How to zoom in on trichs?

Koala

Koala

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What is an inexpensive thing to use in order to get a better view of my trichs? I believe there has to be an alternative to the specific tool purchased at grow shops. Ideas would be great, Thanks.
 
LemonHerb

LemonHerb

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Another round about way would be to see if your digital camera has a macro mode on it. If it does take a few macro pics at the highest quality and then view them on your PC, should be able to see fine.

I have the radio shack magnifier thing, less hassle then the whole camera ordeal.
 
Koala

Koala

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thanks for all the input.
How much is the 420 scope compared to the RS version w/o the light?
 
Koala

Koala

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I got the RS one with an LED light on it... It's perfect, only $11 plus the cost of batteries. Thanks for the advice.:peace:
 
jimmyspaz

jimmyspaz

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Koala said:
I got the RS one with an LED light on it... It's perfect, only $11 plus the cost of batteries. Thanks for the advice.:peace:
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You will wonder how you got along without one now you have one. I use my scope constantly it seems, at X60 it's good for checking leaves for nasty critters too,(I have found none yet, knock on wood), They are a nice tool, aren't they?
 
LemonHerb

LemonHerb

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The 420 scope thing looks like they bought a RS one, changed to an LED and then want you to pay twice as much.
 
Koala

Koala

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jimmyspaz said:
You will wonder how you got along without one now you have one. I use my scope constantly it seems, at X60 it's good for checking leaves for nasty critters too,(I have found none yet, knock on wood), They are a nice tool, aren't they?
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Definitely man. I kept looking at all the different buds that are lookin super juicy just to see how dense the trichomes are producing under mag. SO NICE!!

thanks again:peace:
 
jimmyspaz

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LemonHerb said:
I have a hard time holding the damn thing still enough to actually use it though.
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Koala said:
I hear that! its seems like as soon as you see them you have to refocus cuz you or the plant moved.

still an amazing sight!!:peace:
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Cut off a small piece of leafage from a bud, lay it flat on the table and put the scope over it. This makes focusing much easier. It took me a while to figure this out. The only problem I have now is the leaf sticks to the clear part at the bottom.
 
LemonHerb

LemonHerb

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Yeah I kinda figured that, but there is no point for me to be pulling anything off yet. but in a couple weeks I will. :twisted:
 
jimmyspaz

jimmyspaz

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Just clip a little bit of leaf from the bud, it can be fairly small,you'll never notice at harvest. I found it almost impossible to focus at 100X unless I put the scope on a stable surface, every little move is magnified after all,,,
 
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