Nautical Magnifiers
Magnifiers
are a scientific instrument that magnifies an image and helps to clearly
view distant objects. Magnifiers are also used to read the printed material
with a small font size or view a tiny object. As they increase in strength,
they decrease in lens size. There are various kinds of nautical magnifiers
that includes brass stand magnifier, stand magnifier, big tripod, leather
handle magnifier and wood handle hand magnifier. It is helpful to know a
little bit about the different types of magnifiers as this will help in its
proper selection as each magnifier has a specific use and purpose. Magnifiers for looking at things close-up
Hand held magnifiers can be used for most things that one wants to see close-up. They are often known as "magnifying glasses". Hand held magnifiers can be held in either hand above the writing or object that has to look bigger. They can be round, oblong or square. Stand magnifiers can be used for reading and sometimes writing. They are mounted on stands that sit on the page to be seen. They are often good if one has weak or shaky hands. Stand magnifiers need to be kept flat on the page when they are used. Pocket magnifiers are small hand held magnifiers which fit into a coat pocket or handbag.
Magnifiers for looking at things in the distance
Monoculars are used for looking at things in the distance. Monoculars are like mini telescopes, which one look through with only one eye. They may help to look at a football match, the television or a view or look at road signs. Monoculars are easy to carry outdoors. Binoculars are also used for looking at things in the distance but one use two eyes to look through them.
