Best way to view trichomes??? Please help.

Cheeky81

Member

Nov 24, 2020

• #1

Looking for the best solutions for viewing trichomes as a new grower. Im looking at the macro lens clip on for smartphones... what works best for y'all?

 

Wizzlebiz

Well-Known Member

Nov 24, 2020

• #2

I like using my phone but it takes a top notch camera and alot of patience. Many people use the USB microscope from Amazon as well.

I have one but I dont like it.

 

GeneBanker

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Nov 24, 2020

• #3

I just use a loupe. But I have a pretty good eye without one too. They shimmer a different way as they progress

 

HydroKid239

Well-Known Member

Nov 24, 2020

• #4

I take a video of multiple bud sites.. then I scroll thru the video frame by frame to get clear pics.

I do this... because I can't stay still for shit.

 

Cheeky81

Member

Nov 24, 2020

• #5

HydroKid239 said:

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I take a video of multiple bud sites.. then I scroll thru the video frame by frame to get clear pics.

I do this... because I can't stay still for shit.

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Is this a clip on smartphone camera lens?

 

DoubleAtotheRON

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Nov 24, 2020

• #6

Popcorn.. and a soda. ... JK... get a loupe from Amazon for like $12

 

PadawanWarrior

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Nov 24, 2020

• #7

USB microscope.

 

Doug Dawson

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Nov 24, 2020

• #8

Under $20, goes from 40x to 1000x and hooks to both your phone or laptop.

https://www.amazon.com/Microscope-40X-1000X-Magnification-Endoscope-Portable/dp/B08CNBKLWZ/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=usb+microscope&qid=1606268605&sr=8-5

 

Star Dog

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Nov 24, 2020

• #9

I don't have one but you can get a close up camera from Amazon for 25 bucks and the footage is top notch.
I can't remember the post but it was regarding some pests... I meant to bookmark it?

 

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Littypitty87

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Nov 24, 2020

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Cheeky81

Member

Nov 24, 2020

• #11

https://www.amazon.com/Xenvo-iPhone-Camera-Lens-Clip/dp/B01A6D2JVI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=58829866769&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA-_L9BRBQEiwA-bm5fjDgTe4r2BUI42scpaDiSA-0BX-GXIqj9igYs6TwnSIFgbRsCiXsShoCNkMQAvD_BwE&hvadid=274742350961&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9030452&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=613236809236136038&hvtargid=kwd-298585544821&hydadcr=11178_9875607&keywords=macro+lens+for+smartphone&qid=1606269478&sr=8-1-spons&tag=hydsma-20&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFMMDg1MTBSQUlUV0YmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyNzE1ODYyUUo5SUlRWjdXNVAwJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMDc2NzUxQ0JMTzE5N01XUE5RJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

This is what I'm looking at.

 

HydroKid239

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Nov 24, 2020

• #12

Cheeky81 said:

Is this a clip on smartphone camera lens?

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It's a jeweler's loupe, I just added the clip in to attach it to my ipad.

 

HydroKid239

Well-Known Member

Nov 24, 2020

• #13

Doug Dawson said:

Under $20, goes from 40x to 1000x and hooks to both your phone or laptop.

https://www.amazon.com/Microscope-40X-1000X-Magnification-Endoscope-Portable/dp/B08CNBKLWZ/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=usb+microscope&qid=1606268605&sr=8-5

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I have one of these too, it's about double the price over a loupe, but the clarity/zoom is superior to the loupe.

Here is a pic from one of those.

 

DoubleAtotheRON

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Nov 24, 2020

• #14

 

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Raquinotj

Active Member

Nov 24, 2020

• #15

I use this. Works for me.

 

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Star Dog

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Nov 25, 2020

• #16

I found the post, there's a video of a bug and link to the camera

Microscope Footage - What bug is this?

While helping a friend's outdoor garden, I spotted a bit of PM here and there. Sprayed with baking soda and dish soap, but it was too concentrated and damaged the leaves. Decided to pick some leaves off and scope them just in case there was anything else going on, and I found this little...

www.rollitup.org

 

insomnia65

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Nov 25, 2020

• #17

I bought a magnifier and it wasn't very powerful, I would look at all the photo's on this site and think I'm growing wrong here, then I bought a jeweler's Loupe the difference was amazing and I see like what members.on here see.

 

calvin.m16

Well-Known Member

Nov 25, 2020

• #18

Everyone has their preference but the best way for me is a digital scope I found on Amazon that connects to my phone. Some growers here use jewelers loupes or handheld microscopes. There's a lot of options but if you want to be the most precise use a micro scope not a magnifying glass.

Commonly used Microscope: https://www.amazon.com/Carson-MicroBrite-60x-120x-Lighted-Microscope/dp/B00LAX52IQ/
Commonly used Jewelers Loupe (30x & 60x): https://www.amazon.com/JARLINK-Illuminated-Jewelers-Magnifier-Foldable/dp/B078N34WZR