Outdoor IP Cameras

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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
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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
- 10x motorized optical zoom (4.7–47mm) with image stabilization for flexible framing
- 180m built-in IR illumination with selectable power modes for zero-lux night vision
- IP66/NEMA 4X and IK10 vandal rating withstand harsh outdoor and high-traffic environments
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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
- 30x motorized zoom (4.5–135mm F1.8) captures detail from wide scene to distant targets
- 180m IR range with 0.06 lx color / 0 lx B/W; 132 dB dynamic range handles contrast
- On-camera LPR and facial recognition; IP66/NEMA 4X/IK10 rated for harsh outdoor use
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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
- 4K UHD (3840×2160) with 30x motorized zoom lens captures fine detail for license plate and facial recognition forensics
- Built-in 850nm IR (3.0m range) and edge-based AI analytics operate without external servers
- IP66/IK10 rated, PoE++ powered, H.265 compression for coastal and high-vandalism outdoor deployments
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SKU: WV-S2536LGNA

i-PRO WV-S2536LGNA 2MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

2MP outdoor vandal dome with 50m IR and 3.1x zoom for tough sites
- IP66/IK10 rated—sealed against dust, water jets, and direct impact
- 50m IR night vision with 2MP 1080p resolution for 24/7 coverage
- Edge AI facial recognition and object detection at the camera level
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SKU: WV-S2536LNA

i-PRO WV-S2536LNA 2MP Outdoor Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

2MP outdoor dome with 70m IR and IK10 vandal armor for perimeter surveillance
- 3.1x motorized zoom (2.9–9mm) captures facial detail and wide coverage in one camera
- 70-meter IR range covers large perimeter zones without external lighting infrastructure
- IP66/IK10 rating withstands rain, dust, and direct impact in harsh outdoor environments
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SKU: WV-S25500-F3L

i-PRO WV-S25500-F3L 5MP Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Dome Camera

5MP vandal dome with IK10 rating and 35m IR for outdoor high-risk sites
- 5MP 1/2.8" CMOS with 132dB Super Dynamic Range handles bright sun and shadow
- 35-meter IR LED (50J) captures color night vision down to 0.12 lux, no auxlight
- IK10-rated polycarbonate dome plus IP66/NEMA 4X withstands impact and wet weather
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SKU: WV-S25500-F6L

i-PRO WV-S25500-F6L 5MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

IK10 vandal dome with 5MP, 45m IR, IP66 weatherproof
- 5MP resolution with 6.1mm fixed lens for facial recognition detail
- IK10 impact rating withstands direct strikes in high-risk zones
- 45-meter infrared night vision with H.265 compression and PoE power
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SKU: WV-S25500-V3LG

i-PRO WV-S25500-V3LG 5MP Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Dome Camera

5MP outdoor dome with IK10 vandal rating and 35m IR for high-risk sites
- 5MP 3.1x optical zoom captures detail across wide areas without image loss
- 35m infrared with color night vision covers perimeters in total darkness
- Onboard AI processor runs 3 simultaneous analytics; PoE powered under 13W
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SKU: WV-S25600-V2LN

i-PRO WV-S25600-V2LN 6MP Vandal Resistant Dome Camera

6MP vandal dome with IK10 rating and 70m color night vision for outdoor high-risk sites
- 6MP 1/1.8" sensor with 132dB Super Dynamic WDR handles extreme backlit and high-contrast scenes
- Up to 3 simultaneous AI applications including people and vehicle detection reduce false alarms
- IP66/NEMA 4X rated with built-in IR LED and color night vision down to 0.04 lx
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SKU: WV-S25700-V2LG

i-PRO WV-S25700-V2LG 4K Outdoor Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

4K outdoor dome with IK10 vandal rating and 45m IR for harsh sites
- 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) with 132dB dynamic range captures detail in extreme light
- IK10 vandal-resistant, IP66/NEMA 4X rated dome built for outdoor punishment
- 45m infrared plus color night vision at 0.12 lx with facial & vehicle AI
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SKU: WV-S25700-V2LN

i-PRO WV-S25700-V2LN 4K Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Dome Camera

