Modular & Covert IP Cameras

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Lens module placement and concealment strategy
Field-of-view planning for tight or targeted areas
Low-light performance in interior environments
Cable routing and recorder placement separation
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Axis

SKU: 02640-001

Axis F2105-RE Full HD 1080p Modular Sensor - 02640-001

Modular 2MP 1080p sensor with 108° wide view for outdoor surveillance
- 60 fps at 1080p or 180 fps at 720p for high-speed capture
- 3.1mm F2.0 lens with 108° horizontal FOV in compact swappable form
- IP66-rated, -40°C to +70°C operating range for harsh outdoor/mobile use
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Hanwha

SKU: XNB-H6241A

Hanwha XNB-H6241A 2MP Mini Dome ATM IP Camera

2MP mini dome for ATM/financial security with 120dB WDR
- 1080p 60fps with 120dB Wide Dynamic Range for high-contrast ATM lighting
- 138° horizontal field of view, compact form factor, PoE powered at 6W
- Motion detection across 8 zones, 32-zone privacy masking, day/night IR switching
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Hanwha

SKU: TNV-8011C

Hanwha TNV-8011C 5MP Fixed Lens WDR Anti-Ligature Indoor Corner IP Camera

5MP corner dome with IK10 vandal rating for high-risk indoor spaces
- 2.3mm fisheye lens captures 131° horizontal field of view from single mount
- 5MP resolution + 120dB WDR for detail and contrast in variable lighting
- PoE powered, IP66 rated, 10m IR night vision with H.265 compression
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Axis

SKU: 0913-001

Axis FA1105 2MP Compact IP Camera Sensor - 0913-001

2MP modular sensor unit with M12 mount for custom integrations
- 2MP at 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR handles high-contrast retail scenes
- M12 lens mount allows field-swappable 2.8mm optics post-deployment
- PoE powered with 0.2 lux minimum illumination for low-light capture
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Hanwha

SKU: ANE-L7012R

Hanwha ANE-L7012R 4MP Fisheye Outdoor IP Camera

4MP fisheye outdoor camera with IP67 rating and 115° field of view
- 4MP @ 30fps H.265/H.264 with 120dB WDR for balanced exposure in high-contrast scenes
- IR night vision (0 Lux B/W) plus 0.13 Lux color mode with F1.6 aperture for low-light
- IP67 waterproof and IK10 impact-resistant with PoE power (5.7W typical consumption)
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Axis

SKU: 01026-001

Axis FA3105-L 2MP Eyeball IP Camera Sensor - 01026-001

Compact 2MP eyeball camera with 103° view and built-in IR for discreet indoor surveillance
- 2MP at 30 fps with 0.2 lux color sensitivity for detail in dim retail and banking spaces
- 103° horizontal field of view reduces camera count per location and lowers deployment cost
- Built-in IR illumination (2–4m typical) and Forensic WDR for low-light and high-contrast scenes
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Hanwha

SKU: XNB-6001

Hanwha XNB-6001 2MP Day/Night WDR Covert Mini Box Camera

Discreet 2MP mini box camera with 120dB WDR for covert surveillance
- 1920x1080 resolution at 30fps with H.265/H.264 compression and PoE power
- 120dB Wide Dynamic Range balances bright and dark areas in high-contrast scenes
- Day/night auto-switching with face detection, motion zones, and virtual line analytics
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Axis

SKU: 01001-001

Axis FA4115 2MP Varifocal Dome Sensor Unit - 01001-001

2MP varifocal dome sensor for discrete indoor surveillance with forensic WDR
- 1920×1080 @ 30fps with Forensic WDR handles extreme lighting contrasts
- Varifocal 2.8–6.0mm lens adjusts field of view 99° to 53° without repositioning
- PoE powered under 13W; operates −20 to 50°C; pairs with FA54 main unit
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SKU: 0878-004

Axis FA54 4-Channel Multi-Sensor Main Unit - 0878-004

Hub for up to 4 modular sensors, 1080p H.264, PoE or 12V power
- Manages 4 Axis FA Sensor Units simultaneously at 1920×1080 with H.264
- Two-way audio with detection plus 4 alarm I/O channels for events
- PoE and 12V DC power options with IEEE 802.1X and HTTPS security
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Hanwha

