Plan camera views for entrances, driveways, parking, cash handling, shops, barns, and outdoor areas.
Start with the event
Choose camera positions based on what must be identified or reviewed.
A wide overview and a detailed identification view are different goals.
Entrances and approaches
Entrances, driveways, gates, and walkways should capture useful approach and face angles.
Avoid placing cameras too high when identification is important.
Lighting and night performance
Backlighting, headlights, reflections, and infrared bounce can reduce image quality.
Night testing is essential.
Lens and distance
Wide lenses cover more area but provide less detail at distance.
Optical zoom or narrower fields of view may be needed for identification.
Storage and network impact
Camera count, resolution, frame rate, and retention affect recorder storage and network design.
PoE switching and uplinks must support the system.
Serving Northern Colorado
Berthoud WiFi is based in Berthoud and serves Loveland, Fort Collins, Longmont, Erie, Boulder, Windsor, Johnstown, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Wellington, Greeley, and nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
How high should cameras be mounted?
High enough to avoid easy tampering but low enough for useful identification.
Should every camera be 4K?
Not necessarily. Lens, distance, lighting, and placement matter as much as resolution.
Can cameras see through windows at night?
Infrared reflections often make that unreliable.
Can you cover a long driveway?
Yes, with appropriate placement, lens selection, and possibly dedicated power or connectivity.
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