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Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-V6863WTIRW
Digital Watchdog DWC-V6863WTIRW 8MP Star-Light IR Outdoor Dome Camera
8MP outdoor dome with Star-Light color + 100ft IR for 24/7 clarity
- 8MP (3864×2176) captures 4x detail vs 2MP domes; read faces and plates
- Star-Light 0.1 lux color + Smart IR 100 feet for moonlight to total darkness
- IP66/IK10 rated, varifocal 3.6–10mm lens, PoE or 12VDC powered
$604.00 $352.99 Save $251.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-V7253
Digital Watchdog DWC-V7253 2MP Star-Light Full HD Outdoor Dome IP Camera
2MP outdoor dome with Star-Light night vision down to 0.0 lux B/W
- 1080p Full HD with 30x sense-up for near-total darkness surveillance
- IP67 weatherproof, IK10 vandal-resistant dome rated -4°F to 122°F
- PoE powered with 4 privacy masks, auto day/night, and Smart DNR 3D
$259.00 $167.99 Save $91.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-V7553W
Digital Watchdog DWC-V7553W 5MP Star-Light Outdoor Dome IP Camera
5MP outdoor dome with Star-Light color at 0.13 lux and 120dB WDR
- 5MP (2608 × 1960) with 0.13 lux color minimum for identification in near-dark
- 120dB True WDR + Smart DNR 3D for mixed-lighting scenes without blooming
- 2.8mm fixed lens (103° HFOV), IP66/IK10 rated, PoE powered (2.0W)
$307.00 $180.99 Save $126.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-V7553WTIR
Digital Watchdog DWC-V7553WTIR 5MP Star-Light IR Outdoor Dome Camera
5MP outdoor dome with Star-Light + 50ft IR for complete darkness
- 5MP (2608×1960) with 0.16 lux color and full B/W at 0.0 lux IR
- 50-foot Smart IR and True WDR 120dB for backlit & high-contrast scenes
- IP66/IK10 vandal dome rated for rain, dust, and impact outdoors
$325.00 $189.99 Save $135.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-VA553WTIR
Digital Watchdog DWC-VA553WTIR 5MP Turret IR Outdoor IP Camera
5MP outdoor turret with 70ft IR and Star-Light for 24/7 low-light monitoring
- 5MP (2608 x 1960) with 0.16 lux color and Star-Light x32 gain for twilight detail
- 70-foot Smart IR range plus auto day/night switching for continuous surveillance
- IP66/IK10 aluminum housing and sub-13W PoE power for rugged outdoor deployment
$320.00 $186.99 Save $133.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-VA583WTIR
Digital Watchdog DWC-VA583WTIR 5MP Star-Light IR PTZ Turret Camera
5MP outdoor PTZ with Star-Light color night vision and 80ft Smart IR
- 5MP 1/2.8" sensor captures 2592×1944 detail; 0.08 lux color night mode
- Motorized 2.7–13.5mm varifocal lens with auto-focus and P-iris control
- IP66 weatherproof, IK10 vandal-resistant; PoE powered under 7.6W
$425.00 $247.99 Save $177.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-VA883WTIR
Digital Watchdog DWC-VA883WTIR Star-Light Plus 4K Turret Camera
- Star-Light Plus low-light tech for 24/7 outdoor surveillance
- 20MP+ sensor in compact turret form for discreet mounting
- IP-native streaming for direct VMS recording integration
$589.00 $343.99 Save $245.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-VSDG04Mi
Digital Watchdog DWC-VSDG04Mi 4MP Smart IR Outdoor Dome Camera
4MP outdoor dome with motorized zoom lens and 164ft Smart IR
- Motorized 2.8–12mm varifocal lens adjusts 92° to 31° HFOV on-site
- Smart IR reaches 164 feet; auto day/night switches to B&W in darkness
- Line crossing, perimeter intrusion, and tampering detection built-in
In stock · Ships same business day$450.00 $239.99 Save $210.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-VSTB04Bi
Digital Watchdog DWC-VSTB04Bi 4MP Turret IP Camera
4MP outdoor turret with 100ft IR and IP67 weatherproofing
- 4MP (2560×1440) with 120dB WDR captures detail in mixed light
- 100-foot Smart IR night vision shoots B/W at 0.0 lux
- IP67/IK10 rated aluminum housing handles harsh outdoor conditions
