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CCTV Optical Lens & Police Evidence DORI Calculator

Calculate the exact camera focal length, optical sensor width, and pixel density required to capture court-admissible facial recognition at specific UK property boundary distances.

1. Surveillance Geometry & Parameters

12 Metres
3m (Doorway) 15m (Driveway) 30m (Front Gate) 45m (Perimeter)

Yorkshire Engineer Note (Gary Pearce)

Under UK CPS guidelines, convictions collapse if footage falls below 250 px/m at the subject. Cheap wide-angle 2.8mm lenses installed on high soffits spread pixels too thin beyond 8 metres.

Recommended Optical Hardware

4.0mm Lens (89° FOV)

CPS COURT ADMISSIBLE
Pixels On Target 284 px/m
Field Width 13.5 Metres
Aperture / Lux F1.0 (0.0005)
Cabling Class Cat6 Solid
Visual Coverage Simulation Court-Grade Facial Detail @ 12m

DORI British Standard Reference

  • Identification: ≥ 250 px/m (Facial CPS)
  • Recognition: ≥ 125 px/m (Known face)
  • Observation: ≥ 62 px/m (Clothing)
  • Detection: ≥ 25 px/m (Movement)

Hardware Benchmark Standards

  • Enclosure: IP67 Waterproof Turret
  • Cabling: 100% Solid Bare Copper
  • Storage: WD Purple 24/7 Surveillance
  • Public Liability: £10 Million Insurance

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