Can I use this to partially look up a chimney? Our access is only from inside the house and too deep to put my arm and mirror to see light at the top.
1422610
Yes it can work for this. I have used mine in dryer vents and other enclosed dark areas. It will take a little practice getting used to the image, but overall I like mine.
198889
oh yes it can. I bought this to block neighbors from seeing inside a well lit kitchen. Day time it works perfectly, no seeing through this, however with a light on in the kitchen at night you can see shapes and movement. I would get this product for your purpose. And thanks for asking.Same piece has been up for over a year and it is still perfect.
1549845
No I do not think this light would work well for that. It is bright but only for a small circle area under its top. The light doesn't project well. I think you would be straining your eyes.
925332
No. You just have to track the reflected laser red dot, which is very hard / impossible to see in bright sunlight at any significant distance. Works great at dusk outside over long distances, like the height of a 75Ft tree for example, and inside, of course.
577579
As long as the sun isn't directly on it you should be able to see the rings inside which is how the device works. If you are using a filter and aiming for the sun you wouldn't want to look through this or any other type of finder as they normally don't have a filter. Obviously they were invented for night use but for certain applications you could use this in daylight.
1641379
The answer is no . Wish there was a light. Also it's more designed to be mounted someplace.
855339
I would only if you have it close to the subject. Mine does not put out much light after about a foot. The magnification is good and the gooseneck is flexible.
651679
You would need a window (or mirror) so you can see the reflection of the image. The readout on the device is backwards.
2171066
I have not attempted to use it in that manner. I am an orchid grower and use it to measure natural light as well as full spectrum grow light.
2270932
Yes, you just need to be able to stop the laser beam as close to the peak as possible and have it record that measurement from the base. You can even do it by standing on the ground if the roof is too steep to climb. (I wish I could draw you a picture showing how I would do this.) Using creative problem solving skills will be helpful and then those basic geometric formulas will help for a final estimated calculation. Good luck!
1505078
I don't see why not. Because it's an actual laser, the start project rather far. Though, the nebula feature, being just a regular light projection may be blurred on a higher ceiling.
242318
As the other two respondents said, I believe you could ceiling mount it, but it would not hang as in the photo because the mounting screw is on the back. The sensor would be pointing downward and the light would be angled 45 degrees from how it is pictured. All in all, I doubt it would be a good idea. Additionally, since it requires an electrical mounting ( it is not battery operated) it would require running wire and installing the outlet in the overhang.
1730010
We found it best to install the outlet behind the chimney that sits on the glass hood. By doing so the outlet and the cord are hidden from view.
2188816
you will need to lift/press down the lever on your existing mirror, better way for me is to lift it so it will point to my roof and since its kind of dark I see way much better
838284
Yes you could look at coins but it'll be a little darker unless you have some good lighting above, since the only light on the scope is underneath. I've used it to look at things like coins though. It works!
882956
Not as far as I know. I had to mount it on the far corner of the house to get a wider view.
1782475
It's difficult to shoot from directly above because of the light fixture, but you can get pretty close. I use museum wax to get the items at the right angle. I also loosely wrapped the light in tracing paper to minimize reflection.