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Our maintenance department has a problem with fuel theft and illegal dumping. They installed a security camera system, consisting of a DVR and 2 cameras, to try to better protect the area. However, they are not satisfied with the cameras which were installed. The dumpster and fuel tanks are too far away to make anything out clearly. The first picture is the camera covering the dumpster. A new concrete pad is currently being poured. However, the dumpster will be placed behind the white work truck. Total distance from the camera to the dumpsters 155 feet. The second picture is the camera covering the fuel tanks. They are behind the green fencing and the total distance from camera to tanks is 170 feet. I have been reading up on cameras with a 22x optical zoom/10 digital zoom. But I'm still learning about cameras and DVR systems. Any suggestions on the type of cameras that would work in this application?

The specs on the camera the department is looking at buying are: 480 lines of resolutio w/ Sony Super HAD chipset 60 long-range IF LEDs 300 foot range 22x optical zoom & 10x digital zoom(auto-focal 220x zoom) My concern is when they are installed, they will still need to move the cameras closer.

I have suggested moving the cameras to the ending of the building. Running the wires wouldn't be an issue because conduit is already installed and plenty of locations to get power. However, they asked me to look into just replacing the cameras where they are currently installed. Do you know of a camera that will work?

The cameras installed now are Eclipse Ultra Night Varifocal(Part# ECL598HIM)

Really? The only areas they want to view are the tanks and dumpsters. They dont need to see the the driveway, parking lot, or maintenance shops. I think one camera on the fuel tanks and one on the dumpsters should work.