In stock · Ships same business day$238.00 $122.99 Save $115.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-XSBA05MiL
Digital Watchdog DWC-XSBA05MiL 5MP AI WDR Night Vision Outdoor Bullet IP Camera
5MP outdoor bullet with AI ANPR, 130ft IR, and 120dB WDR
- AI analytics: ANPR reads plates 23–165ft day/23–131ft night, plus intrusion & line crossing
- 0.0 lux B/W night vision with 130ft Smart IR range for complete darkness coverage
- Motorized 6–50mm lens, 120dB WDR, IP67/IK10 rated, PoE powered at 14.4W
$3,509.00 $2,265.99 Save $1,243.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-XSBA08Mi
Digital Watchdog DWC-XSBA08Mi 8MP AI WDR Night Vision Outdoor Bullet IP Camera
8MP AI bullet camera with 140ft IR and 120dB WDR for outdoor threat detection
- 8MP 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) with 0.09 lux color night vision
- AI analytics for intrusion, line crossing, tailgating, and direction detection
- 2.7–13.5mm motorized varifocal lens; IP67 aluminum housing with IK10 vandal rating
$1,840.00 $1,072.99 Save $767.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-XSBE05Mi
Digital Watchdog DWC-XSBE05Mi 5MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera
5MP outdoor bullet with 5x zoom, 120ft IR, and deep learning analytics
- 5MP at 30fps with motorized 2.7–13.5mm lens for flexible framing
- 120ft Smart IR with intelligent control for 24/7 visibility
- Deep learning detects objects, intrusion, line crossing, dwell time
$1,405.50 $628.99 Save $776.51 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-XSBF08LIF
Digital Watchdog DWC-XSBF08LIF MEGapix AI Bullet IP Camera
- MEGapix AI bullet camera with onboard object analytics
- 20MP+ sensor for forensic-grade detail at distance
- 5-year limited warranty for outdoor perimeter deployments
$3,002.00 $1,749.99 Save $1,252.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-XSDE08Mi
Digital Watchdog DWC-XSDE08Mi 8MP AI Outdoor Dome IP Camera
8MP outdoor dome with AI analytics and 100ft IR for low-light surveillance
- 8MP 4K (3840×2160) at 30fps with motorized 2.7–13.5mm lens and auto-focus
- Embedded AI: intrusion detection, line crossing, tailgating, counting, dwell time
- 0.09 lux color sensitivity and 120dB WDR for usable footage in mixed lighting
In stock · Ships same business day$1,477.00 $860.99 Save $616.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-XSDJ08MI
Digital Watchdog DWC-XSDJ08MI MEGApix AI Dome Camera
- MEGApix AI dome camera with 20MP+ sensor resolution
- Onboard analytics for object classification at the edge
- Discreet dome form factor for retail and lobby ceilings
$1,895.00 $1,104.99 Save $790.01 -
Digital Watchdog
SKU: DWC-XSTD05MFQ
Digital Watchdog DWC-XSTD05MFQ MEGApix AI Turret Camera
- MEGApix AI turret camera with onboard object analytics
- Compact turret form factor for ceiling and lobby installs
- 5-year limited warranty for sustained outdoor deployment
$1,925.00 $1,122.99 Save $802.01
Outdoor IP Cameras
Outdoor IP cameras are designed for perimeter monitoring and exposed environments where weather resistance, durability, and low-light performance matter. Choose cameras built for reliable operation across temperature swings, precipitation, and challenging lighting conditions.
Plan Your Deployment
- Ingress protection (IP) rating and vandal resistance needs
- Operating temperature range and environmental exposure
- Night performance, IR range, and WDR for backlighting
- Lens selection for distance coverage and identification zones
- PoE power and surge protection planning
Outdoor IP Cameras — Engineering-Grade IP Surveillance for Commercial Deployments
This category covers 1080 working models of outdoor ip cameras sourced manufacturer-direct or through channel-direct US distribution. Build the rest of your system around the architectural choices below — compatibility, environmental rating, and lifecycle decisions made here propagate through every downstream component you specify.
