Was wondering what people are using to examine their trichomes?

[growsomebuds]

After spending ~$1000 over 4 years of growing(still a rookie, though), I still haven't bought a magnifier. I was looking for advice.

 

[Poppa]

I have both of these I do use the loop more than the microscope. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PCCJYI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LAX52IQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Driller]

I bought a loupe it has LED and UV light on it the LED is good at getting some light into the bud when looking at tric it was £20 off amazon. I did buy a usb microscope but sent it back it was hard to keep it steady in focus plus had to download an app that took a few times to get started and wasnt really impressed. Sometimes simple options the better one.

 

[Farmbuck]

I use this one and I'm happy with this one : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LAX52IQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[CaptainWiese91]

Same as driller.
I have a 10x jewelry loupe with light and UV light.

 

[SoOrbudgal]

OK i'm looking for a new one also. And i was looking at this one that you have Farmbuck i'm gonna go ahead and get it.

 

[Farmbuck]

SoOrbudgal I had it for at least 3 yrs and for the price I think it's a bargain. Since your are in Uncle Sam currency it will cost you less than my Maple Leaf currency.. !

 

[Gingerbeard]

Farmbuck That is the magnifier I said I couldn't use. Way too powerful.

 

[JDU]

I have a 60x loupe to look for bugs. I can see tric color with my eyes but have to use my phone camera zoom between 3 & 5x to see individuals & if the heads have mushroomed.

 

[kingfish]

If you want to look at trichomes, get at least 50x magnification.

 

[PLreef]

Here's the one I use. Super powerful and connects easily to my phone. I get decent pics from it

 

[CaptainWiese91]

I think it depends on the person’s eyes 😁. I can see al clearly with a 10x magnifying.

 

[Farmbuck]

Gingerbeard my vision is really terrible in count of my severe diabetes so at 60X i'm able to see the little mushrooms inside head to determine if they are cloudy etc..

 

[kingfish]

CaptainWiese91, you have good eyes. I also use mine for when I get bugs.

 

[Cheesy]

I got one of these: https://belomostore.com/belomo-15x-loupe.html I bought a wi-fi microscope which works OK and takes nice pictures, but of course you can't hold it steady. You can put it on a stack of books or something, but the plants are hard to move now with colas hanging out everywhere. With the loupe I can easily check out any bud I want to... Here's a good thread: https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum/growing-community/176441-tips-on-how-to-view-trichomes-clearly

 

[growsomebuds]

I've been looking at this one. With a power of 60-120, is it very necessary to hold it steady to get a clear viewing?

 

[growsomebuds]

Looks pretty nice. Is the plug for the phone micro-usb?

 

[growsomebuds]

I will check that article out. Thanks.

 

[PLreef]

It has a micro USB end on it.

 

[kayakiit]

Great tips here, thanks for sharing!