Proper IdealScope usage

[ojai00]

Hello all! I''ve been reading these forums for some advice and a lot of members recommends purchasing an IdealScope. I just received mine yesterday and looked at the ideal cut calibration CZ but the H&A aren''t as easily visible as I thought it would be.

If I move the scope around on the IdealLight or view from an angle, then I can see the Arrows but it doesn''t look like the ideal cut reference picture (it appears there is light leakage). When I flip the CZ around to view the hearts, I see a black outline of the top of the heart but do not see the bottom of the heart.

Can you guys make any proper viewing recommendations so that I can use this tool properly (and easily)?

I am planning to begin engagement ring shopping soon. Thanks in advance.

 

[Judah Gutwein]

Garry has an excellent tutorial on his website.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/7/2009 10:56:52 AM
Author: Judah Gutwein
Garry has an excellent tutorial on his website.

Yes, this is the one probably!

http://www.ideal-scope.com/using_howto.asp

 

[ojai00]

I took a look at that and it still isn''t easily visible. I guess it takes practice! There was also a video I saw so I''ll take a look at that and see if it makes it any easier.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/7/2009 11:05:11 AM
Author: ojai00
I took a look at that and it still isn''t easily visible. I guess it takes practice! There was also a video I saw so I''ll take a look at that and see if it makes it any easier.

Garry might chime in when he sees this and give you some tips!