Loupe/magnifier for inspecting proof sheets: Can anyone recommend a good loupe for inspecting proof sheets? Thanks.

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Loupe/magnifier for inspecting proof sheets

Oct 18, 2015 15:54:01 #

docjoque Loc: SoCal

Can anyone recommend a good loupe for inspecting proof sheets?

Thanks.

Oct 18, 2015 15:57:17 #

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

docjoque wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good loupe for inspecting proof sheets?

Thanks.

Go to a jewelery store and ask the jeweler that question. Better yet ask him if he will sell you one of his

Oct 18, 2015 16:22:20 #

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

docjoque wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good loupe for inspecting proof sheets?

Thanks.

easily, the schneider 8x loupe. the industry standard.

Oct 18, 2015 16:22:34 #

KTJohnson Loc: Northern Michigan

Go to B & H, type in Agfa 8x Lupe, $10.00 Works great, I've had one since the 70s.

Oct 18, 2015 16:31:23 #

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

You can find loupes on e bay for various prices and power,
they are not that expensive.

Oct 18, 2015 17:18:41 #

BebuLamar

Buy a cheap 50mm f/1.8 lens. find the type that when the lens removed from the camera the aperture can open all the way. I know Minolta, Pentax and Nikon were that way. Not sure about Canon and Olympus.

Oct 18, 2015 23:39:36 #

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

I still have the 8X ach no matisch from my 35mm negatives :thumbup:

Oct 19, 2015 08:03:25 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

docjoque wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good loupe for inspecting proof sheets?

Thanks.

I used a Agfa 8X plastic loupe back in the day. I'll bet there are still several around used, works very well.

Oct 19, 2015 09:28:27 #

Jim S Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,

docjoque wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good loupe for inspecting proof sheets?

Thanks.

Having been in the Printing Business for 40 years I would highly recommend the Edmund Scientific Loupe. Not sure how many different types they have but the one I have has a top diameter of 1-5/8" and is easily adjustable to you eye sight

Oct 19, 2015 10:12:13 #

twowindsbear

docjoque wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good loupe for inspecting proof sheets?

Thanks.

I'm really curious - how are you making your proof sheets?

TIA

Oct 19, 2015 13:19:51 #