SKU: ANE-L6012R

Hanwha ANE-L6012R 2MP Starlight Fisheye Outdoor IP Camera

2MP fisheye outdoor camera with 0.03 Lux starlight night vision
- 108° horizontal view with 120dB WDR and IR LED for 24/7 coverage
- H.265/H.264 @ 30fps with motion detection and tampering alerts
- IP67/IK10 rated, PoE powered, compact cube design for harsh weather
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Hanwha

SKU: XNB-H6240A

Hanwha XNB-H6240A 2MP Mini Dome ATM Camera Kit

2MP mini dome for ATM surveillance with 120dB WDR and PoE
- 1080p at 60fps with H.265 compression for smooth transaction capture
- 120dB Wide Dynamic Range handles mixed lighting in ATM vestibules
- Dual microSD slots (256GB each) for local backup and edge recording
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Axis

SKU: 02998-001

Axis F9111-R Mk II Main Unit - 02998-001

1-channel 4K processing hub for mobile and transit surveillance
- 4K @ 30 fps or 720p @ 180 fps with frame rate flexibility for bandwidth optimization
- FAKRA connectors withstand vibration in vehicles, machinery, and harsh industrial sites
- Axis Edge Vault hardware security with built-in video analytics for remote deployments
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Hanwha

SKU: XNB-6003

Hanwha XNB-6003 2MP AI Indoor Box Camera

2MP box camera with AI analytics and 150dB WDR for indoor surveillance
- 120 fps H.265/H.264 at 1920x1080; 60 fps with extreme WDR enabled
- AI-native person, vehicle, and license plate detection with heatmap and counting
- 0.007 Lux color / 0.0007 Lux B/W with IR night vision and digital stabilization
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Hanwha

SKU: XNB-9003

Hanwha XNB-9003 8MP AI Box IP Camera

8MP 4K box camera with AI analytics and extreme 120dB WDR for 24/7
- 8MP 4K (3840x2160) with 0.03 Lux color / 0.003 Lux B&W night vision
- AI detects person, face, vehicle, license plate; line crossing and area monitoring
- PoE powered (9.8W typical), H.265/H.264 at 30fps, dual microSD up to 1TB
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Axis

SKU: 0914-001

Axis FA1125 2MP Pinhole IP Camera Sensor Unit - 0914-001

Discrete 2MP pinhole sensor for covert indoor surveillance
- 1920x1080 @ 30fps with Forensic WDR for high-contrast detail
- 0.25 lux low-light performance captures color in dim conditions
- M12 lens mount integrates into ATMs, displays, vending machines
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Axis

SKU: 02347-004

Axis M5075-G 2MP Indoor PTZ Mini Dome Camera - 02347-004

Compact indoor PTZ with 5x optical zoom and ±179° pan for tight spaces
- 2MP @ 60fps with 5x optical + 12x digital zoom preserves detail at distance
- ±179° pan and 90° tilt coverage replaces multiple fixed cameras in small areas
- 0.1 lux IR night vision and Forensic WDR handle mixed lighting without washout
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What to Look For When Buying

The decisions that matter most before you spec.

Concealment vs. Image Quality Trade-Off

Smaller optics and housing constraints reduce light-gathering ability and sensor resolution in covert designs. Specify minimum 2MP and F1.2 aperture for identification-grade detail; refer to DORI pixel density guidance to confirm that your chosen model meets identification-distance requirements before purchase.

Lens Separation Architecture & Cabling Complexity

Modular cameras with remote lens heads require multi-conductor cable runs (often 15–50m) between sensor and recording module, increasing installation labor and creating potential signal-integrity issues. Budget for conduit, quality shielded cabling, and integration testing; consult network infrastructure stability guidance to avoid performance drops.

Power Budget & PoE Injection Planning

Covert modular cameras often exceed standard PoE+ limits (90W per port), especially when equipped with heaters, IR arrays, or motorized lens modules. Calculate PoE load per switch port and trunk capacity to prevent mid-deployment power failures; confirm vendor support for midspan injectors or powered hubs.

