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Donegan OptiVisor Headband Magnifier 2 1/2X Magnification |  | Brand: Donegan
List Price: $50.95
Buy New: $29.10
as of 9/4/2010 10:56 CDT details
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Rating:  10 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8.1 x 1.8
MPN: OPTV-05
Model: DA5
UPC: 633096000502
EAN: 0633096000502
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| Features:
| • | Optical Glass Prismatic Lenses - Ground and polished to precision optical standards - bevel edged and mounted in interchangeable plastic frame. | | • | It Tilts - Adjustable pivots allow the visor to be tilted out of the way when not needed and at your fingertips when you need magnification. | | • | Adjustable Headband - Conforms to fit all head sizes - fabricated from a special blend lightweight material - comfortable when worn for long periods of time | | • | High Impact Visor - Provides a tough, durable, always new appearance. | | • | Genuine Leather Comfort Band- Padded with orthopedic felt adds to comfort. |
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Product Description
OptiVISOR is a precision binocular headband magnifier which permits unrestricted efficiency while reducing eye strain, leaves both hands free, and allows three dimensional vision. Used by anyone whose profession or craft requires close accurate work. Can be worn over prescription or safety eyeglasses. 2.5 X Magnification at 8 inches
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 10
 Outstanding for close-up work. One small design flaw. August 29, 2010
Lurfy's Ma (California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great product. I use it all the time. I don't know what I did before I got it. I can do fine work with both hands free. It's perfect for any fine, close-up work. I've used it for electronics, removing slivers, and seam ripping. The grandkids love it for looking at bugs and leaves and other stuff they find in the backyard. We have great fun one day watching sugar and salt dissolve in water.
It is well made and well designed (one exception, see below). It fits perfectly and is easy to adjust. Once adjusted, it stays adjusted. There's a knob at the back of the headband that adjust the fit around the head. There are two knobs on the sides that adjust the tension of the lens frame to keep it in place, either directly in front of the eyes or up and out of the way. This works perfectly. It will stay put any place from all the way down to completely overhead. I have mine set fairly loose so it swings easily.
It's very light. Mine weighs just under 5 oz. It's very comfortable to wear. It has a removable leatherette head band in the front with a felt liner.
I don't wear mine where it will get dirty or sweaty, but it looks to be washable.
I like that it fits over my glasses. I can work with it up or down without having to remove my glasses. Nice design.
Each unit comes with one lens. Other interchangeable lenses are available. In this table, Pwr = magnification power and FL = focal length.
. No . . Power. . FL
. .2 . . 1.50 . . 20"
. .3 . . 1.75 . . 14"
. .4 . . 2.00 . . 10"
. .5 . . 2.50 . . .8"
. .7 . . 2.75 . . .6"
. 10 . . 3.50 . . .4"
I have the 3, 5, & 7. I use the 3 for most work.
This brings me to my only complaint - the way the lenses are attached. They do not snap in. The one that came with my unit had 2 little plastic bolts and 2 little plastic nuts. These are a pain to remove and I'm absolutely going to lose at least one of them at some point. They are jet black, so if you drop them, good luck finding them. I also bought 2 additional lenses. They each came with two little plastic "push bolts" that snap into place using the same holes as the bolts. These are even worse. They snap in easily enough, but require something hard to push them back out.
Also, there is nothing to prevent me from mounting the lenses backwards. It's not even all that obvious which is forward and which is backwards. It's way too easy to do it backwards.
The lenses should snap into place with no little parts that can be lost and no way to mount them backwards. I am deducting 1 star for this design flaw. I really hate to do that, because I love this gizmo, but a bad design is a bad design. also, these things have been out there for a long time. They could have fixed this problem.
Great price for a great peice of equipment May 12, 2010
L. Seabolt (Westminster, CO)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have realized that my eyes have been getting steadily worse over the past year. I paint miniatures as a hobby/business and it was time to get some help that reading glasses could not fix. I tried cheaper versions of magnifying lenses I got at Harbor Freight, but the distortion of the plastic lenses made them unusable after about 10 minutes, I'd get a terrible head ache.
I tried local businesses who either stocked cheaper plastic versions or had only one diopter size. Not only was Amazon cheaper (Especially with the 25 dollar free shipping) I could get the diopter/ work distance size I needed.
Pretty Sufficient for use and price April 23, 2010
Grandeson
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pretty good item. Purchased the 2.5x magnification, which has a focal length of 8". So far so good, but I do wish the focal length was a little further as I dont think you can even get the full 8" away. Fairly comfortable. At this focal length you almost should have a built in light since you're so close. But, I do like the item and have no regrets of buying it. Thought adding the light will bring the price up quite a bit. Feels like quality construction as well.
Not just for hobbyists. A boon to the visually challenged. February 25, 2010
Alan Rosenlicht (San Francisco, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Over the past couple of years, as my eyesight has gone downhill, I've acquired a half dozen different sorts of magnifiers for reading. This puppy costs more than the others, but really makes reading a breeze. Some handheld magnifiers offer the advantage of built in lighting, but none outperform the combination of this visor accompanied by light from any other source. Since you're wearing the visor, it doesn't block what you're trying to read by casting a shadow on the page.Nothing works better for me.
Best overall January 21, 2010
Robert J. Crowley (Sudbury, MA United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
These are everywhere and can be found at low prices if you look around, which you should because these are the most form-fitting, all-day wearable magnifiers of the bunch. Not fancy, not a lot of features, and not much weight, which is very important if you plan on actually using this type of head worn magnifier for extended periods. The lens material is very scratch resistant, easy to clean, and clear. The adjustable headband is simple and not fancy at all, but it conforms to your head, unlike the very uncomfortable B&Ls, which I also have.
I bought my last pair of these for less than I see here on Amazon, where I think they are priced a little high. Even so, these are the ones to get, because the design is superior.
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