I tried that meathod after realizing it is almost impossible to see trichs while still on the plant, only had marginal results with the small leaves. I think I shake to much.

It may be possible to hook an old VCR up to it without connecting to a TV. You would just have to get everything set right while it was still connected to a TV, then when you are ready just move it to your space and hook the eyeclopse to the video input. This should work