Why are Convex Mirrors Used in Shops

We’ve all seen convex mirrors mounted on the ceilings and in the corners of shops and other retail premises. So why do shops use them and what benefits do they provide? Convex Security Mirrors Convex mirrors are sometimes called diverging mirrors, fisheye mirrors or dome mirrors. The reflective surface bulges outwards toward the light source which results in a distorted image but an expanded field of view. It is this wide-angle field of view which makes convex mirrors highly suitable for security applications in shops and retail premises. Appropriately located convex security mirrors provide the ability to literally see around corners which is enormously valuable when your aim is to protect your shop from thieves.

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