Boomstick Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 Can anybody recommend a good lens for looking at me coins? I understand loupe is the technical term. Are the ones with lights on preferable? Any preferred magnification? I want to look the part next time I saunter into a coin fayre... Quote
Accumulator Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 Can anybody recommend a good lens for looking at me coins? I understand loupe is the technical term. Are the ones with lights on preferable? Any preferred magnification? I want to look the part next time I saunter into a coin fayre...I have various things, including a loupe, but get most use from a simple handheld magnifier with built in led. I recommend the "UltraOptix 7x Aspheric LED lighted", which cost about £7 and can be bought from several suppliers on-line. Quote
Accumulator Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) I bought mine from: Magnifico. They now call it a 7x round led magnifier, listed under illuminated magnifiers. Edited December 18, 2011 by Accumulator Quote
TomGoodheart Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 I bought one of these for a few quid in Boots Opticians:The lens slides into the case (which doubles as a handle) to keep it scratch free. Quote
Boomstick Posted December 19, 2011 Author Posted December 19, 2011 Thanks chaps. I'll pop into Boots this afternoon during my frantic search for a Christmas present for the wife! Us engineers have no imagination... Quote
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