Lens Calculator is a free online tool for CCTV design. It allows you to select a video surveillance camera’s characteristics for the different operator’s tasks, such as detection, observation, recognition, and identification.

Download a trial version of IP Video System Design Tool software; download a project file for this article [1 MB] ,  and try to find an optimal camera locations yourself.

If necessary, return to steps 2 (change the camera resolution or focal length) or 1 (choose a different location for the camera)