What to Look For
Resolution drives both image utility and bandwidth budget. 2MP and 4MP cameras cover most general-purpose surveillance at modest storage cost; 8MP and higher resolutions trade bandwidth for forensic detail useful when you need to identify faces or read plates at distance. Decide the minimum pixel density required at your scene's farthest target — most face-identification work needs 80 pixels per foot of subject — before locking in lens focal length and sensor count.
Low-light performance matters more than raw resolution in most real deployments. Sensor size, lens aperture, IR cut-filter behavior, and starlight-class technologies (Ambarella, Sony Starvis, Hanwha Wisenet X) determine whether your camera produces a usable image at 2 AM in a poorly-lit lot. Confirm minimum illumination figures at color and B/W modes — and read the test methodology, not just the headline lux number.
Compatibility with your video management software (VMS) is non-negotiable. ONVIF Profile S/T conformance is the baseline; verify the specific camera firmware against your VMS integration matrix before ordering. Edge analytics — object classification, line crossing, intrusion detection — often require manufacturer-native integration rather than ONVIF passthrough, which limits which cameras pair with which recorders.
Total cost of ownership extends well beyond unit price. Plan for installation labor (mast, conduit, PoE switch capacity), storage growth from higher-resolution streams, and warranty/service horizons. Cameras with 5-year warranties and free firmware updates almost always outlast cheaper alternatives that hit end-of-life within three years and force a refresh just as the surrounding system stabilizes.
Key Specs in This Category
| Spec | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2MP, 4MP, 8MP, 5MP, Thermal, 6MP, 12MP, 20MP+ |
| IP Rating | IP66, IP67, IK10, IP42, IP52, NEMA 4X, IP68, IPX4 |
| Connectivity | Wired, Wi-Fi |
| Power | PoE, PoE+, AC/DC, PoE++, PoE+/12VDC |
| Channels | 6, 20, 4, 2 |
| Storage | microSD |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution do I need for license plate capture?
For dependable license plate recognition at 25-30 mph, plan for 80-100 pixels per foot at the plate, which usually means a dedicated LPR camera with a long focal length and short shutter speed. General-purpose 4MP cameras can read plates only at close range and low vehicle speed. Combine an LPR-specific camera at chokepoints with overview cameras covering wider context for full coverage.
Do I need NDAA-compliant cameras?
If you sell to U.S. federal agencies, federally-funded projects, or many state and local government customers, yes — Section 889 of the NDAA bans Hikvision, Dahua, Huawei, and several other manufacturers from those installations. We carry NDAA-compliant lines from Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, Pelco, Vivotek, and Bosch. Commercial private-sector buyers face no federal restriction but may inherit one through a customer's procurement rules.
What's the difference between PoE, PoE+, and PoE++?
PoE (802.3af) supplies up to 15.4W and powers most fixed-lens cameras. PoE+ (802.3at) goes to 30W and is the default for heated outdoor housings, PTZs, and motorized-zoom optics. PoE++ (802.3bt) reaches 60-90W and is required for large outdoor PTZs, multi-imager cameras with built-in IR, and accessories with integrated heaters and wipers. Always confirm the camera's PoE class against your switch budget per port.
How long do I need to retain video?
Storage retention is driven by regulation, insurance, or operational policy. Cannabis, banking, and gaming often require 30-90 days; most commercial buildings retain 14-30 days. Calculate storage as resolution × frame rate × compression × camera count × retention days. H.265 cuts the load roughly in half versus H.264 with comparable image quality. Build in 20% headroom for events that trigger higher-bitrate recording.
Can I mix camera brands on one recorder?
You can, but you give up edge analytics and convenience features tied to manufacturer-native integration. ONVIF Profile S/T provides basic streaming, PTZ control, and event subscription across brands, but advanced AI classification and per-stream metadata typically require same-brand camera and VMS. For deployments where you're standardizing, pick one VMS and align cameras to its supported list rather than mix arbitrarily.
Need help choosing? Talk to a Senior Specialist — direct line 877-277-7147 or request a quote.
Build a Complete System
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