Best way to view trichomes??? Please help.

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?

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.

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

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.

HydroKid239 said:

View attachment 4751119

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.

Click to expand...

Is this a clip on smartphone camera lens?

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

USB microscope.

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

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?

This is what I'm looking at.

Cheeky81 said:

Is this a clip on smartphone camera lens?

Click to expand...

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

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

Click to expand...

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.

I use this. Works for me.

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

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.

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