Brand | Carson |
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Color | Gray |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Item Weight | 0.32 Pounds |
Lens Material | Acrylic |
Magnification Strength | 2 x |
Handle Material | Acrylic |
Manufacturer | Carlos L Romero |
Item Weight | 5.1 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.7 x 0.8 x 7.7 inches |
Item model number | MJ-50 |
Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Shape | Rectangular |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 2X |
Manufacturer Part Number | MJ-50 |

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Brand | Carson |
Color | Gray |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Item Weight | 0.32 Pounds |
Lens Material | Acrylic |
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- LED Lighted Rectangular Magnifier with 2x Power Magnification
- Rectangular acrylic lens is shaped for the way you naturally view things | Lens Diameter: 4.2 inch x 2.4 inch
- Collapsible handle locks into three different positions for comfortable use and folds flush for easy storage | The protective rim around the lens prevents scratching and damage
- Measures five by three by one inch (W x H x D) with 4.45-ounce weight | Runs on 3 G10 Button Cell Batteries (included)
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ASIN | B0001WB65A |
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Best Sellers Rank | #223,469 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #600 in Magnifiers |
Date First Available | December 3, 2004 |
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Lighted MagniFold 2x Power Rectangular Hand-Held Magnifier
The LED Lighted MagniFold from Carson represents the latest in hand-held magnifier design. This ergonomically designed magnifier is extremely compact and lightweight. It's rectangular lens is shaped for the way you naturally view things and a collapsible handle locks into any of three different positions for the most comfortable alignment. Fold the handle flush for easy storage. The rimmed lens design helps to protect the lens from damage and scratching. It is the perfect magnifier for reading books, magazines, newspapers, viewing coins and stamps, maps, coupons and for other low vision hobbies, crafts and tasks.
LED Lighted
The Lighted MagniFold magnifier has built-in LED illumination.
Button Cell Batteries Included
The Lighted MagniFold magnifier is powered by three 1.5v button cell batteries. Compatible replacement button cell battery options include the following battery models: 389, 390, G10, SG-10, SR1130.
At Carson, we strive to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied with the quality of our magnifiers. Carson will repair or replace your magnifier if it is found to have manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship.
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The MJ-50 LED Lighted MagniFold from Carson Optical is much more than just a handheld magnifying device. LED lighting illuminates your subject, while a rectangular lens is shaped for the way you naturally view things. A collapsible handle locks into six different positions for comfortable use, including folding flush for easy storage.
Specifications- 2X power lens
- LED lighted viewing
- Folding handle adjusts to different positions for comfortable viewing
- Handle folds flush to lens for easy storage
- Measures five by three by one inch (W x H x D)
- 4.45-ounce weight
- Batteries: 3 G10 Button Cell (included)
About Carson Optical
Carson is a leading supplier of consumer optics products for major catalog companies, nationwide retailers, and direct to consumers. The company's product line covers categories from recreation, sports, hobby, education, and crafts with products ranging from high-end binoculars to low-cost magnifiers.
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Customers like the light, performance, and magnification of the magnifier. They mention that it provides very good light, works well, and has great magnation. Customers also appreciate the readability and quality of the product. They say it's perfect for reading fine print and microscopic text.
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Customers like the light provided by the magnifier. They mention that it provides very good light and magnification for sewing, has a built-in light to make the 2x magnation, and has able to see light writing on the back of Victorian photos.
"...It's about 2X magnification and the light is just okay and it uses some button batteries, which I don't like because they are expensive and a pain..." Read more
"...They work great. The light is nice and bright and the glass is bent for reading...." Read more
"...It's comfortable to hold, and the light is just bright enough to illuminate the page. Works really well when I am up late at night, chasing my muse...." Read more
"...No more frustration! The light is essential for seeing in dimly lit stores and low light restaurants...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the magnifier. For example, they say it really works well, it works well with the light, and is nearly ideal. That said, some complain about the distortion. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it as a great household item.
