Magnifying Glass Lamp or Glasses for Close Soldering?

Hey, any of you guys know a of a good place and specific product for magnifying close up soldering work?
I've seen those magnifying/lamp combos that are swing arm mounted, and also some magnifying glasses that you'd wear.
Features to look for, useful magnification level, preferred brands, products, etc.?
I checked out some glasses at Harbor Freight, but not quite the quality I'm looking for.
Also seems like 3x magnification wouldn't be the upper limit I'd like, but would be a useful option.



I've seen those magnifying/lamp combos that are swing arm mounted, and also some magnifying glasses that you'd wear.
Features to look for, useful magnification level, preferred brands, products, etc.?
I checked out some glasses at Harbor Freight, but not quite the quality I'm looking for.
Also seems like 3x magnification wouldn't be the upper limit I'd like, but would be a useful option.



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Which lenses/magnification do you use, and what kind of tasks do you use it for?
Do you wear it with eyeglasses?
SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
1KVA Dreadnought
Marantz SA 8005
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
Sony PS4
Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video
"All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER"
edit; I just checked and the only marking on them are Donegan Optical Co. made in USA. They must be old to have been made here in the states.
SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
1KVA Dreadnought
Marantz SA 8005
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
Sony PS4
Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video
"All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER"
Yes they do and it looks like they run about $40
Not bad for $16. The lenses are surprisingly clear. Used them to change a watch battery earlier just for fun. Pretty comfortable to wear.
Not sure how this is going to work out for soldering though since you have to get your face kind of close up to the work to focus. I imagine I'll be running a small fan to evac the fumes/smoke.
https://www.amazon.com/YOCTOSUN-Magnifier-Professional-Jewelers-Interchangeable/dp/B01H8808H6
I'll report back if they end up totally sucking.
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How did you like these? I have 3 of the optivisors and the band tightening knob on 2 is not staying tight anymore so looking for better
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Works great so far for little projects here and there, but I've not had a chance to solder with it. The only thing I've noticed is that I end up getting my face really close to the work while wearing these. Need to take a measurement, but I'd say around 8" - 12" away with the max mag glass in place. Not sure how well that's going to work out. Not feeling particularly enthused at the thought of flux and solder spatter, and I'll definitely need a fume fan.
Pretty comfortable, though, and the LED's a nice touch. I typically wear a headlamp while doing this sort of work, and haven't needed it.
Definitely worth the $16.
I've also picked up soooo many chicks while wearing these. Way more than @Hermitism, except when he gets new boots.
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Marantz AV8802A PrePro
Marantz MM7025 Amp rear surrounds
McIntosh MC7205 Amp center, ceiling and mid surrounds
McIntosh MC300 Amp front mains
Oppo 203 Bluray
Polk SDA-SRS with VR3 monastery crossovers
Polk FX1000 Mid surrounds
Klipsch RP-440C Center channel
Klipsch RP-15M Rear surrounds
SVS prime elevation ceiling surrounds
Rythmik F15HP sub
Samsung 8500 curved screen 65" LED 4K
Mac Mini Server
Office System
Musical Fidelity M6s dac/preamp
Oppo 103D Bluray
Polk SDA-SRS 2
Parasound HCA-1500A
Polk PSW 650 sub
Microrendu
Roku Ultra
Mac Mini Server
Does it look bigger, asking if I need to get a pair for the wife
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