CarsonUnisex's CP-60 Pro Series MagniVisor Deluxe Headband LED Lighted Magnifier with 4 Different Lenses, Black, (1.5X, 2X, 2.5X, 3X)

An excellent head magnifier that's great for any task where hands free magnification is required. I bought mine for jewelry and watch repairs but it would be equally useful for any sort of hobbyist.The supplied lenses are 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 X magnification. In all honesty I've found 2 X more than adequate for my needs maintaining enough distance from the subject to use tools. I'd say that the higher magnifications are more for inspection as the item needs to be held very close to the lense. The weight on the head is nice but I don't think it would be very comfortable wearing for extended periods as there is no padding. This However is not an issue for my needs. The adjustment of the headband is simple and quick and the lenses just snap in (BE VERY CAREFULL TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING LENSE REMOVAL AS THEY ARE VERY TIGHT WHEN NEW AND YOU COULD EASILY BREAK THE HINGE MECHANISM). Pull one end first as in my photo.After a few uses the clip system loosens enough to make removal easier. The light is removable also and a blank is supplied to fit onto the visor so it still looks nice. There is a hole on the underside which will allow you to push out the blank or the light when changing between the two or replacing batteries. The light angles and has a magnetic base so can be attached to metal surfaces or stood separately on a table when using.All in all a very good quality item and I'm very happy I purchased this model. It's certainly worth paying the extra for this deluxe model. Highly recommended.

After struggling with various types of lenses and magnifiers (my best so far was a homemade "Jeweler magnifier" which was basically the frontal lens of a large zoom from a broken camera), this one seems to just work. It's easy to use, it doesn't get in the way, leaves both hands free and has a decent build quality.The design is very good. it adjusts easily to whatever head size you have, the lens is small enough that it does not cover all your field of vision (you can still look on the side very easily without putting the lens away). The light is ideally placed.The only things that could be better (but really not essential):Only the max magnification is actually useful in my opinion. The low-magnification lenses are nearly pointless, but I could use an even higher magnification rate, although this one is adequate for reading easily TO-92 chips markings etc. It's good enough but could be better.Excellent product overall.

I have a magnifying Angle Poise type lamp which isn't very portable or convenient for every job, so wanted to try a head band.After a little usage I would say:* Reasonable sturdy build quality for the price.* Changeable magnification is useful, though higher values have less DOF and field of view.* Lenses fit very securely - take care snapping them into place.* The LED light is helpful, don't know yet how long the battery will last.I would generally recommend though I'm not sure how long you would want to wear them - I found them a little uncomfortable after a couple of hours. The head band is adjustable so perhaps it needs tweaking, or just getting used to.

Used a lot on project work. Excellent magnifier with swappable lenses giving different magnifications. Bought to replace a cheap Rolson mag that fell apart after a good few years use. The Carson is definitely a better product.

Easy to use, excellent light for improving vision on fiddly jobs. Good range of magnification lenses.My second one, I clumsily broke the first. Tried a different brand but it wasn’t a patch on this one. I use it all day and every day in my work. Wouldn’t be without it.

I've found this flip up magnifier to be excellent for checking indexing on my lathe and milling machine.It will give you a head ache if you wear it all day though which I don't suppose you're meant to.It was expensive compared to others I've looked at but the optics are very clear and easy to remove/replace when needed. It would be nice to have a proper container other than the box it cam into when no in use.

Magnifying and comfort is great. But they Do still feel cheap and worth maybe 10-15 quid at most.So10/10 For the job they do5/10 build quality#honestreveiw

I used to use that old trick of putting one pair of glasses on top of another to get the needed closeup but that also required working at very close proximity to the work. Then I graduated to a magnifying lamp which was and still is very useful.Recently, I was watching The Repair Shop on BBC2 and one of the guys on there had one of these head gizmos on and I thought; "yes".I'm retired but still very active in woodworking, my art glass collectiog, my quartz collecting. Involved in this is working with an Antex burner and a Proxxon Tool.Past experience has taught me not to go cheap but with "drop shippers" still being a legal practice it is very easy to pay a high price for cheap rubbish just because you had expected the price to reflect the quality not aomeone ripping you off.Without buying one of each to compare all we have is to do a large search and trust our judgement from past experience. I consider this unit to be well made, well finished, well packaged, comfortable to wear and substantial in build.I need a substantial unit because it has become invaluable in so many ways. Apart from my craft work, woodworking, glassworking, the unit is perfect for examing art glass and quartz and perfect for reading a book or cleaning the workings of my computers etc.