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The reflection conundrum

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The reflection conundrum

Postby sidd finch » Fri May 27, 2016 3:01 pm

I am sure there is a physics principle I am missing somewhere but this one has me stumped.

I set up my GoPro to do a time lapse. The camera is in its case (so glass cover is flat). I then placed it directly against the window to get a time lapse of the cars on the highway (it is a commercial building). but when I look at the still images I can see the lights inside the building being reflected in the images.

My guess is that somehow the building has double pane glass that is causing the reflection??? Thoughts are always welcome.

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Re: The reflection conundrum

Postby Kent Frost » Fri May 27, 2016 4:16 pm

Yep, double-paned windows are a...well, a pain.
You might be able to create a makeshift black hood that you can somehow stick to the window that gives a kind of umbrella-shaped backing over the camera to block those light reflections. However, one thing I've noticed still becomes an issue - especially if you're camera is facing sunlight - is that the reflection of the camera itself can still end up in your final picture.
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Re: The reflection conundrum

Postby Chuck Engels » Fri May 27, 2016 7:31 pm

Shooting through glass is never fun, climb out on the ledge Sidd :)
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Re: The reflection conundrum

Postby TreeTopsRanch » Sat May 28, 2016 10:47 am

Try a polarizer.
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Re: The reflection conundrum

Postby sidd finch » Sat May 28, 2016 9:11 pm

is that the reflection of the camera itself can still end up in your final picture.


Yes. It might just something I am stuck with. Because the glass is not clear to begin with The images a little fuzzy anyway. I need to get access to the roof and then.......

climb out on the ledge Sidd :)


It would put me on edge :)

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