8MP 4K outdoor dome with color night vision and edge AI detection
- 4.3–8mm motorized varifocal lens with 0.04–0.06 lux color night vision
- Up to 3 simultaneous AI models (people, vehicle, intrusion) run on-camera
- Vandal-resistant housing, PoE powered, H.265 compression, FIPS 140-2 secure
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SKU: WV-S25700-V2LN1

i-PRO WV-S25700-V2LN1 4K Outdoor Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

4K outdoor dome with facial AI and IK10 vandal protection for critical infrastructure
- 4K resolution (3840×2160) with 2.0x motorized zoom for readable facial detail and license plates
- On-board facial recognition AI with multi-application support; no external server required
- IK10 vandal rating, IP66/NEMA 4X sealed, 70m IR night vision; PoE powered under 13W
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SKU: WV-S35302-F2LG

i-PRO WV-S35302-F2LG 2MP AI WDR Night Vision Audio Wireless Outdoor Dome IP Camera

2MP outdoor dome with 144dB WDR, 15m IR, and AI analytics
- 2MP at 60fps with 144dB Super WDR captures detail across extreme light
- 15-meter IR night vision with auto ICR and sound classification
- IP66/IK10 rated with AI motion, face, people, and vehicle detection
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What to Look For When Buying

The six decisions that matter most before you spec.

Resolution vs Coverage

4K isn't always the right answer. Pixel density (PPF/PPM) across the scene matters more than raw megapixels. A 4MP camera with proper lens selection often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong focal length. See our guide on designing identification-grade coverage and engineering camera coverage properly.

IR Range & Low Light

Advertised IR range is best-case — in real deployments effective identification range is often half. Color night vision (Hanwha Wisenet T, Hikvision ColorVu, i-PRO Color Night Vision) changes the math. Why 4K cameras fail at night covers the sensor-size tradeoffs that matter more than resolution in low-light scenes.

Environmental Rating

IP66 handles weather; IP67 adds temporary submersion tolerance. IK10 vandal-resistance matters for cameras mounted below 10 feet. Extreme cold (below -30°C) requires integrated heater circuits, which add to PoE budget. Confirm both ratings for your deployment climate.

PoE Power Budget

Outdoor cameras with heaters and IR illuminators can spike to 25W+ under cold-weather operation. A 24-port PoE+ switch often can't actually power 24 cameras at peak load. See PoE budget planning and why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

NDAA Section 889

Federal, state, and critical-infrastructure projects exclude Chinese-manufactured hardware. Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, Pelco, and Digital Watchdog are NDAA-compliant. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted for federal use but unaffected for commercial deployments.

Analytics at the Edge

On-camera AI (Axis Object Analytics, Hanwha Wisenet 7 AI, i-PRO Scene Analytics, Hikvision AcuSense) processes video locally and filters false alarms before they reach the NVR. Reduces operator fatigue and storage — but requires proper scene setup. See our frame rate tradeoffs for deployment guidance.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect outdoor performance.

IP66 / IP67 Sealing

International Protection codes define dust and water ingress resistance. IP66 = dust-tight + high-pressure water jets. IP67 adds 1m submersion tolerance for 30 min. For exterior mounting, IP66 is minimum; IP67 preferred for below-grade or flood-prone zones.

IK10 Vandal Rating

Impact protection rated to 20 joules (roughly equivalent to a 5kg mass dropped from 40cm). IK10 housings survive deliberate attack — rocks, hammers, baseball bats. Required spec for cameras mounted below 10 feet in public or semi-public areas.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Scene lighting ratio. Entry-level cameras offer 120dB WDR; premium models reach 150dB. Matters most at doors, loading bays, and other high-contrast scenes where interior shadows and exterior sunlight meet. Hanwha Wisenet 7 hits 150dB across its premium X-series.

ONVIF Profile S + G

Industry-standard protocol for IP camera communication. Profile S = live streaming, Profile G = recording/playback. Any ONVIF-compliant camera works with any ONVIF-compliant VMS, preventing vendor lock-in. Check spec sheet for profile conformance, not just "ONVIF-compatible."

PoE+ / PoE++

802.3at PoE+ delivers 25.5W per port (enough for most outdoor cameras with heater + IR). 802.3bt PoE++ delivers 60-90W for PTZ cameras, heated housings, and integrated wipers. Plan switch power budget for simultaneous-peak not nameplate. See PoE injectors for single-port solutions.

