ProsKit MA-016 Headband Magnifier - Latest product design upgrade at 2024

[Kiriakos GR]

My attention this is in now in focus of ProsKit MA-016 Year 2014, and product changes over time.

ProsKit MA-016 Year 2014, this comes in a blister and torch light this has a Green sticker.

Second revision ProsKit MA-016 Year ?? , this has and torch light with printed black logo (no other changes).

Third revision  ProsKit MA-016 Year 2024, torch light with printed black logo, and significant specification differences.
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Its interesting too, that retail packaging found at Aliexpress, this shown to include a ProsKit mini sticker (shiny Green tag) in the form of product authenticity proof.   

First photograph the well know 2014 release
Some one in Philippines at 2025, he posted at Facebook the photograph bellow.
My own question, this is since which year ProsKit started distributing torch light with printed black logo?
I am speculating, that this is production change at 2022~2023.
The value of this information, this has mostly to do as estimate, of actual production date per product.

[overvolt]

Here is a three years old find, of what quality gets shipped by Aliexpress. 
Build quality of unbranded goods this is equal to trash. 
Poor assembly at the factory, poor materials storage, headband white cover full of wrinkles...     

[Kiriakos GR]

Here is a three years old find, of what quality gets shipped by Aliexpress. 
Build quality of unbranded goods this is equal to trash. 

Thanks for the find. 

This is another proof, of why this article it does focus exclusively at ProsKit MA-016.
Some one from the USA, he wrote as comment, this is economical and cheerful    

My cheerful moment, this will delay two more days, due a shipping error at the Greek warehouse in Athens (Authorized ProsKit distributor).

[Kiriakos GR]

Gentlemen we have arrival ...   

Greece has stocked year 2024 revision with corrected specifications. 

Lens magnification this is:
with one lens - 1.8X    --  focus distance 220~300 mm (user eyesight dependent) 
with two lenses - 2.6X  --  focus distance 100 mm (user eyesight dependent)
with three lenses - 5.8X  --  focus distance 40 mm (user eyesight dependent)

New headband design:
Pull - Adjust - Lock Knob = Tremendously easy to use
New adjusting mechanism plastic cage = There is not any sharp edges.
Headband pillow with very soft material inside = Comfort feeling, no pressure marks over your skin.

New LED torch design:
Two LED diodes with yellow mirrors inside (COB type).
Light color, bright white (cold white).
On top of the LED there is a special filter (light diffuser cover) , this spreads the light evenly at 90 degrees at all directions.
Battery compartment with easy opening.
Silkscreen printed ProsKit Logo.
Perfect housing, no sharp edges.

Use instructions.
Always use both hands (fingers) to flip, secondary movable lens in to position, and or for disengagement.
For disengagement, always hold the lens for a gently return at parking position.

At new headband design there is no need over-tighten this pair of knobs.
Always set equal amount of pressure adjustment, evenly at both sides.

Total weight:
Loaded with a pair of AAA  = 220 grams

Notes:
Secondary movable lens (1.8X), there is a spring level action when parking, and the factory did not add a tiny piece of foam pillow, this absorbing the caused impact.

New product design dimensions 320mm x 230 mm x 55 mm

New ProsKit MA-016 Pivot screw assembly
All parts are metallic, screw and tension grommet, plus two grommets of hard plastic.
Side knobs, they include implanted metal nuts (strong product design).
(Keep these parts always clean, from oil or dirt.)

In conclusion.     
I am very happy that latest ProsKit MA-016 this keeps coming with 1.8X lens.
Indeed its true, you need to wait few seconds so your eyes to adopt, at its new magnification setting.
3.2X round lens, this gives strong magnification, entire viewed area in perfect focus.   
Torch light, accurate results about color code of parts and wires.


Yes, yes, I like it !!                
   

[Kiriakos GR]

Here is my DIY correction, by using soft foam pads of 1.5mm height.
(Mini Foam Felt Pads) 12.5 mm diameter. 

[Andrew-88]

Unbelievable ...   

You got further discount due the delivery delay 
You got the newest headband, with soft pillow, along the magnification levels that you needed.
Three in one !!

Congratulations !!

ProsKit they should fix asap, their marketing material.
Its indeed hard to believe of how Kiriakos succeed, him getting the perfect combination of product features, by receiving so much misinformation due his own, due internet finds.
28mm Lens magnification this is wrongly printed at the carton too.

Authorized ProsKit Greek distributor, his has also the responsibility, him to upgrade his own product page. 

[overvolt]

Unbelievable ??   

This is ITTSB.EU , everything is possible 

I feel truly impressed, of the amount of attention to detail, at the torch light design, and at headband mechanism improvements.
This article it should be considered as another one worldwide first, short in length product review.

ProsKit MA-016 Rev. 2024, this is the new standard, at this class of products.
Indeed economical, but of acceptable quality for the price, and it does the job.
At the hands of a tools lover, this will last for over a decade.   

[Kiriakos GR]

Thanks for the received positive energy. 

I am now at home, and still studying this product design details.

