Binocular Loupe vs Microscope for vintage electronics repair
So trying to decide on getting a binocular microscope or Binocular Loupe glasses for soldering and such on vintage computers. I don’t really do any SMD work, so $500+ for a good microscope vs $100 for a decent Binocular loop is a decision I need to make soon. Cheater glasses 2.5x used in conjunction with a large magnifier on an articulating arm just aren’t cutting it right now. What are your experiences with one vs another, if I don’t do surface mount work? Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On Fri, 24 May 2019, corey cohen via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
So trying to decide on getting a binocular microscope or Binocular Loupe glasses for soldering and such on vintage computers. I don?t really do any SMD work, so $500+ for a good microscope vs $100 for a decent Binocular loop is a decision I need to make soon. Cheater glasses 2.5x used in conjunction with a large magnifier on an articulating arm just aren?t cutting it right now.
What are your experiences with one vs another, if I don?t do surface mount work?
I use a Donegan OptiVISOR for soldering work. Model DA-4, 2X at 10". https://doneganoptical.com/product/optivisor/ Mike Loewen mloewen@cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/
On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 09:40:43AM -0400, Mike Loewen via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
I use a Donegan OptiVISOR for soldering work. Model DA-4, 2X at 10".
I picked up one like this at a hamfest. Works pretty well for me and you have choice of magnification and light. At the highest level you don't have clearance to solder but works fine for checking your work. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jewelers-Head-Headband-Magnifier-LED-Illuminated-Vi...
I microscope is awesome but not necessary unless you would be using it daily. It might actually be a bit of a cumbrance. I have a decent quality swing-arm magnifier lamp that serves me well. That doesn't work for you? On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 9:27 AM corey cohen via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
So trying to decide on getting a binocular microscope or Binocular Loupe glasses for soldering and such on vintage computers. I don’t really do any SMD work, so $500+ for a good microscope vs $100 for a decent Binocular loop is a decision I need to make soon. Cheater glasses 2.5x used in conjunction with a large magnifier on an articulating arm just aren’t cutting it right now.
What are your experiences with one vs another, if I don’t do surface mount work?
Thanks, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
The swing lamp magnifier is works but I still need to wear cheaters at the same time. Figured it might be easier just to use one thing. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 24, 2019, at 12:23 PM, Chris Fala via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
I microscope is awesome but not necessary unless you would be using it daily. It might actually be a bit of a cumbrance. I have a decent quality swing-arm magnifier lamp that serves me well. That doesn't work for you?
On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 9:27 AM corey cohen via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
So trying to decide on getting a binocular microscope or Binocular Loupe glasses for soldering and such on vintage computers. I don’t really do any SMD work, so $500+ for a good microscope vs $100 for a decent Binocular loop is a decision I need to make soon. Cheater glasses 2.5x used in conjunction with a large magnifier on an articulating arm just aren’t cutting it right now.
What are your experiences with one vs another, if I don’t do surface mount work?
Thanks, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
For daily inspection I use a simple 35 x 50mm loupe: https://www.ebay.com/itm/192449543176 For a little more power and light I use 40 x 25mm loupe. This is name brand. Clones about as good for $10. https://www.ebay.com/itm/283444814303 50x only comes out for really fine pitch SMT parts. And even then I rarely use it. For a desktop scope you have several decent choices. Vision Engineering's Mantis Microscope is pretty good for no eye strain, large working distance, light, etc. Sometimes you can get a deal on a used one on eBay. Still might be $1k for used. Second choice would be AmScope SM-4T. 7x-45x. Like $500. See youtube for reviews. Best thing it's trinocular so you can mount a CCTV camera and output to any monitor you want. So no eye strain if you do lots of work. Third choice is AmScope SE400-Z. 10x-20x. As low as $130, but usually twice that price. Not trinocular, but you can still fit a camera to the eye piece. https://www.ebay.com/itm/223525346066 As you probably already know, main thing with inspection scopes is the working distance. Unlike a loupe, you can get your hands on the board with a soldering iron and not worry about burning off an eyebrow or worse. $.02 Please let us know what you decide and if you like it. I'm always looking for new tools too. Thanks! Henry S. Courbis Office Toll Free: (800) REACTIVE (732-2848) Office/Mobile Direct: (856) 779-1900 www.ReActiveMicro.com <http://www.ReactiveMicro.com> - Sales, Support, and News, Our Headquarters on the Internet ReActiveMicro.com/wiki - Support, Software, Manuals, and History. Create your own page today! Facebook.com/reactivemicrousa - Our Social Media Outlet and Support On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 10:08 AM corey cohen via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
The swing lamp magnifier is works but I still need to wear cheaters at the same time. Figured it might be easier just to use one thing.
