Re: Camera Mirror Setup

[BobbyD <bob.dolph@xxxxxxxxx>]

If you are concerned about snow build up monitoring you might want to consider strain gauge sensors on the roof structure.  Much cheaper and can be very accurate.




On Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 1:19:36 PM UTC-5, ABLE1 wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I am curious if anyone has used a convex mirror that is focused on with
> a camera from a distance to see in the opposite direction??
>
> I have a project that involves getting a view of a roof. The problem is
> that the roof is the only place for the camera to be mounted and getting
> the right view is a challenge. So I was wondering if a convex mirror
> were mounted on a light pole and zoom in on the convex mirror would
> provide the necessary view.
>
> Now I know physically and technically it is possible. What I don't know
> are what are the challenges or unknown problems involved in setting this
> up.
>
> The camera distance to the convex mirror will be about 60' and I will
> need at least a 60mm lens to zoom in on the mirror.
>
> Anyone here ever done this and what are the difficulties experienced??
>
> Thanks in advance for any insight.
>
> Les