need something bigger then a loupe to check trichs

I use a compound microscope, you can get them pretty cheap if you just want one for checking trichs. Mine was $400+ but is professional and came with a camera, can find one for a lot cheaper, especially if you don't want the camera. I'd look into amscope, most of their products are top of the line and their prices are good.

 

Syntus 0.45X Wide Lens and 12.5X Macro Lens Attachment Clip-on Cell Phone Camera Lenses Kit for iPhone 7 6s 6 5s, Samsung Galaxy, Android Smartphones

I use a lens similar to this one. It just clips over the camera lens on your phone and if u zoom in before u take a pic it helps drastically

 

I use a children's microscope I bought on amazon. For looking at most microscopic things it would be crappy but since trichs do not require tremendous magnification to see, it works perfectly. I think I paid like 24 dollars for it, battery operated light and slides included.

 

you can get a USB microscope and attach it to your cellphone for nice pics.

 

man, i thought i was the only one... can't say i have tried everything yet but am working on it.
i have a jewelers loupe, 420 scope, a cheap pocket led magnifier, a usb camera, another magnifying camera for $100 that i sent back. it sucks.

I have found this works best for me but is difficult for me to hold steady over the plant and must use it with my laptop since i don't have a smartphone.
works like a champ if i have the bud in my lap or on a table.
it is a Carson z-Orb something or other i got on ebay and is the best thing i have found so far.
*edit: don't know if it works with phones.

 

could you mount that to a tri pod? I'm not exactly sure how the usb scopes operate, but that would prevent the unsteady hands.

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i think you are talking to me?
this is what i have:
Carson zOrb USB Digital Computer Microscope with 65x Magnification (Based on New | eBay

and no, it is not designed to be mounted on anything.