What To Use To View Trichomes?

[GT21]

Easiest pocket scope I have used is this one. About $12 on Amazon with batteries. I just bought 2 more to have backups.

The 40x works better than my 60 to 100x scope as it is easier to focus in on the trichs without straining so much. And it has a nice big eye piece.

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The kid is even holding a nug... these are made for drugs!!!!

 

[sun]

jewlers lens , or photographers loop even if you have to squint . one of these is even beter .

 

[sun]

something like this might work in a pinch

 

[MIMedGrower]

The kid is even holding a nug... these are made for drugs!!!!

Lol. He's checking his pinecones for trichomes!

 

[diskokobaja]

what about digital camera?? would this do the trick?https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-h400

 

[DoneNice]

I have a pocket microscope that goes up to 120x but it's difficult to see through. I also have a magnifying glass that's 60x, but I can't see the trichomes well enough to see cloudy and clear. Any suggestions?

 

[DoneNice]

Works great and has a uv and normal light ,costs about 12 bucks I think

 

[Dan789]

Here’s what I took these pictures with. The depth of field is really small so getting the focus is difficult, but some (trichomes) are in focus.
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Microscope-Flexible-Observation-Magnification/dp/B00XNYXQHE
But I’ve got a loop similar to what’s shown above for day to day checking. Holding the bud steady while the loops close is the difficult part, good luck.

 

[GT21]

View attachment 794835 Here’s what I took these pictures with. The depth of field is really small so getting the focus is difficult, but some (trichomes) are in focus.
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Microscope-Flexible-Observation-Magnification/dp/B00XNYXQHE
But I’ve got a loop similar to what’s shown above for day to day checking. Holding the bud steady while the loops close is the difficult part, good luck.

That pot is very golden

 

[Snoleperd]

I use a jewlers loupe.

 

[DrDankPHD]

I have a pocket microscope that goes up to 120x but it's difficult to see through. I also have a magnifying glass that's 60x, but I can't see the trichomes well enough to see cloudy and clear. Any suggestions?

I would try a moment macro lens for your smart phone. Works really great.

 

[Falisec]

I don't have to time a flush. It's pretty obvious to me when a plant is ready. It gets an orange glow to it. I usually let 1 foxtail run go then it's chop chop.

So im getting a round of foxtails. i didn't know what they was.. but im exaxtly 10 weeks since i started getting my preflowers.. you said you let a round of foxtails then chop. My strain is nyc sour diesel.. my pistols turned brown a while ago. i planned on chopping it anyday now. But with these foxtails im at a loss on what to do? Any advice would be appreciated