Hands free magnifiers???

[DollyKim]

I am thinking about getting a hands free magnifier, other than glasses, at least a 2x if not a bit bigger.

Anyone had any good experiences or brands I should avoid? I don't want to cheap out but don't want to break the bank either.

[kenaiqueen]

I haven't had a good experience with the kind you hand around your neck and prop up with your chest. They fall out of position when I move. So far, my best one is attached by a gooseneck to my standing Ott light

[victoriavictrix]

I use a gooseneck too. I have one that stands alone that I use for face painting, and one that has a light around it that I use for jewelry work.

[maywong]

I have a one that the magnifier is attached to my light. It is a Ott lite.

[DollyKim]

Found a Carson Magnilamp at the craft store for under $20. It's on a slightly flexible stand and comes with a little light.

2x with a higher spot is doing well enough.