Personal Testimonial from Frank (who is Frank?):
“I found this magnifier in a gift shop, and I couldn’t believe my eyes! You just place the magnifier on any flat surface and you’re able to see without squinting and fooling around with the position. I was so impressed; I immediately contacted the company and became a distributor so I could offer it to folks in our industry!
This is a must for every pressroom! Perfect for press approvals where more than one person is looking at the same thing at the same time!”
More info from the manufacturer:
The Magnabrite® is the original light-gathering magnifier, since 1950. It is a superbly crafted, solid acrylic 4x magnifier with a unique characteristic: this affordably priced, American made magnifier actually intensifies the light that passes through it, making the magnified subject clearer and nearly four times brighter. There are no bulbs or batteries; innovative optical engineering and precision lens grinding are the power behind its performance. Magnabrite® is pre-focused, so it stays in focus at all times. To use, simply glide the Magnabrite® over any surface - focus is automatic. Comes with drawstring storage pouch.
Precision-Machined, Optical Quality Acrylic
The Magnabrite® 4X Light Gathering Magnifier is made of crystal clear solid acrylic, precision machined and polished in the same manner as camera lenses and other fine optics. The base of the magnifier is slightly concave to reduce the risk of scratching or damaging the lens surface. Other look-alike magnifiers in the same price range are hollow, molded plastic and do not offer the same features or quality as the Magnabrite® Light Gathering Magnifier.
View Subjects From Any Angle!
The Magnabrite® has what optical experts call an infinite eyepoint. This means your eye can be any distance from the magnifier, at nearly any angle, without affecting focus or clarity. For example, there's no need to hunch over when viewing photographic contact sheets, and best of all, several people can view the subject at the same time!
A Magnabrite® For Every Application
Magnabrite® magnifiers are available in four diameters, all sizes have 4X magnification:
- 51mm (2 inch), for viewing 35mm images, stamps, coins and other small objects
- 64mm (2.5 inch), for 35mm slides and negatives, maps, small print, faxes, and other general applications
- 89mm (3.5 inch), for viewing documents, 8” x 10” film, maps, small print and other large applications.
- 115mm (4.5 inch), for viewing documents, 8” x 10” film, blueprints, maps and other large applications. Allows viewing of most newspaper columns.
WHO IS FRANK?
Frank Burgos has been involved in the flexographic printing and converting industries for more than 20 years. In that time, he's operated presses, sold ink, and managed various departments and operations. Currently, he’s the creator of and energy behind FlexoExchange.com and this store, FlexoDepot.com. He is also a consultant to the flexographic printing and converting industries. From time to time, he comments on those products which he finds particularly useful.