H.265 + Smart Compression

H.265 compression cuts bitrate 40-50% versus H.264 at equivalent quality. Smart/Zipstream variants drop bitrate further during static scenes. For 24/7 recording at 30+ day retention, codec matters more than camera — see retention math for the storage implications.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Commercial Parking Lot

Bullet cameras on 20-30ft poles at perimeter corners, domes at pedestrian walkways, LPR-capable cameras at entry/exit lanes. Typical deployment: 8-16 outdoor IP cameras + 16-channel NVR with 30-day retention.

Retail Storefront + Exterior

Outdoor domes at building corners and rear exits, LPR cameras at drive-through lanes, vandal-resistant cameras at ATM vestibules. Tie into access control and alarm systems for integrated security workflow.

K-12 School Campus

Wide-area coverage at playgrounds, bus loops, and athletic facilities; PTZ cameras at main entries for visitor identification; multi-sensor panoramic at gymnasiums and common areas. School surveillance design guide covers coverage planning.

Warehouse & Distribution Center

Long-range bullets at loading docks, thermal cameras at perimeter fence, panoramic cameras in high-bay areas for wide-coverage single-camera monitoring. Warehouse surveillance systems covers typical deployment patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the minimum weatherproof rating for outdoor IP cameras?

IP66 is the minimum — dust-tight with high-pressure water-jet resistance. IP67 adds 1-meter submersion tolerance for 30 minutes, which matters in flood-prone zones, below-grade parking, or cameras near irrigation. For cameras mounted below 10 feet, specify IK10 vandal-resistance in addition to IP rating.

Do I need 4K outdoor IP cameras?

Not necessarily. Pixel density across the actual scene matters more than raw megapixels. A 4MP camera with a proper focal-length lens often outperforms a 4K camera with the wrong optics — better sensor per-pixel performance, lower bitrate, less storage. Use our DORI pixel density guide to plan resolution by deployment distance instead of defaulting to 4K.

How far can IR illumination reach on outdoor cameras?

Advertised IR range is a best-case spec — real effective identification range is often half the rated distance due to atmospheric conditions, reflectance, and image processing. For nighttime deployments, consider color night vision (Hanwha Wisenet T, Hikvision ColorVu, i-PRO Color Night Vision) which captures usable color video at near-total darkness using F1.0 optics and supplemental warm-white illuminators.

Are Hikvision outdoor cameras NDAA compliant?

No. Hikvision and Dahua are restricted under NDAA Section 889 for U.S. federal, state government, and critical-infrastructure procurement. For NDAA-required deployments, specify Axis, Hanwha, i-PRO, Pelco, or Digital Watchdog. Private commercial deployments can use Hikvision without restriction.

What PoE rating do outdoor cameras require?

Fixed outdoor cameras with heater + IR typically require PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5W). Outdoor PTZ cameras, thermal-plus-visible dual-sensor cameras, and cameras with integrated wipers require PoE++ (802.3bt, 60-90W). A 24-port PoE+ switch can't always power 24 cameras simultaneously at peak — see why your PoE switch fails after 18 cameras for budget planning.

Do outdoor IP cameras work with any NVR or VMS?

ONVIF Profile S and G conformance — not just "ONVIF-compatible" labeling — is what guarantees interoperability. Check spec sheets for explicit Profile S (live streaming) and Profile G (recording) conformance. Certified ONVIF cameras work with Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Avigilon, Exacq, and most major VMS platforms. Proprietary analytics metadata may require vendor-specific VMS integration.

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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-S2536LGNA 2MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-S2536LNA 2MP Outdoor Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-S25500-F3L 5MP Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-S25500-F6L 5MP Outdoor Vandal Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-S25500-V3LG 5MP Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-S25600-V2LN 6MP Vandal Resistant Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-S25700-V2LG 4K Outdoor Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-S25700-V2LN 4K Vandal-Resistant Outdoor Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-S25700-V2LN1 4K Outdoor Vandal-Resistant Dome Camera

i-PRO WV-S35302-F2LG 2MP AI WDR Night Vision Audio Wireless Outdoor Dome IP Camera

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