ODM factory which make this product Lens system,  this offers one Tip for quick release of the secondary moving lens.
This information it is totally missing, from ProsKit MA-016 user manual.

I will share it as untested for now    =  First attached image.


Second attached photograph, this comes from Russia, and possibly from someone, who is unable to READ the words
PUSH = толкать
PULL = ТЯНУТЬ
He when so desperate, that he did use a wrench tool (plumbing) so to rotate the knob. 

[Kiriakos GR]

I do give a battle here so to determine magnification VS actual Focus point distances.
By using the torch light, some how, Focus point distances they extend further.

Lens magnification with torch light:
with one lens - 1.8X    --  focus distance 320 mm (Kiriakos eyesight dependent)
with two lenses - 2.6X  --  focus distance 140 mm (Kiriakos eyesight dependent)
with three lenses - 5.8X  --  focus distance 50 mm (Kiriakos eyesight dependent)

Regarding secondary flip lens release action:
I thought that it might be some special mechanical move, this helping for an easy release.
Due the fact that my Headband Magnifier, its new an unused, the mechanism seems as stiff to me.
And or it might be the 14C room temperature, anything plastic this become less flexible.   

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I am having doubts regarding the offered specifications about magnification per lens element.

Main lens: (No3) There is no doubt, magnification it might be between 1.8X or 2.0X ( visual differences these are difficult to detect). 

Flip lens: (No2)   According to carton box, 2+3 = 2.6X, but also according to carton box,  Flip lens: (No2) this is 1.8X
1.8X + 1.8X = 3.6X  

Circular lens: (No1)   According to carton box, this is 4.2X
Actual dimensions 34.50mm external diameter, 28.50mm internal diameter.
I did remove and tested this lens, this has focus point of 50mm.
This might deliver Magnification: 10X ... 

1.8X + 1.8X = 3.6X + 10X = 13.6X 
1.8X + 1.8X = 3.6X + 8.4X = 12X 


Latest ProSkit User manual:
2X, 4X, 10X, 12X
https://www.prokits.com.tw/myHandler/Ashx_FtpFileDownload.ashx?f=0F1CD081F1B48E3DB772CC7918E510C4&r=22FB98489E2EBB25C8A4846DDBFD18ABD196E7386E5F391B&d=MA_016.pdf&t=4C45890FA993CD24

I did wrote an email to ProSkit (both divisions), I asked for clarifications, I told them to recheck their specifications.
I did not get a word from them, after 48 hours. 

This bad joke of conflicting product specifications it must end at 2026. 

[Kiriakos GR]

And here I will use and another reference, the much older Pro'sKit 8PK-MA003N.

Over the packaging there is a piece of text as best focus information.
I bet that, and in this example, they are conflicting product specifications.

Primary lens, along Flip lens, both have identical dimensions and thickness, as they do at MA-016.

Naturally, what is of importance with any tool, this is of how well this works for you, they must be thousands products sold over the past twenty-five years.
ProsKit this build their reputation, by trading hand tools.

My first DMM at 1989, this was a ProsKit ( ODM Mastech, at the times that they were using European and American IC).
Trading of optics, this is a sector requiring experience, OLYMPUS Japan this is the top of the mountain at that sector.

ProsKit it should correct it marketing material, datasheets , text over the packaging, all must agree to its other.   
Otherwise the confusion and the doubts, they will continue at puzzling ProsKit sales chain and even consumers.

I am aware that ProsKit since Jan. 21, 2016, this follows ROHS 2.0 EU certification.
STRATE the ODM of  81007A3 this has CE certification of their own.
And therefore, we have no reason be worried as consumers, that specific products they are equal to no-name trash. 

[Kiriakos GR]

STRATE 81007A3 Headband Magnifier.

Translation from Russian text.
The magnifier is new, in packaging.
The binocular head magnifier 81007A3 is an updated and improved version of the well-proven model Mg81007a.

In this version, the mechanism for adjusting the size and position of the headband has been modified, and a soft insert has been added to the headband for more comfortable work.
This magnifier is suitable for various crafts, handicrafts and, of course, for repairing and assembling electronics, watches and other small items.

The magnifier consists of two lens blocks, and one additional one, for the right eye.
For greater convenience, a removable backlight unit is provided; when the workplace is sufficiently illuminated, the block can be easily removed, thereby lightening the magnifier.

Specifications: Magnification and focal length depending on the combination of lenses:
2X (250 mm), 4X (125 mm), 10X (50 mm), 12X  (41 mm).

Power: 2 AAA batteries/rechargeable batteries (not included).
Torch-light: 2 LEDs, Removable Torch-light unit.
Weight: 195 g (excluding batteries).

Delivery within Moscow within the Moscow Ring Road is available for 250 rubles.
Binocular Headlamp Magnifier with Torch-light 81007A3 ... 
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In conclusion ProsKit MA-016 this is a non customized, STRATE 81007A3.   

Circular lens: (No1)   According to carton box, this is 8X

[overvolt]

Another one complete Myth-busting process   

The diving in to Russian continent WEB, this shown as very productive regarding findings.