It seems this magnifier might be great for viewing COINS, my interest as a coin collector: have any of you used it for this purpose?
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I do not know what you are looking for as a coin collector. I collect ancient jade pieces. I use it to look at cut marks on the stone. It is so clear I can even see the polishing marks left behind on the surface. One good thing about this magnifier is the LED and the lens focus at the same point making what you want to see bright and clear.
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I have, and it works great for viewing coins. Especially if your looking for that obscure error coin or mintmark. Very strong magnification. The only con is that the light switch wore out after about 3 months and I had to redo it.
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I have not, but I wouldn't recommend it for general viewing, having just tried it regarding your question.The field of view is very small and the distortion of the inexpensive lens makes it smaller. The working distance between your eye and the lens and the coin and the lens is very short.It's probably ok for looking for or investigating a specific flaw. Even then I think a 30X or even 20X would be more suitable or at the very least, adequate.
688133
To examine a coin, you need a stereosope. Microscope won't do the job well.David Jeng
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I would think so. The magnifying glass is not real big but the light would be great to help you see better. Hope that helps.
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I bought 3 different type magnifiers for a friend and she found them all to be great for different purposes as she reads, shops, etc. She doesn't live nearby and we 'chat' only in letters but would guess she wouldn't know that answer. I doubt that she leaves the flexible one where it sits on wood and gets the sun.
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It would actually work very well for that. I tried to get a close up look of moving things like caterpillars with the device and that was harder because you were never sure exactly where to hold it. We were amazed to look at all kinds of things like our pants or wood. I had thought that you could look at a little printed icon and see it better but that sort of thing became pixielated. My son spent hours just getting objects and putting the microscope on it.
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It can be used for reading, but is not nearly as well suited for this purpose as a normal magnifying reader. You would have to move your book too often. OK for short term use for this purpose, but not so good for a primary reader.
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yes, it is very simple, it is just to view, does not magnify, at least not much, need good light source with even light to see it the best. it is just for viewing nothing else
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I use it to look at plant details up close. It works better than my loupe magnifier because it has an adjustable, attached light which helped me, I don't know if that will help with glass-like substances but I would think it would and you can't go wrong for the price. The one that attaches to the Ipod or Iphone might be better for taking pictures for downloading to your computer you could then manipulate the picture.
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Hi Charles, No, you would have too much magnification. I would get a 10x 20x 40x scope that is used for coins and other solid objects. they are also usually less expensive :)
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This is a very good professional loop! My experience tells me that you should buy it in the ten power magnification' A magnifying glass with light might be even better! A loop is designed for a jeweler to look at stones which is what I purchased mine for and the 15 power works great for this purpose.Best Regards,Gary Crismore
1170557
just for a reading lamp, probably. I wanted it primarily for its magnification. Not good for that. The light produced is more ambient than direct lighting.
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It would be great to see the little things and also to magnify to focus on smaller areas too. So I think it's great to use at a science fair. The kids will see the small details. Just don't point the LED light to the eyes.
1980691
I don't know the magnification, I looked on the web-site, and it wasn't there. I bought it for my husband to read maps, his globe, and other things. He says it is good for that, plenty strong. I looked through it at some very small print, with my glasses off and I could make it out. It's a very nice gift, or for yourself...
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I believe this magnifier may do the job since it has a light source attached but the field of focus is not very large and my mom found a high quality hand magnifier and separate light source worked better for her - but she has trouble moving her work to the best position for clear viewing through the magnifier.
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Yes the magnification is great the only problem is the small mirror falls out after a few uses because the mirror heats up from the light ... I still use it with a gaping hole in it lol
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I have only used the loupe for jewelry, but it should be excellent for coins also.
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Hello Michael! I have one and it works very good. You'll be able to take coins with no issues. The glass has been working fine with me for more that 2 years. However, have a look to the extension tubes perhaps is easier and cheaper to you to add an extension to your 50mm and take closer pictures to your coins. The other option is the Tamron 90mm, that is real 1:1 (I own it and it is much better than this 70-300, but more expensive) Finally, you could choose the "Magnification glass", that is good and cheap (Not as good as a macro, but very good in general) I hope this helps to you!