IP Cameras

Q: What's the difference between an IP camera and an analog camera?

IP cameras connect over Ethernet, deliver native-digital HD/4K resolution, run on-camera analytics, and integrate with software-based VMS platforms. Analog cameras use coax and require encoder/DVR hardware to reach network resolution beyond 1080p. For new deployments, IP is the standard — analog exists only for retrofit use cases where coax already runs.

Q: Which IP camera brands are NDAA compliant?

Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under Section 889 for federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement but remain available for commercial deployments.

Q: How do I choose the right resolution for an IP camera?

Start with the farthest point of the scene you need to identify. Calculate required PPF (pixels-per-foot) on that target: 125 PPF for recognition, 250 PPF for identification. Work backward from PPF and sensor size to resolution and lens focal length. A 2MP camera with the right lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong one — see our DORI guide.

Q: What PoE standard do modern IP cameras require?

Fixed indoor cameras run on standard 802.3af PoE (15.4W). Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR need PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). PTZ, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras need PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak load, not nameplate ratings — see why PoE switches fail at scale.

Q: Can I mix IP camera brands in one VMS?

Yes — any ONVIF Profile S + G certified cameras work with any certified VMS. Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC, and Exacq routinely mix Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, and Hikvision cameras on one server. Note: vendor-specific analytics metadata (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha AI, etc.) may require that vendor's VMS or a VMS with explicit integration.

Q: How many cameras can a typical NVR support?

Channel count is only one dimension — total bitrate is the real constraint. A 32-channel NVR rated for 320 Mbps can't run 32 4K cameras at 8 Mbps each (that's 256 Mbps, leaving almost no headroom). For high-resolution deployments, size by aggregate bitrate first, channel count second. See retention math for sizing methodology and our NVR catalog.

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SKU: O4TDD2M

Speco Technologies O4TDD2M 4MP AI IP Turret Camera

4MP outdoor turret with motorized zoom and AI analytics for flexible coverage
- 2.8–12mm motorized lens with 4.3x zoom adjusts focal length without repositioning
- AI detects motion, line crossing, intrusion, faces, and vehicles at the edge
- 164ft IR night vision and H.265+ compression over standard PoE power
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SKU: O4VB2

Speco Technologies O4VB2 4MP H.265 Bullet Camera with IR & WDR

4MP outdoor bullet with H.265 compression and 850nm IR
- H.265 codec cuts storage roughly in half versus H.264 at same quality
- 4MP resolution (2688 × 1520) with 2.8mm fixed lens for wide perimeter coverage
- Integrated 850nm IR and WDR maintain detail in high-contrast outdoor scenes
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SKU: O4VB2M

Speco Technologies O4VB2M 4MP H.265 Bullet Camera IR Varifocal

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized 2.8-12mm zoom and H.265
- Motorized varifocal lens adjusts remotely post-mount; no return visits
- 4MP @ 30 fps H.265 compression cuts bandwidth and storage ~50%
- IP66/IK10 rated with integrated IR; PoE+ powered
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SKU: O4VD2

Speco Technologies O4VD2 4MP IP Dome Camera

4MP outdoor dome with integrated IR, WDR, and edge analytics
- 4MP at 30 fps with true WDR for detail in mixed-light scenes
- Motion, line-crossing, and vehicle detection run locally on camera
- IP67 rated, IK10 vandal-resistant, PoE powered under 13W
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SKU: O4VD2G

Speco Technologies O4VD2G 4MP IP Dome Camera with IR and WDR

4MP fixed dome with IR and WDR for consistent indoor/outdoor coverage
- 4MP resolution (2560 x 1440) captures face and plate detail at medium range
- Fixed 2.8mm lens with integrated IR illumination for low-light performance
- Wide Dynamic Range balances bright and shadow areas in high-contrast scenes
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SKU: O4VT1MN

Speco Technologies O4VT1MN 4MP H.265 Turret Cam w/IR WDR 2.8-12mm

4MP turret with motorized 2.8-12mm lens, H.265, and IR for outdoor
- Motorized varifocal lens adjusts 2.8-12mm in field without swapping optics
- H.265 compression + True WDR handles high-contrast and low-light scenes
- IP67 rated, -40°F to 140°F operating range; PoE+ or 12V DC powered
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SKU: O4VT2

Speco Technologies O4VT2 4MP H.265 IP Turret Camera

4MP H.265 turret with 110° lens and IR night vision for multi-camera deployments
- H.265 compression cuts bandwidth 40–60% vs. H.264 at same image quality
- 4MP fixed 2.8mm lens covers wide areas; no mechanical focus drift or maintenance
- Built-in 850nm IR illumination and PoE power (under 13W) for flexible installation
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SKU: O4VT2G

Speco Technologies O4VT2G 4MP H.265 Turret Camera

4MP turret with H.265 compression and integrated IR for retail and office
- H.265 codec cuts bitrate 50% versus H.264 at same quality for extended recording
- 4MP (2560 × 1920) with 2.8mm fixed lens for identification in commercial spaces
- Integrated 850nm IR and PoE (802.3af, ~13W) for simple single-cable installation
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SKU: O4VT2M

