Hello, a seemingly banal topic, but it's really hard to choose a lamp that will last (so that the hinges do not loosen), well-made, offer a reasonable magnification (unfortunately my eyesight is weak) and shine brightly (I have a workshop in the basement and, unfortunately, the light is a bit too low) little). Please give me tips on what to pay attention to or your suggestions. best regards Jasiek
Honestly, I was supposed to call you tomorrow with a request for advice because I take all the equipment from you I saw this lamp on offer, but I would like something permanently attached to the desk and with an arm. What could you honestly recommend to meet my requirements (durable, well-made, relatively strong magnification, strong light)?
I will answer a little generally so that this information will be useful to other people.
There is rather a large selection of lamps screwed to the table, and they practically differ in small nuances (at least in those from the Gotronics offer). The issues of durability, etc. can be temporarily omitted because we have been selling for several years and there are hardly any mechanical complaints.
The most important parameters to take into account: 1) MAGNIFICATION: 3D, 5D and 8D variants are available. With the same magnifying glass diameter I advise against buying a lamp with a magnifying glass 8 diotrii. Observation through the 8D lamp is "inconvenient" for electronics: the observed element must be at a greater distance from the lens, there are large distortions. We have already had several cases where customers have replaced 8D tubes with 5Ds.
2) LIGHTING: Most magnifying glass lamps are now available with LED diodes. They are most often sold. There are over a dozen different variants of the number of LEDs. However, in practice, the lighting power is the same in each case. In all lamps with a magnifying glass, the color of the light is cold. For electronics, however, I would recommend choosing a lamp with a fluorescent tube, because the use of spotlights, e.g. 90 LEDs, creates minimal small shadows at the protruding legs of the electronic components. This can sometimes have a deceptive effect. In the case of a fluorescent lamp, the light source is coherent around the lens and such artifacts should not be produced.
The freedom of movement of the lamps on the tripod is very similar. However, it should be borne in mind that a lamp on a tripod is impractical if the workplace is small. You need a place to move the lamp aside.
Exactly, apart from the fact that it takes a place with a large swing, mine likes to kick (I don't know what company ) I weigh it down and it's bearable
I am also faced with the fact that a kind of simple but not necessarily a choice to buy this lamp with a magnifying glass or, if you prefer, an approximating XD.
As for the issues raised, the following option makes me wonder if the LUPA lens is permanently mounted in all these lamps? Or maybe it can be removed without unscrewing? A good option in removing such a glass, especially when, for example, we want to take a picture of electronics, that is, we turn such a lamp into a "ring lamp".
Another question is whether lamps with springs and those with a different method of tensioning do not know what to call it when starting, they make the sound of the spring buzzing?
As for the fact that the LED lamp gives as many shadows as the LEDs have, it may be true, but from what I can see, in some better or more specific lamps, a diffuser is used, in some it is milky and in others it is transparent but with diffusing artifacts or what to call it.
For electronic services and generally where there is a requirement, these are ESD lamps, but for someone who wants them for non-commercial use, it is rather unnecessary because the cost of such lamps is very high.
The next option, and here the most important for me, is brightness adjustment so that you can choose the light power to suit your needs. From what I have seen, there are also lamps with warm and cold light regulation, which is also useful, especially when someone does not like cold light.
As for the LUPA lenses themselves, apart from the aforementioned 3D, 5D and 8D variants, you can add round, oval and almost square shapes, plus those having an additional small glass with higher magnification plus anti-reflective coating. I am irritated in each of these lamps, this idiotic flap, maybe someone smart will come up with the fact that the flap can be unfastened or possibly moved in a plane and not open vertically, and it would be quite an interesting solution to iris diaphragm something like in photo cameras.
When it comes to the arm, in fact, if we have a tight desk, it is worth taking a lamp with a stand, but if we have a sufficiently wide supply on the sides, i.e. when we spread our hands wide, the lamp should be mounted at this distance if it is fully unfolded with 1m length. The half-fold arm extends 50-70 cm beyond the edge of the desk.
When looking for this particular model, it probably is Circus magnifier lamp companies Glamox Luxo . The price deters the fact but it looks nice, except that there is no brightness adjustment, 22W must give a lot of light. A similar model a bit weaker, because 8W, but with brightness adjustment: LUPA LED 1006T LAMP FOR ACTIV The price is also quite high, around PLN 600
While browsing, I came across a reasonably affordable 8067LED-U 3D 2.5-20W lamp, I don't know what companies some sign it as Mistral or Jialibourya the latter is more likely because at least there is a side of the company. Gross price is about PLN 400 but he would probably find it cheaper. An overview video .
I have currently found a lamp from the company FIXPOINT LL FP 45273 price around PLN 350-400
It has light adjustment. It is possible to unscrew and remove the lens. Instructions attached.
From what I can see, the lamp is also called "Lamp for a table top with a 5D magnifying glass and LED backlighting - Kemot NAR0461" without backlight adjustment, but a 5D lens and a price up to PLN 200.
I saw this lamp on offer, but I would like something permanently attached to the desk and with an arm. What could you honestly recommend to meet my requirements (durable, well-made, relatively strong magnification, strong light)?
) I weigh it down and it's bearable 
