SharpZ3 units are available with several different focal length options for the ALPR camera. Each camera option is capable of reading license plates at different distances.
NOTE: The distance at which the SharpZ3 ALPR camera can capture license plate reads
might vary depending on lighting conditions.
| Lens type | Horizontal angle | Vertical angle | Minimum width | Minimum height | Minimum distance | Maximum distance | Depth of field |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | 34.9° | 26.4° | 4.4 m (14.4 ft) |
3.3 m (10.8 ft) |
2.6 m (8.5 ft) |
7.0 m (23.0 ft) |
4.4 m (14.4 ft) |
| 12 mm | 23.6° | 17.8° | 4.4 m (14.4 ft) |
3.3 m (10.8 ft) |
3.9 m (12.8 ft) |
10.6 m (34.8 ft) |
6.7 m (22 ft) |
| 16 mm | 17.8° | 13.4° | 4.4 m (14.4 ft) |
3.3 m (10.8 ft) |
5.2 m (17.1 ft) |
14.1 m (46.3 ft) |
8.9 m (29.2 ft) |
| 25 mm | 11.5° | 8.6° | 4.4 m (14.4 ft) |
3.3 m (10.8 ft) |
8.1m (26.6 ft) |
22.0 m (72.2 ft) |
13.9 m (45.6 ft) |