Magnifying glass.

[T0p cat]

I have been considering buying one to help find and study those pesky little creatures that just aren't visible unless you are really looking. Does anyone have a recommendation as to the best type to buy. I have come across these after a very short google search and was thinking maybe 5x mag. Any thoughts.

http://www.theloupestore.co.uk/LED-magnifiers/Eschenbach-pocket-magnifier-LED--mobilux-economy-.html

 

[TimmyG]

I bought a cheap one a while ago but never used it. I know others who use a small loupe similar to this one from the same site:

http://www.theloupestore.co.uk/Hand-Lenses/Magnifiers-Triplet-50/

I've heard recommendations of getting something above 8X magnification for springtails...

 

[realspeed]

Why not go for one of these ,you can inspect a camera sensor as well. Just a thought

 

[T0p cat]

I bought a cheap one a while ago but never used it. I know others who use a small loupe similar to this one from the same site:

http://www.theloupestore.co.uk/Hand-Lenses/Magnifiers-Triplet-50/

I've heard recommendations of getting something above 8X magnification for springtails...

The only issue i see with the Loupe is the size of the glass. I am thinking if i go small i will be straining my eyes like i get with the MPE. My thoughts are if i get something bigger i can move the glass away from my eye reducing the strain.

 

[TimmyG]

The only issue i see with the Loupe is the size of the glass. I am thinking if i go small i will be straining my eyes like i get with the MPE. My thoughts are if i get something bigger i can move the glass away from my eye reducing the strain.

Makes sense. I think I tried a loupe once (I found one in the house, low mag though I think) and didn't really get on with it.