Speco Technologies O4VT2M 4MP H.265 Turret IP Camera

4MP turret with motorized zoom lens and H.265 for outdoor monitoring
- Motorized 2.8-12mm varifocal lens with remote focus adjusts framing on-site
- H.265 compression cuts bandwidth and storage 40-60% versus H.264 codec
- PoE (802.3af) or 12VDC power works with modern and legacy systems
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SKU: O5B1MG

Speco Technologies O5B1MG O5B1MG 5MP Bullet IP 2.8-12mm

5MP outdoor bullet with motorized 2.8-12mm zoom and edge analytics
- 2880x1620 resolution at 30fps H.265 compression for clear long-range detail
- Motorized varifocal lens adjusts field of view without manual intervention
- Motion, line crossing, intrusion, and vehicle detection run on-camera
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SKU: O5B2

Speco Technologies O5B2 5MP Advanced Analytic IP Bullet IR 2.8mm

5MP bullet with face detection, IR night vision, IP67 outdoor rated
- 2592×1944 @ 30fps with true day/night and IR illumination for low-light
- Face detection analytics for rapid personnel identification and forensic review
- PoE powered, IP67 rated, operates -40°F to 140°F in harsh environments
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SKU: O5D1G

Speco Technologies O5D1G 5MP IP Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

IK10 vandal dome, 5MP, IP66 outdoor rated with built-in analytics
- 5MP at 2880×1620 resolution, 30fps H.265/H.264 with True WDR
- IK10 impact-resistant housing rated for high-traffic, hostile environments
- Motion, line crossing, intrusion, vehicle detection on-camera; PoE powered
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SKU: O5D2

Speco Technologies O5D2 5MP IP Dome Camera with IR & Analytics

5MP dome with face detection & IR for retail and office monitoring
- 5MP at 30fps with face detection and abandoned object analytics onboard
- IP67 weatherproof, IK10 vandal-rated dome for indoor/outdoor deployment
- PoE powered (<13W), H.265 compression, true day/night with embedded IR
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SKU: O5LB1

Speco Technologies O5LB1 5MP IP Advanced Analytics Bullet 2.8mm

5MP outdoor bullet with white light + IR night vision and embedded analytics
- 5MP 1/2.7" CMOS with white light intensifier and IR for low-light performance
- Motion, line crossing, intrusion, face & vehicle detection built into camera
- IP67 sealed, PoE+ powered, operates -40°F to 140°F for harsh environments
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SKU: O5LT1

Speco Technologies O5LT1 5MP IP Advanced Analytics Turret 2.8mm

5MP turret with edge analytics and IP67 rating for mid-range perimeter work
- 5MP 2.8mm fixed lens covers 20–40 ft with motion, line crossing, intrusion detection
- White light intensifier + IR night vision with H.265 compression and PoE power
- IP67-rated turret form factor works indoors and outdoors with face and vehicle detection
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SKU: O6B1

Speco Technologies O6B1 6MP IP Bullet Camera 100ft IR PoE

6MP outdoor bullet with 100ft IR and H.265 compression for PoE deployments
- 6MP at 30fps captures facial detail and license plates; 2.8mm lens for wide perimeter coverage
- 100-foot infrared night vision with true day/night operation for 24/7 round-the-clock monitoring
- H.265 codec cuts storage and bandwidth roughly 50% versus H.264; IP67 rated for outdoor weathering
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Form Factor by Scene

Bullet cameras signal deterrence and reach long distances; domes blend into architecture and resist tampering; turrets split the difference with clean IR without dome-ball reflection. Panoramic 360° replaces 3-4 fixed cameras in open interiors. Match form factor to scene geometry, not aesthetic preference. See our coverage engineering guide for scene-planning methodology.

Pixel Density Over Megapixels

A 4K camera set 80 feet back delivers worse identification imagery than a 2MP camera at 30 feet. PPF (pixels per foot) on the target — not raw resolution — is what determines recognition vs. identification grade coverage. Our DORI pixel density guide covers the math for every common scene.

NDAA Section 889 Compliance

Federal, state, and critical-infrastructure procurement excludes Hikvision, Dahua, and their OEM-rebranded subsidiaries. Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Specify compliance in RFPs — it cannot be retrofitted into a deployment after-the-fact.

Edge AI & Analytics

Modern IP cameras run object classification, line-crossing detection, loitering, and people counting on the camera itself — filtering false alarms before they reach the NVR. Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha Wisenet 7 AI, i-PRO Scene Analytics, and Hikvision AcuSense all run on-camera. Proper scene setup matters as much as the algorithm.

