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Brightech Lightview Pro XL Magnifying Glass offers a combination of magnification and lighting enhancement that will help you never miss a stitch.
Even the youngest eyes with perfect vision can grow tired and make mistakes when creating masterpieces in dim light. The Brightech Lightview Pro XL Magnifying Glass will provide enhancement of tiny work along with cool white illumination with daylight accuracy.
When you want to check colors and see details clearly, you need a bright light that is not affected by the color misrepresentation of incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. This lamp provides that white light and a 6-inch by 4.5-inch, 2.25x magnification lens made of scratch and heat-resistant glass. The lamp can be used as a free-standing (just add the included pole between the base and the flex arm) or as a tabletop model. The lighted magnification head is fully adjustable. The light can be used as an over-the-shoulder source without having to use the magnifying glass. A less expensive clip-on model for work tables is also available.
I love mine because, at around 30 pounds, the lamp is sturdy with a wide base that prevents tipping. The LED lights have a built-in dimmer, don't generate heat and are guaranteed to last for 100,000 hours. I've had mine for quite some time and it is still going strong. I use it for needlepoint, reading, and all types of crafting. The lamp is so much easier to find than hunting down reading glasses.
With more than 200 reviews on Amazon and a rating of 4.6 stars, others use it for soldering circuit boards, beading, and model painting.
Pros: Solidly built, adjustable height, true white light, 2.5x magnification, money-back guarantee
Cons: Only comes in white, the lens can cause distortion for some users