haldir Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hey Optivisor users!!! thinkin of getting a barebones edition of the Optivisor & then add my own mag lens to it, but wasn't sure which is right for me? I have great vision, I don't wear glasses, see good in the dark & day (thou due to my work schedule more night then day). Magnifiers do help thou when I use them. So how do I determine what is a good magnification? I paint (or I did) with my hands near my heart with the mini, if that helps any. thanks Randy M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 If I recall correctly, the "POWER" or magnification (Dioptre) runs on an optivisor from 1 - 10 and pretty much refers to the working distance that you can hold the subject. So a 3 is good for about 14", a 4 is about 10", a 5 about 8" a 10 about 4"... I personally use a 4, and I have a 10 as well. But I would suggest either a 4 or a 5 if you work with your hands on your chest. Hopefully you can get to try one out prior to buying it to make sure you're comfortable with it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durak Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I have a 2 and a 10 just because I like to work with minis a little farther away that Jester. Also if I may suggest, depending on your brand you may want to get a stocking hat to put your visor on. My has the habit of ripping out hairs if I don't. But it is very comforatable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 thanks guys, the explanation Jester gives says it all. A barebones one is 19.99 at Widget but then the lens runs like 25, thus gonna buy a complete one at my mom & pop shop for 30.00, not sure what they have, I'll have to look at closely. Anther spot that has it is http://www.modelexpo-online.com/, thou I've gotten stuff from them before, semi ok items but some stuff reminds of fleamarket buys thou. They have it for 20 I think. thanks,guys I appreciate it RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodnik Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I prefer these over the optivisor: http://www.mageyes.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissiana Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I'm a mageyes fan, too. Light, easy to work with, and you can still wear your glasses if you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 I thought about that one as well, I don't wear glasses, thou so the Optivisor one was one I first thought about + having it at the local shop + alot of users on here have them. Still thou it's something to look into RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artists Wren Posted January 22, 2007 Artists Share Posted January 22, 2007 The OptiVisor style work fine with glasses also. Probably the ideal would be to try both before purchase, as I'm guessing some people prefer looking over and some under the magnifying device. If that's not an option, I suspect most people will just adjust themselves to whichever style they first try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogre Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 How many of you folks use an optivisor or something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixminis Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Yup - me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHorde Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Sure do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kengar Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 If you mean one of these: Then yes, I have one. I haven't really gotten into the habit of pulling it out, so I sometimes end up still doing detail work without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriOpticon Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Just to add another option, I use the Daylight Slimline Lamp. I used the OptiVisor but found it irritating and since I am new to painting, the less frustration the better. With the daylight lamp, I don't really worry about blocking any light with my head/hands. It is not portable, though but I don't go anywhere outside my house to paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lahatiel Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Also if I may suggest, depending on your brand you may want to get a stocking hat to put your visor on. My has the habit of ripping out hairs if I don't. But it is very comforatable Or you can just shave your head, like I do. My OptiVisor doesn't bother me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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