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I use a Ruby video handheld magnifier, but looking for suggestions for something smaller, maybe for a key chain (self.Blind)
submitted by BreakingBlind
I would be lost without my Ruby for things like reading mail, menus, and writing bills. But it is also pretty large to bring with me everywhere and doesn't fit in a pocket. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with products similar to Ruby but that are smaller. Ideally I'd like something I could hook to my key chain and use when I'm at the grocery store to read expiration dates or prices. I've tried using my iPhone and taking pictures of things, but that takes time. I just want a quick solution like the Ruby, just not as big. Any thoughts?
Unuhi 1 points 7y ago
How much magnification power do you need?
I tried something that seems similar to Ruby in size but don't know its name or where it was from :(
I wouldn't mind somehting if that size if it helps. A good enough reason for a purse...
I've tried an app called Super Vision+. It's a free app amd at least on iOS. Take a pic of what you want to look, zoom it in, change colors or contrast to make it easier too.
Other tools: small magnifying lenses, including in keychain... But I need to get over the embarassment of having to use them. I've got a few pendants that have magnifying lenses that sometimes help too.
I wonder would any of the monocular or jeweler's loupe type things could work for your needs?
There are also some magnifying loupes for phones - If i remember correctly one I had did a pretty good job, but I've got no clue where it went...
If the loupe or other hardware solution would be over $100, I'd probably just use knfbreader instead. At least when all the other solutions start to not work reliably any more.
I tried something that seems similar to Ruby in size but don't know its name or where it was from :(
I wouldn't mind somehting if that size if it helps. A good enough reason for a purse...
I've tried an app called Super Vision+. It's a free app amd at least on iOS. Take a pic of what you want to look, zoom it in, change colors or contrast to make it easier too.
Other tools: small magnifying lenses, including in keychain... But I need to get over the embarassment of having to use them. I've got a few pendants that have magnifying lenses that sometimes help too.
I wonder would any of the monocular or jeweler's loupe type things could work for your needs?
There are also some magnifying loupes for phones - If i remember correctly one I had did a pretty good job, but I've got no clue where it went...
If the loupe or other hardware solution would be over $100, I'd probably just use knfbreader instead. At least when all the other solutions start to not work reliably any more.
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buymydebt 1 points 7y ago
Hi Breaking Blind,
I am not blind but decided to do some research on the topic as I found it very hard to navigate to a main source of vision aid magnifiers.
This is about 600USD, the cheapest and literally smallest in dimensions - everything else I saw was larger and more expensive.
What i did find was the following:
optelec: Compact+ HD
Features/Specs
Magnification: 2x -16x continuous zoom
Contrast modes: 8 modes (3 favorite color modes)
Screen: 3.5-inch LCD screen
Focus: Auto focus
Functions: Freeze image, Switch color mode, Zoom in/out
TV Out: PAL/NTSC
Power-Saving: Turns off automatically after 3 minutes
Charging time: About 3.5hours
Power-Saving: Turns off automatically after 3 minutes.
Flashlight
Battery: Rechargeable lithium battery with 4 hours of continuous use
Weight: 150g
What's in the box:
explorē 3 device
Soft neoprene protection sleeve
Cleaning cloth
Lanyard
Charger
Instruction manual including a quick starting guide
Warranty card
I am not blind but decided to do some research on the topic as I found it very hard to navigate to a main source of vision aid magnifiers.
This is about 600USD, the cheapest and literally smallest in dimensions - everything else I saw was larger and more expensive.
What i did find was the following:
optelec: Compact+ HD
Features/Specs
Magnification: 2x -16x continuous zoom
Contrast modes: 8 modes (3 favorite color modes)
Screen: 3.5-inch LCD screen
Focus: Auto focus
Functions: Freeze image, Switch color mode, Zoom in/out
TV Out: PAL/NTSC
Power-Saving: Turns off automatically after 3 minutes
Charging time: About 3.5hours
Power-Saving: Turns off automatically after 3 minutes.
Flashlight
Battery: Rechargeable lithium battery with 4 hours of continuous use
Weight: 150g
What's in the box:
explorē 3 device
Soft neoprene protection sleeve
Cleaning cloth
Lanyard
Charger
Instruction manual including a quick starting guide
Warranty card
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