Who doesn't love a great trichome picture?
I certainly do but it can be difficult to get a decent picture at times.
Many folks like me, started with a simple, inexpensive jewelers loupe.
Good in a pinch but not necessarily easy to work with.
I have since moved onto using a digital microscope and app. This is mostly because I'm getting older and my eyesight isn't what it one was, I also found it extremely difficult to get anything approaching a clear picture while using a camera phone and a loupe.
We know the importance of being able to see when our harvest is ready, we've worked for months to get to this moment and want the best possible outcome for all the work we put into our grows.
Sometimes we need to stop and appreciate just how beautiful and complex our favorite plant is. What better way than through exploring the hidden world of trichomes through microscopic photography?
This is a space to share our photos, techniques and equipment used for trichome photography. This is truly a "the more, the merrier" community thread.
I'd love to see as many growers as possible here, sharing their photos and giving tips and tricks to get the best out of our equipment, whether it be an expensive professional camera setup or a simple and cost effective digital microscope and camera phone.
I realize that not everyone can afford a pro level setup. I know that I can't.
That isn't what this thread is about. It's about getting the best outcome from what we can afford. All types of equipment are welcome.
Please remember to leave important info like lighting (color temp, wattage etc), settings and equipment brands and types and while your at it, tell us about your photo subject as well.
Please add an Amazon link to your equipment if possible. This will help people new to microscopic photography decide what level and type of equipment they are looking for.
If you happen to see any great microscopic trichome photos around the forum, please mention this thread.
Everybody is invited to share and learn!
Since I'm already here, I'll start.
These are a few pics from my most recent harvest.
Strain: Wizard Auto
Equipment: 2017 Motorola Camera Phone with Takmly Digital Bluetooth Microscope
Lighting: Takmly Microscope LED, Supplemental Overhead Lighting 3000k
Background: None
Additional Equipment: Tripod, Duct Tape
When I first started out my photos really lacked in quality and clarity. They are getting better but I still have a long way to where I want to be.
The additional tripod really helped me, I wouldn't try to take a shot without it again. I got mine from a family member for free.
I tried to find a link to my microscope but it wasn't listed on Amazon any longer. I bought it about three years ago.
Here is a link for the closest model that I could find. There are many similar models of similar quality and price.
This is what my cheapo setup looks like.
I'm excitedly waiting on your posts!
I certainly do but it can be difficult to get a decent picture at times.
Many folks like me, started with a simple, inexpensive jewelers loupe.
Good in a pinch but not necessarily easy to work with.
I have since moved onto using a digital microscope and app. This is mostly because I'm getting older and my eyesight isn't what it one was, I also found it extremely difficult to get anything approaching a clear picture while using a camera phone and a loupe.
We know the importance of being able to see when our harvest is ready, we've worked for months to get to this moment and want the best possible outcome for all the work we put into our grows.
Sometimes we need to stop and appreciate just how beautiful and complex our favorite plant is. What better way than through exploring the hidden world of trichomes through microscopic photography?
This is a space to share our photos, techniques and equipment used for trichome photography. This is truly a "the more, the merrier" community thread.
I'd love to see as many growers as possible here, sharing their photos and giving tips and tricks to get the best out of our equipment, whether it be an expensive professional camera setup or a simple and cost effective digital microscope and camera phone.
I realize that not everyone can afford a pro level setup. I know that I can't.
That isn't what this thread is about. It's about getting the best outcome from what we can afford. All types of equipment are welcome.
Please remember to leave important info like lighting (color temp, wattage etc), settings and equipment brands and types and while your at it, tell us about your photo subject as well.
Please add an Amazon link to your equipment if possible. This will help people new to microscopic photography decide what level and type of equipment they are looking for.
If you happen to see any great microscopic trichome photos around the forum, please mention this thread.
Everybody is invited to share and learn!
Since I'm already here, I'll start.
These are a few pics from my most recent harvest.
Strain: Wizard Auto
Equipment: 2017 Motorola Camera Phone with Takmly Digital Bluetooth Microscope
Lighting: Takmly Microscope LED, Supplemental Overhead Lighting 3000k
Background: None
Additional Equipment: Tripod, Duct Tape
When I first started out my photos really lacked in quality and clarity. They are getting better but I still have a long way to where I want to be.
The additional tripod really helped me, I wouldn't try to take a shot without it again. I got mine from a family member for free.
I tried to find a link to my microscope but it wasn't listed on Amazon any longer. I bought it about three years ago.
Here is a link for the closest model that I could find. There are many similar models of similar quality and price.
This is what my cheapo setup looks like.
I'm excitedly waiting on your posts!
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