Daneel considers it. The risk is a valid point, he knows that. He already did. And Ned is fretting, he does not want Ned fretting over him. Now will not be the time for this.

"I'm not sure that at present we're equipped to deal with the cameras safely, but it may be worth exploring in the future, with the proper safeguards."

Later. There will be time for it later, if the power does not come back on immediately. He hopes it does, but it could also be some time.

"Let us light a fire and think of the matter later."