ACTi Z49 4MP Zoom Bullet Camera with Adaptive IR
Overview
The ACTi Z49 is a 4MP zoom bullet camera purpose-built for demanding outdoor and industrial surveillance where variable focal length, low-light performance, and physical durability are non-negotiable. The Z49 pairs 4MP resolution with a motorized 2.8–12mm zoom lens—delivering a 4.3× optical zoom range that spans 102.1° (wide) to 30.7° (narrow) fields of view. This eliminates the need to reposition hardware to shift between situational awareness and evidence-grade close-ups. IR illumination with adaptive intensity extends usable visibility into complete darkness, making 24/7 monitoring practical without sacrificing image quality in daylight. Built to withstand harsh environments, the Z49 carries IP68 (dust-tight, submersion-proof) and IK10 (vandal-resistant metal housing) ratings—critical for coastal, wet, and high-impact industrial sites where standard cameras fail within months.
Key Performance Specifications
- 4MP sensor with WDR: Captures usable detail across high-contrast scenes (bright doorway + dim interior) without overexposure or silhouetting. Essential when you cannot control lighting and must extract readable faces or license plates from mixed conditions.
- Motorized 2.8–12mm zoom lens with autofocus: Eliminates fixed-angle compromise. Zoom in during installation to frame your subject precisely; zoom back for situational context during live monitoring or playback. No field regret after hardware is mounted.
- H.265 and H.264 dual codec: H.265 cuts storage overhead by 40–60% versus H.264 on the same NVR—meaningful when you're recording dozens of cameras 24/7 and storage cost per TB matters.
- Adaptive IR illumination: IR intensity adjusts automatically based on scene distance and reflectivity, preventing washout of subjects too close to the camera while maintaining depth in distant scenes.
- IP68 and IK10 ratings: Submersion-proof and impact-resistant metal housing. Deploy in coastal spray, car washes, loading docks, and outdoor fence lines without early failure.
- PoE (802.3af) power: Draws under 13W via standard PoE, so no separate 12V supply needed. Simplifies wiring on retrofit installations and reduces power distribution load on the switch.
- Built-in microphone: Two-way audio for remote verification and event communication without dedicated audio infrastructure.
Integration and Compatibility
The Z49 outputs ONVIF-compliant H.264 and H.265 streams, integrating with any standard IP video management system (NVR, VMS, edge recorder) that supports dual-codec playback. MicroSD slot supports local recording and configuration backup on devices without network access. Connects to any managed or unmanaged PoE switch with standard RJ-45 cabling and standard network infrastructure—no proprietary adapters or firmware patches required.
What's in the Box
- 1× ACTi Z49 camera head with motorized lens
- 1× Mounting bracket (wall/eave orientation)
- 1× RJ-45 connector (weatherproof)
- Quick-start guide
