For night time spraying , attach lights BEHIND the spray manifolds. for day time check pattern when sun is behind the rig. Evan Milburn http://www.milburnorchards.com/
On Wednesday, January 22, 2014 11:26 AM, Hugh Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: Russell, >I don't know about your specific questions, however, I was a commercial >photographer for 20 years. I can tell you that rear tractor lights pointing >towards the trees being sprayed will be very important. They will need to >adjusted to achieve a partial "glare angle" so that light bouncing off the >spray mist will be reflected back toward the camera. As far as reflected light >in the cab, it ought to be adjustable and I see no problem. If the monitor is >not adjustable, and if it is too bright, then cover it with Rosco neutral >density filter gel available from BH photo for about $6 a sheet. >http://www/.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/163137-REG/Rosco_102302992124_E_Colour_299_1_2_Neutral.html > Can be cut with scissors and duct taped over the screen. > > >The minimum screen size is determined by your viewing distance. For example, >A 4 inch screen will work fine if it is 10 inches from your face, a 12 inch >screen will work 2-3 feet from your face, assuming you have good vision. >Before you buy the screen, locate the position you will mount it in the cab, >cut a piece of cardboard the size of the monitor and place it in that >location. If it looks big enough, it will probably work. > > >The main problem I see is spray mist on your camera lens. Once the lens gets >fogged with horticultural spray oil, or a any other spray, your camera will be >blind. I am very skeptical. My take on it... > > > >On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 4:37 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > > >>I'm looking for other members input/experience with the use of remote >>"back-up" type cameras for monitoring a sprayer from inside a cab. I have >>seen youtube videos from europe with orchard rigs using cameras and a quick >>google search turned up several options designed for ag use that cost between >>$400 and $900. My concerns with regard to orchard use are: >> >> >>1. Whats the minimum screen size required to get clarity? >>2. How well do they work at night? >>3. Does the screen create too much reflected light in the cab at night? >> >> >>If anyone can answer these questions or has anything to else to add, it would >>be appreciated. >> >> Russell Holmberg >>Holmberg Orchards >>Gales Ferry, CT >>http://www.holmbergorchards.com/ >>cell 860 575 2888 >>_______________________________________________ >>apple-crop mailing list >>[email protected] >>http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop >> >> > > >_______________________________________________ >apple-crop mailing list >[email protected] >http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop > > >
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