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Eyeluvcoins Valued Member United States 186 Posts	Posted 02/10/2008 9:02 pm Hi everyone, I'm presently using a 5x magnifier. I'de like something more powerful that I can use to inspect my coins. I'm not sure what to get and at what power of magnification. I want something I can use by hand and use it under a small desk lamp. Should I use a loupe? I kind of prefer something small and compact but that I don't have to bring right up to my eye. Suggestions and prices? Thanks, Laura Report this Post to the Staff

KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 02/10/2008 9:55 pm Hi, and welcome to the forum! I have one of these 8X loupes that works quite well for coins, although it's meant for viewing film: It retails around $30. Generally, I'd suggest a 8-10X loupe, and one that incorporates two lenses because I've found it's less strain on the eyes. Report this Post to the Staff
Amazon99 Pillar of the Community United States 2443 Posts	Posted 02/20/2008 9:50 pm I have a Belomo 10x loupe that I bought off of ebay for I think 20 bucks. No complaints here. Report this Post to the Staff
Eyeluvcoins Valued Member United States 186 Posts	Posted 02/21/2008 12:18 pm Yeah !! I should be getting my Belomo 10x loupe today in the mail !! Here I come coins....Watch out !!! Laura Report this Post to the Staff
Amazon99 Pillar of the Community United States 2443 Posts	Posted 02/21/2008 11:08 pm You'll like your loupe. You'll get a new appriciation for coins since you'll be able to see them much better. Report this Post to the Staff
Dottir Pillar of the Community Canada 864 Posts	Posted 03/10/2008 11:37 am Those loupes look like the thing for me!! I have arthritis and its pretty bad in my hands so very hard (and painful) to use the magnifying glasses I have. They're old fashioned, round with a long handle. Actually hard to hold anything and even impossible some days, so something that sits stationary, as long as I can position a coin, would work. Am glad I spotted this thread :D Thanks folks! Report this Post to the Staff
x78089 Valued Member United States 255 Posts	Posted 03/24/2008 1:15 pm Thanks for the tip, gonna have to order of these. Report this Post to the Staff
amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 03/24/2008 4:37 pm Can you use it with a camera? Report this Post to the Staff
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