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09-06-2006, 08:39 AM

Could anyone please tell me what to look or ask for at the Radioshack when I go to get my microscope and around how much they are? Just a estimate really. Just not trying to go in sounding like an idiot!

Thanks

zonkerpup · 09-06-2006, 10:53 AM

Ask for a mini microscope thats adjustable between 60x and 100x. I just picked mine up yesterday for $9.98. They also show up on Radio Shack's web page. It works great. It was so wild to see those little glands for the first time. You can definately see the difference in the color of the tris.
Peace, Kathy

09-07-2006, 03:47 AM

get a 5x-30x for 10 bux, i just got me one! works perfect

09-07-2006, 03:50 AM

Best $10.00 I ever spent. Every gardener should have one. Not only for looking at trichs, but for finding pests too.

GCG

BenitoCereno · 09-07-2006, 03:57 AM

Be prepared. They can be a bit frustrating when looking at buds still attached to the plant...a lot of squinting, hard to focus, hard to keep steady. It takes a bit of practice.

A lot of growers use a good jewlers loupe for looking at the "live buds."

09-07-2006, 05:41 AM

Thanks everyone for the great advice and input any other suggestions will be taken into account!!!!! I think that I am going to get the scope that Zonkerpup has suggested it's cheap for a beginner like me and seems to be allot of people that use them!!!!! Thanks again everyone much much appreciated!

Pieces

And time to smoke and play some tunes!!!!

green_grow · 09-07-2006, 06:39 AM

benito speaks the truth ... i just got mine and, while the view is GREAT its REALLY hard to get a good look with the hand shaking, head moving, and the plant waving around . hopefully, with some practice i will get better at using it on a live bush.

Sleepy · 09-07-2006, 07:32 AM

Illuminated Microscope
take a small cutting of a leaf coated with trichimes, set it on a flat surface, and then look through the microscope. it is much easier than examining the plant itself...

"$7.99
Model: 63-1133
Catalog #: 63-1133

Online: Not available
Quantities are limited,
may be available near you"

it looks like there is another one now available, too...

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Illuminated Microscope

$9.99
Model: MM-100
Catalog #: 63-1313

Online: In stock
Usually ships in 1 - 2 business days

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A powerful 60-100x magnification microscope with an extremely lightweight and portable design. Features a built-in light that provides a bright, clear image and a rubberized eyepiece for comfortable viewing. Fits easily in your pocket to bring with you anywhere.

* Powerful 60-100X magnification
* Compact design provides easy portability
* Easy-to-use controls allow for adjustable focus and zoom
* Built-in light with on/off switch

What's in the box

* Illuminated Microscope"

...the new one looks easier to focus.

whatever method you use, examining the trichomes' ripeness is how to decide when to harvest.

BenitoCereno · 09-07-2006, 09:04 AM

Yeah that new one does look a lot better.

imnotcrazy · 09-07-2006, 09:20 AM

They are thinking of the growers with that one. I'll have to get one to replace the old style one soon. But anything with 30-100X zoom is a good tool for the garden.

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Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Radioshack Microscope Could anyone please tell me what to look or ask for at the Radioshack when I go to get my microscope and around how much they are? Just a estimate really. Just not trying to go in sounding like an idiot! Thanks
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zonkerpup Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 41	Ask for a mini microscope thats adjustable between 60x and 100x. I just picked mine up yesterday for $9.98. They also show up on Radio Shack's web page. It works great. It was so wild to see those little glands for the first time. You can definately see the difference in the color of the tris. Peace, Kathy
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Guest Guest Posts: n/a	get a 5x-30x for 10 bux, i just got me one! works perfect
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BenitoCereno Self-Hating Gnostic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: On the far left end of the couch, shaving my cat... Posts: 490	Be prepared. They can be a bit frustrating when looking at buds still attached to the plant...a lot of squinting, hard to focus, hard to keep steady. It takes a bit of practice. A lot of growers use a good jewlers loupe for looking at the "live buds."
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09-07-2006, 05:41 AM	#6
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks everyone for the great advice and input any other suggestions will be taken into account!!!!! I think that I am going to get the scope that Zonkerpup has suggested it's cheap for a beginner like me and seems to be allot of people that use them!!!!! Thanks again everyone much much appreciated! Pieces And time to smoke and play some tunes!!!!
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09-07-2006, 06:39 AM	#7
green_grow Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,162	benito speaks the truth ... i just got mine and, while the view is GREAT its REALLY hard to get a good look with the hand shaking, head moving, and the plant waving around . hopefully, with some practice i will get better at using it on a live bush.
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Sleepy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Posts: 7,590	yes, it is hard to examine the plants with it... Illuminated Microscope take a small cutting of a leaf coated with trichimes, set it on a flat surface, and then look through the microscope. it is much easier than examining the plant itself... "$7.99 Model: 63-1133 Catalog #: 63-1133 Online: Not available Quantities are limited, may be available near you" it looks like there is another one now available, too... " Print Email a friend Illuminated Microscope $9.99 Model: MM-100 Catalog #: 63-1313 Online: In stock Usually ships in 1 - 2 business days Order online with peace of mind Back to search results See more images More photos (1) Scope it out. A powerful 60-100x magnification microscope with an extremely lightweight and portable design. Features a built-in light that provides a bright, clear image and a rubberized eyepiece for comfortable viewing. Fits easily in your pocket to bring with you anywhere. * Powerful 60-100X magnification * Compact design provides easy portability * Easy-to-use controls allow for adjustable focus and zoom * Built-in light with on/off switch What's in the box * Illuminated Microscope" ...the new one looks easier to focus. whatever method you use, examining the trichomes' ripeness is how to decide when to harvest. __________________ Sleepy Test Chemmy Jones Sleepy Tests Jolly Bud from Mountain High Seeds Killer Chem Freebie grow Sleepy Tests OJD...>>>Gangsta Haze *Dead Heads Unite!!* *Come Join Us!!* Last edited by Sleepy; 09-07-2006 at 07:34 AM..
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09-07-2006, 09:04 AM	#9
BenitoCereno Self-Hating Gnostic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: On the far left end of the couch, shaving my cat... Posts: 490	Yeah that new one does look a lot better.
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imnotcrazy There is ALWAYS meaning to my madness ® Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wouldn't you like to know? Posts: 1,849	They are thinking of the growers with that one. I'll have to get one to replace the old style one soon. But anything with 30-100X zoom is a good tool for the garden. __________________ “When all the trees have been cut down, when all the animals have been hunted, when all the waters are polluted, when all the air is unsafe to breathe, only then will you discover you cannot eat money.” Cree saying "I was asked – but there were no words: it was a straight mental instantaneous communication – ‘What had I done to benefit or advance the human race?" – The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying – Sogyal Rinpoche P.L.C. in the Grow Room; So Far: Flip Flop https://icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=99252
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