PoE Power Budget

Peak draw for outdoor cameras with heaters + IR can hit 25W+; PTZ models can demand 60-90W (PoE++). A 24-port switch with 370W total budget can't actually run 24 PTZs. Plan switch power for simultaneous peak — see PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

Storage & Retention Math

H.265 cuts bitrate 40-50% versus H.264 at equivalent quality; smart codecs drop further during static scenes. 30-day retention on 4K across 32 cameras is very different math than 30-day on 2MP H.265. Use our retention math guide before sizing your NVR or storage array.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

ONVIF Profile S + G + T

Industry standard for IP camera interoperability. Profile S = live streaming, G = recording/playback, T = advanced streaming (H.265 + analytics metadata). Certified conformance — not vague "ONVIF compatible" language — is what guarantees cross-VMS interoperability. Check spec sheets for profile-level certification.

DORI Classification

IEC 62676-4 defines four detection distances: Detect (25 PPF), Observe (63 PPF), Recognize (125 PPF), Identify (250 PPF). Most forensic-grade IP camera deployments need Recognize or Identify at the scene's farthest point — which drives lens selection and mounting distance calculations.

H.265 + Smart Compression

Modern codec with 40-50% lower bitrate than H.264 at equivalent perceived quality. Smart Stream / Zipstream / WiseStream variants drop bitrate further by identifying static scene regions. Matters most for multi-month retention at scale — storage savings compound.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Scene lighting ratio handled simultaneously. Entry-level 120dB, premium 150dB. Matters most at doorways, loading docks, and glass-heavy entries where interior shadow meets exterior sunlight. Hanwha Wisenet 7 and Axis Forensic WDR flagship at 150dB+.

PoE+ / PoE++ (802.3at / 802.3bt)

802.3at delivers 25.5W/port — sufficient for most outdoor cameras with heater + IR. 802.3bt (Type 3 = 60W, Type 4 = 90W) powers PTZs, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras. See PoE injectors for single-port solutions.

Edge Storage + Failover

SD card slots on modern IP cameras provide local failover recording when network or NVR drops. Not a primary-storage solution — but essential for high-availability deployments. Industrial-grade SD cards (not consumer) required; typical 256GB to 1TB.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Multi-Site Retail Chain

Mixed deployment: 180° panoramic at POS/entry, bullet cameras at back-of-house and dock, domes at stockroom and offices. Centralized VMS with per-site NVR or cloud hybrid. Analytics for people-counting and dwell-time. Typical 12-24 cameras per site, 30-60 day retention.

Corporate Campus

Outdoor bullets + PTZs at perimeter and parking structures; indoor domes at main lobbies, elevator banks, server rooms, and loading bays; multi-sensor at atriums. Integration with access control for door-forced-open and tailgating event overlays.

Industrial & Warehouse

Long-range bullets at loading docks and fence-line, thermal at fuel-storage perimeter, panoramic cameras in high-bay for wide-coverage single-camera monitoring. Heavy use of on-camera analytics for forklift-zone intrusion detection. See warehouse surveillance.

Municipal & Critical Infrastructure

NDAA-mandatory deployments: Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO only. Thermal + visible dual-sensor at perimeter; PTZ with radar-slewing at large-area monitoring; LPR at ingress/egress points. FIPS 140-2 encryption, TLS 1.3 streaming, integration with emergency communications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between an IP camera and an analog camera?

IP cameras connect over Ethernet, deliver native-digital HD/4K resolution, run on-camera analytics, and integrate with software-based VMS platforms. Analog cameras use coax and require encoder/DVR hardware to reach network resolution beyond 1080p. For new deployments, IP is the standard — analog exists only for retrofit use cases where coax already runs.

Which IP camera brands are NDAA compliant?

Axis, Hanwha Vision, i-PRO, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Vivotek, and Bosch are all NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under Section 889 for federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement but remain available for commercial deployments.

How do I choose the right resolution for an IP camera?

Start with the farthest point of the scene you need to identify. Calculate required PPF (pixels-per-foot) on that target: 125 PPF for recognition, 250 PPF for identification. Work backward from PPF and sensor size to resolution and lens focal length. A 2MP camera with the right lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong one — see our DORI guide.

What PoE standard do modern IP cameras require?

Fixed indoor cameras run on standard 802.3af PoE (15.4W). Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR need PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). PTZ, multi-sensor, and heated-housing cameras need PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak load, not nameplate ratings — see why PoE switches fail at scale.

Can I mix IP camera brands in one VMS?

Yes — any ONVIF Profile S + G certified cameras work with any certified VMS. Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC, and Exacq routinely mix Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, and Hikvision cameras on one server. Note: vendor-specific analytics metadata (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha AI, etc.) may require that vendor's VMS or a VMS with explicit integration.

How many cameras can a typical NVR support?

Channel count is only one dimension — total bitrate is the real constraint. A 32-channel NVR rated for 320 Mbps can't run 32 4K cameras at 8 Mbps each (that's 256 Mbps, leaving almost no headroom). For high-resolution deployments, size by aggregate bitrate first, channel count second. See retention math for sizing methodology and our NVR catalog.

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