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ACTi

SKU: Z97

ACTi Z97 2MP Outdoor Mini Dome Camera
- IP68 + IK10 rated — survives full immersion, salt spray, and impact without a protective cage.
- H.265 compression cuts bandwidth and storage roughly in half versus H.264 at equal quality.
- Built-in IR and 102.1° FOV deliver 24/7 coverage at entrances via single PoE 802.3af drop.
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SKU: Z972

ACTi Z972 5MP Indoor Mini PTZ Camera
- 5MP sensor with 5x optical zoom frames wide corridors or tight details without repositioning.
- 850nm adaptive IR reaches 120m; WDR at 145dB handles backlit doorways and dark interiors simultaneously.
- ONVIF S/G/T and DLPU analytics integrate into Milestone/Genetec stacks over PoE+ (802.3at) with no added power hardware.
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Axis

SKU: 01958-301

Axis 01958-301 PTZ Camera with 32x Optical Zoom
- PTZ camera with continuous 360-degree pan and 32x optical zoom
- 200m IR illumination plus IP66 housing for outdoor night surveillance
- 1080p H.265/H.264 PoE-powered - drops into Axis camera deployments
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Axis

SKU: 02603-001

Axis 02603-001 Q2112-E 10mm Thermal Camera
- 10mm fixed thermal camera for perimeter and infrastructure monitoring
- IP66/IP67 rated housing - PoE+ (802.3at) powered for outdoor installs
- H.265, H.264, and Zipstream compression cuts thermal bandwidth
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Axis

SKU: 02605-001

Axis 02605-001 Q2112-E 19mm Thermal Camera
- 19mm fixed thermal camera for medium-range outdoor monitoring
- IP66/IP67 PoE+ (802.3at) housing for direct exterior exposure
- H.265 with Zipstream compression cuts thermal stream bandwidth
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Axis

SKU: 02607-001

Axis 02607-001 Q2112-E Thermal Camera
- 25mm fixed thermal camera for perimeter detection in zero-light
- IP66/IP67 PoE+ (802.3at) housing for direct outdoor exposure
- H.265 plus Zipstream compression cuts thermal stream bandwidth
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Axis

SKU: 02609-001

Axis 02609-001 Q2112-E 35mm Thermal Camera
- 35mm fixed thermal camera for perimeter and infrastructure protection
- IP66/IP67 PoE+ (802.3at) housing for outdoor deployment
- H.265 with Zipstream compression cuts thermal stream bandwidth
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Axis

SKU: 02680-024

Axis 02680-024 Body Worn Camera
- 1080p (2 MP) IP54-rated body-worn camera for law enforcement
- H.264 plus Zipstream compression cuts evidence storage bandwidth
- WDR for high-contrast scenes with built-in microphone for audio
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Axis

SKU: 02694-001

Axis 02694-001 S1216 TWR Security Camera
- 4K (8 MP) compact tower module for Axis modular camera deployments
- Drops into existing S1216 series chassis as replacement or upgrade
- NDAA-compliant build for federal and government procurement
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SKU: 02732-001

Axis 02732-001 5MP Varifocal MIC Camera
- 5 MP varifocal AI-analytics dome with built-in microphone
- IP66 plus IK10 housing for vandalism-prone outdoor exposure
- OptimizedIR plus Lightfinder for clear day and night-time imaging
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SKU: 02954-001

Axis 02954-001 Q1971-E 35mm Thermal Camera
- 35mm fixed thermal camera with PoE+ (802.3at) outdoor housing
- IP66/IP67 weather-rated build for perimeter and yard monitoring
- H.265 plus Zipstream compression for low-bandwidth thermal streams
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Axis

SKU: 03028-001

Axis 03028-001 Q1972-E 10mm Thermal Camera
- 10mm wide-FoV thermal camera for short-range perimeter surveillance
- IP66/IP67 PoE+ (802.3at) outdoor housing for direct exposure
- Heat-signature detection works through fog, smoke, and darkness
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SKU: 03032-001

Axis 03032-001 Q1972-E 25MM Thermal Camera
- 25mm fixed thermal camera for medium-range perimeter monitoring
- IP66/IP67 PoE+ (802.3at) outdoor housing for direct exposure
- H.265 with Zipstream compression cuts thermal stream bandwidth
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SKU: 03034-001

Axis 03034-001 Q1972-E 35mm Thermal Camera
- 35mm fixed thermal camera for long-range perimeter monitoring
- IP66/IP67 housing with PoE+ (802.3at) power and ONVIF compliance
- H.265, H.264, and Zipstream compression for thermal bandwidth control
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SKU: 03370-001

Axis 03370-001 This thermal sensor unit can be used to remotely
- Remote thermal sensor unit for Axis network video integration
- Operates in total darkness, fog, smoke, and adverse weather
- Hardware module drops into compatible Axis network video products
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SKU: 03371-001

Axis 03371-001 This thermal sensor unit can be used to remotely
- Remote thermal sensor unit for Axis network surveillance integration
- Heat-signature detection works in zero-visible-light conditions
- Hardware module drops into compatible Axis network camera systems
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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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