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Hanwha

SKU: QNP-6250H/KAP

Hanwha QNP-6250H 2MP PTZ IP Security Camera

25x optical zoom PTZ camera for outdoor surveillance with 2MP WDR
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Hanwha

SKU: QNP-6250R/KME

Hanwha QNP-6250R 2MP Night Vision PTZ Camera

25x zoom PTZ camera with 1.5m IR and IP66 weather seal for outdoor surveillance
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Hanwha

SKU: QNP-6250R/KMW

Hanwha QNP-6250R/KMW 2MP Wisenet Q PTZ Camera

2MP PTZ with 25x zoom and 328ft IR for outdoor perimeter monitoring
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Hanwha

SKU: QNP-6320HS

Hanwha QNP-6320HS 2MP 32x PTZ Network Camera

32x PTZ camera in stainless steel for coastal & chemical plant surveillance
- 32x optical zoom + 32x digital (1024× total) identifies subjects 1,921m away
- IP66/IP67 + IK10 + SUS316L stainless steel survives salt spray & −31°F to 131°F
- 2MP @ 60fps H.265, F1.6 aperture, 120dB WDR, auto-tracking & line-crossing alerts
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-6012R1

Hanwha QNV-6012R1 2MP Vandal-Resistant Outdoor IR Dome

2MP vandal dome with 20m IR and IP66/IK10 rating for outdoor perimeters
- 1920×1080 resolution, 113.7° horizontal FOV, 2.8mm fixed lens
- 20-meter IR range with 0 Lux night vision for 24/7 operation
- IP66 weatherproof and IK10 impact-resistant housing for high-risk sites
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-6022R

Hanwha QNV-6022R 2MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

2MP outdoor dome with IK10 vandal armor and 25m IR for exposed sites
- Full HD 1080p at 30fps with 120dB WDR for high-contrast outdoor scenes
- IP66 weatherproof, IK10 vandal-resistant, operates -30°C to +55°C year-round
- H.265/H.264 with WiseStream II smart codec; PoE powered at typical 6W
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-6022R1

Hanwha QNV-6022R1 2MP Outdoor IR Vandal Dome Camera

2MP outdoor IR dome with IK10 vandal rating and 25m night vision
- 1920×1080 @ 30fps H.265/H.264 with 120dB WDR for mixed lighting
- 25m IR range and IP66/IK10 housing for exposed outdoor durability
- Motion detection, tampering alerts, virtual line crossing, defocus detection
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-6024RM

Hanwha QNV-6024RM 2MP Outdoor Mobile IR Dome Camera

2MP dome for outdoor/mobile with 15m IR and IP66/IK10 durability
- 2MP Full HD at 30fps H.265/H.264 with 120dB WDR for backlit scenes
- 15-meter IR LED night vision at 0Lux in complete darkness
- IP66 & IK10 rated for weather and impact; edge storage to 128GB microSD
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-6082R1

Hanwha QNV-6082R1 2MP Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Dome

2MP vandal dome with motorized zoom and 30m IR for outdoor security
- 1920×1080 @ 30fps with 3.2–10mm motorized varifocal lens and DC auto iris
- 0.03 Lux color / 0 Lux IR night vision; IK10 vandal resistance, IP66 rated
- PoE powered, H.265/H.264 codec, 120dB WDR for high-contrast outdoor scenes
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-6082R1/KME

Hanwha QNV-6082R1/KME 2MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

2MP outdoor vandal dome with motorized zoom and 98ft IR night vision
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-7012R

Hanwha QNV-7012R 4MP Outdoor IR Vandal Dome Camera

4MP outdoor dome with 20m IR and IK10 vandal protection
- 4MP @ 30fps H.265/H.264 with 120dB WDR for high-contrast scenes
- 20-meter infrared night vision with 0Lux operation and auto Day/Night
- Motion, tampering, enter/exit detection with 0–350° pan/0–67° tilt range
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-7012RB

Hanwha QNV-7012RB 4MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

Rugged 4MP outdoor dome with IK10 vandal resistance and 65ft IR
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-7022R

Hanwha QNV-7022R 4MP Outdoor IR Vandal Dome Camera

4MP outdoor IR dome with IK10 vandal protection and 25m night vision
- 4MP at 30fps H.265/H.264 with 120dB WDR for high-contrast outdoor scenes
- 25-meter IR illumination and 0.15 lux color sensitivity for day/night coverage
- IK10 vandal-resistant, IP66 weatherproof dome with motion and tampering detection
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-7022R/KUS

Hanwha QNV-7022R/KUS 4MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

4MP outdoor vandal dome with 82ft IR and IK10 impact protection
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SKU: QNV-7032R

Hanwha QNV-7032R 4MP Outdoor IR Vandal Resistant Dome

4MP outdoor dome with 30m IR and IK10 vandal resistance
- 4MP @ 30fps H.265/H.264 with 120dB WDR for high-contrast scenes
- 30-meter IR night vision, 0 Lux B/W mode for total darkness
- Built-in analytics: motion, tampering, defocus, Enter/Exit detection
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Hanwha

SKU: QNV-8080R/KME

Hanwha QNV-8080R/KME 5MP IR Outdoor Dome

5MP IR dome, IP66/IK10 rated, motorized 3.2–10mm lens for outdoor
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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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Hanwha QNP-6250H 2MP PTZ IP Security Camera

Hanwha QNP-6250R 2MP Night Vision PTZ Camera

Hanwha QNP-6250R/KMW 2MP Wisenet Q PTZ Camera

Hanwha QNP-6320HS 2MP 32x PTZ Network Camera

Hanwha QNV-6012R1 2MP Vandal-Resistant Outdoor IR Dome

Hanwha QNV-6022R 2MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

Hanwha QNV-6022R1 2MP Outdoor IR Vandal Dome Camera

Hanwha QNV-6024RM 2MP Outdoor Mobile IR Dome Camera

Hanwha QNV-6082R1 2MP Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Dome

Hanwha QNV-6082R1/KME 2MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

Hanwha QNV-7012R 4MP Outdoor IR Vandal Dome Camera

Hanwha QNV-7012RB 4MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

Hanwha QNV-7022R 4MP Outdoor IR Vandal Dome Camera

Hanwha QNV-7022R/KUS 4MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

Hanwha QNV-7032R 4MP Outdoor IR Vandal Resistant Dome

Hanwha QNV-8080R/KME 5MP IR Outdoor Dome

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