• 2-in-1 Magnifying desk lamp & Floor lamp• 5 Diopter lens that provides 225% magnification• 3 color temperatures (3000K-6000K) • Integrated 12W high-quality ultra bright LED light

• 2-in-1 Extra-Solid Utility Base: heavy-duty weighted desktop base or use a grip-tight clamp (2.1in) • 5x and 10x Optical glass lens • 3 Color modes (white, white and warm, warm) with adjustable brightness from 10%-100%

In aller Regel verfügen C-Mount-Objektive über manuellen Fokus und manuelle Blendeneinstellung (Filmjargon: Iris); es gibt jedoch auch Objektive mit einer motorischen Steuerung von Fokus und Blende.[1]

If you read my other articles, you already know I live in Northern Ireland (feel my pain?!). This is another reason why the magnifying light was the best investment I ever made!

I put together a list of products to suit different budgets and preferences. Please note that I haven’t tested all of them, the products listed below are based on their specifications that make them ideal for hand embroidery and also on the reviews they got over the years.

Before you commit, consider these essential factors: the type of lens, ergonomy, head of the lamp, functionality, energy efficiency, and budget.

These are all important questions to ask yourself before investing in a magnifying lamp, regardless of your craft or the brand you’re choosing.

You see, in order to prevent eye strain when stitching, you need a combination of two things: good light and magnification. And this is exactly what a magnifying light does: it magnifies the area of your stitching and provides a good white light that mimics the natural light.

• 5 Dioptres (2. 25X) magnification with a 12 dioptres (4. 0X) inset lens for working on the finest details• Foldable and easy to carry when on the go • USB rechargeable battery.

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My honest advice is to get the highest quality magnifying light you can afford. You’ll definitely not regret investing in one and you won’t ever go back!

In der Mikroskopie wird der C-Mount zum Anschluss von Digitalkameras verwendet. Oft wird hier ein spezieller Anschluss am Mikroskop vorgesehen, der bei modernen Modellen ohne Nachvergrößerung oder Nachverkleinerung durch Okulare oder Projektive auskommt, die bei älteren Mikroskopen noch erforderlich sind. Das vom Objektiv des Mikroskops erzeugte Bild ist groß genug, um die Sensoren, die viel kleiner als konventionelle Filmformate sind, voll auszuleuchten. Die Nachvergrößerung erfolgt durch die Darstellung des kleinen Sensorbildes auf dem großen Bildschirm. Andersherum: die via C-Mount angeschlossene Kamera bildet nur einen Teil des über die Okulare zu sehenden Bildes ab.

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• 7” Wide magnifying lens• 5 Diopter lens for distant vision provides 225% magnification and the 20 Diopter lens for near vision provides 600% magnification• Multi-position head joint and an easily adjustable arm

• Excellent bright daylight white LED. Low energy • Multi-position head joint and an easily adjustable arm• 2 x magnification lens• Magnifier dust cover & metal table clamp• Clamp depth: approx 3 inches.

• Rechargeable headband magnifier with 3 adjustable led lights • High-quality Optivisor lenses: 5 replaceable lenses and one small round auxiliary lens (8x)• 23 kinds of magnification (1x to 14x)

Ready to put your magnifying lamp to work? Download a wide range of free embroidery patterns from the Free Pattern Library. To access it just fill out the form below and I will send you an email with your password.

Here is a larger selection of magnifying lamps for your to choose from – whatever your budget or preference, you’ll be sure to find one that fits your needs. Your eyes will be grateful!

On top of that, to be completely honest with you, everywhere I looked, all experienced stitchers mentioned using a magnifying lamp and then I thought to myself “What respectable embroiderer doesn’t use a magnifying light?” (laughing).

Before I invested in a magnifying light I had an undeniable need for more light. I just couldn’t plan my entire day depending on the amount of light in my craft room.

• Reasonably-priced bright tabletop light with magnifier• Heavy base to hold the lens • 6000K daylight-color cool white light – not yellow light

I also have an eleven years old daughter that is spending a lot of her time in the craft room. So the dust cover comes in really handy in case of any scratches. We all know how anything can “accidentally” happen with a kid around (laughing).

