Derek C Posted July 31, 2017 #1 Posted July 31, 2017 Ok I'm in need of a head lamp with magnifying lens looked on amazon and there is so many to choose from ,so I figured no better place to get some honest feedback .let me know if you have a particular brand / model you really find comfortable and good lighting and magnifying abilities Thanks mtaylor and thibaultron 2 Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans
CDW Posted July 31, 2017 #2 Posted July 31, 2017 Just don't go "cheap" for cheap's sake. Try to buy a good quality lens and something that fits you properly without hanging down atop the bridge of your nose or something like that. Ask me how I know....been there and done that. It was a mistake to buy a bargain brand, a waste of money. I have 2 different pair of visors that are useless to me. mtaylor, thibaultron, Canute and 1 other 4 Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
ccoyle Posted July 31, 2017 #3 Posted July 31, 2017 I just bought the Carson Pro Series visor from Amazon. I've only had it a couple of days, so the jury is still out. So far, I can definitely say the optics are much better than on my old, cheap visor. I wasn't too happy that one set of lenses already had a few small scratches straight out of the box; however, they do not seem to affect my viewing. Durability of the lenses over time will be something I'll be watching for. Edit: Mine is the same unit as seen below in Dilbert55's post. mtaylor 1 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Mitsubishi A6M5a, WAK SBLim-2A
Dilbert55 Posted July 31, 2017 #4 Posted July 31, 2017 Just received a pair of Carson Pro, $34 cdn., (on a recommendation from vossiewulf see link below), because having something I could use over my glasses appealed to me. Have not used them for ship work yet but they are comfortable from just trying them out. thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3
Derek C Posted July 31, 2017 Author #5 Posted July 31, 2017 Thanks for the input, I ordered the Carson pro as suggested . It will be here Wednesday can't wait to actually see what I'm working on lol thibaultron, mtaylor and Canute 3 Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans
CDW Posted July 31, 2017 #6 Posted July 31, 2017 That looks like a good choice. From some of the ones who recommended that visor, I don't think you'll go wrong. Be sure to give us an update. I may want to order one, too. Canute, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
Derek C Posted July 31, 2017 Author #7 Posted July 31, 2017 Will do CDW 🙂 Canute, mtaylor, CDW and 1 other 4 Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans
John Cheevers Posted July 31, 2017 #8 Posted July 31, 2017 I like my Carson Pro. The optics are good and the light helps, but the best feature is open design that does not block my peripheral vision. Ryland Craze, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 John Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Current Builds: Tugboat Dorothy Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #1 (complete) Iron Clad Monitor (complete) Sardine Carrier which I will Name Mary Ann (complete) Pilot Boat John H. Estill Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #12 (my avatar) Harbor tug Susan Moran Coast Guard 100' patrol boat Light House Tende Beech
Chuck Seiler Posted August 1, 2017 #9 Posted August 1, 2017 OPTIVISOR is supposed to be pretty good. Quality plus changeable lenses. I have one, but I still prefer my cheapo Deluxe Lighted Headband Magnifier (see MicroMark) that the lights fell off years ago. Canute and thibaultron 2 Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, Pinas Cross Section Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch), John Smith Shallop
Derek C Posted August 2, 2017 Author #10 Posted August 2, 2017 Received the optivisor today , I was a little worried after reading some of the amazon reviews. Many stated the lenses fall off and unit was heavy . Well after using it for a couple hour today I didn't have any problems with the lenses if anything I thought they locked in rather well and as for weight I used lithium batteries as they are about half the wieght as regular batteries and found it very comfortable and I do like that I can wear my glasses under them CDW, mtaylor, Canute and 2 others 5 Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans
CDW Posted August 2, 2017 #11 Posted August 2, 2017 How much help are the lights equipped on the visor? I have a visor with LED lights and never use them because they offer no real benefit. They don't cast enough distance to help. Granted, mine is a cheap visor and probably the LED's are not representative of the ones equipped on a good visor. thibaultron, Canute and mtaylor 3 Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700
Derek C Posted August 2, 2017 Author #12 Posted August 2, 2017 The lighting is nice it's actually brighter than I expected it will definitely help the picture below my hand his approx 12 inches away from box John Allen, John Cheevers, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans
Derek C Posted August 13, 2017 Author #13 Posted August 13, 2017 Update on the visor... I have had the visor almost two weeks and have used them daily some days a hour others a few hours and not had one issue with them . I am very pleased with my purchase and would recommend them to any of our fellow modeler thanks to all for the recommendation Derek mtaylor, thibaultron, BANYAN and 1 other 4 Derek C Quote A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder --Thomas Carlyle Current Build 18th Century Whaling Vessel "Lagoda" Finished Builds Triton Cross Section by Derek C 1/48 18th century longboat by Slideways - FINISHED - Model Shipways 18th century longboat by sideways from MS plans
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