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SKU: IB9389-EH-v2

Vivotek IB9389-EH-v2 5MP Outdoor WDR Pro 30fps Day/Night IR MicroSD Remote Focus Bullet IP Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 30m IR, WDR Pro, and remote focus
- 5MP @ 30fps H.265 with WDR Pro for high-contrast lighting
- 30m IR night vision with motorized remote focus adjustment
- IP66-rated, PoE powered, MicroSD local recording backup
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SKU: IB9389-EHTV-V3

Vivotek IB9389-EHTV-V3 5MP Bullet Camera

5MP bullet camera with motorized lens for outdoor perimeter and industrial sites
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SKU: IB9389-EHV-V3

Vivotek IB9389-EHV-V3 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 40m IR and IK10 vandal resistance for harsh sites
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Vivotek

SKU: IB939-EHTV-1Y

Vivotek IB939-EHTV-1Y 4K Outdoor Bullet Camera

8MP 4K outdoor bullet with motorized zoom and 40m IR for perimeter security
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SKU: IB9391-EHTV-v2

Vivotek IB9391-EHTV-v2 8MP 4K Outdoor WDR Pro 30fps Day/Night IR Audio PoE Fixed Bullet IP Camera

8MP 4K outdoor bullet with 50m IR and WDR Pro for day/night
- 3840x2160 @ 30fps with motorized zoom and 120dB dynamic range
- 50-meter Smart IR III night vision plus WDR Pro for backlit scenes
- IP66/IP67 rated, -40°C to 60°C rated, built-in intrusion & loitering detection
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Vivotek

SKU: IB9399-EHTV

Vivotek IB9399-EHTV 8MP Infrared Bullet Camera

8MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom and IR night vision, IP67/IK10 rated
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SKU: IB9399-EHV

Vivotek IB9399-EHV 8MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

8MP outdoor IR bullet with IK10 impact rating for perimeter surveillance
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Vivotek

SKU: IP9165-HT-v2

Vivotek IP9165-HT-v2 2MP 60fps Outdoor Box Camera

60fps 2MP outdoor box camera with color night vision and smart analytics
- 60 fps @ 1080p captures smooth motion in traffic and high-speed scenes
- 0.01 lux color + WDR Pro II for usable detail in low light and mixed exposure
- Remote vari-focal lens (3.9–10mm) and 48x digital ePTZ for flexible framing
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SKU: IP9191-HT-V2(3.9-10MM)

Vivotek IP9191-HT-V2 8MP Box Network Camera

8MP box camera with motorized zoom and extreme low-light for outdoor surveillance
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SKU: IP9191-HT-V2

Vivotek IP9191-HT-V2 8MP Box Network Camera

8MP box camera with interchangeable lens and 0.01 lux night vision
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SKU: IT833-HVW-1Y

Vivotek IT833-HVW-1Y 5MP Fixed Turret Camera

5MP fixed turret with dual-light AI for 24/7 retail & commercial surveillance
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SKU: IT9360-HF3

Vivotek IT9360-HF3 2MP Outdoor Night Vision IR Turret IP Camera

2MP outdoor turret with 30m IR night vision and IP66/IK10 housing
- 2MP 1920×1080 @ 30 fps with 120 dB WDR Pro for backlit scenes
- 30-meter dual IR LED illuminators with auto anti-overexposure adjustment
- 48× digital zoom, 360° pan, 70° tilt; PoE powered via single RJ-45
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SKU: IT9380-HTV-V2

Vivotek IT9380-HTV-V2 5MP Outdoor Turret Camera

5MP outdoor turret with motorized zoom and 30m IR for perimeter surveillance
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SKU: IT9380-HV-V2

Vivotek IT9380-HV-V2 5MP Outdoor Turret Camera

5MP outdoor turret with WDR Pro and H.265 for high-contrast sites
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SKU: IT9383-HTVW

Vivotek IT9383-HTVW 5MP Motorized Outdoor Dome Camera

5MP motorized dome with 30m IR and remote zoom for outdoor perimeters
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SKU: IT9383-HVW

Vivotek IT9383-HVW 5MP Outdoor Turret Camera

5MP outdoor turret with 30m IR + white light dual system, IP66/IK10
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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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Vivotek IB9389-EH-v2 5MP Outdoor WDR Pro 30fps Day/Night IR MicroSD Remote Focus Bullet IP Camera

Vivotek IB9389-EHTV-V3 5MP Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9389-EHV-V3 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB939-EHTV-1Y 4K Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9391-EHTV-v2 8MP 4K Outdoor WDR Pro 30fps Day/Night IR Audio PoE Fixed Bullet IP Camera

Vivotek IB9399-EHTV 8MP Infrared Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9399-EHV 8MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

Vivotek IP9165-HT-v2 2MP 60fps Outdoor Box Camera

Vivotek IP9191-HT-V2 8MP Box Network Camera

Vivotek IP9191-HT-V2 8MP Box Network Camera

Vivotek IT833-HVW-1Y 5MP Fixed Turret Camera

Vivotek IT9360-HF3 2MP Outdoor Night Vision IR Turret IP Camera

Vivotek IT9380-HTV-V2 5MP Outdoor Turret Camera

Vivotek IT9380-HV-V2 5MP Outdoor Turret Camera

Vivotek IT9383-HTVW 5MP Motorized Outdoor Dome Camera

Vivotek IT9383-HVW 5MP Outdoor Turret Camera

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