location of a outdoor camera

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pingadude
Member

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't matter
(2)I need to cover as much of the lot as possible...blow the camera there is entrance door

Thanks

Posted 3 weeks ago #
Mike
Support Engineer

pingadude,

Thank you for posting to CCTV Camera Pros forum. In answer to your questions:

1) I would recommend putting the camera below the light if possible.

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.

Please let us know if we can help further.

Sincerely.
-Mike

Posted 3 weeks ago #

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