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Halo Go

This truly portable lamp with magnifier comes with a USB rechargeable battery. The brightness remains consistent for the full 8 hours. The LEDs circle the magnification lens for a uniform lighting over your project. Offering 5 dioptres (2.25X) magnification with a 12 dioptres (4.0X) inset lens for working on the finest details. Folds flat.

Slimeline 3 table lamp

Slimline 3 Table

4 brightness levels, 3,000 Lux at 30 cm, 1,065 lumens, brushed steel finish

Lumi

2 brightness levels, 3,800 Lux at 30 cm, 1,320 lumens, white finish

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Slimline 3 Floor Lamp

Slimline 3 Floor

4 brightness levels, 3,000 Lux at 30 cm, 1,065 lumens, brushed steel finish

Gemini Floor Lamp

Gemini

Flexible, stable and portable, Gemini neatly folds and packs into its carry-bag and weighs in a tiny 2.4 kg

Artist Studio lamp with stand

Artist Studio lamp with stand

The Daylight Artist Studio lamp provides maximum light output over the largest area

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Halo Go

This truly portable lamp with magnifier comes with a USB rechargeable battery. The brightness remains consistent for the full 8 hours. The LEDs circle the magnification lens for a uniform lighting over your project. Offering 5 dioptres (2.25X) magnification with a 12 dioptres (4.0X) inset lens for working on the finest details. Folds flat.

Gemini Floor Lamp

Gemini

Flexible, stable and portable, Gemini neatly folds and packs into its carry-bag and weighs in a tiny 2.4 kg

Halo 8D Table Magnifier

Halo 8D

Multi-use table lamp with an 8 dioptres (3.0X) magnification lens. Lightweight, portable and folds flat.

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iQ Magnifier Lamp

iQ Magnifier

Ergonomically designed allowing the head to move freely and hold any position. Fitted with a lightweight acrylic lens offering 3 dioptres (1.75X) magnification and anti-scratch coating. 12 dioptres swing arm lens is included.

Omega 7

Lightweight acrylic lens with 3 dioptres (1.75X) magnification and anti-scratch coating

Quadra

Extra wide rectangular glass lens with independent right and left switches

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Quadra ESD & UV Lamp

Quadra ESD & UV

ESD safe, UV & LED light, 3 dioptres (1.75X) magnification, independent right and left switches

Omega 7 ESD Lamp

Omega 7 ESD

ESD safe, optical quality glass lens, 3 dioptres (1.75X) & 12 dioptres (4.0X) magnification, Ø 17.5 cm (7")

Luminos ESD Lamp

Luminos ESD

ESD safe, extra wide shade with anti-glare diffuser, 3 brightness levels

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Slimline magnifying arm

Slimline magnifying arm

Magnifying arm for the Slimline range of lamps

Professional Floorstand - Grey

Professional Floorstand – Grey

High quality 5 spoke floorstand, extra strong construction. Its unique design enhances stability and supports the heaviest Daylight magnifiers. It is easy to assemble and smoothly slides over all kind of surfaces. Compatible with Daylight lamps and magnifiers.

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Health & Beauty 07/02/2020

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Evolution of light sources

Tungsten filament bulb
Halogen bulb
Fluorescent bulbs & tubes
LED

Lumens
Lux

Colour temperature (Kelvin)

Who’s Kelvin?

Colour Rendering Index (CRI)

What is CRI?
How is CRI calculated?
Daylight’s CRI test results

Dioptre & Magnification

What is a dioptre?
What is Magnification?
What is focal length?
What is field of view?

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

What is ESD?
What caused ESD?
How to prevent and protect against ESD?
ESD and clean rooms
Daylight ESD safe magnifiers and task lamps

Environmental information

RoHS – Restriction of Hazardous Substances
WEEE
Battery Directive

Quality & Compliance

About Daylight

The Daylight Company is the leading market innovator in specialty lighting in the art, needlework, craft, low vision, health & beauty and industrial sectors in Europe, the USA and Australia. Established in London in 1987, the business developed following the recognition that artists and needleworkers needed quality lighting in their working environments.

daylight bulbs

Our Team

Dedicated, inventive and confident in our mission, our people shape our success.

Terms & Conditions

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Terms & Conditions

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Delivery / Returns

London UK

The Daylight Company Ltd
89-91 Scrubs Lane
UK – London NW10 6QU
T: 0800 055 77 11
E: info.uk@daylightcompany.com

Australia

The Daylight Company
PO Box 10, Northgate, QLD 4013
Australia
T: 07 3283 3092
E: info.au@daylightcompany.com

USA

The Daylight Company LLC
PO Box 8428, Spring, TX 77387
USA
T: 1 866 329 5444
E: info.us@daylightcompany.com

Our 2 Year Guarantee

FAQ

Why Daylight?
Advantage of LED
Dioptre vs Magnification?

FREE delivery for all orders over £50!

