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
True, the lack of depth perception sucks. Makes it harder to see the shape of things, solder fillets, and height of pins / pads.