does this allow 1x and 3x magnification...is the magnification easily removeable if you don't want it? i've seen complaints on youtube reviews that 3x istoo much and that you can't see the whole screen...that you have to move your eye around to view segment by segment. thanks for any help does this allow 1x and 3x magnification...is the magnification easily removeable if you don't want it? i've seen complaints on youtube reviews that 3x istoo much and that you can't see... » Read More does this allow 1x and 3x magnification...is the magnification easily removeable if you don't want it? i've seen complaints on youtube reviews that 3x istoo much and that you can't see the whole screen...that you have to move your eye around to view segment by segment. thanks for any help « Show Less
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Well the 1x is when you lift the hood up and it almost but not quite covers the full frame of the 5D Mk 3. I don't think there is many that do because so wide yet this is not a issue/The3x is good but yes you have to move your eye around a little but that's pretty normal under that magnification. It's made very well and strong. It's a little bulkier and heavier then mostbut the quality is really good.I hope that helps.
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I've got a t4i and haven't had any problems not seeing the entire screen surface... The magnification is great for focusing... It's very easily remove able and adjustable according to your needs... I use mine without the eye cup just because I may not always be able to view with the same eye when roaming and doing diff shots and it word well
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Magnification is 3x only. To view 1x, just flip the hinged eyepiece up. There is a bottom plate it comes with to attach to the camera's tripod socket. The viewer has a tab that slides into this mount and is secured in place with a thumb screw. Loosen the screw, it slides off leaving the mounting plate in place. I leave the plate on my camera, it does not interfere with anything. You can see the whole image at once when you look at it at 3x. You may have to move your eye around to see every corner, but it would have to be a smaller magnification factor to see the whole image at once, which would defeat the purpose of what this viewer does. Magnification is 3x only. To view 1x, just flip the hinged eyepiece up. There is a bottom plate it comes with to attach to the camera's tripod socket. The viewer has a tab that slides into this mount and is secured in place with a thumb screw. Loosen the screw, it slides off leaving the mounting plate in place. I leave the plate on my camera, it does not interfere with anything. You can see the whole image at once when you look at it at 3x. You may have to move your eye around to see every corner, but it would have to be a smaller magnification factor to see the whole image at once, which... » Read More Magnification is 3x only. To view 1x, just flip the hinged eyepiece up. There is a bottom plate it comes with to attach to the camera's tripod socket. The viewer has a tab that slides into this mount and is secured in place with a thumb screw. Loosen the screw, it slides off leaving the mounting plate in place. I leave the plate on my camera, it does not interfere with anything. You can see the whole image at once when you look at it at 3x. You may have to move your eye around to see every corner, but it would have to be a smaller magnification factor to see the whole image at once, which would defeat the purpose of what this viewer does. « Show Less
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Yes, it allows magnifications. If you don't want it, keep it 1x. It's very simple, just turn the ring near the eye piece to vary the magnifications. 1x itself is so large, you'll rarely use 3x which will go slightly beyond normal view and we have to move the eyeballs to get the wide view at 3x. I like this product, which has given me lot of advantages, like perfect view of LCD screen without extraneous light on the screen, helps a lot in quick focussing, which is just not possible without this product!
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Love this add-on and have no problems viewing it with and without glasses on. It comes on and off by simply loosening one nut and re-registers back on the camera right where it was removed from with no necessary adjustment. I have not had a problem with the 3X and it is simple to flip up out of the way if you want to look at the camera directly. I have it mounted on a Nikon D800 and use it primarily for video outdoors. Highly recommend it!
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Hello Joy,The magnification of this product is 2X. Complete information about it can be found at the following URL: http://www.opticsplanet.com/carson-magnifold-lighted-magnifier-mj50.htmlIf you need more magnification, try the more compact 5X magnification "Carson® 5x MiniBrite LED Lighted Slide-Out Aspheric Magnifier with Protective Sleeve (PO-55)" Also sold by Amazon.I own both of them and use them both of them everyday, and they are each extremely useful!I hope this is helpful to you!Matt K
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The Swi-View has a relatively large loupe. It replaced a cheaper hood/loupe combo, which had a 3X loupe, but it was smaller. I have no trouble seeing the entire 3" screen on my Canon 60Da with the Swi-View. I also like the way it attaches (actually "slides onto") the screen. I use it almost 100% of the time for astroimaging, particularly for focusing the optic, using the 5x or 10x mag feature of the 60Da's screen.
