Carson LinenTest 5x30mm Folding Loupe Magnifier , Black | Free Standing Loupe Magnifying Glass for Jewlery, Sewing, Linen Testing, Electronics, Design, Fine Measurements (LT-30)

Metal frame is more durable than the plastic competitors.

Nice and heavy - it stays on the weave so I can count the picks. It's great to have if you're concerned about weaving with the right amount of beating. The magnification is just right. Highly recommend for weavers.

I used to use this for my 4x5 camera. Focus is slightly off in "stand" orientation so I'd usually use it extended like a magnifying glass. Its a sub ideal situation as I'm always moving it back and forth to get proper focus. I've since switched to a normal loupe instead and prefer that. I've found that it also works well for getting better magnification in a TLR. Just drop it in stand orientation and you have a 5x magnification of the center. This does cut off the view of the sides, but its an acceptable compromise for a really easy way to boost the magnification on a TLR. I do like that its rather compact and has a weighty feel which shows promise for longevity.

I've used the Carson Metal LinenTest Glass Magnifier LT-80 for several different projects AND some surprise uses. Outside of the normal intended use... I found other uses. Other uses: 1.) If you need to take a picture of something magnified... you can use this and take a picture through the magnifier. This worked well when I noticed an issue with damage on the outside body of a Flamenco Guitar. I Was able to Magnify the problem area and send the picture to the company. 2.) Removing splinters from people's fingers - Weed thorns, glass, or other things stuck in the skin. 3.) I've also used this device to help me see the nut grooves in guitar nuts. Again... other magnifiers can do this... but I found it very handy to place on the area of the guitar and was able to easily see what I needed to see before I started work. Obviously you can do this with other magnifiers... but the small form factor makes it easy. Hey... if you already have it, you might as well use it for what you can! The unit I bought is well made. The folding hinges work well - not too sticky or too loose / floppy. This is the 2nd one I bought... I lost the 1st one and thought this was handy enough to replace it.

Hi all. Long time graphic designer / prepress person here. This item is a great value for the money. Lets in a good amount of light and was sharp and clear ( looking at 175 dot images+ ). Impressed enough to buy it for my two co-workers as a gift ( and to replace some woefully inadequate loupes the company had been using for years ). Folds up nice and compact and comes with a decent little carry / protector case. Would very much recommend!

I feel it only magnifies to about 3x but the quality is great and it does a better job than any of the ones that look similar.

Works good however wish it was bigger! SUPER SMALL!

Esta buena

Sehr gute Optik.

Recomiendo comprarlo, buen zoom y todo hecho de metal

Muy buena herramienta microestructura, y documentoscopia

Very handy - good quality. I had expected a little lamp - but, because it is larger than I thought, it is easy to use anyway. Recommended.

For under 10 bucks I picked up two and they're fantastic. I use them to examine negatives over a backlight.