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i-PRO

SKU: WV-S1536LA

i-PRO WV-S1536LA 2MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

2MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom and 70m IR for perimeter surveillance
- 2.9–9mm motorized varifocal lens adjusts remotely; no lens swap needed for reframing
- 70m IR illumination at 30IRE with adjustable intensity; 1920×1080 @ 60fps H.265
- IP66/IK10 rated aluminum housing; AI analytics detect faces, people, vehicles, gunshots
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-S1536LA-B

i-PRO WV-S1536LA-B 2MP Black Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

2MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom, 70m IR, and AI analytics
- 1920×1080 at 60fps with motorized 2.9–9mm lens (3.1x zoom)
- 70-meter IR range with 144dB dynamic range for day/night clarity
- IP66/IK10 rated with AI face, people, vehicle, and sound detection
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-S15500-F3L

i-PRO WV-S15500-F3L 5MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 70m IR, IP66/IK10 armor, AI detection
- 5MP at 60 fps with 132 dB dynamic range handles backlit entryways
- 70-meter IR LED array with 0.1 lux B&W for complete darkness coverage
- AI detects faces, people, vehicles, gunshots, and glass breaks on-camera
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SKU: WV-S15500-V3LK

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LK 5MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 70m IR and AI analytics for coastal sites
- 5MP at 30fps with 3.1x motorized zoom captures detail in daylight and dark
- 70-meter IR range (switchable output) plus 132dB dynamic range for harsh light
- IP66/IK10 rated with salt corrosion resistance for coastal and industrial use
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-S15500-V3LN

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LN 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera with 3.1x Zoom

5MP outdoor bullet with 3.1x zoom and 70m IR for perimeter detail
- 2.9–9mm motorized lens captures wide 106° overview or 34° telephoto for faces
- 132 dB dynamic range with Super Dynamic processing handles backlit and high-contrast scenes
- AI analytics detect faces, vehicles, people, non-mask, gunshot, and occupancy on PoE power
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SKU: WV-S15500-V3LN1

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LN1 5MP Black Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 3.1x zoom, 70m IR, and AI analytics
- 5MP at 30fps with motorized 2.9–9mm zoom for detect-to-verify coverage
- 70m IR night vision (30IRE) and 0.05 lx color for low-light scenes
- IK10 vandal-rated, IP66 outdoor housing with AI motion, face, vehicle detection
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SKU: WV-S15500-V3LN1 B2

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LN1 5MP Outdoor Vandal-Resistant Bullet

5MP outdoor bullet with IK10 vandal rating and 55m IR for harsh sites
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SKU: WV-S15501-Z1L

i-PRO WV-S15501-Z1L 5MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 10x zoom and 180m IR for wide-area surveillance
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SKU: WV-S15501-Z3L

i-PRO WV-S15501-Z3L 5MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera 30x Zoom

5MP outdoor bullet with 30x zoom and 180m IR for long-range ID
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SKU: WV-S15600-V2LN

i-PRO WV-S15600-V2LN 6MP AI IR Bullet Outdoor Security IP Camera

6MP outdoor bullet with 70m IR and AI analytics for perimeter surveillance
- 6MP at 30 fps with 132 dB Super Dynamic WDR for extreme contrast scenes
- Motorized 2.0x varifocal lens (53°–104° FOV) with motorized focus to infinity
- AI motion, face, people, vehicle, and sound detection; IP66 & IK10 rated
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SKU: WV-S15700-V2LK

i-PRO WV-S15700-V2LK 8MP 4K AI IR Bullet Outdoor Security Camera

8MP 4K bullet camera with 70m IR and AI analytics for outdoor perimeter security
- 8MP 4K (3840×2160) at 30fps with 132dB dynamic range for high-contrast scenes
- 70-meter IR illumination reaches true 0 lux monochrome capture in complete darkness
- AI detects faces, people, vehicles, and audio events; motorized 4.3–8.6mm zoom lens
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SKU: WV-S15700-V2LN

i-PRO WV-S15700-V2LN 8MP 4K Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

8MP 4K outdoor bullet with 2.0x zoom and 70m IR for perimeter security
- 4.3–8.6mm motorized zoom covers wide overview (104°) to telephoto (53°) detail
- 70m IR range @ 30IRE; 0.03 lux B&W; auto color/B&W switching for 24/7 coverage
- IP66/IK10 rated; PoE powered (11.5W max); AI analytics: face, people, vehicle, non-mask
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SKU: WV-S15701-Z3L

i-PRO WV-S15701-Z3L 4K AI Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

4K outdoor bullet with 30x zoom, AI LPR/facial recognition, IP66/IK10
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SKU: WV-S2136LA RB

i-PRO WV-S2136LA 2MP Indoor Dome Camera with AI

1080p indoor dome with on-board AI facial recognition and 70m IR
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SKU: WV-S2136LA-B

i-PRO WV-S2136LA-B 2MP Black Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP indoor dome with 3.1× zoom, 70m IR, and AI analytics
- 1920×1080 @ 60fps with 144dB Super Dynamic range for mixed lighting
- 3.1× motorized zoom and autofocus; 70m IR reach in low light
- AI detection for motion, faces, people, and vehicles; PoE powered
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SKU: WV-S2136LGA

i-PRO WV-S2136LGA 2MP Indoor Dome IP Camera

2MP dome with 3.1x zoom, 70m IR, and AI analytics for indoor surveillance
- Full HD 1920x1080 at 60 fps with H.265 compression and motorized autofocus
- 70m IR illumination with 144 dB dynamic range for extreme low-light color/B&W
- AI facial recognition, people detection, and vehicle classification built-in
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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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i-PRO WV-S1536LA 2MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

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i-PRO WV-S15500-F3L 5MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LK 5MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LN 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera with 3.1x Zoom

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LN1 5MP Black Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S15500-V3LN1 5MP Outdoor Vandal-Resistant Bullet

i-PRO WV-S15501-Z1L 5MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

i-PRO WV-S15501-Z3L 5MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera 30x Zoom

i-PRO WV-S15600-V2LN 6MP AI IR Bullet Outdoor Security IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S15700-V2LK 8MP 4K AI IR Bullet Outdoor Security Camera

i-PRO WV-S15700-V2LN 8MP 4K Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S15701-Z3L 4K AI Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

i-PRO WV-S2136LA 2MP Indoor Dome Camera with AI

i-PRO WV-S2136LA-B 2MP Black Indoor Dome IP Camera

i-PRO WV-S2136LGA 2MP Indoor Dome IP Camera

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