Help with lens selection and arrangement for maginification

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The discussion focuses on creating a compact periscope device measuring 100mm in length and 5mm in diameter, designed for inspecting a 250mm square area. The user seeks guidance on lens selection, specifically the use of convex lenses for magnification and the potential inclusion of a 45-degree angled mirror. There is uncertainty about whether a concave lens might improve the field of view, although it is believed that convex lenses are more suitable. The user expresses a need for resources or expert advice on lens arrangements and focal lengths, drawing parallels to CCTV lens principles. Overall, the inquiry emphasizes the importance of proper lens configuration for effective magnification and clarity in the periscope design.
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Hi guys. any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

I am trying to make a device like a periscope which is 100MM in length but has a diameter of 5mm. the viewing end of the periscope can be much wider to accommodate an eye optic, but the other end does need to retain the diameter of 5mm as it will be inserted into a cavity.

This will be used to inspect an area of around 250mm square, but id like to see this clearly

I am trying to work out which lenses would be needed for this, as it would be safe to assume that a convex lens would be needed for magnification, then perhaps a 45 degree angled mirror before then passing through another convex lens, unless concave would give a better field of view (dont think so?)

As you can tell i don't know a lot about lenses, other than a basic understanding of focal lengths with regards to CCTV lenses - presuming the same would be applied with the first lense being placed from the view finder. I am doing a lot of guess work here trying to figure this out, and if there are any white papers, articles or your two cents worth you wouldn't mind sharing with me to help me figure this out, it would be gretly appreciated.
 
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