16x, 30x, 60x, or 100x scope...which one?

registeredtoker

Member

• Oct 12, 2007

• #1

Does it really matter what power scope is used? I've heard everything from 16x jewelers loop to 100x heavy duty expensive scopes.

Thanks all

 

3dDream

Matter that Appreciates Matter

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• Oct 12, 2007

• #2

radio shack 60-100x is like 10 bucks

 

Hundredproof

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• Oct 12, 2007

• #3

ive got a 60x-100x and ive also got a simple cheap 21x. the 21x is way more usefull as it is enough magnification to see glands but not so much that you are only seeing a handfull of glands. you can see a better grouping of them.

60x is a little strong i think. go for a 30x or so.

 

Hundredproof

Member

• Oct 12, 2007

• #4

the 60x will make those mites easy to identify tho.

 

NorCalChron

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• Oct 13, 2007

• #5

search.. radioshak will appear

 

registeredtoker

Member

• Oct 16, 2007

• #6

Thanks for the help hundredproof.

I picked up a 16x at RS. We'll see how it goes.

 

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Yor420

New member

• Oct 16, 2007

• #7

The Radio Shack unit is excellent. I have used one now for about 3 years with no problems and the price is excellent.

 

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HeyNow

New member

• Oct 16, 2007

• #8

I dont even need the 100x on the 60-100x scope. I use 60x and that way I can see more of them at one time to gauge the colors

 

Pirate138

the Revenant

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• Oct 19, 2007

• #9

i use a 30x jewelers loupe, works great, any higher magnification and it makes things hard to see if you jostle at all.

 

G

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• Oct 19, 2007

• #10

i just picked up a radioshack 60x-100x and it works great with the light and all for only $10,

not 5 minutes after i got it working i was taking quality trich shots

 

registeredtoker

Member

• Oct 19, 2007

• #11

Well, I thought I would update my experiment. I have to say the 15x is not enough magnification, or I'm a newb and don't know what I'm doing. Maybe both. I just can't see anything much with the 15x. I'm going to try the RS 60-100 to see what rkrone is seeing.

 

registeredtoker

Member

• Oct 26, 2007

• #12

Thanks for all the advice guys, I tried a 30x and it seems perfect for trichs. I just had to strain my eyes too much with the 15x.

 

Anghellic

Member

• Oct 26, 2007

• #13

Radioshack microscope

 

spyvsspy

Member

• Jan 20, 2008

• #14

G'day all,
Hey Anghellic, how did you take those pictures? I have the radio shack 60-100x and I'm guessing that's what you're using to take those pictures. Did you just put the camera lens up to the eyepiece or what?

 

clowntown

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• Jan 20, 2008

• #15

Yup, camera with macro focus will do that.

I have a jeweler's loupe as well as a Radio Shack 60-100x illuminated microscope. The "30x" loupe is good for checking under leaves, etc, but not powerful enough for trichome maturity inspection.

The loupe I bought ($6, eBay) was labeled as "30x" magnification. Comparing to 60x magnification, I don't think it's 30x magnification but instead a 30mm lens. I think it was a misinterpretation of the markings by the seller...

 

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coolx

Active member

• Jan 20, 2008

• #16

clowntown said:

The "30x" loupe is good for checking under leaves, etc, but not powerful enough for trichome maturity inspection.

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jeez ... are you guys blind?! hehe ... maybe just stoned .. I use a 8 x loupe for the trichs ... sure a 30 would be better, but 8's enough.

 

clowntown

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• Jan 20, 2008

• #17

What exactly are you checking for?

To me it's pretty hard to tell whether it's clear or cloudy, with a "30x" loupe (8x is more like it). With a 60-100x, I can tell exactly what's going on there on the surface.

 

hubcap

StackinCalyxs

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• Jan 20, 2008

• #18

coolx said:

jeez ... are you guys blind?! hehe ... maybe just stoned .. I use a 8 x loupe for the trichs ... sure a 30 would be better, but 8's enough.

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hehehehe. ok. you got me.
im old, yes.

BUT i agree with clowntown.
ive got a 30x folding jewlers magnifyer, and, while its juuuust enough to get the job done with good lighting, a 60x, imo, would be MUCH better. less squinting and maneuvering buds into the right lighting.....

30x will work
but, imo 60x would be ideal

 

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yamaha_1fan

• Jan 24, 2008

• #19

I heard the radio shack 60-100x may be TOO pwerful. But I disagree. I use it and it works fine. I even zoom in some and can get a real good look at whats going on.

 

clowntown

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• Jan 24, 2008

• #20

I used to think it was too powerful... but now I think it's just perfect.