Codec Selection for Concealed Bandwidth Constraints

Covert installations in older facilities or isolated branches often operate on limited bandwidth. H.265 (HEVC) reduces bitrate by 40–50% versus H.264; evaluate bitrate and storage trade-offs to avoid NVR bottlenecks and buffer overruns during multi-camera playback.

Housing Material & Environmental Durability

Modular designs in metal or painted housings risk corrosion in humid, chemical, or salt-spray environments. Verify IP66+ rating and conformal coating on PCBs; for food processing or washdown facilities, specify 316-grade stainless steel enclosures or anodized aluminum with potted connectors to prevent catastrophic failure.

Firmware & Codec Compliance for Recorded Evidence

Covert deployments in retail, banking, and law-enforcement contexts require cameras and NVRs certified for chain-of-custody forensics. Confirm support for ONVIF Profile S compliance, timestamp accuracy (±500ms), and vendor validation protocols before deploying in high-stakes loss-prevention or incident-investigation scenarios.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect modular & covert ip cameras performance.

Modular Lens Architecture

A design pattern that separates the optical module (lens + sensor) from the recording electronics, connected via dedicated cable. Enables placement of tiny optics in confined spaces while keeping power and network processing remote; common in Axis and Hanwha covert product lines.

F-Number / Aperture Ratio

Measures light-gathering capacity; lower F-numbers (F1.2–F2.0) admit more light for low-light or covert IR detection. Covert cameras often trade aperture size for compactness; verify F-value against your facility's ambient light to prevent underexposed footage.

Motorized Iris & Mechanical Day/Night Filter

Auto-exposure controls that adjust iris diameter or flip an infrared blocking filter in/out to optimize image in high-contrast or varying-light environments. Critical for retail and banking applications where backlit POS terminals or windows create exposure challenges.

PoE+ vs. High-Power Injection

Standard PoE = 15.4W, PoE+ = 30W, PoE++ = 90W. Covert modular cameras with heaters, IR illuminators, or pan/tilt require midspan injectors or powered hubs; always size your switch infrastructure before deployment to avoid port overload scenarios.

H.265 / HEVC Codec

Next-generation video compression standard delivering 40–50% bitrate reduction versus H.264 at equal quality. Essential for covert deployments on bandwidth-constrained networks; verify NVR and client software support before standardizing across your fleet.

DORI (Detection, Observation, Recognition, Identification)

Framework defining minimum pixel density required to perform forensic analysis at a given distance. Covert cameras must meet Identification DORI for legal admissibility; use DORI calculations to confirm focal length and sensor resolution match your investigation requirements.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Retail Loss Prevention (40-Unit Chain)

Deploy 54 miniature covert cameras across 40 locations (registers, fitting rooms, stockroom exits) using Vivotek or ACTi pin-hole models with H.265 codec and PoE+ injection. Connect to 5 central NVRs (10–12 cameras per location, 1TB/day bitrate load per site). Budget 15–20 hours installation labor per location for concealment finishing.

Banking / Secure Facility (8-Camera Modular Build)

Install 2N or Axis modular lens-separated cameras in vault antechambers and teller zones, with 30m sensor-to-processor cable runs through conduit. Each camera draws 45W (heater + motorized iris); use one PoE++ switch (195W budget) to feed 4 cameras via trunk uplink. Implement ONVIF Profile S recording for chain-of-custody compliance.

Hospitality Discreet Monitoring (Pendant Dome Network, 12 Units)

Mount Speco Technologies or Hanwha pendant-housing covert cameras in ceiling fixtures across lobby, hallway, and back-of-house areas. Each unit = 8W PoE+; use single 48-port PoE+ switch with 30W headroom per camera. Implement 7-day rolling storage at H.265 bitrate (15–25 Mbps per camera) on single 8TB NVR; validate NVR throughput capacity before go-live.

School Campus Discrete Perimeter (20-Unit Fisheye Deployment)

Outfit 20 entry/exit points and parking areas with wide-angle (180°–360°) covert fisheye cameras for minimal hardware visibility in K-12 environment. Use school design principles: specify dual-NVR redundancy (10 cameras each), motion-triggered recording at H.265, and 30-day minimum retention per district policy. Budget 2× PoE+ switches with VLAN isolation for admin/staff/faculty network separation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between modular and covert IP cameras?

