nature study: loupes and pocket microscopes

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  • July 28, 2010 at 7:16 pm
    Tanya
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    I recently discovered the idea of using loupes and pocket microscopes when studying nature.  I think what made me think more about it was our recent experience with noticing pillbug babies  (previous post about frustrating adults) – so small they were hard to really see.  We’ve used magnifying glasses before with really tiny things, but am intrigued with using something a little more powerful.  Have any of you used these?  Are they helpful/worth it?  Also, there are so many different kinds/manufacturers/prices – how do you possibly decide?  I’d appreciate any advice you could give.  Smile

    Thanks!

    -Tanya

    July 28, 2010 at 7:51 pm
    Gem
    Participant

    I am always ready to recommend one of my favorite tools – The Private Eye loupe.  Cheap and high quality.  We have been using ours for going on three years and have not broken one yet.

    http://www.the-private-eye.com/index.html

    I ordered mine with the lanyard, and it was a good purchase.  They are light as a feather and very handy around the neck every time you go on a walk.  Also good for hanging on a nail by the door, so they are always where you can find them!  

    Also have the private eye book and it is great.

    July 28, 2010 at 9:33 pm
    missceegee
    Participant

    We love our Brock Magiscope.

    July 29, 2010 at 2:44 am
    Tanya
    Participant

    Thank you ladies – I haven’t heard of either of these before.  I’ll have to check them out! 

    -Tanya

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