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    \$\begingroup\$ +1 for stereo microscopes, my electronic hardware colleagues are using them quite often for delicate soldering work (0.5 mm or less) and after a bit of getting used to it they can create astonishing results. \$\endgroup\$
    – Arsenal
    Commented Aug 19, 2020 at 6:17
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    \$\begingroup\$ I am a "hobbyist and model maker", and I find these sorts of "visor with lenses" difficult to use. Mostly because the focal plane is too close: you need to lean forward too much, or hold the piece in your hands, which is not always possible. Not to mention that a single lens is a poor optical device regardless of its quality. What could be the answer is a dental loupe (just an arbitrary link). They have a convenient working/focusing distance (30-42 cm) and proper optical quality. Medical grade is expensive ($1000+), but some can be had for <$100. \$\endgroup\$
    – Zeus
    Commented Aug 20, 2020 at 2:23
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Zeus - yeah, I thought that might be the problem with them. Though most of the ones I have seen have 2 lenses, admittedly they don't look like quality lenses. Quality lenses are always expensive. Dental/jeweller's loupes should work well, I just forgot about them in my answer. \$\endgroup\$
    – bob1
    Commented Aug 20, 2020 at 4:29