I will use to read small print line-ups 200 yards away on a major league scoreboard. Is this the right compact magnifier?
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No, I do not think so. My mother (macular degeneration) has failing eye sight uses it so she can see birds out the back door. At most, she can see them on feeders about 2 yards and 10 yards from the back door. She says she needs her binoculars [(using only one side) as she is 90% blind in her right eye] to see further into the yard and into the trees.
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Oh definitely. As long as the sight image is not in a radically different spot that is not lined up with the magnifier, it should be fine. Heck, I have my set about six inches forward of my magnifier (would have to wear glasses to shoot, otherwise) and it works fine.
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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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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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Do you mean fold the magnifier, or do you mean to close it into a book? I am also looking to purchase something like this, and thought that was what your question was. I would be interested in if it is thin enough to close it in a book, like a large bookmark magnifier.
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The one I've purchased is not powerful enough to do that. Amazon has some models that have higher magnification, but be prepared to spend more.
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Since you get it for free, not bad. Narrows your view for short range tactical shoots, not enough magnification to help at the 200 yard stations. You would be better off getting the Vortex swing away magnifier. The sight itself is really good.
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You'll need to be within about 6 inches to use this magnifier. You might consider a pair of folding Opera Glasses. They can be found inexpensively (on amazon), unfortunately you'll probably need to be 3 feet away to get them to focus... it may say in the product description. I have a monocular that lets you focus in very short distance... little more expensive, but very handy.
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Yes. It's ideal for any kind of small print. My Mom is 90% blind due to glaucoma and still manages to do a lot of reading by connecting this device to the TV or by plain scanning and reading directly from it. I strongly recommend it also because it is quite durable and can take a few drops etc which are bound to happen when older people handle objects. Hope this has been useful. Best regards, Col PK Vasudevan +91 7589134885
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this is for closer ranges like a hundred yards or two, for a mile you would have to get a telescope, this is a small one, handy one hand, easy to put in your pocket monocular. it's good quality for the money but not the best of quality. and remember when you zoom you must refocus.
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I don't think so. My grandson uses it for distance vision and a separate magnifying glass for close up. He said, for him, it does not work for reading.
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It says Macro in its name, so it should be able to focus on short distance. However for better performance use reduction. 36mm worked good for me - like microscope
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As far as the scope's rigidity - absolutely. But, if you're looking to shoot beyond 200 yards, I'd suggest going up to an NCStar Scope with a 4-12 magnification range.I have a 10-40x50 NCStar Mark III scope on my .22-250 (for super long range target shooting and varmint hunting), and love it as well.
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If the magnifier is required, along with the illumination, then it is a reasonable choice. However, if the magnification is not an issue, then perhaps an LED book light would function as well or better.
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In my opinion this would not be the correct use of a magnifying light and lamp combo to look at a computer screen. I just held up the magnifying lamp up to my screen about 8 to 10 inches away to see the text in focus. The major problem is if you have 2 good working eyes. I had to close one eye in order to read the screen. Both eyes would see a mixture of letters. Good Luck
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3rd and the latest. I have two cheaper magnifiers made by different manufacturers and there is no comparison. I would recommend "buy the best and cry once" with this one.
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No, not unless you already have a magnifier. Cheaply made, I do not recommend!