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 24, 2019, at 12:23 PM, Chris Fala via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
I microscope is awesome but not necessary unless you would be using it daily. It might actually be a bit of a cumbrance. I have a decent quality swing-arm magnifier lamp that serves me well. That doesn't work for you?
On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 9:27 AM corey cohen via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
So trying to decide on getting a binocular microscope or Binocular Loupe glasses for soldering and such on vintage computers. I don’t really do any SMD work, so $500+ for a good microscope vs $100 for a decent Binocular loop is a decision I need to make soon. Cheater glasses 2.5x used in conjunction with a large magnifier on an articulating arm just aren’t cutting it right now.
What are your experiences with one vs another, if I don’t do surface mount work?
Thanks, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
Henry, I picked up the AmScope SM-4T from eBAY a while back. The favorable reviews on multiple YouTube channels made the decision easy. Still shopping for a decent CCD camera, with the added wrinkle that it be compatible with the new telescope in the CDL lab. Martin On 5/24/2019 7:39 PM, Henry S. Courbis via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Second choice would be AmScope SM-4T. 7x-45x. Like $500. See youtube for reviews. Best thing it's trinocular so you can mount a CCTV camera and output to any monitor you want. So no eye strain if you do lots of work.
On 5/24/2019 7:30 PM, Martin Flynn via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Henry,
I picked up the AmScope SM-4T from eBAY a while back. The favorable reviews on multiple YouTube channels made the decision easy.
Still shopping for a decent CCD camera, with the added wrinkle that it be compatible with the new telescope in the CDL lab.
Martin
On 5/24/2019 7:39 PM, Henry S. Courbis via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Second choice would be AmScope SM-4T. 7x-45x. Like $500. See youtube for reviews. Best thing it's trinocular so you can mount a CCTV camera and output to any monitor you want. So no eye strain if you do lots of work.
I second the Amscope SM-4T. I *LOVE* mine. Not a portable device, mind you, but even for through hole, it makes soldering a breeze. Jim -- RETRO Innovations, Contemporary Gear for Classic Systems www.go4retro.com store.go4retro.com
What magnification do you use for though hole? Also if I never intend to use a camera is it really worth the extra money for the SM-4T? corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 24, 2019, at 9:22 PM, RETRO Innovations via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
On 5/24/2019 7:30 PM, Martin Flynn via vcf-midatlantic wrote: Henry,
I picked up the AmScope SM-4T from eBAY a while back. The favorable reviews on multiple YouTube channels made the decision easy.
Still shopping for a decent CCD camera, with the added wrinkle that it be compatible with the new telescope in the CDL lab.
Martin
On 5/24/2019 7:39 PM, Henry S. Courbis via vcf-midatlantic wrote: Second choice would be AmScope SM-4T. 7x-45x. Like $500. See youtube for reviews. Best thing it's trinocular so you can mount a CCTV camera and output to any monitor you want. So no eye strain if you do lots of work.
I second the Amscope SM-4T. I *LOVE* mine. Not a portable device, mind you, but even for through hole, it makes soldering a breeze.
