Microscopes for trichome inspection

So I currently have two handheld microscopes, one is the common 420 scope, and the other one is basically a 420 scope but white. While they are both fun to use, I'm having a really hard time getting up close and staying in focus. Well I was thinking maybe I could by a USB microscope,one that can take photos, that way I can more closely monitor trichomes. I'm curious to see how many of you guys use USB microscopes, and which one they use. Heres the one I was looking at

http://www.goodluckbuy.com/portable-usb-digital-microscope-measurement-10x-200x-with-8-led.html

Looks cool but I wouldn't trust the good luck buy website, it looks like a chinese scam.

chuck estevez said:

https://www.sunlightsupply.com/shop/bycategory/pest-and-disease-control/growers-edge-iphone-44s-case-with-led-pocket-microscope-60x

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Hey chuck, you use this? Hows it work for you

I use the macro mode on my digital camera and get in this tight.

Nodgman said:

Hey chuck, you use this? Hows it work for you

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I use just the microscope, i don't have an Iphone. It works perfect. it's not like those cheap ones that move around and are hard to focus.

fishmark said:

I use the macro mode on my digital camera and get in this tight.

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yeah I have canon 60d with 100mm macro lens, extension tubes, the works, while I can get up close, your not getting 100x magnification off a dslr camera

My advice dont skimp on the microscope, i got one and sure its a little dated, but its difficult to use and the pics are not that great at all. it works but im not satisfied, ill be looking into another one at some point

fishmark said:

I use the macro mode on my digital camera and get in this tight.
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That looks pretty f'in sweet...

microscopes are GREAT!... but not for trichcomes, anyone that has harvested a least 3 times doesnt need a microscope, you dont need to look that close to tell, shining a light directly on your trichs will give a false "creamy" reading, furthmore you should be looking at your pistil action not the trichs for maturity. They are great for identifying bugs though and your own bud up close looks super cool.