A camera above the till: how to place it properly
The till is where disputes arise most often: a shortage, change, a refund. A general camera in the room usually does not show the necessary detail — a separate one is better.
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Rules
Five rules
- What must be in the frameThe cashier's hands, the cash drawer, the counter and the customer. Only together does the footage answer the question of what happened.
- Where to film fromFrom above and slightly to the side. Straight from above faces are not visible; straight from the front the customer blocks the counter.
- A narrow angleA camera above the till films a small area close-up. A wide-angle one shows the whole room, but banknotes cannot be made out on it.
- ResolutionThe higher the resolution, the better small details show: the value of a banknote, the item in someone's hands.
- LightA lamp or a window behind the cashier washes out the frame. The camera position is chosen so that light does not shine into the lens.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is one camera enough for two tills?
Usually not: a separate camera per till is better, otherwise details come out small.
Is a separate camera needed at the entrance?
Yes. The till shows the transaction; the entrance shows who came and went.
Who selects cameras for the site?
We do: we visit, inspect the site and select equipment for the task and budget. The visit and the estimate are free.
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