Modular cameras physically separate the lens module from the recording/processing unit via cable, allowing flexible placement and concealment in tight spaces. Covert cameras prioritize discreet appearance through miniaturization or housing integration (e.g., pendants, dome trim rings) to blend into the environment. Many products combine both features. Modular separation is essential for installations where optics must be far from power/network sources; covert housings are critical in retail, banking, and hospitality settings where visible hardware is unacceptable.

Do covert modular cameras require special NVR firmware or compatibility?

Most modular and covert IP cameras follow ONVIF Profile S and standard RTSP/MJPEG protocols, compatible with any ONVIF-compliant NVR. However, verify that your chosen NVR supports the camera's codec (H.264, H.265, or MJPEG) and resolution before purchase. For law-enforcement or forensic deployments, confirm ONVIF Profile S timestamp accuracy (±500ms) and vendor validation for chain-of-custody recording. Always test firmware versions in your lab before field rollout to prevent unexpected integration failures.

How far can the lens module be separated from the processor in a modular camera?

Standard modular designs support 15–50m cable runs between lens and processor; some enterprise models allow up to 100m with industrial-grade shielded cable and repeaters. Distance depends on cable gauge, connector type, and clock synchronization protocol. Always use vendor-approved cable assemblies and conduit routing; improper shielding or excessive cable length introduces signal degradation and dropout. Budget 2–4 hours installation labor per 20m run for proper termination and testing.

What PoE wattage should I budget for covert cameras with infrared or heaters?

Basic covert cameras draw 5–15W; models with motorized iris, IR array, or 24V heater (winter climates) often exceed 30–45W per unit. Always request the camera's power consumption datasheet and confirm it fits your PoE switch budget. A single PoE+ port supplies 30W; PoE++ supplies 90W. For installations with 12+ covert cameras, use dedicated PoE++ switches or midspan injectors to avoid port shutdown and mid-deployment power loss.

Are covert cameras admissible as evidence in court or loss-prevention investigations?

Yes, if recorded with proper timestamp accuracy, codec integrity, and NVR chain-of-custody controls. Ensure your camera and NVR support ONVIF Profile S compliance (±500ms timestamp accuracy) and implement write-once storage or digital signature validation for forensic footage. Consult your legal/compliance team and confirm both camera and NVR vendors have documentation of forensic certification before deploying in banking, retail, or law-enforcement contexts. System failure prevention is equally critical for maintaining admissibility.

Which brands offer the best modular and covert IP camera options?

Leading vendors include Axis (extensive modular product line with superior optics), Hanwha (value-oriented covert housings, pendants), Vivotek (pin-hole miniature cameras, H.265 support), 2N (modular intercom-integrated designs), Speco Technologies (affordable covert solutions for SMB retail), and ACTi (compact, fanless day/night designs). Selection depends on budget, deployment scenario (retail vs. banking), and codec requirements. Request sample units and test integration with your NVR before committing to fleet-wide purchase.

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Axis F2105-RE Full HD 1080p Modular Sensor - 02640-001

Hanwha XNB-H6241A 2MP Mini Dome ATM IP Camera

Hanwha TNV-8011C 5MP Fixed Lens WDR Anti-Ligature Indoor Corner IP Camera

Axis FA1105 2MP Compact IP Camera Sensor - 0913-001

Hanwha ANE-L7012R 4MP Fisheye Outdoor IP Camera

Axis FA3105-L 2MP Eyeball IP Camera Sensor - 01026-001

Hanwha XNB-6001 2MP Day/Night WDR Covert Mini Box Camera

Axis FA4115 2MP Varifocal Dome Sensor Unit - 01001-001

Axis FA54 4-Channel Multi-Sensor Main Unit - 0878-004

Hanwha ANE-L6012R 2MP Starlight Fisheye Outdoor IP Camera

Hanwha XNB-H6240A 2MP Mini Dome ATM Camera Kit

Axis F9111-R Mk II Main Unit - 02998-001

Hanwha XNB-6003 2MP AI Indoor Box Camera

Hanwha XNB-9003 8MP AI Box IP Camera

Axis FA1125 2MP Pinhole IP Camera Sensor Unit - 0914-001

Axis M5075-G 2MP Indoor PTZ Mini Dome Camera - 02347-004

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