[Elecraft] Question for Optivisor users

[dolfindon at msn.com]

Hi
 
I have the #3 and #4 plates with the Optiloupe swing down on the left eye I use the #4 plate because of the slightly higher magnification but it only has about 12 inches of eye relief. Not really a problem for bench work except placing the soldering iron back into the stand is a little challenging. The #3 has better eye relief and if your vision is good you may like it better (at 60 years I need the extra magnification) I can easily read the values on 1206 size resistors with either plate. The Optiloupe is good to examine your work after installing the part. I have used the round magnifier with the fluorescent light but the Optivisor is much better and more comfortable to use. I sometimes forget I am wearing the Optivisor with it pushed up on my head. Looks dorky but it is there when I need it.
 
Thanks
 
Don Brown
KD5NDB



> From: mike.fairleigh at comcast.net> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net> Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 06:27:37 +0000> CC: > Subject: [Elecraft] Question for Optivisor users> > I know there are at least a couple of Optivisor users on the list. I wonder which number visor plates you're using for SMD work? I just bought a visor with a #3 plate. I preferred the magnification level of a #4 or #5, but the focal distance was so short with them they seemed to defeat the purpose; I'm 46 and can still see tiny parts pretty well if I get up a couple of inches from them, which I had to do with a #4 plate in order to have it be in focus. I also got an Optiloupe for it but haven't tried it yet. Just wondering if anyone has any wisdom to share. Thank you.> > --> 73,> de Mike, KC0KBC> _______________________________________________> Elecraft mailing list> Post to: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net> You must be a subscriber to post to the list.> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com