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The Vision
stereo inspection microscope (could be properly termed a
“macroscope”) is a step up from the Paragon / Achiever scopes but is
still more affordable than the Z-2 Inspector. Despite being only
about
half the price of the Z-2, however, the Vision is almost as good as the
top-of-the-line Z-2. The Vision doesn't have zoom capability, but
a variety of optional lenses allow for magnification anywhere from 5x
(using the 1/2 power add-on lens) all the way to 150x (using the 25x
eyepieces and the 2x add-on lens) with the 10x/30x scope... or as high
as 200x with the 20x/40x scope. The standard unit has 10x
eyepieces.| Specifications: Fixed magnifications, can be changed with optional eyepieces and supplementary lenses Chemical resistant finish Superb optics! Built-in illumination: upper is halogen, lower is fluorescent Lifetime manufacturer's warranty on materials and workmanship Binocular head rotates 360 degrees Adjustable for intraocular distance (between eyes) |
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The
Vision is
excellent for all applications where 3-D objects need to be examined
closely:
electronics, dissection, mineralogy, gemology,
small-scale assembly, and more. The
Vision comes in either a dual-illumination model (shown in photo)
or a boom-pole model. The boom-pole model lacks built-in
illumination but lets you view bigger, bulkier objects, such as big
chunks of Franklin rock where there might be one, tiny crystal in a
cavity.This unit
comes standard
with 10x eyepieces. You can choose from 10x/20x, 10x/30x, or
20x/40x magnification; these are the "stock" units without add-on
lenses. Lead Time on the Vision is typically 5-7 business days.
Vision Stereo Inspection Scope
(Dual Light Stand Model) ...... $369
Manuf. suggested retail is $499
Vision Stereo Inspection Scope
(Boom Pole Model) ....... $849
Manuf. suggested retail is $999
Eyepieces, 16x Wide-Field, Pair.......$79
Eyepieces, 20x Wide-Field, Pair.......$89
Eyepieces, 25x Wide-Field, Pair.......$99
Supplemental Lens, 0.5x....................$69
Supplemental Lens, 2x.......................$69
What magnification to buy? This is a frequent question. For microminerals, you probably won't need much higher than 60x, but some very tiny ones will call for 80x or higher. Going much over 120x is pushing the image-quality limits of most stereo inspection scopes on the market. The depth of focus becomes too shallow to be of much use at such high magnifications, at least when it comes to mineral crystals. Stamps, currency, and prints may be another story, since they don't have as much 3-D relief.
To answer the above question, the 10x/30x Vision with the 2x supplemental lens is a good starting combination: with that, you can do 10x, 20x, 30x, and 60x magnification.
At some later point, add on the 16x eyepieces and, if you have the 2x supplemental lens, your scope will be able to do 10x, 16x, 20x, 30x, 32x, 48x, 60x, and 96x. That's quite a range and should satisfy most requirements.
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