Going to get a USB microscope for my old eyes and would like y'all's opinions on them. The ones I see for cheap want to phone home to the mother ship in china every time you use it. Not doing that. Just want one that works. Whatchall got?
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I have one of those cheapo "microscopes". I was not impressed with it and I had to find an app that would work to capture the pix. I am thinking of trying this one next. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...G2T4WT03&psc=1 Let us know if you try it.
Don't worry, be happy, grow sticky buds.
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Bought a China brand average price. Maybe $20-$30. I found three directions on installing for use on my computer. None of them worked.
I got in touch with China. They told me to try a fourth way that didn't work.
Their first solution was to let me keep the scope and get a half refund because shipping was a bitch. I told them I didn't care about their shipping and paying half price for something that did not work was paying for something that did not work. Resolution was mine.
Go to Toys-R-Us. Do you have Michael's? It's an artsy craftsy place. Maybe Radio Shack? Pay a little more for something you can return to the source.Drop seeds, not bombs.
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Anyone wondering how any of these devices are better than a newer version smart phone of any brand? The cameras are so sophisticated nowā¦maybe an attachment exists.
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i have one similar to quirk, yes the base is useless for anything we need it for unless you cut a bud or leaf off to look at it. It does take great close ups of buds and trichomes. I like it simply because i can jam it onto the bud and focus from there...doesnt matter how shaky my hands are cause the bud is stuck to the camera lol. As of late something is funky inside..like the lens is flopping around. Probably order another cause their cheap.Shappel S3000 3.5x6x6' ice hut
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Going2fast take Rootsruler's advise this is all you need. Those USB Made in China microscopes are crap.
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I have a Samsung S23 Ultra and the macro function is non existent but if you set it at 3x zoom and then blow up the pics it works reasonably well, but not really as close as we need for good trichome or tiny pest inspection.
I also have a jeweller's loupe I put in front of the lens and crop the image but depth of field is extremely narrow. With patience you can grab some great shots about 1% of the time if you're lucky. Below are the best shots I could get with this setup.
Pretty shit really.
I too want a better setup for close ups.ā
EDIT. I am holding everything by hand which is probably a no no.Last edited by Bluey; 09-15-2023, 05:33 PM.Grow Room: 11' x 7' x 7.5'H, 480w AC, 13gal/day dehumidifier, 1.5gal ultrasonic humidifier, 60gal (27gal usable) nute tank, 20" & 16" pedestal fans & 18" wall fan. Lighting, fertigation and climate automated
Lights: 2 x SF-7000, 5 x 30w 660&730nm supp. red boosters, 4 x 80w 5000K corner fills
Medium: Coco 100%, 13gal pots, drain to waste
Current Grow: 4 x photos, old school, 66 days of veg flipped 25 Feb harvested day 65F 3lb11oz.
Previous Grow: Lots of big dead mouldy buds, medium and small buds made it, barely. Primarily indica traits. Cured in glass jars.
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I have one of those lens kits for your phone but it's hard to get a good shot without a tripod or some sort of steadying device.
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I think it all depends on the quality of the photo you're looking for. I've tried many usb and orb types and loupes. they just don't give me what I want. here's my little scope.. https://www.microscope.com/omano-om1...e-package.html ..... and here's my big-un.. ....
https://amscope.com/products/c-t670?...41108637909167 .... i hope these links work.
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Do you have any pics with that thing Rootsruler? These were taken with one of the junk products that you mentioned. I may be interested in one if they can do better.4 PhotosShappel S3000 3.5x6x6' ice hut
Fusion Board LED Panel 480w
6" Fusion Breath, Fan/Filter
Canna Coco/perlite
General Hydroponics Flora Series
Cal/Mag.
Tent
Gelato- photo
Cookies and cream-photo
Outdoor White Widow
Gusher
Sour diesel
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Grow Room: 11' x 7' x 7.5'H, 480w AC, 13gal/day dehumidifier, 1.5gal ultrasonic humidifier, 60gal (27gal usable) nute tank, 20" & 16" pedestal fans & 18" wall fan. Lighting, fertigation and climate automated
Lights: 2 x SF-7000, 5 x 30w 660&730nm supp. red boosters, 4 x 80w 5000K corner fills
Medium: Coco 100%, 13gal pots, drain to waste
Current Grow: 4 x photos, old school, 66 days of veg flipped 25 Feb harvested day 65F 3lb11oz.
Previous Grow: Lots of big dead mouldy buds, medium and small buds made it, barely. Primarily indica traits. Cured in glass jars.
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I have the Amazon usb type, Iād put a link but my ābrandā Wadeo is no longer available it was around 30-40$ Canadian
hereās a couple pic about middle of its zoom 50-1000x I think.
I attach it to a tripod with a dollar store cell phone clip on holder, to steady it. Itās still a pain to get good photos, but it works for me. The long reach arm makes it harder to steady but allows me to reach to the back of the tent.5 Photos
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I did not. Still researching. Several good recommendations here but I'm not giving a microscope access to everything on my phone.keeping it green with the soil thing
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