Carson LumiLoupe Plus 10.5x Power Focusable Stand Loupe Magnifier (LO-10)

So, as I have mentioned before, I usually only write reviews on stand out products, that I've purchased. This isn't to say that other products aren't worthy of reviews. As much as I wish I could write reviews for all things purchased, there just isn't enough time. I am not paid, nor given free items, to review. I am just a regular person, like many of you, and this is just my honest opinion.With that said, this Carson Lumiloupe, is one of those products that i think deserves a shout out. I am a coin collector and have purchased many unlit loupes, but being unlit, most don't allow enough light in. The Lumiloupe, having a clear base, does what the others don't. It let's in light. Granted, you will need an external light source. The thing I like about this Lumiloupe is it's ability to focus. My vision is far from great, so the ability to focus, is a huge plus for me.(I know, I should probably take up a different hobby. One that doesn't require looking at minute details, on really small objects. I just love coins.) The lens on this loupe is really good. I haven't noticed any abnormalities or distortion. The other niceity, is the field of vision. I can see the entire coin. I have tried it on everything from a dime to an Eisenhower dollar, without issue. This loupe is lightweight, easy to use, and a good value. Don't get me wrong, it may not be for everyone, as it is a bit bulky. For my use, at home, it is just what I need. I will probably purchase another Lumiloupes, if I find one similar to this, with a magnification of between 25 and 50, at a similar price point.(My old eyes need extra magnification.) Hopefully, the Lumiloupe will help me find that rare, valuable coin, that every amateur coin collector, hunts a lifetime for.

i've been working in photo studios and darkrooms since the early 90s, both as a student and professionally, and this is one of the nicest loupes i've ever handled. the elements are gigantic, making it really easy to use without the need to keep it perfectly centered on your pupil. also, the ability to easily focus the loupe makes it useful for objects that are not perfectly, perfectly flat (like single negatives that are slightly U-bent). the large size of the clear base is great as well, and lets in plenty of light for viewing even if you don't have a light table. this is not the classic shot-glass size loupe, it's closer in size to a small teacup.my only gripe is that the lens elements aren't glass, but the ~$11 price tag more than makes up for that. this isn't bleeding-edge high-end equipment but it's definitely worth the money for anyone involved in photography.

I needed this to see my knife edges after sharpening,it filled my need.

As a response to Pandemic II, I decided to spend some of the isolation going through my old slides and digitize some, discard others. With over 1500 slides to look at, and most in see-through 20 slide folders, I decided to get a light table and a loupe to speed up the process. The light table allows for immediate viewing of 20 slides, and the loupe allows me to look more closely at individual slides if I have a question about it. For what I want to do this loupe distorts everything except the very center of the viewing area. Other loupes I've used worked better, but in current dollars they cost a good deal more. Moving it around I am able to view all I need to see in the slide, but that slows down the process. On a positive side it seems well assembled, and for this price, usable.

I am getting old I guess. My eyesight is going. I got this 11.5 power loupe so that I can read labels. It works great. You might need a horizontal light source. The focus is handy. I have ended up using this to check for mold on questionable looking food. And I've looked at a couple cute little bugs before returning them outside.It is a quality item. I would also advise to get their pocket microscope for looking at weird stuff you pick off your body!

The best loupe I ever get. I work in printing business for 30 years, use many kind of loupe. And I found that this loupe is the best I ever get. I already bought 12 of it.

Good product!

Worked great for close print examinations