Jim
-- RETRO Innovations, Contemporary Gear for Classic Systems www.go4retro.com store.go4retro.com
Corey, Set on 7X for most work. Martin On 5/25/2019 6:51 PM, corey cohen via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
What magnification do you use for though hole?
Also if I never intend to use a camera is it really worth the extra money for the SM-4T? corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 24, 2019, at 9:22 PM, RETRO Innovations via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
On 5/24/2019 7:30 PM, Martin Flynn via vcf-midatlantic wrote: Henry,
I picked up the AmScope SM-4T from eBAY a while back. The favorable reviews on multiple YouTube channels made the decision easy.
Still shopping for a decent CCD camera, with the added wrinkle that it be compatible with the new telescope in the CDL lab.
Martin
On 5/24/2019 7:39 PM, Henry S. Courbis via vcf-midatlantic wrote: Second choice would be AmScope SM-4T. 7x-45x. Like $500. See youtube for reviews. Best thing it's trinocular so you can mount a CCTV camera and output to any monitor you want. So no eye strain if you do lots of work. I second the Amscope SM-4T. I *LOVE* mine. Not a portable device, mind you, but even for through hole, it makes soldering a breeze.
Jim
-- RETRO Innovations, Contemporary Gear for Classic Systems www.go4retro.com store.go4retro.com
Corey, I specifically bought the SM-4T so folks could see the repair being made. If the camera adds no value, there are binocular models with the same stand and capabilities. Martin On 5/25/2019 7:24 PM, Martin Flynn via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Corey,
Set on 7X for most work.
Martin
On 5/25/2019 6:51 PM, corey cohen via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
What magnification do you use for though hole?
Also if I never intend to use a camera is it really worth the extra money for the SM-4T? corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 24, 2019, at 9:22 PM, RETRO Innovations via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
On 5/24/2019 7:30 PM, Martin Flynn via vcf-midatlantic wrote: Henry,
I picked up the AmScope SM-4T from eBAY a while back. The favorable reviews on multiple YouTube channels made the decision easy.
Still shopping for a decent CCD camera, with the added wrinkle that it be compatible with the new telescope in the CDL lab.
Martin
On 5/24/2019 7:39 PM, Henry S. Courbis via vcf-midatlantic wrote: Second choice would be AmScope SM-4T. 7x-45x. Like $500. See youtube for reviews. Best thing it's trinocular so you can mount a CCTV camera and output to any monitor you want. So no eye strain if you do lots of work. I second the Amscope SM-4T. I *LOVE* mine. Not a portable device, mind you, but even for through hole, it makes soldering a breeze.
Jim
-- RETRO Innovations, Contemporary Gear for Classic Systems www.go4retro.com store.go4retro.com
On 5/25/2019 5:51 PM, corey cohen wrote:
What magnification do you use for though hole?
I used to use 7x, which is the lowest the base sm-4 can go, but I recently bought a .5x barlow lens for it, so I can go down to 3.5 (10x eyepiece, .7x dial, .5x barlow lens). That said, I routinely turn it up to 1 (5x) for through hole, and then to 1.5 (7.5x) for things down to 0402. The nice thing about the .5x barlow lens is that the bottom of the scope is 7" off the bench, which allows me to get my Pace in there to do rework, or just lots of room for fingers and such.
Also if I never intend to use a camera is it really worth the extra money for the SM-4T?
