[Harp-L] Magnification device

[Michael Easton <diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob,
After purchasing the Mantis scope for my business I realized there is  
a better
way to go then a microscope or in my case a macroscope.   There are  
glasses you can purchase with the high power
microscope type lens attached.  I use 2 sets at my day job. One is 2x  
the other is 3.5x.  I believe they go up to 4x.

The glasses with the microscopic lens shouldn't  be confused with the  
opti-lens or reading glasses.
The magnification is much greater.

Using the stereoscopic glasses  means you can use them anywhere. There  
are no microscope fans or bulbs to replace over time.

If you do opt for a microscope check into ones used by electronic  
manufacturing companies to do quality control.
They are generally stereoscopic. An actual microscope may be overkill.

There are plenty of scientific companies on ebay that sell good used  
lab equipment. That's where I purchased the Mantis.
Couldn't afford the $3.5k price for a new one.


On Nov 7, 2011, at 5:22 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

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Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 16:37:50 -0500
From: Robert Coble <robertpcoble@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Maintenance/Repair: What magnification device to
	use?
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I work on harps. I'm looking for information on USEFUL magnification,
i.e., microscope or USB digital camera. What level(s) of magnification  
are
sufficient? 40X? 100X/ 400X? 1000X? I don't want to get some "cheapo"
(under $100) device, plug it in and find out that it's useless. The  
focusing
capability has to be variable and fairly precise. I'd also like the  
capability to
capture detailed images to computer.

Does anyone have a recommended device?

Kinya Pollard, The Harpsmith, (Mel Bay's Harmonica Sessions) uses a
ProScope, but I don't know the model number or which magnification
lense(s) he uses. If I could find a contact for him, I'd ask him  
directly.

TIA for any helpful suggestions!
Crazy Bob

Michael Easton
www.harmonicarepair.com