Customer Service

COVID-19 – UPDATE

Industry & Inspection

Health & Beauty

Sewing & Crafts

Arts & Graphics

Magnifying Lamps

ESD Safe Lights

Lighting Accessories

Shop All Daylight Lamps

Events & Exhibitions

Daylight Ambassadors

Quality & Compliance

Terms & Conditions

Delivery & Returns

work light

task lamp

beauty magnifying lamp

magnifying light

sewing machine lamp

drawing light

daylight lamps for artists

daylight reading lamp

daylight reading lamp

View All

Halo Go

This truly portable lamp with magnifier comes with a USB rechargeable battery. The brightness remains consistent for the full 8 hours. The LEDs circle the magnification lens for a uniform lighting over your project. Offering 5 dioptres (2.25X) magnification with a 12 dioptres (4.0X) inset lens for working on the finest details. Folds flat.

Slimeline 3 table lamp

Slimline 3 Table

4 brightness levels, 3,000 Lux at 30 cm, 1,065 lumens, brushed steel finish

Lumi

2 brightness levels, 3,800 Lux at 30 cm, 1,320 lumens, white finish

View All

Slimline 3 Floor Lamp

Slimline 3 Floor

4 brightness levels, 3,000 Lux at 30 cm, 1,065 lumens, brushed steel finish

Gemini Floor Lamp

Gemini

Flexible, stable and portable, Gemini neatly folds and packs into its carry-bag and weighs in a tiny 2.4 kg

Artist Studio lamp with stand

Artist Studio lamp with stand

The Daylight Artist Studio lamp provides maximum light output over the largest area

View All

Halo Go

This truly portable lamp with magnifier comes with a USB rechargeable battery. The brightness remains consistent for the full 8 hours. The LEDs circle the magnification lens for a uniform lighting over your project. Offering 5 dioptres (2.25X) magnification with a 12 dioptres (4.0X) inset lens for working on the finest details. Folds flat.

Gemini Floor Lamp

Gemini

Flexible, stable and portable, Gemini neatly folds and packs into its carry-bag and weighs in a tiny 2.4 kg

Halo 8D Table Magnifier

Halo 8D

Multi-use table lamp with an 8 dioptres (3.0X) magnification lens. Lightweight, portable and folds flat.

View All

iQ Magnifier Lamp

iQ Magnifier

Ergonomically designed allowing the head to move freely and hold any position. Fitted with a lightweight acrylic lens offering 3 dioptres (1.75X) magnification and anti-scratch coating. 12 dioptres swing arm lens is included.

Omega 7

Lightweight acrylic lens with 3 dioptres (1.75X) magnification and anti-scratch coating

Quadra

Extra wide rectangular glass lens with independent right and left switches

View All

Quadra ESD & UV Lamp

Quadra ESD & UV

ESD safe, UV & LED light, 3 dioptres (1.75X) magnification, independent right and left switches

Omega 7 ESD Lamp

Omega 7 ESD

ESD safe, optical quality glass lens, 3 dioptres (1.75X) & 12 dioptres (4.0X) magnification, Ø 17.5 cm (7")

Luminos ESD Lamp

Luminos ESD

ESD safe, extra wide shade with anti-glare diffuser, 3 brightness levels

View All

Slimline magnifying arm

Slimline magnifying arm

Magnifying arm for the Slimline range of lamps

Professional Floorstand - Grey

Professional Floorstand – Grey

High quality 5 spoke floorstand, extra strong construction. Its unique design enhances stability and supports the heaviest Daylight magnifiers. It is easy to assemble and smoothly slides over all kind of surfaces. Compatible with Daylight lamps and magnifiers.

Health & Beauty 07/02/2020

Become a Daylight Brand Ambassador!

Evolution of light sources

Tungsten filament bulb
Halogen bulb
Fluorescent bulbs & tubes
LED

Lumens
Lux

Colour temperature (Kelvin)

Who’s Kelvin?

Colour Rendering Index (CRI)

What is CRI?
How is CRI calculated?
Daylight’s CRI test results

Dioptre & Magnification

What is a dioptre?
What is Magnification?
What is focal length?
What is field of view?

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

What is ESD?
What caused ESD?
How to prevent and protect against ESD?
ESD and clean rooms
Daylight ESD safe magnifiers and task lamps

Environmental information

RoHS – Restriction of Hazardous Substances
WEEE
Battery Directive

About Daylight

The Daylight Company is the leading market innovator in specialty lighting in the art, needlework, craft, low vision, health & beauty and industrial sectors in Europe, the USA and Australia. Established in London in 1987, the business developed following the recognition that artists and needleworkers needed quality lighting in their working environments.

daylight bulbs

Our Team

Dedicated, inventive and confident in our mission, our people shape our success.

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Delivery / Returns

London UK

The Daylight Company Ltd
89-91 Scrubs Lane
UK – London NW10 6QU
T: 0800 055 77 11
E: info.uk@daylightcompany.com

Australia

The Daylight Company
PO Box 10, Northgate, QLD 4013
Australia
T: 07 3283 3092
E: info.au@daylightcompany.com

USA

The Daylight Company LLC
PO Box 8428, Spring, TX 77387
USA
T: 1 866 329 5444
E: info.us@daylightcompany.com

Our 2 Year Guarantee

FAQ

Why Daylight?
Advantage of LED
Dioptre vs Magnification?

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