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i-PRO

SKU: WV-U65301-Z1

i-PRO WV-U65301-Z1 2MP AI PTZ Outdoor Dome Camera

10x zoom PTZ dome with 0.0004 lux B&W and IP66 outdoor rating
- 10x optical zoom (4.7–47mm) + 15x digital zoom for wide perimeter to detail
- 2MP 1920×1080 @ 30 fps; 144 dB dynamic range handles high-contrast scenes
- PoE/PoE+ powered; motion detection, 32 privacy zones, gyro image stabilizer
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-U65301-Z1G

i-PRO WV-U65301-Z1G 2MP PTZ Outdoor Dome Camera

10x zoom PTZ dome with 360° pan and AI motion detection for wide-area outdoor surveillance
- 2MP Full HD @ 30 fps with 10x optical zoom covering 62° to 6.7° field of view
- 360° endless pan at 500°/s, 256 presets, and 32 privacy zones with AI video motion detection
- IP66/NEMA 4X rated with 0.0011 lx IR night vision and PoE+ power for harsh outdoor conditions
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-U65302-Z2

i-PRO WV-U65302-Z2 2MP AI PTZ Outdoor Dome Camera

21x zoom PTZ dome with 144dB dynamic range for outdoor perimeter surveillance
- 21x optical zoom (4.0–84.6mm) identifies subjects at 129m, detects beyond 1,293m
- 144dB Super Dynamic Range with gyro stabilization across −30°C to +55°C
- 2MP 1/2.8" CMOS sees color at 0.001 lux, monochrome at 0.0004 lux with IR
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-U65302-Z2 RB

i-PRO WV-U65302-Z2 RB 2MP Outdoor Vandal-Resistant PTZ Camera

2MP outdoor PTZ with 21x zoom and IK10 vandal armor for harsh sites
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-U85402-V2L1

i-PRO WV-U85402-V2L1 8MP Dual Dome Outdoor AI IP Camera

Dual 4MP outdoor dome with 2.5x zoom and 40m IR for perimeter surveillance
- Dual independent 4MP sensors capture simultaneous wide and telephoto angles without cropping
- 2.5x motorized zoom (2.9–7.3mm) reaches 447.8 ft detection range with 10.5x digital zoom
- 40m IR LED array, IP67/IK10 rated, PoE+ powered for exposed outdoor installations
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-X15300-V3L

i-PRO WV-X15300-V3L 2MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

2MP outdoor bullet with 70m IR and AI analytics for 24/7 surveillance
- 2MP at 60 fps with 3.1x optical + 9.3x digital zoom for wide to telephoto coverage
- 70m IR night vision at 0.005 lx plus 144 dB dynamic range in low-light scenes
- AI facial recognition, people/vehicle detection, and sound classification built-in
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SKU: WV-X15301-Z1L

i-PRO WV-X15301-Z1L 2MP AI Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

2MP outdoor bullet with 10x zoom and AI analytics for perimeter security
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SKU: WV-X15302-Z1L

i-PRO WV-X15302-Z1L 2MP AI Outdoor IR Bullet LPR Camera

2MP AI bullet with 10x zoom and 30m IR for license plate capture
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SKU: WV-X15500-V3L

i-PRO WV-X15500-V3L 5MP AI Bullet Outdoor Security IP Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 70m IR, AI detection, and IP66/IK10 durability
- 5MP at 60fps with 3.1x motorized zoom and 0.03 lux color night vision
- 132 dB dynamic range with Super Dynamic processing for high-contrast scenes
- AI motion, face, people, and vehicle detection with PoE+ single-cable power
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SKU: WV-X15501-Z3L

i-PRO WV-X15501-Z3L 5MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera 30X Zoom

5MP outdoor bullet with 30x zoom and 3m IR for perimeter surveillance
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SKU: WV-X15502-Z1L

i-PRO WV-X15502-Z1L 5MP Outdoor AI IR LPR Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor LPR bullet with 10x zoom and 180m IR for traffic enforcement
- License plate capture at distance with 5MP resolution, 10x optical zoom, and motorized lens
- 180-meter infrared range with embedded long-pass filter cuts glare for clear night recognition
- IP66/IP67 and IK10 rated; FIPS 140-2 Level 3 secure element for extreme weather and vandalism
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SKU: WV-X15600-V2L

i-PRO WV-X15600-V2L 6MP AI Bullet Outdoor Security IP Camera

6MP outdoor bullet with 70m IR and AI detection for perimeter security
- 6MP 3328×1872 at 30fps with 4.3–8.6mm motorized zoom and 132dB dynamic range
- 70-meter IR night vision with 0.04 lux color and full day/night operation
- AI motion, face, people, vehicle, and sound detection with IP67 rating and PoE+
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i-PRO

SKU: WV-X15700-V2L

i-PRO WV-X15700-V2L 8MP 4K Outdoor Bullet Camera

8MP 4K outdoor bullet with 70m IR and 2.0x optical zoom
- 3840×2160 at 30 fps with motorized 4.3–8.6mm varifocal lens
- 70m IR range at 30IRE; IP66/IP67 and IK10 for extreme weather
- AI detection (face, people, vehicle, motion) plus sound classification
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SKU: WV-X15701-Z3L

i-PRO WV-X15701-Z3L 4K Outdoor IR Bullet Camera 30x Zoom

4K outdoor bullet with 30x zoom and 140m IR for perimeter security
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SKU: WV-X22600-V2L

i-PRO WV-X22600-V2L 6MP Indoor Vandal Dome Camera

6MP indoor vandal dome with 70m IR and on-device facial recognition
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SKU: WV-X22700-V2L

i-PRO WV-X22700-V2L 12MP 4K AI Indoor Dome Camera

12MP 4K dome with 2.0x zoom and 70m IR for indoor AI detection
- 12MP native 4K (3840×2160) at 30 fps with motorized 4.3–8.6mm lens
- 70-meter IR range and 0.03 lux minimum illumination for low-light detail
- AI People, Vehicle, Face, Non-Mask, and Occupancy detection 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-U65301-Z1 2MP AI PTZ Outdoor Dome Camera

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i-PRO WV-U65302-Z2 2MP AI PTZ Outdoor Dome Camera

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i-PRO WV-U85402-V2L1 8MP Dual Dome Outdoor AI IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X15300-V3L 2MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X15301-Z1L 2MP AI Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

i-PRO WV-X15302-Z1L 2MP AI Outdoor IR Bullet LPR Camera

i-PRO WV-X15500-V3L 5MP AI Bullet Outdoor Security IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X15501-Z3L 5MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera 30X Zoom

i-PRO WV-X15502-Z1L 5MP Outdoor AI IR LPR Bullet Camera

i-PRO WV-X15600-V2L 6MP AI Bullet Outdoor Security IP Camera

i-PRO WV-X15700-V2L 8MP 4K Outdoor Bullet Camera

i-PRO WV-X15701-Z3L 4K Outdoor IR Bullet Camera 30x Zoom

i-PRO WV-X22600-V2L 6MP Indoor Vandal Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-X22700-V2L 12MP 4K AI Indoor Dome Camera

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