I don't use mine very often at all, but I decided that it was worth $60.00 on a $300-400 item to get the extra mount. I find that I use it to show others on chat or what not what is going on in a PCB at times, so that helps a lot. I have also made some small videos using it. I figured paying $60.00 for the third mount and not using it was better than saving the $60.00 and then needing it later and not being able to use it. I also got the 144LED light ring. I am sure the others are great too, but I splurged a bit. Tons of light where I need it. The light is probably my favorite part of the unit. Using a 2.5x magnifier with a side light that I could position was OK, but the light always seemed in the way. Now, light is always there, and not in the way. I bought the 1.3MP camera on the site at the time. Total was a bit over $500.00. I am sure folks may balk at that, but I am getting older, and I didn't want to be reminded every night that my eyesight is not as good as it once was. $500.00 to feel like you have young eyes is cheap. Jim
Can't speak for the other models listed here. But I do a lot of SMT soldering - usually 8+ hours per week on average (week after week). I have an AmScope SM-6TPZ-64S-3M with the boom arm and the EP20X30 30mm eye-pieces and highly recommend it. Not cheap however (about 1K). -Alan On 2019-05-24 19:39, Henry S. Courbis via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
For daily inspection I use a simple 35 x 50mm loupe: https://www.ebay.com/itm/192449543176
For a little more power and light I use 40 x 25mm loupe. This is name brand. Clones about as good for $10. https://www.ebay.com/itm/283444814303
50x only comes out for really fine pitch SMT parts. And even then I rarely use it.
For a desktop scope you have several decent choices. Vision Engineering's Mantis Microscope is pretty good for no eye strain, large working distance, light, etc. Sometimes you can get a deal on a used one on eBay. Still might be $1k for used.
Second choice would be AmScope SM-4T. 7x-45x. Like $500. See youtube for reviews. Best thing it's trinocular so you can mount a CCTV camera and output to any monitor you want. So no eye strain if you do lots of work.
Third choice is AmScope SE400-Z. 10x-20x. As low as $130, but usually twice that price. Not trinocular, but you can still fit a camera to the eye piece. https://www.ebay.com/itm/223525346066
As you probably already know, main thing with inspection scopes is the working distance. Unlike a loupe, you can get your hands on the board with a soldering iron and not worry about burning off an eyebrow or worse.
$.02
Please let us know what you decide and if you like it. I'm always looking for new tools too. Thanks!
Henry S. Courbis
Office Toll Free: (800) REACTIVE (732-2848) Office/Mobile Direct: (856) 779-1900 www.ReActiveMicro.com <http://www.ReactiveMicro.com> - Sales, Support, and News, Our Headquarters on the Internet ReActiveMicro.com/wiki - Support, Software, Manuals, and History. Create your own page today! Facebook.com/reactivemicrousa - Our Social Media Outlet and Support
Alan, I just ordered the same one as you, started doing a lot of research this weekend and I like the idea of extra workspace from the articulating arm since I work on a lot of boards that are about 10x15” in size. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 26, 2019, at 3:27 AM, alan--- via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Can't speak for the other models listed here. But I do a lot of SMT soldering - usually 8+ hours per week on average (week after week). I have an AmScope SM-6TPZ-64S-3M with the boom arm and the EP20X30 30mm eye-pieces and highly recommend it. Not cheap however (about 1K).
