Quick Answer: Tripod/Seat Magnifiers are 10x fixed-focus magnifiers held on a tripod frame, so both hands stay free for the specimen. The biconvex glass lens is set in a chrome-finished zinc alloy or brass frame.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
10x magnification, fixed focus
Biconvex optical glass lens
Tripod or seat frame stands over the specimen for hands-free viewing
Die-cast zinc alloy or brass with chrome finish
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Magnification
10x, fixed focus
Lens
Biconvex optical glass
Frame
Tripod / seat type
Material
Die-cast zinc alloy or brass, chrome finish
About This Product
Because the tripod sets the lens at its focal distance, the specimen stays sharp without holding or adjusting anything. It is used for close work during biological dissection and for checking the weave and fibres of textiles. Educational Instrument can arrange export supply of the Tripod/Seat Magnifiers to Brunei, Togo, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Laos and Iceland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Tripod/Seat Magnifier need focusing?
No. It is a fixed-focus 10x magnifier on a tripod frame, so the lens stays at the right height above the specimen.
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