30x microscope

[BudMan]

where do you buy the little microscopes with a light from that people use to tell if the bud is at its prime?

[Pam]

I got a little one that uses aa or aaa batteries at Radio Shack for $10USD... But I still like my jewelers loupe best.

[Gazza2001au]

budman check out ebay there pretty cheap

[SpaceMonkey23]

Hey - sorry to ressurect an ancient thread, but I've been looking at the eBay ones and want to know if they're any good. Has anybody tried one? Are they decent quality or utter shite?

[Matanuska Thunder]

utter shite that works… had my $6 30x loop for a few years it is still going, a bit battered and dirty…but the trichs are clear-as

 

mine is called 30 x 21mm Glass Magnifying Magnifier Jeweler Loupe

[merl1n]

Here is what I use to look at the bud on the plant.

http://www.carsonoptical.com/Pocket_Microscopes/Pocket_Microscopes/MM-100

Pros:   Very portable,

           Easy to use,

           Has magnification and focus adjust.

Cons: Cannot take photos,

          Can chew thru batteries (AAA) for the light. Mine is fairly old now and the newer ones use an LED light which use less battery power

 

This is connected to my computer and once the bud is removed from the plant, I use this

http://www.digitech-i.com/products/20mp-usb-digital-microscope-200x-magnification.html

Pros: Easy to take photos,

         Has magnification and focus adjust. Some digital scopes have a fixed Mag and focus 

         Has good LED lighting at focal point

Cons: Not portable,

          Needs to be connected to a computer to obtain image.

          Stability can also be a hassle

 

I wouldn't say one is better than the other as they both have their advantages and disadvantages. I use the portable one more as it is great for viewing the trichs on the plant. Where the Digitech is great for taking magnified photos. Electronic stores stock the digital and 'Gadget stores' stock the Carson. Carson also make an electronic scope, shaped like an egg, but has a fixed magnification.

 

Hope it helps

Merl1n

[SpaceMonkey23]

I have a jeweller's loupe that I got on eBay ages ago, but I can't see detail such as trichomes through it very well. Might need more magnification. Also the image is a bit globby and hard to get focused well. 

 

Jaycar sells a Digitech one that seems like it might be OK. I've found that the quality of products from eBay can be highly variable to say the least! For something precision like this, I'm inclined to avoid the place. Mind you, I've bought some utter crap from Jaycar too, but at least it's easier to return. 

 

Thanks for the input, guys. 

Edited November 22, 2013 by SpaceMonkey23

[louise]

I bought a 45x magnifyer from DX 2 years ago, 2 bucks delivered... still works. And I got one with 60x mag from Oz at MG13, it still works too ($4.20 I think).

 

For viewing on the plant they are both good, but I find the 60x mag better these days than the 45x with my eyes. For stuff removed from the plant I have slide making kit and traditional manual microscope or if I want pics I have something similar to Merl1n's digitech.

[ozbongs]

I have a Celestron USB 150X microscope, similar to Merlins and I love it.

 

Because I breed fish as a hobby I can use it to check to see if eggs are fertile.

[Ferrethead]

I've got a cheap eBay loupe, think its 30x and has the blue or white LED. The battery ran out so I'm using it without the light and can see good enough to make a call.