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I wouldn't know about that. All I know is it was very disappointing, and I do not believe it has 3X magnification. At most, 2X.
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The closes to x1 I think you'll get is with a 0.3X wide field Barlow lens: http://www.amazon.com/AmScope-SM03-Widefield-Barlow-Microscopes/dp/B009VUP3R0/ref=sr_1_2?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1397176236&sr=1-2&keywords=amscope+barlow+lens It is not clear why you need x1, since that is zero magnification? I guess if you had a camera connected you can use the microscope as a camera holder. You can contact AmScope about possibly getting a 5X eyepiece, I'm guessing the combination of 0.3X Barlow lens and 5X eyepieces is the closes you will get to X1 without just removing the lenses altogether. I have not personally tried the 0.3X lens so I can't comment on how well the solution will work.
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This is not my experience. My mirror is fabulous. I see no distortion on the "sides". Granted, with 15x magnification, you cannot look at the mirror from a distance. You have to be up close. I bought two of these mirrors. One for my Mother and one for myself. No regrets...would most definitely buy it again.
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It works like you are holding a rectangular magnifying glass in your hand. You use the mouse to move it over the section of the screen you want magnified. It does not magnify the entire screen. That would make it very difficult to see what you are doing.
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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.
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It's not something you put over your screen, you can hold it up and look through it at your computer screen. There is a magnify setting on your computer, through Windows, I think. My mom uses it (she has cataracts). Google Windows Magnifier and you'll get some results you can pick from for your version of Windows.
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I honestly have no idea I have not used a 3x magnifier yet so you try to find someone with a magnifier and see if it matches up. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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I think the magnification is 3x. It is good, the company just needs to improve the diopter.
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I think that what is confusing you is some are saying it has "visibility" dial and some are saying that it does not. The "visibility dial" is used to focus in your cross hairs only. You would want your cross hairs as clear and crisp as possible. However, you CANNOT adjust the magnification of this scope. IT is a straight 4X magnification. If you buy a scope with magnification adjustment, it will say something like 3 x 9 adjustable magnification.This is a good scope for a .22 caliber up to 75 to 100 yards. I have seen these mounted on .22 caliber handguns with raised rings so that the shooter can use the Iron sight or the scope. I think that what is confusing you is some are saying it has "visibility" dial and some are saying that it does not. The "visibility dial" is used to focus in your cross hairs only. You would want your cross hairs as clear and crisp as possible. However, you CANNOT adjust the magnification of this scope. IT is a straight 4X magnification. If you buy a scope with magnification adjustment, it will say something like 3 x 9 adjustable magnification.This is a good scope for a .22 caliber up to 75 to 100 yards. I have seen these mounted on .22 caliber handguns with... » Read More I think that what is confusing you is some are saying it has "visibility" dial and some are saying that it does not. The "visibility dial" is used to focus in your cross hairs only. You would want your cross hairs as clear and crisp as possible. However, you CANNOT adjust the magnification of this scope. IT is a straight 4X magnification. If you buy a scope with magnification adjustment, it will say something like 3 x 9 adjustable magnification.This is a good scope for a .22 caliber up to 75 to 100 yards. I have seen these mounted on .22 caliber handguns with raised rings so that the shooter can use the Iron sight or the scope. « Show Less
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The whole thing is one magnifying lens. There isn't an insert that magnifies more than the rest of the lens. I don't think this magnifies to a power of 5x, but my mother finds the magnification perfect to compensate for her macular degeneration.
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you can see the whole image, but it does blow it up pretty big almost like you are sitting a little too close to a TV. You can see it all but you might have to look around a little. I like it for the stuff that I am using it for, but some people like the 2.5X. If you have never used one, I am not sure it will matter. I use a 2.5X at work, but a 3X at home.
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First off its not a scope it's a optic which is a red/green targeting dot. The 1x means no magnification. If you can see out at 200 yards you might hit the target deping how hiw accurately you zero the cross T. If you want magnification/zoom buy a actual scope. And magnifier does not work on this because the shape is odd.
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No, this is a 1X scope, no magnification. However, you do get infinite eye relief and quick acquisition of targets at close range.
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It is one of the worst purchases we've made. When you view the negative, you will still see the negative except it's magnified. It's a lot cheaper to just get a magnifying glass. If you want ours, we'll sell it to you for $5.00 plus shipping.