"...They work great. The light is nice and bright and the glass is bent for reading...." Read more
"...Works really well when I am up late at night, chasing my muse...." Read more
"...I keep this folding model in the living room by my recliner. It works well, and I love the small footprint it makes when folded up...." Read more
"...The magnifying glass itself works decently except that there's more distortion than I find acceptable. It's not terrible, but it is annoying...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the magnification of the magnifier. They mention that it has great magnifying power, and the LED lights are a perfect complement to the magnifying glass. Customers also appreciate the 2X and 3X magnifiers, which are perfect for reading and viewing small print. They also appreciate that the magnifyer does not have an annoying enhanced magnifier area that can cause motion sickness. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and range of this rectangular lighted magnifier, and recommend it to others.
"This is a great little magnifier, with a larger than normal viewing window for a hand held...." Read more
"Magnifying glass is sufficient, but battery powered LED stopped working after six days and six uses...." Read more
"...No light. Now the magnifying glass is nice. The China thing bothers me - but what isn't made in China? Unfortunate. But the glass magnifies...." Read more
"...bag (I have a smaller one I can use), but I'm tickled with the great magnification and the LED lights, plus it's really comfortable to hold...." Read more
Customers like the readability of the magnifier. They say it's perfect for reading fine print, useful for reading microscopic text, and clear to see. The rectangular lens is great for reading, and the light makes it even more visible. The magnifier is not heavy and is great to read labels in the kitchen, directions on medicine bottles, and other small items.
"...Especially useful for reading the microscopic text on directions inserts and ingredients lists on food labels...." Read more
"Works OK for this small font world. Needed to replace a similar one purchased from Brookstone many years ago, for myself and mother...." Read more
"...In summary, a very good product to make small type visible, with a built-in light to make the 2x magnification more than acceptable." Read more
"this magnifier is ideal for reading. the lens is large enough to see a full paperback pagewidth...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the magnifier. They say it's well constructed, high quality, and well designed. Customers also mention that it'll last a long time and is made of durable plastic.
"...last longer than two years, think instead of the ease of use and how sturdy it is for the price...." Read more
"...The is a general purpose device, well constructed, with bright, even lighting. The slide switch is easy to find and use...." Read more
"Overall the quality of construction seems very good, however, this glass doesn't magnify enough for me...." Read more
"...The quality of the Magnifer is excellent and the light shining from the bulb is more than adequate...." Read more
Customers like the size of the magnifier. They say that it is good for reading a full column, has a nice size lens, and is the perfect size. Customers also mention that the magnifying glass is small enough to fit in a pocket or a briefcase. The framed area for magnification is a good size for reading text on a page as well as smaller items, and it fits well into your right hand.
"This is a great little magnifier, with a larger than normal viewing window for a hand held...." Read more
"...It works well, and I love the small footprint it makes when folded up...." Read more
"...The framed area for magnification is a good size for reading text on a page as well as smaller items." Read more
"...At only 2X, you'd think it's underpowered to be useful. But it's large area makes it very easy to use...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the magnifier. They say it's not too heavy, very easy to carry around, and fits neatly in their back pocket. Customers also appreciate that it folds up and can be slipped into a drawer.
"...I actually like both and use both. Both have folding handles and fit in any pocket...." Read more
"...the Carson pocket magnifiers probably being my preference as it is much lighter, thinner, and fits neatly in a pocket ( my breast pocket),..." Read more
"...I can still use it easily with my right hand. It's very light weight.It is amazing how many times a day I use this great product...." Read more
"...It is light-weight and will fit in a shirt pocket...." Read more
Customers find the handle of the magnifier easy to fold. They mention that it's light, durable, and convenient. Some say that the handle folds compactly and tucks away in a drawer. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of folding of the product.
"...I actually like both and use both. Both have folding handles and fit in any pocket...." Read more
"...They fold up perfect for a drawer. Worth every penny!" Read more
"...The handle folds up nicely, it is light, very durable and the entire piece is well constructed...." Read more
"...I do a fair amount of traveling, one very nice feature is the folding handle, which allows it to easily slip in a pocket in most briefcases...." Read more
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I also have the Carson which at first is similar to this, but very different in the details. The Carson is about 4" x 3" and much less distortion. It's about 2X magnification and the light is just okay and it uses some button batteries, which I don't like because they are expensive and a pain to keep in stock. But it's better for reading than this one.
