frankycee Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Hi My 45 year old eyes get tired quicker now than they did 20 years ago... so I get headaches and eye fatigue when I model for too long. Also, I model at night alot and I think I often need more light... Anyone use an optivisor, or a magnifying lamp to do their modeling? one recommended over the other? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Optivisor, without question! I used to have a lighted magnifier, but it's too much of a PITA. A #5 lens plate is my usual as it magnifies well and has a sufficient depth of field. I also have a #10 lens plate for higher magnification, but it has a very limited depth of field. Also good, parts are available to repair damage or any wear and tear. I also have a Luxo desk lamp with a 100W-equivalent daylight LED bulb. The LED is great as it doesn't put out any heat, so I avoid burning myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I use an Optivisor all the time now. Tried the LED attachment but found it pretty useless. I have a corn-light LED bulb, about 300 watt equivalent, Daylight temp. That plus a few other lights is all the light I could use. The corn-light is called that because the LEDs are arranged in rows on a cylinder. They make some huge ones for Mogul bases that get up to the 500-800 watt equivalent. Designed for lighting outdoor areas. Needless to say, very bright. Anyway, since having cataract surgery, I need to wear reading glasses and have to use the Optivisor to see up close enough to work on models. But it works out great. I have a magnifying lamp too, but never use the lens in it. Too awkward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkwrench Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I use an optivisor and I love it. Can't remember what lens it came with though. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan S Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I wish I used an optivisor back when I was even 20 (now also 45). I have two now, one cheapo and one expensive and I like my cheapo more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Magnifying lamp for me. I found the Optivisor a PITA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k5ikl Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Tried the optivisor and magnifying lamp long ago and hated both. Discovered +250 magnifying glasses and never looked back. About $15 at Wally World. However, if you have to normally wear glasses the magnifiers may not work for you. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 On 11/21/2018 at 12:27 PM, k5ikl said: Discovered +250 magnifying glasses and never looked back. Do you mean +2.50 glasses? 250 times magnification is almost enough to see bacteria. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GEH737 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 The vision in my eyes is slightly different. For model work, I went to a Costco type store and bought some very inexpensive reading glasses (same type frames - but with different magnifications). I combined the lenses for each eye into one set of frames - custom glasses for very little cost. Really helps with general modelling. If I want super / close up - I just put the Opti Visor on over them, and have a much easier time seeing the detail work. Even if you don't need reading glasses - try out a low power pair - you might be really surprised at the difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k5ikl Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 19 hours ago, Mstor said: Do you mean +2.50 glasses? 250 times magnification is almost enough to see bacteria. Yeah, I meant +2.50. I am no longer responsible for what my mind thinks and my fingers might type. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salineated Michigander Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I also raise my hand in favor of the Optivisor. I have a #4 lens plate on mine and it's perfect, no fatigue or weariness so far that I can recall, and I often will have 4-5 hour workbench sessions. Admittedly, not ALL of those hours are spent with the Optivisor actually in use, but it's a significant portion of time nonetheless. I do not need prescription eyeglasses, only the cheapo drug store kind, usually 1.50-2.0 magnification I've found that having non-optimized lighting is the primary factor in eye fatigue. I need to get better and brighter lighting, both overhead and close range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jager Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 These are my new go to favorites for my old eyes: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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