges.
2. The rectangular 10-pound lamp base allows the lamp to be placed on any horizontal surface free from the restriction of table edges.
3. The wheeled floor stand is 36" tall and has casters for easy portability. The legs are weighted to keep it upright no matter how the lamp is positioned.
4. The weighted floor stand is 36" tall and has a 16" diameter, 20 pound weighted round base.

MA-26103-BK CSS Magnifier Lamp - 3D, Black $ 75.91

MA-26103-WH CSS Magnifier Lamp - 3D, White 75.91

MA-26105-BK CSS Magnifier Lamp - 5D, Black 91.11

MA-26105-WH CSS Magnifier Lamp - 5D, White 91.11

MA-26108-BK CSS Magnifier Lamp - 8D, Black 98.71

MA-26108-WH CSS Magnifier Lamp - 8D, White 98.71

MA-26400-BK Floor Stand-Wheels, Black 69.90

MA-26400-WH Floor Stand-Wheels, White 69.90

MA-26500-BK Floor Stand-Weighted, Black 69.90

MA-26500-WH Floor Stand-Weighted, White 69.90

MA-26600-BK Table Stand, Black 41.90

MA-26600-WH Table Stand, White 41.90

MA-26700-BK Vertical Mount, Black 9.85

MA-26700-WH Vertical Mount, White 9.85

MA-26800-BK Horizontal Mount, Black 9.85

MA-26800-WH Horizontal Mount, White 9.85

MA-26900-022 22 W Fluorescent Ring Tube 8.21

We are authorized distributors for Meiji Techno microscopes. We offer their complete line of microscopes and related products. The EMZ-5 advanced zoom stereo and trinocular microscopes are unsurpassed in

quality and pricing. We are sure that whatever your needs may be from examining pottery, photographs, paintings, or textiles, there is a Meiji Techno microscope that will get the job done right. Call us and we will gladly send you detailed product information and a price quote.

Most inexpensive microscope come from the manufacture ready to use from the box with little if any choices in features. This lack of flexibility limits their ability to perform the variety of tasks needed in the conservation laboratory. When you buy a Meiji Techno microscope, you’re getting a custom made microscope. That’s right, you chose all the components from the type of stand, to the eyepiece power. The information listed below will help walk you through the steps that are needed to build a custom made microscope that will meet your specific requirements and yet be flexible enough to do a verity of jobs.

Meiji Techno stereo Microscopes

We are authorized distributors for Meiji Techno microscopes. We offer their complete line of microscopes and related products. The EMZ-5 advanced zoom stereo and trinocular microscopes are unsurpassed in quality and pricing. We are sure that whatever your needs may be from examining pottery, photographs, paintings, or textiles, there is a Meiji Techno microscope that will get the job done right. Call us and we will gladly send you detailed product information and a price quote.

Most inexpensive microscope come from the manufacture ready to use from the box with little if any choices in features. This lack of flexibility limits their ability to perform the variety of tasks needed in the conservation laboratory. When you buy a Meiji Techno microscope, you’re getting a custom made microscope. That’s right, you chose all the components from the type of stand, to the eyepiece power. The information listed below will help walk you through the steps that are needed to build a custom made microscope that will meet your specific requirements and yet be flexible enough to do a verity of jobs.

HEADS: The head or body of the scope is where the eyepieces and the supplement lens (the large lens at the bottom) come together. The two main choices here is weather you need a binocular or trinocular head. You would only chose a trinocular head if you are planing to connect a camera to the scope with for photograph documentation. For all other applications, the binocular head is the one to chose.

STANDS: The choice in stands very greatly, but comes down to two basic types. Rigid arm type stands (one vertical arm) are for use when viewing microscopic slides under high magnification. Universal type stands have two arms (one vertical and one horizontal arm) and are used for viewing three dimensional items such as paintings, objects, etc. under medium magnification. Universal type stands allow you to move the scopes head vertically from a few inches to a foot or more and horizontally up to several feet (great for paintings).