You can find a moderately priced Eclipse camera kit that includes a Day/Night camera, zoom lens, and infrared illuminators built into an outdoor housing with a bracket included. This is as easy as it gets - just plug and play. Something like this can cost you a few hundred dollars and is available from any Eclipse dealers. With a variety of lenses to choose from, you can customize your order to work best for your particular situation. A license plate can easily be identified from over 50 feet away with an autoiris, varifocal lens. This comes complete with a one year warranty. If you buy all the components separately, your total cost can increase by as much as $50 more. This kit is well worth the price.