I usually use an optical microscope at work. Makes hand eye coordination better so even if my hands are shaky, I can solder 0402 easily. Digital scopes are pretty hard to use on account of the lag
SMT ICs I check back with the microscope after reflow / rework
Considering getting one for home use but I dont have the space. Need to make like 20k more a year to be able to afford renting somewhere and got knows how things will go the next couple of years
I bought an Olympus SZ40 second hand from a microscope store in Montreal. I wish I had bought one sooner. It’s an optical binocular scope and is on a sliding beam base. I added a ring light and I absolutely love it. I paid CAD$200 for it.