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Rest in Peace
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I don't think anyone is going to give a better answer to your question than sel691 has already done.
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When it comes to a loupe, a quality lens makes a huge difference I've discovered - I love my Belomo triplet 10x and B&L Hastings triplets are great too. Doublets and singles will be very much hit or miss. The type of lens is more important than the magnification.
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Should I purchased it at one of my local coin shops or purchase via ebay? |
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I have trifocals too.
I'm fine with an Eschenbach 3-6-9 Achromat.
But that's a better brand.
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For what it is worth I take my glasses off when using the loupe. I have astigmatism that progresses with distance and the presbyopia that comes with age (I am 46). Using the loupe up close without glasses had not been an issue. With that said, I have a few of the cheap Harris 10x loupes that I use... http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/pro...upe-10x.html |
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I have a small low power magnifying glass for viewing the overall coin. For a closer look I use my Ward 10X loupe that I got 35 years ago when I was in college (I'm a geologist). I recently bought a Celestron USB microscope that I like a lot. If you already have 8X magnifier and are looking for a loupe, they have dual 10X and 20X models. A friend has one and it's nice, although I'm not sure what brand. My advice, don't cheap out with optics. If I were to get a new loupe today, I'd lean toward a Bausch & Lomb Triplet. I've seen them at Amazon for about $40. Edited by batboy
01/13/2016 09:53 am
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If you are not worried about taking pictures then look at a cheap USB Microscope that will put the coin up on the computer screen, that would give you a nice size coin to look at.
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I eventually want to take pics not using my iPhone. But it's not a huge priority right now. However I just found in a bank roll from yesterday my first 1998 Wide AM. I've taken many pics in different lighting from last night through this morning & I am unable to get the proper lighting for it. Does a loupe have anything to do taking pics? |
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Does a loupe have anything to do taking pics? No. Also, I'm going to respectively disagree with Mcshilling. I'm getting some pretty decent photos with my USB microscope. Check out this thread: https://goccf.com/t/248499Edited by batboy
01/13/2016 2:31 pm
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I agree BUT I did say cheap USB
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My USB scope was $40, I consider that pretty cheap. But, a nice camera setup with stand and lights is hard to beat.
The point is, an USB microscope might be an option for a guy having trouble seeing his coins with a magnifying glass. I myself have bifocals and am nearly 60 years old, so I can relate to vision issues.
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01/13/2016 5:21 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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@Batboy - Would a USB microscope be an option for ladies as well?!
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LOL... yes. Perhaps, I should have been politically correct and said "person" not "guy". Sorry.
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01/13/2016 6:48 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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No worries. I was just giving you a hard time! ;)
I think everyone uses the term guys, a lot!
Though I am surprised that people (most people) cannot tell by my writing style that I am a female.
I also believe that my profile says it as well.
AND on top of all of that, the spelling Jo is the female version of Joe.
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You got me.  I did see Jo vs. Joe and figured you "might" be a woman. I didn't clue in on your writing style though. Back to loupes, there are really cheap ones available. Basically, you get what you pay for. The two I would recommend are the Belomo 10x Triplet Loupe and the Hastings 10X Triplet Loupe made by Bausch & Lomb. Triplet loups have three lens bonded together for a super clear distortion free image. I found both for about $36 at Amazon. Perhaps you can find them a bit cheaper if you shop around. |
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