http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ Security Camera & Surveillance System Support Forum en Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:47:17 +0000 http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/location-of-a-outdoor-camera#post-538 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:31:36 +0000 maxv 538@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ <p>In addition to Mike&#39;s advices above I would also suggest to check your actual field of view in 3D using 3D modeling software. </p> <p>There is a special planning software to calculate <a href="http://www.jvsg.com">CCTV camera coverage<br /> </a> For example in your case you can add/draw a picture and add test objects (cars in your case).</p> <p><strong>IP Video System Design Tool</strong> calculates actual field of view, angles, dead zone size and result resolution in pixels/foot or pixels/meter. The last version supports import of floor plans or site plan image from BMP/JPEG. </p> <p>Here is a sample picture:<br /> <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3593274/liamlee.jpg"><img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3593274/liamlee400.jpg"></a></p> <p>You can use the software in the demo-mode for 45 days. </p> http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/location-of-a-outdoor-camera#post-143 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:36:40 +0000 Mike 143@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ <p>pingadude,</p> <p>Thank you for posting to CCTV Camera Pros forum. In answer to your questions:</p> <p>1) I would recommend putting the camera below the light if possible.</p> <p>2) A good height to mount cameras with a wide lens, 3.6mm for example, is at about 10 - 12 feet from the ground. This gives you a good viewing angle and generally is out of reach from vandals.</p> <p>Please let us know if we can help further.</p> <p>Sincerely.<br /> -Mike </p> http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/location-of-a-outdoor-camera#post-142 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:36:38 +0000 pingadude 142@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ <p>I own a color low lux wide angle (3.6mm) outdoor security camera. My dilema is where to locate the camera to get the best view. I know where to put the camera and what wall but im confuse at what height. The camera is covering a small 4 car parking lot and garage. Where im thinking to put the camera there is a Sodium light in the middle of the wall (1) Do I put the camera above or below the light or doesn&#39;t matter<br /> (2)I need to cover as much of the lot as possible...blow the camera there is entrance door</p> <p>Thanks </p>