Bosch FLEXIDOME IP STARLIGHT 8000I FIXED DOME 6MP - NDE-8513-R

Bosch NDE-8513-R FLEXIDOME IP Starlight 8000i 6MP Fixed Dome

Overview

The Bosch NDE-8513-R is a 6MP fixed dome camera from the FLEXIDOME IP Starlight 8000i family — built for demanding commercial and enterprise deployments where image quality, installation flexibility, and physical resilience are non-negotiable. Riding a 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor at a native 3264 × 1840 resolution, it captures genuine detail at distances where a 2MP or 4MP camera would force a compromised crop. The motorized varifocal lens (3.9–10mm) lets you dial in exact coverage at the time of commissioning without swapping glass, and P-iris control keeps exposure accurate as scene lighting shifts. If you're speccing a site that needs consistent evidence-grade imagery across a range of indoor and outdoor locations — lobbies, atriums, covered parking structures, campus corridors — this dome belongs on the short list.

Key Features

• 6MP / 3264 × 1840 Sensor: The 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor resolves 6 megapixels natively. That pixel density pays off when you need to digitally zoom in post-event and still identify a face or read a partial plate — something a 1080p camera simply can't support without standing much closer to the subject.
• Motorized Varifocal Lens (3.9–10mm, F1.6–2.7): Remote zoom and focus adjustment means you set exact coverage from the NVR or VMS without a technician on a ladder re-aiming the camera. The wide end (117° horizontal) works for tight lobbies or retail aisles; the tele end (24° horizontal) compresses to cover a longer corridor or parking lane. F1.6 aperture at the wide end is the faster end for low-light performance.
• P-Iris Aperture Control: Unlike a DC-iris, P-iris uses a motorized iris with precision software control, giving sharper depth of field and more accurate exposure across transitions — direct sun to covered shadow, or bright retail floor to dim storeroom. This matters when your analytics are running motion detection or object classification on the same stream.
• HDR at 25 fps (3072 × 1728): The sensor supports HDR mode at full 3072 × 1728 resolution and 25 fps — meaning you keep usable dynamic range without dropping to a reduced frame rate or resolution. Useful on any scene with a bright window, door, or exterior exposure in the same frame as a shaded interior.
• H.265/HEVC Compression: H.265 cuts bandwidth and storage roughly in half compared to H.264 at equivalent quality. On a 24/7 multi-camera deployment — 16, 32, 64 channels — that difference is the margin between buying more NVR storage or not. H.264 and M-JPEG streams remain configurable for legacy recorder compatibility.
• Multiple Configurable Output Streams: Run a full-resolution H.265 stream to your primary NVR while simultaneously sending a lower-resolution H.264 stream to a secondary system, analytics engine, or remote monitoring platform — without taxing the camera's processor on re-encoding.
• IP66 Weather Resistance: IP66 means the dome handles direct rain, hose-down cleaning, and heavy dust without seal failure. This opens up covered outdoor applications — building overhangs, covered walkways, indoor/outdoor transition zones — without needing a separate outdoor housing.
• IK10 Vandal Resistance: IK10 is the highest impact protection rating in the IK scale, rated for 20 joules of impact. In practical terms: a deliberate strike from a hard object won't shatter the dome cover or shift the camera's aim. Specify this in any publicly accessible or high-risk location — retail floors, transit facilities, school corridors — without a separate vandal enclosure.
• Flexible Power Input — PoE 802.3af/802.3at, 24 VAC, 12–26 VDC: At idle the camera draws as little as 7W over standard 802.3af PoE — easily within budget on a mid-density PoE switch. When features like heater or fan are active (PoE+ mode), it draws up to 12.95W, still within 802.3at Class 4. The 24 VAC and 12–26 VDC options mean you can also wire it into an existing centralized power infrastructure on a retrofit job.
• ONVIF Profile S, G, M, T: Full ONVIF conformance across four profiles means the NDE-8513-R integrates cleanly into any major VMS platform without proprietary driver workarounds. Profile G covers on-camera edge recording; Profile T covers H.265 and advanced metadata. Specify with confidence alongside Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Hanwha Wisenet WAVE, or any ONVIF-compliant platform.

Integration & Compatibility

The NDE-8513-R conforms to ONVIF Profile S, G, M, and T — covering the broadest range of VMS and NVR integration scenarios. Profile S provides standard live and PTZ integration. Profile G enables edge storage and retrieval. Profile M adds metadata and analytics event exchange. Profile T includes H.265 support and HTTPS media encryption. This breadth of conformance makes the camera compatible with enterprise VMS platforms and mid-market NVR appliances alike, without relying on vendor-specific SDK integrations. For deployments building on the Bosch IP camera ecosystem, the 8000i series shares firmware architecture with other FLEXIDOME models, simplifying configuration management across large sites. Pair with a managed PoE switch that supports 802.3at on all ports if you plan to run the camera in full-feature mode — the 12.95W ceiling requires PoE+ class ports. Consult a camera selection guide when deciding between this model and lower-resolution alternatives in the same family. For storage planning on H.265 multi-camera setups, see our network video recorder category to match channel count and retention requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What power options does the NDE-8513-R support?

A: The NDE-8513-R accepts PoE IEEE 802.3af (7W idle) and 802.3at (up to 12.95W full-feature), 24 VAC ±10%, and 12–26 VDC ±10%. This gives you flexibility to run it on a standard PoE switch, a PoE+ switch, or an existing centralized low-voltage AC or DC power plant.

Q: Is the NDE-8513-R rated for outdoor installation?

A: Yes. The camera carries an IP66 rating (protected against direct water jets and dust ingress) and IK10 impact resistance (20 joules). It is suited for covered outdoor environments such as building soffits, overhangs, and semi-exposed locations. Check your specific climate's temperature range against the camera's Class IVA operating temperature rating before deploying in extreme cold or heat.

Q: What VMS platforms does the NDE-8513-R work with?

A: The NDE-8513-R conforms to ONVIF Profile S, G, M, and T, which covers the integration requirements of all major enterprise VMS platforms including Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon Control Center, and Hanwha Wisenet WAVE, among others. Profile T specifically ensures H.265 stream compatibility and HTTPS media handling.

Q: Can the lens be adjusted remotely after installation?

A: Yes. The motorized zoom and focus (3.9–10mm) can be controlled remotely via the camera's web interface or through a compatible VMS, eliminating the need for physical access to adjust framing after the camera is mounted.

Q: Does the NDE-8513-R support edge storage?

A: ONVIF Profile G conformance indicates support for on-camera edge recording and retrieval. Verify specific storage media compatibility (SD card slot availability and capacity) with the Bosch product documentation for this model.

Q: What is the resolution and frame rate in HDR mode?

A: The NDE-8513-R supports HDR operation at 3072 × 1728 resolution and 25 fps — maintaining both resolution and frame rate simultaneously in HDR mode, which is not always the case on lower-tier cameras that sacrifice one to achieve the other.