Jewelers eye loupe for viewing trichomes?

xGrimace

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Jan 2, 2014

• #1

I already have the radio shack pocket microscope, but I dont like the idea of cutting a leaf off and viewing it, i usually damage the trichomes. I want to be able to check the trichomes on the plant without disturbing them so would this 40x loupe be ideal? (larget magnification I could find)
http://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Jewelers-Loupe-Foldable-Magnifying/dp/B008N4P848/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1388679082&sr=8-16&keywords=jeweler's+loupe+100x

 

Mr John

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Jan 2, 2014

• #2

Try this one, It's what I use:

http://www.amazon.com/Double-Multiple-Jeweler-Jewelers-Magnifier-Magnifying/dp/B009DU1UZM/ref=pd_sbs_op_5


My ladies do not have trichs yet but imagine you will be able to see them with this.

 

Brokeoldbloke

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Jan 2, 2014

• #3

I have one of those but don't use it for trics just leaf inspection. This is what works best for me http://www.amazon.com/Microscope-Jeweler-Currency-Magnifier-Adjustable/dp/B00AQAANDS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ac_6 on the plant

 

clownfreak9000

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Jan 2, 2014

• #4

Yeah they work is what i use.

 

xGrimace

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Jan 2, 2014

• #5

Brokeoldbloke said:

I have one of those but don't use it for trics just leaf inspection. This is what works best for me http://www.amazon.com/Microscope-Jeweler-Currency-Magnifier-Adjustable/dp/B00AQAANDS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ac_6 on the plant

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Thanks this looks interesting, think Ill give it a try.
edit.. Nevermind I want a loupe like John mentioned above.

 

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spliffbuddy

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Jan 2, 2014

• #6

I found the one that brokeoldbloke posted above was better for trich's than the one MrJohn posted. Got one myself but misplaced it, every time it comes round to checking trichs I wish I could find it. Mine also slots to I-phone to take good pics or just viewing. Was also cheap via e-bay.

 

NorthofEngland

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Jan 2, 2014

• #7

This cannot be right?????????
24cents!!!

http://www.amazon.com/BestDealUSA-Jewelers-Magnifier-Magnifying-Powerful/dp/B007HWGAEO/ref=pd_sim_op_7

 

DeeTee

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Jan 2, 2014

• #8

I have the exact same one, works ok for me, I like how it's larger, much larger than most I've seen even tho higer resolution, and has an led.

 

Cobnobuler

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Jan 2, 2014

• #9

Damage the tricomes ...?

 

fir3dragon

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Jan 2, 2014

• #10

Cobnobuler said:

Damage the tricomes ...?

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The one I got has to be up against the part where you want to view thus smashing trichomes and taking the heads of them off. It does that cause you can see where there's a trich stem without a head I myself am switching to a loupe too

 

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Dee Jay Em

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Jan 2, 2014

• #11

That's the exact one I have and it does work but a 60x would probably be better IMO. Just make sure to have the little LED off when checking the trics or it can be hard to differentiate clear and cloudy.

dee

 

Mr John

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Jan 2, 2014

• #12

NorthofEngland said:

This cannot be right?????????
24cents!!!

http://www.amazon.com/BestDealUSA-Jewelers-Magnifier-Magnifying-Powerful/dp/B007HWGAEO/ref=pd_sim_op_7

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The will probably charge $20 shipping!! Watch out LOL

 

blackforest

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Jan 2, 2014

• #13

I have one of those loupes. They work pretty good, but the 40x doesn't get you close enough IMO. I just ordered one of these for 'closer' inspection

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2MP-Mega-Pixels-50X-500X-8-LED-USB-Digital-Microscope-Endoscope-Camera-Magnifier-/400564087056?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d437ae910

 

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LIBERTYCHICKEN

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Jan 2, 2014

• #14

I have 30 -60x loupe with led light for about 5$ shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/One-30x-60x-LED-Lighted-Magnifier-Jewelers-Loupe-Loop-Magnifying-Glass-1day-ship-/271361037264?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2e60d3d0

 

xGrimace

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Jan 3, 2014

• #15

I already ordered the loupe John mentioned, but I forgot about this one in my favorites
http://www.amazon.com/Microscope-Magnifier-Magnification-1600x1200-Resolution/dp/B0051ML8R6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1385229914&sr=1-3&keywords=400x+microscope

 

fir3dragon

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Jan 3, 2014

• #16

Yeah the one john posted was pretty nice. Thinking about getting it myself

 

Mr John

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Jan 4, 2014

• #17

xGrimace said:

I already ordered the loupe John mentioned, but I forgot about this one in my favorites
http://www.amazon.com/Microscope-Magnifier-Magnification-1600x1200-Resolution/dp/B0051ML8R6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1385229914&sr=1-3&keywords=400x+microscope

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Grim that looks awesome for really upclose. Could you let us know if it is worth the $$ ?


Thanks!

 

Mr John

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Jan 4, 2014

• #18

fir3dragon said:

Yeah the one john posted was pretty nice. Thinking about getting it myself

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The loupe is very handy especially with the built in light.

I have the 420 scope and do not like it at all, you have to have the scope right ontop of whatever you are looking at and I mean right ontop of it. If 60x isn't enough I will look for a higher power loupe, they are just so dang easy to use

 

xGrimace

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Jan 4, 2014

• #19

I already bought the eyeloupe you mentioned, but if it doesn't work out, Ill be trying out the usb scopes.

 

AimAim

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Jan 4, 2014

• #20

I've posted this before and it sounds stupid, but an excellent magnifier is to take a binoculars (field glasses) and look through it in reverse. Tons better than those $6 loupes, and I have a few of those as well.