Magnifying Recommendations (aka I'm ready for my close-up!)

Phytoplankton said:

For less than $20 there are lots of lenses/microscopes that work with cell phones. Check Amazon. I’m sure you’ll get some recommendations.

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EmeraldGreenGal said:

Hi folks,

I'm looking for good ways (on a tight budget) to get some pictures of those sweet trichomes and keep an eye on their colouring.
Any and all recommendations are welcomed.

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EmeraldGreenGal said:

I actually bought two different ones off amazon already and neither of them work to see the details of the trichomes, hense looking for some tried and tested product names from the folks on here!

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amneziaHaze said:

2€ aliexpress microscope with a phone attachment.then add zoom from phone

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amneziaHaze said:

It has a focus knob i just turn it max in one side.and the phone you zoom max and then center the microscope.you have to touch the bud with the scope and turn on its led light. I usually record a video then find grames that are in focus.

If i use only microscope it works great as well bit i get headache from looking

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SouthFloridaGenetics said:

7" LCD Digital Microscope 1200X,Leipan 12MP Coin Microscope for Adults,1080P Microscope with 12pcs Slides,Windows/Mac OS Compatible(32GB Card)

$109

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BBM287D5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I've been using this one for a year or two. It's pretty badass. Attached is a snoots and boots I found on one of my buds once.View attachment 5417314

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OldMedUser said:

I mostly use these.

20 yo Radio Shack 30X lighted scope with 8x pop-up magnifying glass at the back end. 10X loupe and the top one is great for bug hunting about 3X with a little 5 or 6X built in for a closer look.

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For real close-ups I got this 40 - 1000X USB scope that has a little wifi box so can use my phone to capture pics. At high magnification it needs a tripod but not equipped to mount on one so ground the plastic base to fit the lock on one of my tripods and can get nice clear shots. About $50 off Amazon.

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EmeraldGreenGal said:

Hi folks,

I'm looking for good ways (on a tight budget) to get some pictures of those sweet trichomes and keep an eye on their colouring.
Any and all recommendations are welcomed.

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conor c said:

Honestly a magnifying glass or linen tester will do sure a microscope is better but those work fine ime

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EmeraldGreenGal said:

I've never heard of a linen tester. Thanks.

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