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In der Schmalfilmtechnik (Reportagekameras) und später in der Videotechnik ist der C-Mount ein weitverbreiteter Standard. Der Objektivanschluss wurde in den 1920er Jahren von Bell & Howell mit der Filmo 70, einer 16-mm-Schmalfilmkamera, eingeführt.[2] In der Schmalfilm- und Videotechnik wird der C-Mount-Standard auch heute noch verwendet: Aktuell (Juni 2015) bieten mindestens die Firmen Bolex[3] und Logmar[4] Filmkameras mit C-Mount an. Auch mindestens eine aktuelle Videokamera wird mit C-Mount ausgeliefert.[5] Da es trotzdem seit Jahren kein Kamerasystem mit einem C-Mount mehr gibt, das in Großserie hergestellt wird, konzentrierte sich der Einsatz auf Überwachungs- und Industriekameras. Seit der Einführung kleiner Digitalsystemkameras wie Micro Four Thirds oder Sony NEX-5 werden C-Mount-Objektive mit geeigneten Adaptern auch an diesen Kameras eingesetzt. Kenko kündigte im Februar 2011 eine kompakte Systemkamera zur Verwendung mit C-Mount-Objektiven an.[6] Ob diese Kamera aber auch in den Handel kam, ist unklar, da die Firma kurze Zeit später mit Tokina fusionierte und auf der Webseite[7] nichts zu diesem Produkt zu finden ist.

C-Mount-Objektive gibt es mit verschiedenen Bildkreisen für unterschiedliche Sensor-/filmgrößen wie 1⁄2″, 2⁄3″, 1″, 8 mm, Super 8/Single 8 und 16mm/Super 16. Beim Anschluss eines Objektivs mit einem kleinen Bildkreis an eine Kamera mit größerem Bildfenster kann es entsprechend zu Vignettierungen kommen.

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Der C-Mount ist ein genormter Gewindeanschluss für (Bewegtbild-)Kameraobjektive im professionellen Bereich. Der Außendurchmesser des Gewindes beträgt 1 Zoll (2,54 cm), die Gewindesteigung beträgt 1⁄32 Zoll. Das Auflagemaß zwischen dem Flansch des Objektivgewindes und der Bildebene entspricht 17,526 mm (0,69 Zoll) bzw. 12,5 mm beim CS-Mount. Der C-Mount ist von der SMPTE mit der Norm SMPTE 76-1996 genormt und wird nach der ANSI B1.1 Gewindenorm auch als „1-32 UN 2A“ bezeichnet.

Never had a problem with it, never had to change the LED bulbs, steady as day one, and never felt the need for more light or magnification.

I don’t really remember exactly the time it took me to put it together, but that’s a good thing! If I don’t remember, it means it was smooth enough. I also love its flexible head, you can literally move it in any position you can imagine and I do that all the time as I like stitching in all sorts of places around the house.

Since during the day I’m caught up with other tasks, most of my stitching happens during the evenings when the house is quiet and I don’t get interrupted every ten minutes. Without a magnifying light, it would be practically impossible to do that.

Hi. I have looked everywhere for the PURELITE CFPL20 MAGNIFYING CIRCULAR LED LAMP. I tried Amazon & they accepted my order, then cancelled it due to not available. I ordered from Ebay and they accepted the order then cancelled it. I tried Etsy and they accepted the order and now saying that it’s too much to send to the US. Do you know anywhere I could purchase this lamp. It seems so weird that I can get the lamp. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you, Cathy

I was looking for a white light magnifying lamp, steady and flexible enough to be able to move it around where I need to. I am usually very conscious about the environment in everything I do on a business and personal level, so energy efficiency was a big thing when choosing my lamp.

• 5” wide magnifying lens• Provides 225% magnification • 50,000 hrs life allows you to avoid the trouble of replacing the bulbs• Adjustable metal swivel arm

I’m Gabriela, the founder of Makenstitch. As a designer with over 15 years of experience, I’m passionate about teaching and creating beautiful things. Based in a cozy Northern Ireland town, I get to live my love for crafting and sharing projects every day with my lovely readers.

So I did my research and bought the best magnifying light I could afford at that time, without really knowing how much I needed it.

Another example I want to share with you is the Peculiar People pattern below. Well (laughing), it’s really hard not to see the difference between the two versions. I stitched the left one before investing in a magnifying lamp, while the right one was stitched after.

Not only the stitching got easier and I could work on my projects at any time during the day, but the quality of my work hugely improved. The end embroidery pieces are much neater, without really improving my skills, it was all about the light and being able to see the fine stitches better!

While I did a few other mistakes when stitching the left one (like not outlining the area before filling it with Satin Stitch), what I’m trying to show you is that a magnifying light comes in handy not only in needle painting projects. It really does make a huge difference in any hand embroidery project.

Another brand I would really like to try is the Daylight Company, which has a really good reputation among more experienced embroiderers. Daylight’s magnifying lamps use top-quality, daylight LEDs to ensure a bright light with high levels of contrast and are perfect for color-matching. Until then, I’ll be happily using my Purelight one.

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Magnifying lamps are widely used devices in all types of crafts or performing delicate tasks. They allow you to view the smallest detail perfectly in maximum comfort.

What I would normally do is clamp it on a small Ikea bedside table and basically carry it around the house, depending on my mood and project requirements.

