What type of loupe?

[X7GrowerX7]

I was told to order a cheap loupe/magnifying glass for trichomes near end of flower and I'm gonna order one off of ebay but I came across so many differnt ones lol.

What should I be looking for?
• what zoom should I go for, like x25, x45, x100?
•should it have a light on it?
Price range- $5-15

Let me know if I should get one of the pics I post?

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

I used to use loupes. They are ok but a cheap handheld microscope is better. I think it was 15 dollars.

 

[X7GrowerX7]

I used to use loupes. They are ok but a cheap handheld microscope is better. I think it was 15 dollars.

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That's better then all 3 I posted?

 

[X7GrowerX7]

I used to use loupes. They are ok but a cheap handheld microscope is better. I think it was 15 dollars.

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What zoom should i get?? Like x40? Or x100

 

[X7GrowerX7]

I used to use loupes. They are ok but a cheap handheld microscope is better. I think it was 15 dollars.

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[MichiganMedGrower]

The one I posted is 40x. That is plenty to see the trichomes clearly and still low enough power to not have to hold to perfectly still.

The eyepiece of the one I showed is much bigger than the one you posted. I can use it to see buds right on the plant. The led is real clear and I can move the plants out of the hps light and check them in the Grow room. Easy to see when the trichs get cloudy. Or colored.

I have tried a few loupes and scopes and I suggested the one I like best. I harvest a plant every 10 days or so perpetually for years now.

 

[Kerovan]

With those microscopes you have remember everything is reversed when you are trying to center in on something...

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

With those microscopes you have remember everything is reversed when you are trying to center in on something...

That's true. But I never noticed looking at trichomes.

Or for bugs or eggs.

I actually just checked with some writing on a note to be sure.

 

[X7GrowerX7]

The one I posted is 40x. That is plenty to see the trichomes clearly and still low enough power to not have to hold to perfectly still.

The eyepiece of the one I showed is much bigger than the one you posted. I can use it to see buds right on the plant. The led is real clear and I can move the plants out of the hps light and check them in the Grow room. Easy to see when the trichs get cloudy. Or colored.

I have tried a few loupes and scopes and I suggested the one I like best. I harvest a plant every 10 days or so perpetually for years now.

I'll order the one you suggest

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

I'll order the one you suggest

I have no regrets suggesting you do that. I just bought 3 more as the led finally went bad in my first one. Took about 18 months of heavy use.

 

[X7GrowerX7]

I have no regrets suggesting you do that. I just bought 3 more as the led finally went bad in my first one. Took about 18 months of heavy use.

Thanks, I should have it Oct 18th, what type of batteries and does it work out of the package?

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

Thanks, I should have it Oct 18th, what type of batteries and does it work out of the package?

It came with batteries.
I bought extras this time.

 

[X7GrowerX7]

It came with batteries.
I bought extras this time.
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Can I get those at walamrt? I know where they sell watches and jewlery in Walmart they have similar ones but not sure if their the same

 

[Kerovan]

That's true. But I never noticed looking at trichomes.

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I notice all the time when looking at trichomes, and I know what to do but it still messes me up. The trichome will be a little to far to the right, so I move right and it disapears.... lol

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

Can I get those at walamrt? I know where they sell watches and jewlery in Walmart they have similar ones but not sure if their the same

Don't know. I got mine on Amazon.

 

[MichiganMedGrower]

I notice all the time when looking at trichomes, and I know what to do but it still messes me up. The trichome will be a little to far to the right, so I move right and it disapears.... lol

I get it. It's a learning curve. But I swear I was not sure and had to check. But you are right. When I think about it now I have panned the wrong way on a leaf I was checking.

 

[X7GrowerX7]

I notice all the time when looking at trichomes, and I know what to do but it still messes me up. The trichome will be a little to far to the right, so I move right and it disapears.... lol

Any tips for using it lol, I mean seems simple enough.

 

[X7GrowerX7]

I notice all the time when looking at trichomes, and I know what to do but it still messes me up. The trichome will be a little to far to the right, so I move right and it disapears.... lol

So you gotta move the opposite way of where you wanna look? So left is right and right is left?

 

[Budget Buds]

I bought one of these for an old phone and could not be happier, Great cause no squinting and perfect for taking up close pics...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/60X-Mobile-Phone-Microscope-For-Samsung-I9500-S4-LED/311916560648?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[X7GrowerX7]

I bought one of these for an old phone and could not be happier, Great cause no squinting and perfect for taking up close pics...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/60X-Mobile-Phone-Microscope-For-Samsung-I9500-S4-LED/311916560648?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

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I have an iPhone 5, anything for that?? I saw some type of clip on but wasnt sure how it works