Digital Watchdog DWC-MVC8Wi28TW 8MP Outdoor IR Dome Camera

The Digital Watchdog DWC-MVC8Wi28TW delivers professional-grade 8MP surveillance in a vandal-resistant dome form factor. Built on a 4K 1/2.8" CMOS sensor with 3840 x 2160 active pixels, this camera provides exceptional clarity for outdoor perimeter protection, parking lots, and commercial facilities. Its robust IP67/IK10-rated construction withstands harsh weather and tampering attempts, ensuring reliable performance across demanding environments.

Key Features

• 8MP 4K resolution with 105.5° horizontal field of view
• Smart IR™ with 100-foot infrared range for true day/night surveillance
• True WDR 120dB for balanced exposure in mixed lighting
• IP67-rated vandal dome with IK10 impact resistance
• PoE powered for simplified installation
• Smart DNR™ 3D digital noise reduction for clean low-light images
• Auto day/night switching with B/W night mode
• De-fog capability for adverse weather conditions
• 16 programmable privacy masks
• Dual-stream H.264/H.265 video compression

Technical Specifications

• Image Sensor: 4K 1/2.8" CMOS, 3952 x 2320 total pixels
• Minimum Illumination: 0.0 lux (B/W), 0.18 lux (color)
• Lens: 2.8mm fixed focal length
• Frame Rate: Up to 30fps at all resolutions
• Video Formats: H.264, H.265, MJPEG at QFHD, 1080p, 720p, and VGA
• Shutter Speed: 1/15 to 1/32000 with anti-flicker and slow shutter modes
• Network: 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet, IPv4, ONVIF compliant
• Audio: G.711 compression, 1 input/output pair
• Storage: Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC (up to 1TB FAT32)
• Alarm I/O: 1 input, 1 output
• Operating Temperature: -4°F to 122°F
• Power Consumption: 13W via PoE
• Dimensions: 4.92" diameter x 3.62" height
• Weight: 1.14 lbs

Advanced Features

Integrated IVA (Intelligent Video Analytics) detection supports intrusion, line crossing, loitering, tamper detection, and counting. Extended IVA+ licensing adds logical rules, object removal, tailgating, and direction analytics. Motion detection triggers operational notifications via email, FTP, alarm output, or local SD card recording. HTTPS, 802.1x, and digest authentication provide enterprise-class security.

Applications

• Outdoor perimeter monitoring for commercial and industrial facilities
• Parking lot and vehicle tracking
• Campus and multi-building surveillance
• High-security access point monitoring
• Parking garage and loading dock coverage

James Everett

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The DWC-MVC8Wi28TW combines 8MP resolution with true WDR 120dB, making it well-suited for mixed-lighting outdoor scenes. The 100-foot Smart IR range and 0.0 lux B/W sensitivity ensure reliable night vision without washout. IP67/IK10 ratings and aluminum die-casting deliver durability for exposed installations.

Dual H.264/H.265 streaming and multi-rate bitrate control enable flexible bandwidth management in large deployments. ONVIF compliance ensures integration with third-party VMS platforms including Milestone, Genetec, and ExacqVision, while DW Spectrum® software provides dedicated management. The 5-year warranty and PoE powering reduce total cost of ownership.