lowest magnification Can anyone tell me what the lowest magnification is? For instance, could I use this to project a book onto a TV?
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The magnification is too high to project a book onto a television. There is a disk with words that you use to focus the Eyeclops, and looking at it, you only see a letter or two on the screen at once. With VERY small print, you might see a word at a time, but every time you move it, it has to re-focus. I doubt it would be very practical for reading a book.
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You might try something like a digital magnifier, that would probably be your best option. I looked online for you and found this one:http://www.firststreetonline.com/product.jsp?id=30803It is much more expensive but it's made for magnifying books, letters and such. I looked on amazon but the 2 magnifiers they have available don't seem to be as good. I hope this helps.
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Probably won't get a reply until after Christmas. I bought 2 for my 2 grandsons for Christmas presents and when they get it up and going I'll let you know on the book projection
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I sure wish someone would answer your question. I have low vision and wondered the same thing...could I use this product to read a book? Hope someone reads this and responds.
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Consider that this will only give a 2-d perspective. So while helpful for reading, it might not be the best for manipulating small objects. Have you considered a magnifier visor?
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This is not an opaque projector, like a "Little Elmo". It only sends light through transparent sheets. Whenever I need something that's in a book, I make a transparency of that page with a copy machine. And it sometimes takes the transparency a while to dry, so me careful.
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No, it's a fixed magnification. You can adjust the focus by getting closer or farther away from the object you're magnifying.
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Sorry, but this projector does a very poor job at projecting text. The text on the screen from my computer is fuzzy in some places even after adjusting the focus. I can't make the text from the whole screen clear, however, when watching videos, it's good enough. If you want a projector to occasionally watch videos, this projector is a good buy, however, it you want to project text, I'd recommend getting a used higher end model from another manufacturer.
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Joyce, there's nothing listed on the magnifier itself. I'm fairly certain it's about 3x magnification, with a "spot"of about 5x. Hope this helps.
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It works at different heights off what you are trying to magnify. There is no magnification if it actually is laying on what you wish to magnify.
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sorry have not had mine long enough to answer that. but i will tell you that the magnification is not what i expected.would have sent it back but my husband 'hard wired' it and i did not have the heart to tell him i was not happy with it. don't buy it!
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I don't know the magnification, I looked on the web-site, and it wasn't there. I bought it for my husband to read maps, his globe, and other things. He says it is good for that, plenty strong. I looked through it at some very small print, with my glasses off and I could make it out. It's a very nice gift, or for yourself...
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With the lowest magnification you are about 8 to 10 inches. As you move up in magnification you have to get closer.
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I think it would magnify it fine. I am not sure if the 4" or so area of the glass, would make it easy for him. I had thought though, if my eyes get worse as I get older, it would work well for a book. I put it over my watercolor work and can see the detail so much better. Wish I could be more helpful. It sure beats holding a magnifying glass in one hand, over the paper. Barb H.
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If the magnifier is required, along with the illumination, then it is a reasonable choice. However, if the magnification is not an issue, then perhaps an LED book light would function as well or better.
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I think my lens are one complete lens at -6. I don't know anything about magnification at the bottom. They are not for reading, so I think they are one complete lens at whatever you order. I am very happy with mine.
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Items viewed on the Archos screen look great. However, they are not so sharp when I view them on my 46" HD TV - that may be because of the output resolution or simply because of the big screen size! I'm still testing.
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yes, it is very simple, it is just to view, does not magnify, at least not much, need good light source with even light to see it the best. it is just for viewing nothing else
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Rufus, Just bought this and love it, but, yes, the text generated from using CC onscreen button is very small. May be a way to get captions from the program source (such as streamed PBS or DVDs) or to increase size of the "default" CC text. Will get back to you if I find a way.Ok I'm back and and the text size isn't as small as I thought. It seems to measure 3/8", which works fine for me at 7 feet away. I think 3/8" is the suggested minimum size for viewing up to about 10 feet away for captioning. There is some variation in fonts, but it mostly seems to be uppercase sans serif something like Tahoma, if that means anything to you. You can also turn on subtitles to DVDs. Hope this helps. Rufus, Just bought this and love it, but, yes, the text generated from using CC onscreen button is very small. May be a way to get captions from the program source (such as streamed PBS or DVDs) or to increase size of the "default" CC text. Will get back to you if I find a way.Ok I'm back and and the text size isn't as small as I thought. It seems to measure 3/8", which works fine for me at 7 feet away. I think 3/8" is the suggested minimum size for viewing up to about 10 feet away for captioning. There is some variation in fonts, but it mostly seems to... » Read More Rufus, Just bought this and love it, but, yes, the text generated from using CC onscreen button is very small. May be a way to get captions from the program source (such as streamed PBS or DVDs) or to increase size of the "default" CC text. Will get back to you if I find a way.Ok I'm back and and the text size isn't as small as I thought. It seems to measure 3/8", which works fine for me at 7 feet away. I think 3/8" is the suggested minimum size for viewing up to about 10 feet away for captioning. There is some variation in fonts, but it mostly seems to be uppercase sans serif something like Tahoma, if that means anything to you. You can also turn on subtitles to DVDs. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I bought mine for this use originally. Now it is very dim and absolutely inadequate, I wish I'd never purchased it. I only use it for magnification now as a weak lamp at my desk. (I did post a review.)