Help with lens selection and arrangement for maginification

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The discussion focuses on designing a periscope-like device with a length of 100mm and a diameter of 5mm. The user seeks guidance on lens selection, specifically the use of convex lenses for magnification and the incorporation of a 45-degree angled mirror. The goal is to achieve a clear view of an area approximately 250mm square. The user expresses uncertainty about the optimal lens configuration and requests resources for further understanding.

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  • Understanding of convex lens properties and magnification principles
  • Familiarity with optical design concepts, including focal lengths
  • Knowledge of mirror angles and their effects on light direction
  • Basic skills in constructing optical devices
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  • Research the specifications and applications of convex lenses for magnification
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  • Study the effects of concave versus convex lenses on field of view
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This discussion is beneficial for optical engineers, hobbyists in optical device construction, and anyone interested in designing compact magnification systems.

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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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