I found with a 100x scope, it is very difficult to focus in on the plant material. It also seems that if it is not perfectly still and on a stable surface, it made it even more difficult to focus. I have a 30x loupe and it works well! Its not perfect by any means, but does the job well. It takes a bit getting used to and make sure you have plenty of light when you are checking your trichs!
and what is it exactly I am looking for to signify when the plant has surpassed it's peak growing efficiency period?
t33to, skip the Radio Shack scope. It is a pain in the ass to use, though it was my only instrument for years I have always hated it. Way to hard to get a good view while trying to work the focus wheel.
Go for a jewlers loop for a start. I found a 40x loop on ebay for less than $5 shipped. Check the location of the vendor and it will give you an idea of how long it is going to take to arrive. ( I live on East Coast so anything from NY to FL will arrive in 3 days max from day shipped).
Be careful going for ambertrichs, it is easy to let them go too long and the THC begins to degrade. If you want couchlock, try around 20-30% amber. But, you are actually better off picking a strain that is known for its couchlock high vs letting a sativa go till its is mostly amber. It kind of defeats the purpose of growing out a sativa to begin with.
PhatPhreddy420, nice find on the 60x loop (I had to go order one already). The little 40x I recently got works pretty well, and as Millhouse says you just have to get use to it. But, 60x would be a bit easier to work with I believe. I have tried the 100x scopes and they are just to strong for this particular purpose.
By the way, do you have a link or web addy for the IPhone adapter for this thing? Thanks.
t33to, good luck with your harvest and I hope you get the couchlock you are after.![]()
Radio Shack $10 lighted pocket microscope.
I got one from radioshack, it was like 10-15 bucks, 60x-100x zoom with focus and led light. Works great for me..ill try to find a link
Edit: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2179604
Thats the one i got, dont have to get it sturdy or balanced either since it stands nice and flat on a table. Just snip off a bud leaf and put it under there