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
PoE power and surge protection planning

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SKU: IB833-HV-1Y

Vivotek IB833-HV-1Y 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 30m IR and single-cable PoE install
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SKU: IB839-EHTV-V2-1Y

Vivotek IB839-EHTV-V2-1Y 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom and 40m IR for perimeter security
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SKU: IB9369-F2

Vivotek IB9369-F2 2MP Outdoor MicroSD Card Slot IR Night Vision Bullet IP Camera

2MP outdoor bullet with 30m IR night vision and microSD recording
- 1920x1080 Full HD at 30 fps with 118° field of view for wide coverage
- 30-meter Smart IR illumination with day/night and WDR for mixed lighting
- Local microSD/SDHC/SDXC storage plus PoE and 12V DC dual power options
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SKU: IB9380-HTV-V2

Vivotek IB9380-HTV-V2 5MP Outdoor Motorized Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom lens and H.265 compression
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SKU: IB9383-HTV

Vivotek IB9383-HTV 5MP Motorized Zoom Outdoor Bullet Camera

5MP motorized zoom bullet with 30m IR for outdoor perimeter duty
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SKU: IB9383-HV

Vivotek IB9383-HV 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 30m IR and single PoE for all-weather monitoring
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SKU: IB9387-EHTV-V3(7-22 MM)

Vivotek IB9387-EHTV-V3 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with motorized 7-22mm lens and 50m IR
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SKU: IB9387-EHTV-V3(12-40 MM)

Vivotek IB9387-EHTV-V3 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with motorized 12-40mm zoom and 50m IR
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SKU: IB9387-EHTV-V3(2.7-13.5 MM)

Vivotek IB9387-EHTV-V3(2.7-13.5 MM) 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with motorized 2.7–13.5mm zoom and 50m IR
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SKU: IB9387-LPR-V3(2.7-13.5MM)

Vivotek IB9387-LPR-V3 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

5MP license plate recognition bullet with 50m IR and motorized zoom
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SKU: IB9387-LPR-V3(7-22MM)

Vivotek IB9387-LPR-V3 5MP Outdoor LPR Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet camera with embedded license plate recognition
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SKU: IB9389-EH-v2

Vivotek IB9389-EH-v2 5MP Outdoor WDR Pro 30fps Day/Night IR MicroSD Remote Focus Bullet IP Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 30m IR, WDR Pro, and remote focus
- 5MP @ 30fps H.265 with WDR Pro for high-contrast lighting
- 30m IR night vision with motorized remote focus adjustment
- IP66-rated, PoE powered, MicroSD local recording backup
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SKU: IB9389-EHTV-V3

Vivotek IB9389-EHTV-V3 5MP Bullet Camera

5MP bullet camera with motorized lens for outdoor perimeter and industrial sites
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SKU: IB9389-EHV-V3

Vivotek IB9389-EHV-V3 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

5MP outdoor bullet with 40m IR and IK10 vandal resistance for harsh sites
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SKU: IB939-EHTV-1Y

Vivotek IB939-EHTV-1Y 4K Outdoor Bullet Camera

8MP 4K outdoor bullet with motorized zoom and 40m IR for perimeter security
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SKU: IB9391-EHTV-v2

Vivotek IB9391-EHTV-v2 8MP 4K Outdoor WDR Pro 30fps Day/Night IR Audio PoE Fixed Bullet IP Camera

8MP 4K outdoor bullet with 50m IR and WDR Pro for day/night
- 3840x2160 @ 30fps with motorized zoom and 120dB dynamic range
- 50-meter Smart IR III night vision plus WDR Pro for backlit scenes
- IP66/IP67 rated, -40°C to 60°C rated, built-in intrusion & loitering 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.

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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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Vivotek IB833-HV-1Y 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB839-EHTV-V2-1Y 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9369-F2 2MP Outdoor MicroSD Card Slot IR Night Vision Bullet IP Camera

Vivotek IB9380-HTV-V2 5MP Outdoor Motorized Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9383-HTV 5MP Motorized Zoom Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9383-HV 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9387-EHTV-V3 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9387-EHTV-V3 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9387-EHTV-V3(2.7-13.5 MM) 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9387-LPR-V3 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9387-LPR-V3 5MP Outdoor LPR Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9389-EH-v2 5MP Outdoor WDR Pro 30fps Day/Night IR MicroSD Remote Focus Bullet IP Camera

Vivotek IB9389-EHTV-V3 5MP Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9389-EHV-V3 5MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB939-EHTV-1Y 4K Outdoor Bullet Camera

Vivotek IB9391-EHTV-v2 8MP 4K Outdoor WDR Pro 30fps Day/Night IR Audio PoE Fixed Bullet IP Camera

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