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SKU: E11A

ACTi E11A 1MP Cube Basic WDR Security Camera
- 74 dB Basic WDR resolves detail in mixed-light scenes like backlit lobbies.
- Single PoE Class 2 (802.3af) cable delivers power and video—no separate PSU.
- CS-mount interchangeable lens and ONVIF Profile S/G/T/Q simplify field adjustments.
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SKU: E13A

ACTi E13A 5MP Fixed Cube Camera with WDR and 2-Way Radio
- 5MP resolution with WDR handles mixed-light entrances and shadowed corridors cleanly.
- Built-in two-way audio eliminates separate intercom hardware at monitored entry points.
- Single 802.3af PoE cable powers and connects the camera—no separate power run needed.
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SKU: E14

ACTi E14 10MP
- 10MP (3648×2736) sensor resolves facial detail at 15–20 ft in office corridors.
- WDR and DNR handle backlit scenes and low-light zones without extra lighting.
- ONVIF-compliant cube housing mounts to ceiling or wall for fast VMS integration.
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SKU: E16

ACTi E16 10MP Fisheye Cube Camera
- 10MP fisheye lens delivers full-room coverage from a single ceiling mount point.
- Single 802.3af PoE cable (13W max) powers the camera—no separate electrical run needed.
- ONVIF Profile S compliance ensures drop-in integration with Milestone, Axis, and other VMS.
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SKU: E19

ACTi E19 5MP Cube Camera with Extreme WDR
- 5MP resolution with Extreme WDR handles high-contrast lobbies and backlit scenes.
- Single 802.3af PoE run powers the camera and carries video—no separate PSU needed.
- H.265/H.264 compression and ONVIF/RTSP output integrate with any standard VMS.
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SKU: E217

ACTi E217 2MP Box Camera Day/Night Advanced WDR
- 1080p/60fps with Advanced WDR handles backlit windows and bright storefronts cleanly.
- PoE 802.3af under 13W simplifies multi-camera power budgeting on standard switches.
- H.265 compression cuts bitrate 40–60%, reducing storage and bandwidth costs at scale.
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SKU: E222

ACTi E222 2MP Box Camera Day/Night WDR PoE
- 1920×1080 resolution supports facial recognition at 8–10 ft without external lighting.
- Advanced WDR handles mixed sunlight and shadow in a single frame, no blown exposures.
- 802.3af PoE draws under 13W — no dedicated electrical circuit required at the camera.
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SKU: E33A

ACTi E33A 5MP Bullet Camera Day/Night IR
- 5MP (2560×1920) resolution delivers forensic-grade detail at 20–40 ft identification range.
- Adaptive IR day/night switching removes need for external lighting infrastructure at perimeter zones.
- ONVIF compliance ensures drop-in integration with existing VMS platforms without custom drivers.
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SKU: E38

ACTi E38 2MP Bullet Camera Day/Night Adaptive IR
- 1080p @ 60 fps with H.264/MJPEG cuts storage load 40–50% vs. 4MP continuous recording.
- Advanced WDR handles high-contrast scenes—entryways, headlights—without manual exposure tuning.
- PoE 802.3af single-cable install; ONVIF compliance ensures ACTi NVR and third-party VMS support.
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SKU: E413

ACTi E413 5MP Bullet Camera with 10x Zoom Day/Night
- 5MP (2560×1920) sensor retains facial and plate detail across 40–80 ft sightlines.
- 10x optical zoom eliminates PTZ infrastructure while preserving edge-to-edge sharpness.
- 802.3af PoE consolidates power and video on one cable, simplifying retrofit installs.
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SKU: E417

ACTi E417 2MP Zoom Bullet Day / Night Extreme WDR Superior Low
- 10x optical zoom delivers flexible framing without repositioning the camera post-install.
- Extreme WDR handles high-contrast scenes like loading docks and sun-lit facades accurately.
- ONVIF-compliant H.264/H.265 output integrates into mixed-vendor NVR and VMS deployments.
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SKU: E43B

ACTi E43B 5MP Bullet Camera with IR & PoE
- 5MP (2592×1920) sensor delivers facial and plate detail beyond standard 1080p HD.
- 802.3af PoE under 13W eliminates separate power runs on any compliant switch or injector.
- Integrated IR and Day/Night mode maintain continuous coverage in total darkness 24/7.
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SKU: E44A

ACTi E44A 2MP Bullet Camera with IR & Day/Night
- 2MP (1920×1440) sensor supports facial ID at 8–15 ft and plate capture at 25 ft.
- Mechanical IR-cut filter delivers seamless day/night switching with no external illuminators.
- Vari-focal lens and ONVIF compliance simplify post-install alignment and VMS integration.
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ACTi

SKU: E53

ACTi E53 3MP Indoor Dome Camera Fixed PoE
- 3MP (2048×1536) with WDR resolves faces and plates in mixed-light indoor zones.
- Single 802.3af PoE cable (<13W) powers and connects—no separate power run needed.
- Fixed 3.6mm lens and ONVIF Profile S simplify commissioning and VMS integration.
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SKU: E54

ACTi E54 5MP Indoor Dome Camera
- 5MP (2560×1920) sensor resolves facial detail at 8–15 m for positive ID review.
- WDR and IR Day/Night switching cover mixed-light and after-hours scenes without added fixtures.
- PoE 802.3af and ONVIF Profile S simplify wiring and integrate with all major VMS platforms.
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SKU: E58

ACTi E58 2MP Indoor Dome Camera
- 1920×1080 resolution delivers identification-grade detail at 10–20 ft viewing distances.
- H.265 compression cuts bitrate 40–60% vs H.264, reducing storage and bandwidth costs.
- PoE 802.3af and ONVIF Profile S enable drop-in integration with standard IP networks.
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IP Cameras

IP cameras are the foundation of modern commercial surveillance systems. Select by camera type, environment, and performance requirements to match your coverage objectives.

Plan Your Deployment

Pixel density for identification zones
Low-light and IR performance
Frame rate and shutter tuning
Nighttime bitrate impact on retention
PoE power requirements

Camera Selection Guide Retention Planning PoE Planning

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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