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SKU: A49

ACTi A49 3MP Zoom Bullet Camera
- 4.3x optical zoom (2.8–12mm) frames wide areas from a fixed mount, no PTZ needed.
- 142dB Extreme WDR retains detail in both shadows and highlights across high-contrast scenes.
- IP66/IK10/NEMA 4X-rated with –30°C to 50°C range suits harsh outdoor deployments.
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SKU: A63

ACTi A63 2MP Indoor Mini Zoom Dome Camera
- Motorized 2.8–8mm lens enables remote reframing via VMS, eliminating on-site mount access.
- 1080p/30fps with WDR handles backlit entryways and mixed-lighting interiors without detail loss.
- Single 802.3af PoE port (12.95W max) powers the unit—no separate power run required.
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SKU: A713

ACTi A713 5MP Outdoor Hemispheric Dome Camera
- 197° hemispheric 5MP lens eliminates blind spots without multi-camera stitching overhead.
- IP66/IK10 rated for outdoor exposure; operates from -30°C to 55°C with heater active.
- Single PoE+ (802.3at) RJ-45 run powers camera and IR LEDs to 20m in zero-lux scenes.
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SKU: A76

ACTi A76 4MP Outdoor Dome Camera
- IP68/IK10-rated housing survives submersion, vandal impacts, and -40°C to 60°C extremes.
- 150 dB Extreme WDR and 0.003 lux sensitivity eliminate supplementary lighting in backlit or dark scenes.
- Single-cable PoE 802.3af deployment supports wall, pole, pendant, and corner mounts without custom brackets.
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SKU: A77

ACTi A77 6MP Outdoor Dome Camera with IR & Extreme WDR
- 6MP at 30fps with 150dB WDR captures forensic detail in high-contrast scenes.
- IP68/IK10-rated housing survives submersion and 50J impacts for perimeter installs.
- Standard 802.3af PoE Class 3 powers the unit—no separate power run required.
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SKU: A810

ACTi A810 5MP Outdoor Zoom Dome Camera
- 5x motorized zoom (2.7–13.5 mm) covers wide areas and zooms for plate/face detail.
- 150 dB WDR and 15 m adaptive IR maintain usable footage from 0 lux to direct sun.
- IP66/IK10 housing with PoE 802.3af Class 3 simplifies outdoor deployment on a single cable.
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SKU: A811

ACTi A811 4MP Outdoor Zoom Dome Camera
- 5x motorized zoom (2.7–13.5mm) delivers 4MP detail from wide perimeter to license-plate close-up.
- IP68, IK10, and 150dB WDR handle submersion, vandal impact, and high-contrast outdoor lighting.
- Onboard analytics (people counting, smoke, line-crossing) cut NVR load without external edge servers.
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SKU: A817

ACTi A817 8MP Outdoor Zoom Dome Camera
- 8MP (3864×2192) with 140dB WDR delivers forensic detail in high-contrast scenes.
- 2.8–12mm optical zoom lets you tune FOV post-install without swapping hardware.
- IP67/IK10-rated and –40°C to 50°C rated for harsh outdoor and vandal-prone sites.
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SKU: A818

ACTi A818 6MP Zoom Dome Network Camera
- 6MP with 5x optical zoom (2.7–13.5mm) frames wide scenes without extra fixed cameras.
- IP68 and IK10 ratings survive submersion, hose-down cleaning, and 50-joule impact.
- 150dB WDR and 85m IR throw support face detection analytics in high-contrast lighting.
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SKU: A821

ACTi A821 6MP Outdoor Zoom Dome Camera
- 5x optical zoom (2.7–13.5 mm) covers gates and perimeter from a single camera mount.
- IP68/IK10 and -40°C to 60°C operation suits loading docks, rooftops, and transit hubs.
- 150 dB WDR with DLPU analytics ensures legible plates and faces in high-contrast lighting.
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SKU: A83

ACTi A83 2MP Outdoor Zoom Dome Camera
- 2.8–12mm motorized lens enables remote FOV adjustment without remounting hardware.
- IP66/IK10/NEMA 4X ratings and –40°C to 50°C range cover arctic to subtropical sites.
- 142dB Extreme WDR eliminates halo artifacts in high-contrast backlit conditions.
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SKU: A86

ACTi A86 5MP Outdoor Zoom Dome Camera
- 5MP 2592×1944 at 30fps with 5x motorized zoom covers entry points without extra cameras.
- IP66/IK10 housing and –40°C to +50°C range survives outdoor impact and weather extremes.
- 125dB WDR and 30m adaptive IR handle backlit facades and zero-lux perimeters on 802.3af PoE.
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SKU: A87

ACTi A87 5MP Outdoor Zoom Dome Camera
- 5MP at 30 fps with 2.8–12mm varifocal lens covers perimeter and detail zones from one mount.
- IP66, IK10, NEMA 4X, and −40°C to +50°C operation eliminate separate enclosures on harsh sites.
- H.265 compression with PoE Class 3 input reduces bandwidth and cabling costs on new deployments.
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SKU: A88

ACTi A88 3MP Outdoor Mini Zoom Dome Camera
- 2.85x optical zoom (2.8–8.0 mm) covers perimeter scenes and captures plate detail from one unit.
- IP66 and IK10 ratings support unprotected outdoor mounting without additional enclosures or cages.
- ONVIF Profile S/G/T/Q compliance integrates with any standards-based NVR or VMS out of the box.
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SKU: A912

ACTi A912 5MP Indoor Mini Hemispheric Dome Camera
- 5MP fisheye sensor delivers 180° panoramic coverage, cutting camera count per zone.
- 130dB Extreme WDR maintains detail in backlit entryways and high-contrast corridors.
- PoE 802.3af Class 3 powers the camera over existing LAN cabling—no local power run needed.
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SKU: A952

ACTi A952 8MP Outdoor Speed Dome PTZ Camera
- 8MP sensor with 22x optical zoom resolves faces and plates beyond 100m.
- IP66/IK10 metal housing operates from -40°C to +50°C with integral heater.
- Onboard DLPU runs face detection, ALPR, and people counting at the edge.
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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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