-Alan
On 2019-05-24 19:39, Henry S. Courbis via vcf-midatlantic wrote: For daily inspection I use a simple 35 x 50mm loupe: https://www.ebay.com/itm/192449543176 For a little more power and light I use 40 x 25mm loupe. This is name brand. Clones about as good for $10. https://www.ebay.com/itm/283444814303 50x only comes out for really fine pitch SMT parts. And even then I rarely use it. For a desktop scope you have several decent choices. Vision Engineering's Mantis Microscope is pretty good for no eye strain, large working distance, light, etc. Sometimes you can get a deal on a used one on eBay. Still might be $1k for used. Second choice would be AmScope SM-4T. 7x-45x. Like $500. See youtube for reviews. Best thing it's trinocular so you can mount a CCTV camera and output to any monitor you want. So no eye strain if you do lots of work. Third choice is AmScope SE400-Z. 10x-20x. As low as $130, but usually twice that price. Not trinocular, but you can still fit a camera to the eye piece. https://www.ebay.com/itm/223525346066 As you probably already know, main thing with inspection scopes is the working distance. Unlike a loupe, you can get your hands on the board with a soldering iron and not worry about burning off an eyebrow or worse. $.02 Please let us know what you decide and if you like it. I'm always looking for new tools too. Thanks! Henry S. Courbis Office Toll Free: (800) REACTIVE (732-2848) Office/Mobile Direct: (856) 779-1900 www.ReActiveMicro.com <http://www.ReactiveMicro.com> - Sales, Support, and News, Our Headquarters on the Internet ReActiveMicro.com/wiki - Support, Software, Manuals, and History. Create your own page today! Facebook.com/reactivemicrousa - Our Social Media Outlet and Support
Corey, I’ll bring my work over your house. ;-) On May 26, 2019, at 1:13 PM, corey cohen via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote: Alan, I just ordered the same one as you, started doing a lot of research this weekend and I like the idea of extra workspace from the articulating arm since I work on a lot of boards that are about 10x15” in size. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 26, 2019, at 3:27 AM, alan--- via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Can't speak for the other models listed here. But I do a lot of SMT soldering - usually 8+ hours per week on average (week after week). I have an AmScope SM-6TPZ-64S-3M with the boom arm and the EP20X30 30mm eye-pieces and highly recommend it. Not cheap however (about 1K).
-Alan
On 2019-05-24 19:39, Henry S. Courbis via vcf-midatlantic wrote: For daily inspection I use a simple 35 x 50mm loupe: https://www.ebay.com/itm/192449543176 For a little more power and light I use 40 x 25mm loupe. This is name brand. Clones about as good for $10. https://www.ebay.com/itm/283444814303 50x only comes out for really fine pitch SMT parts. And even then I rarely use it. For a desktop scope you have several decent choices. Vision Engineering's Mantis Microscope is pretty good for no eye strain, large working distance, light, etc. Sometimes you can get a deal on a used one on eBay. Still might be $1k for used. Second choice would be AmScope SM-4T. 7x-45x. Like $500. See youtube for reviews. Best thing it's trinocular so you can mount a CCTV camera and output to any monitor you want. So no eye strain if you do lots of work. Third choice is AmScope SE400-Z. 10x-20x. As low as $130, but usually twice that price. Not trinocular, but you can still fit a camera to the eye piece. https://www.ebay.com/itm/223525346066 As you probably already know, main thing with inspection scopes is the working distance. Unlike a loupe, you can get your hands on the board with a soldering iron and not worry about burning off an eyebrow or worse. $.02 Please let us know what you decide and if you like it. I'm always looking for new tools too. Thanks! Henry S. Courbis Office Toll Free: (800) REACTIVE (732-2848) Office/Mobile Direct: (856) 779-1900 www.ReActiveMicro.com <http://www.ReactiveMicro.com> - Sales, Support, and News, Our Headquarters on the Internet ReActiveMicro.com/wiki - Support, Software, Manuals, and History. Create your own page today! Facebook.com/reactivemicrousa - Our Social Media Outlet and Support
Make sure you also get the 30mm eye-pieces. With that combo you have a 6-12" variable working distance with a wide range of magnification. Forget the camera. It's useless. Too low rez and it's hard to tune the camera lens and the eye lenses into the same focal distance. I've only used it once. I've wanted a Targano for a while but can't justify the 4K price tag! :) -Alan On 2019-05-26 13:13, corey cohen wrote:
Alan, I just ordered the same one as you, started doing a lot of research this weekend and I like the idea of extra workspace from the articulating arm since I work on a lot of boards that are about 10x15" in size.
Cheers, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 26, 2019, at 3:27 AM, alan--- via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Can't speak for the other models listed here. But I do a lot of SMT soldering - usually 8+ hours per week on average (week after week). I have an AmScope SM-6TPZ-64S-3M with the boom arm and the EP20X30 30mm eye-pieces and highly recommend it. Not cheap however (about 1K).