I actually like both and use both. Both have folding handles and fit in any pocket.
If you are buying to read, I'd use the Carson or something larger (I have one of those coming as well) but if you are trying to see the details of an object, like coins, jewelry, or machined parts, etc, I think this one is better for that.
Just after having bought these, Later I was taken to a specialised shop in Seattle for vision, as I wanted to find out if there were other contraception’s that maybe I should also get, but a similar range, with maybe 1 item I had missed, and some way more expensive items which I will comment on later.
I bought 3 items, all at a great price between 8 and 12 $ each.:
1) Carson Multi-Power LED Lighted Pocket Magnifier (PM-33) 8$
2) UltraOptix LED Lighted Folding Magnifier 3x 12$
3) Mighty Bright Rigid Page Magnifier ( rigid – full page) 8$
The first 2 are similar, with the Carson pocket magnifiers probably being my preference as it is much lighter, thinner, and fits neatly in a pocket ( my breast pocket),
At last at a restaurant, I can easily flip it out and read the menu, even in dim lighting conditions. I am super pleased.
The Carsons also has a more modern look, as it is not so obvious you have a magnifying glass as the Ultraoptix . The Ultra optix folding Magnifier his much bigger, thicker, and while the lense is way bigger, it actually does not make that much of a difference. Maybe if you only had the 2 (Carson & Ultra Optix) , then for reading the bigger Ultraoptix would be good, but read on.
For details, the Carosns switch is smaller and more difficult to get put “ON” by accident, but it does have special batteries, which cant be re-charged, so may be more expensive in the long run. Will have to wait and see how long the batteries last.
Not too sure if I will use the 2 additional small higher magnifying screens on Carsons often,( at one side ), but if you are not getting a small character, for which you wish a greater magnification it is right there, and you don’t have to lift the magnifying, and hence the light does not go dimmer, (for MD a good light is essential).
The Mightly Bright rigid page Magnifier is just great when you wish to read a magazine or a book, as you can see several columns at the same time, and if you are a fast reader, you can skip down paragraphs easily without getting lost.
There is no light on the rigid full page magnifier, (uses a Fresnel system) so you need to get good lighting, which is not a problem at home. It is very light, but still does a great job.
( I am delighted with IKEA’s small let light for about 12 CAD each!, a powerful and concentrated light on a flexible tube about 18 in long)
I was concerned about scratching the big flat plastic sheet, but actually just put in inside the pages of a magazine, and bingo, it is protected. No need to have a special cover.
Next and future wishes.
I saw Carson ezRead Visual Aide Magnifier (DR-200) at 73 $, but it is not wireless, so having wires linked to say an Ipad or tablet is not on, and it have the wrong connections for a tablet! But am pretty sure that soon we will se something come.
I also say in the specialised shop fancy system that looked like a camera above a PC screen, which then was linked to the screen and you could magnify at the level you wished. ( you have the page flat on the desk, and see the text on screen, BUT the price was horrendous! 2000$.
A straight small digital camera cost 100$ and a fixture to the screen would do the job at way less!!
There were also small 3inx 7 in screens similar to a smart phone in apparence, which worked like a digital camera with a huge screen, and a few add-ons like convert a black print on white paper to yellow text on blue background, but these were also in the 500 + $ range, not that cost/benefit enough for me.
Finally, in the shop, there was also a magnifying glass similar to UltraOptix, but where the distance to the page was fixed by a “box” which you place on the paper and slide along.. This is not something you would want to take out of the house, but may decrease the arm fatigue of holding a small light glass at the right distance from what you are reading. It was also much more that the 10 $ range.
I'd love have a case for this, to protect it on my desk. Also a left handed model would be nice for the southpaws, because while you can hold it and use it in the left hand, the LED lighting would be in your face.
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