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DocMalonestarted grow question 5y ago

Recommendations for magnifiers to examine trichomes? I purchased a small, handheld "microscope" that zooms from 60x to 120x but it is incredibly tough to view the trichs with the wobble/jutter, particularly in the back of the tent. Don't mind a 0 magnifier if it works.

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Grileonanswered grow question 4y ago

Have 60x-100x small one as well. it works well for me. it has one "focus" wheel which you need to turn around while looking inside to be able to see some trichomes.

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