Author: MycoloteurMycoloteur Date: Mar 11, 2008 22:06
On Mar 11, 10:33 am, Frank yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Mar 11, 12:36 pm, Olde Hippee yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> We have a 5 x but that isn't doing it. I can see em slightly but not
>> to see the color, clarity and the change to cloudy or amber. We just
>> got a calalogue with all powers in it and I want to order it pretty
>> soon even tho I'll not need it til closer to fall.
>
> Be aware that increased magnification also increases
> hand shaking or leaf movement under a breeze. Actual
> microscopes with stages are less aggravation above
> 30x.
>
> Check Toys R Us for digital toy microscopes that can
> be hooked up to your computer. Scientists as well
> as kids are finding these quite useful as well as
> cheap.
Good advice...
Though, 5x actually should be pretty good.
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