2-in-1 Spring-Arm Magnifier Desk Lamp - Large 5 x 7 Lens - 5 Diopter Review

I purchased this magnifier/lamp for the purpose of using it to read small numbers on financial documents. I had been using a small hand-held magnifier with only a 2x or 3x power.This was very inadequate because it left my eyes feeling strained.

This magnifier/lamp looks much smaller in the picture. When the FedEx driver left it at my door, I had to struggle to just lift the box up from the ground.It weighed 20 pounds. I opened the box and immediately noticed the magnifier/lamp was much larger than I had expected. It reminded me of the equipment that you see at the dentist's office i.e.the light-device that the dentist moves over your face to examine your teeth.It comes in two pieces that you have to assemble. Due to the weight and awkwardness of the two pieces, you may need two people to put it together.I did it myself but it was a struggle.

The base of the magnifier/lamp takes up a large space on a table or desk.12 inches wide and 10 inches deep with about the same size for the magnifier/light part of the unit.This size is really too large to leave on a regular desk so, for now, I put it on a side table.Also, due to the size and weight of the unit, it is very difficult to try to change the positioning of the unit over the documents. You really have to leave the magnifier/lamp in one spot and then change the positioning of your documents to suit the magnifier/lamp.

The magnifier itself is 5x so it does a great job of blowing up small numbers and the light illuminates the area extremely well.The size of the magnifier is large so you can pretty much see a whole 8x10 sized piece of paper through the magnifier without having to move the paper around as you would with a small hand-held magnifier.

Since the magnifier/lamp is so large, I may not use it for the purpose that I originally bought it for, but I will definitely keep it.This magnifier/lamp would be best suited in a laboratory or work shop environment but not an office environment.

One more thing - if you want to move it, you're moving 20 pounds each time.

Also, the plug is a 3-pronged one which can be important if you planned on using an extension cord

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Product Description:


Excellent for close examination of documents, stamps, coins or collectibles or as reading aid for anyone with limited vision. Twin 9-watt U-type fluorescent bulbs provide excellent task lighting with less heat (less-than 100 degrees vs. 350+ for incandescent bulbs) while reducing shadows and glare - while using less energy! Weighted platform keeps lamp from tipping when extended. 5-diopter lens (2.25x) has focal range of 7-9". Lamp platform 12" x 8", 20 lbs. Matte White enamel finish. Also available in 3-diopter and as clamp style.


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