Location name (optional)

1. Where is the camera?

Indoors Outdoors, under cover Outdoors, exposed to rain

2. Can people reach the camera?For example below about 2.5 m, or near something they can climb.

Yes No

3. What must it do?

General overview Recognise faces Read number plates

4. How far away is what it must see?

Under 5 m 5–15 m 15–30 m Over 30 m

5. Is there bright light behind the subject?A doorway, window or sunlit gate.

Yes No

6. How is it lit at night?

Well lit Some light Dark

7. Is colour at night important?Clothes or vehicle colours.

Yes No

8. Will someone watch live and move the camera?

Yes No

9. Is it near the coast?Within roughly 1 km of the sea.

Yes No

10. Can a cable be run to this point?

Yes No

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