Is the 40x magnification only usable when the LED lights are turned on?
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Depending on what you are using it for I would also add (even though you didn't ask) that sometimes the button doesn't keep the LED on unless you keep your finger or thumb on it. I have had several of these. I can't figure out why. Sometimes it's right out of the box, other times after changing the batteries, sometimes after dropping it and putting batteries back in. The switch (inside the compartment area where batteries go) always seems to work but when you pop it back together it still doesn't stay on. I think it's just the quality of the product because the switch on some seems looser so I am guessing it's from just mass production (you get a few duds). Worth the price with the free shipping though. Depending on what you are using it for I would also add (even though you didn't ask) that sometimes the button doesn't keep the LED on unless you keep your finger or thumb on it. I have had several of these. I can't figure out why. Sometimes it's right out of the box, other times after changing the batteries, sometimes after dropping it and putting batteries back in. The switch (inside the compartment area where batteries go) always seems to work but when you pop it back together it still doesn't stay on. I think it's just the quality of the product because the switch on some seems looser... » Read More Depending on what you are using it for I would also add (even though you didn't ask) that sometimes the button doesn't keep the LED on unless you keep your finger or thumb on it. I have had several of these. I can't figure out why. Sometimes it's right out of the box, other times after changing the batteries, sometimes after dropping it and putting batteries back in. The switch (inside the compartment area where batteries go) always seems to work but when you pop it back together it still doesn't stay on. I think it's just the quality of the product because the switch on some seems looser so I am guessing it's from just mass production (you get a few duds). Worth the price with the free shipping though. « Show Less
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This handy little tool is useable with or without the light on. This magnifier needs two (2) AAA batteries (not included) to light the two9@0 bright LED lights. You can use it as a normal magnifier without turning the kights on.Fair Winds and Following Seas!stam peden
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You can use it without the light, but it is not as clear. The light makes things much clearer.
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no; you can just use under a lamp too or bright sunlight. That said, the LED light helps a lot.
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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 purchased this for home use. I know of no way to adjust the lighting, but have never had a problem seeing the numbers. I use it both in a sunny room during the day and then with home lighting in the evening. My only problem with the adding machine is the fact that you can not use it with batteries.
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Is it working at all? Set it to most sensitive and quickly look at a bright light, start adjusting from thereI set mine about quarter sensitivity and between 9-10 on darknessany problems let us know
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I don't think so. Mine is working fine and I bought 2 just in case one failed. I bought them online with the magnifying lamp.
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The product info says "5 times optical grade." Personally I find only a small area useful for the magnification. I use it primarily for the light. Be advised there is only one way to assemble the components so it is a bit cumbersome when the light is on your right side (it seems to be designed to be on your left).
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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.
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I use it as a general work light, and only occasionally use the magnifier. The light is quite good for detail work like the plastic models i buils.
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Unfortunately my instruction sheet that came with the magnifying glass either got thrown away or misplaced; I recall it showed how to remove the battery & said what type of battery was needed. I do not recall what it said about the LED lights, though. I really like the magnifying glass, especially for reading columns in newspapers.
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No, you can't and it can be distracting if you're using the unit for relaxing, sleeping, etc. What I've done is to put a small thin canvas piece of cloth around it; it blocks the strong led light and yet you can see some of the led light for interpreting what the unit is doing. Hope it helps.
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I have not attempted to use it in that manner. I am an orchid grower and use it to measure natural light as well as full spectrum grow light.
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You can move the light left or right.The light has 2 leds, not super bright, but adequate. So far have had no problems, and the magnifier has comes in handy very often for close work.
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Don't know the amount of magnification. I do know that in dark restaurants the light from it makes seeing the menu much easier.
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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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Donna, I have never seen a lighted mag lamp like this in that level of magnification. Since you have already ordered it, try it out, you might be pleasantly surprised. My wife has Macular Degeneration and loves this lamp. We have been using it on (the same) battery power since December. The LEDs are bright and make a huge difference. I also purchased a table top lamp (different mfr) that is equally as good and useful for reading or working at the table. Best wishes to your husband and to you.
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No. There are two LEDs that can be turned on but they reflect off the glass. The exposure setting can be boosted +2 so night scenes are brighter but day time is not too bright.
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Sort of. In other words I use mine mostly on the high setting. If I don't click it off quickly, it will turn back on at the high setting...if I do it quickly, it turns back on on the medium and so forth. It's a good light, good enough I am ordering a couple more.