-Alan
Thanks. Do you use the .5 Barlow to get the large working distance? Or do you leave it off? Also how wide is the clamp? I have a small piece of oak securely attached to my workbench for my current magnifier’s articulating arm. The table is too thick otherwise. I was hoping to use that mounting point for the scope. It’s about 2.5” wide. Is the clamp wider than that? Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 26, 2019, at 5:50 PM, alan--- via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Make sure you also get the 30mm eye-pieces. With that combo you have a 6-12" variable working distance with a wide range of magnification. Forget the camera. It's useless. Too low rez and it's hard to tune the camera lens and the eye lenses into the same focal distance. I've only used it once.
I've wanted a Targano for a while but can't justify the 4K price tag! :)
-Alan
On 2019-05-26 13:13, corey cohen wrote:
Alan, I just ordered the same one as you, started doing a lot of research this weekend and I like the idea of extra workspace from the articulating arm since I work on a lot of boards that are about 10x15" in size.
Cheers, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 26, 2019, at 3:27 AM, alan--- via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Can't speak for the other models listed here. But I do a lot of SMT soldering - usually 8+ hours per week on average (week after week). I have an AmScope SM-6TPZ-64S-3M with the boom arm and the EP20X30 30mm eye-pieces and highly recommend it. Not cheap however (about 1K).
-Alan
Yes on the .5. My scope is clamped to the back of a table pushed against a wall and it's hard to scoot out. I estimate the jaw to open to about 1.75". So it wont fit on your bench unmodified. -Alan On 2019-05-26 20:20, corey cohen wrote:
Thanks. Do you use the .5 Barlow to get the large working distance? Or do you leave it off?
Also how wide is the clamp? I have a small piece of oak securely attached to my workbench for my current magnifier's articulating arm. The table is too thick otherwise. I was hoping to use that mounting point for the scope. It's about 2.5" wide. Is the clamp wider than that?
Thanks, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
My bench is already modified for my current magnifier arm clamp. The problem is the part I added that sticks out of the table is about 1” thick/deep by 2.5” wide (the part screwed into the table is bigger for support but that doesn’t count). Just trying to figure out if I need to cut a new oak board to screw into the table. So basically I need the width of the clamp part on the table to be 2.5” or less. If the clamp screws actual expands more than an inch then I’m good on depth. I hope that’s clear, if it I’ll email a picture tomorrow to your email. Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On May 26, 2019, at 9:30 PM, alan--- via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Yes on the .5. My scope is clamped to the back of a table pushed against a wall and it's hard to scoot out. I estimate the jaw to open to about 1.75". So it wont fit on your bench unmodified.
-Alan
On 2019-05-26 20:20, corey cohen wrote:
Thanks. Do you use the .5 Barlow to get the large working distance? Or do you leave it off?
Also how wide is the clamp? I have a small piece of oak securely attached to my workbench for my current magnifier's articulating arm. The table is too thick otherwise. I was hoping to use that mounting point for the scope. It's about 2.5" wide. Is the clamp wider than that?
Thanks, Corey
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone
On 5/26/19 3:27 AM, alan--- via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Can't speak for the other models listed here. But I do a lot of SMT soldering - usually 8+ hours per week on average (week after week). I have an AmScope SM-6TPZ-64S-3M with the boom arm and the EP20X30 30mm eye-pieces and highly recommend it. Not cheap however (about 1K).
That's a very fine microscope. I similarly do a lot of SMT soldering; I use a Mantis by Vision Engineering and I love it. Cold dead fingers, etc. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA
On 5/26/2019 2:27 AM, alan--- via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Can't speak for the other models listed here. But I do a lot of SMT soldering - usually 8+ hours per week on average (week after week). I have an AmScope SM-6TPZ-64S-3M with the boom arm and the EP20X30 30mm eye-pieces and highly recommend it. Not cheap however (about 1K).
-Alan
Hmm, I like the articulating arm. I don't remember those being an option when I picked mine up. Nice unit. Jim
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