Looking at the technical specifications of the Purelite CFPL20 Magnifying Lamp, it really ticked off all the requirements I was looking for my needs.

While it’s a picturesque place to live in, we don’t get too much sunlight, especially during the cold season. At first, I was silly enough to plan my stitching around the sunlight. Needless to say, that didn’t go well.

This is probably the most asked question. There are so many magnifying lights on the market to choose from that it can easily become hard to make a decision.

Working on complex projects usually takes more than a day of stitching, and my back, unfortunately, cries for help after a full stitching day at the desktop.

• Energy-saving daylight LEDs for perfect color matching• 1.75x removable magnifier for intricate work • High-quality chart holder designed especially for the StitchSmart Stand (bought separately)

Yes, you can replace the circular LED if needed. I never had to do it in a year of use, but it can be replaced if needed.

Im Gegensatz zur Filmtechnik wurden Gewindeanschlüsse in der allgemeinen Fotografie früher durch Bajonettanschlüsse ersetzt, da der Objektivwechsel durch Ab- und Anschrauben als zu zeitaufwendig und mühsam empfunden wurde. Um einen schnellen Objektivwechsel möglich zu machen, wurden zuerst mehrere der relativ kleinen Objektive mit C-Mount-Anschluss und fester Brennweite in Revolvern oder Schiebewechslern montiert. Sobald Zoomobjektive mit ausreichender Qualität zur Verfügung standen, wurden diese verwendet. Für die kleinen Formate der Filmkameras standen viel früher Zoomobjektive mit ausreichender Qualität zur Verfügung als für die viel größeren Formate. Durch die Beibehaltung des C-Mounts hat man die Wahl zwischen kleinen, leichten und preisgünstigen Zoomobjektiven und großen, schweren, lichtstarken Zoomobjektiven mit großem Brennweitenbereich. Es können außerdem Spezialobjektive mit fester Brennweite, Auszugsverlängerungen für Nahaufnahmen, Mikroskope und Teleskope angeschlossen werden. Als Gewinde kann der C-Mount auch sehr viel größere Kräfte übertragen als ein gleich großes Bajonett. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Kameras werden Filmkameras oder die sie tragende Montageplatte immer direkt auf den Stativkopf montiert, um schwenken zu können. Der Objektivanschluss muss also sehr schwere Objektive tragen können. In der Kleinbildfotografie wird dagegen ein schweres Objektiv direkt auf dem Stativ befestigt, und das Objektiv trägt die relativ viel leichtere Kamera. Einige professionelle Filmkameras wie Eclair und Bolex, die herstellerspezifische Bajonette einführten, bekamen C-Mount-Adapter, um vorhandene Spezialobjektive verwenden zu können.

Most of my stitching happens in my craft room. But my truly happy place to stitch is comfy on the sofa, with a documentary in the background and my stitching set up in the living room.

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Choosing the right magnifying lamp is a game-changer for any embroidery enthusiast. I completely resonate with the struggle of stitching in less-than-ideal lighting conditions—living in Northern Ireland adds an extra layer to that challenge. Your before-and-after examples with the Realistic Butterfly and Daisies patterns speak volumes about the transformative power of a magnifying lamp. It’s not just about preventing eye strain; it’s about elevating the entire stitching experience. Your insight on how it enhances projects beyond needle painting is invaluable. Thanks for sharing your personal journey and shedding light, both literally and figuratively, on the importance of these lamps.

For needle painting projects a magnifying light is really one of the most important tools. For example in my two projects below, the Realistic Butterfly and the Daisies pattern, it would have been virtually impossible for me to see the fine stitches and create a detailed and seamless color blending without using a magnifying lamp.

A magnifying light comes in really handy when you know you’re stitching often, especially when working on silk-shading (needle painting) projects or your craft room has no sunlight, or it’s just poorly lit.

From jewelry making to miniature painting, hand embroidery, cross-stitch, sewing, or knitting, regardless of what your craft is, you’ll probably need a magnifying lamp in your life. Let’s explore together what to look for when buying a magnifying lamp and which ones are best suited for hand embroidery.

Hi Cathy, So sorry to hear, that’s such a shame. Just did a quick search here, I can find it on Amazon, not sure why they cancelled the order. Another place I found it is on hobbycraft.co.uk. I’d just drop them a message and ask if they deliver to US (which I’m sure they do). If you can’t manage to order it anywhere I recommend you the Daylight company, they are also top quality when it comes to magnifying lamps and they sure deliver to US. This is their website daylightcompany.com Hope this helps and you’ll sort it out! Gabi xx

Let me tell you more about my experience with the Purelite brand and why I still love my lamp after almost two years of using it on a daily basis.

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The DMC clamp to hoop magnifying glass or something like it? Its sold in Europe, but not in the US. Any other manufacturers of something similar that you might know of?