IP Bullet Cameras | Outdoor Surveillance

Plan Your Deployment

Select fixed or varifocal lens based on required field of view and identification distance
Specify IR range requirements for nighttime coverage without supplemental lighting
Confirm IP66/IP67 rating and operating temperature range for the installation environment
Evaluate integrated analytics: line crossing, intrusion detection, or LPR capability
Plan mounting height and angle to minimize IR reflection and maximize coverage depth

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i-PRO

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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i-PRO

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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i-PRO

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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i-PRO

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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Pelco

SKU: IBV229-1ER

Pelco IBV229-1ER Sarix Value 2 2MP Outdoor Bullet

2MP outdoor bullet with IP66 weather rating and IK09 vandal protection
- 9mm fixed lens with F1.4 aperture and True WDR for long-range identification
- H.265/H.264 dual-codec PoE Class 3 power via single Ethernet cable
- Day/night CMOS sensor, -10°C to +60°C operating range, microSD storage
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4-2V12-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-2V12-EBT-IR1 4MP Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with 70m IR and motorized zoom for perimeter security
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR handles extreme backlight
- Motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens adjusts 32–109° HFOV without lens swap
- 850nm IR illumination reaches 70m in darkness; IP68/IK11 rated for harsh sites
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4-2X33-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-2X33-EBT-IR1 4MP Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom, 70m IR, and -50°C to +65°C ruggedness
- 4MP at 60 fps, motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens, 32–109° remote zoom
- Integrated IR1 module with ~70m range; 0.001 lux mono / 0 lux with IR
- IP66/IP67/IP68, IK11 impact rated, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption, PoE+
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4-4V9-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-4V9-EBT-IR1 Sarix Enterprise 4MP Bullet IR

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized zoom and 850nm IR for 24/7 perimeter security
- 4MP at 60fps with motorized 4.4–9.3mm varifocal lens (32–109° HFOV)
- 850nm IR illumination operates at 0 lux; 130dB WDR handles backlit scenes
- IP68 rated, IK11 impact resistant, -50°C to +65°C; FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encrypted
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4-4X31-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-4X31-EBT-IR1 4MP Bullet Camera

4MP motorized varifocal bullet with 70m IR and FIPS 140-3 compliance
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision handles extreme contrast without blind spots
- Motorized 4.4–9.3 mm lens adjusts 32–109° field of view remotely post-install
- IP67/IP68 rated, IK11 impact resistant, operates –50°C to +65°C in harsh outdoor
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4-6V9-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-6V9-EBT-IR1 4MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized lens, 70m IR, FIPS 140-3 security
- 4MP @ 60 fps with 4.4–9.3mm motorized varifocal lens for flexible framing
- 70m integrated IR (850nm) + 130dB SureVision WDR for 24/7 perimeter coverage
- IP66/67/68 + IK11 rated; PoE+ powered; FIPS 140-3, TPM, Secure Boot built-in
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4-6X31-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-6X31-EBT-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Bullet

4MP outdoor bullet with motorized lens and 70m IR for extreme weather
- Motorized 4.4–9.3 mm varifocal lens (32–109° HFOV) eliminates field revisits
- 4MP at 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR handles high-contrast scenes
- IP68-rated, IK11 impact resistance, −50°C to +65°C; FIPS 140-3 Level 3
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4-8V9-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-8V9-EBT-IR1 Sarix Enterprise 4 Bullet IR

4MP bullet with 70m IR and motorized zoom for outdoor perimeter security
- 4MP at 60 fps, 32–109° motorized varifocal lens, 130 dB WDR for mixed light
- 850nm IR to 70 meters; 0 lux night vision with 0.003 lux color minimum
- IP67/IP68, IK11 impact rated, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption, −50°C to +65°C
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4-8X31-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4-8X31-EBT-IR1 8MP Bullet Camera

4MP motorized bullet with 31x zoom and 70m IR for perimeter surveillance
- 31x varifocal lens (4.4–9.3 mm) spans 32–109° FOV for wide to telephoto coverage
- 70m IR range at 850 nm plus 0.001 lux mono sensitivity for 24/7 low-light operation
- IK11 vandal-resistant, IP68-rated, FIPS 140-3 encryption for outdoor high-risk sites
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4P-4V9-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4P-4V9-EBT-IR1 4MP Enterprise Bullet Camera

4MP enterprise bullet with 70m IR and FIPS 140-3 encryption for secure perimeter sites
- 4MP @ 60 fps with 130 dB SureVision WDR handles backlit and high-contrast scenes
- Motorized 4.4–9.3 mm varifocal lens (32–109° HFOV) adjusts post-install without field swap
- 70-meter 850 nm IR illumination with IP68/NEMA 4X rating for outdoor all-weather use
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Pelco

SKU: SRXE4P-8V9-EBT-IR1

Pelco SRXE4P-8V9-EBT-IR1 8MP FIPS Bullet Camera

8MP FIPS 140-3 bullet camera with 70m IR for federal security
- 8MP at 2560×1440 with 130dB SureVision WDR and motorized 4.4-9.3mm lens
- FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cryptographic security with TPM and Secure Boot
- IP67/IP68 rated, IK11 impact resistant, operates -50°C to +65°C outdoors
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What to Look For When Buying

The decisions that matter most before you spec.

Lens Selection & Field of View

Fixed lenses (4mm–12mm) provide cost savings and thermal stability; motorized varifocals add flexibility for multi-zone coverage but increase complexity and power draw. Confirm your pixel density and identification distance requirements before choosing focal length—undersizing lens specs is a common failure point.

PoE Power Budget & Heater/Cooler Loads

Bullet cameras with integrated IR illumination, heaters for frost prevention, and active cooling consume 10–30W each. Plan your PoE switch capacity carefully; PoE budget planning for outdoor deployments often exceeds initial estimates. Mid-scale sites (40+ units) commonly require PoE++ or auxiliary power injection.

IR Illumination Range & Bleed-Through Risk

Built-in IR extends night vision to 30–100m depending on LED power and lens aperture. In dense urban or indoor-outdoor transition zones, IR can reflect off glass, water, and nearby surfaces, creating noise and false positives. Test before large-scale rollout in reflective environments.

Mounting Rigidity & Vibration Damping

Cylindrical bullets are inherently more rigid than domes in high-wind environments (parking structures, rooftops). However, loose wall or pole mounts can introduce vibration—especially with motorized zoom. Budget for quality brackets and damping clips. Poor mounting is often overlooked in post-deployment system failure investigations.

Temperature & Humidity Performance

IP67+ housings protect against rain and dust, but internal fogging and condensation occur in extreme thermal swings (–40 to +65°C environments). Units with internal heaters and humidity-resistant optical coatings cost more upfront but eliminate warranty claims and image-quality drift over 3–5 years.

Brand Ecosystem & Codec Support

Leading brands like Hikvision, Axis, and Pelco offer proprietary enhancement tools (edge analytics, wide-dynamic-range tuning). Verify your NVR and storage throughput support the codec and frame-rate profiles you're purchasing—mismatches force expensive rework.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect bullet cameras performance.

IP67 Weatherproofing

Dust-tight and submersion-rated (1m for 30min) housings protect electronics in rain, snow, and coastal spray. Verify gasket and cable-gland construction; cheap seals fail within 18–24 months in coastal or high-humidity zones.

Varifocal Motorized Zoom

Remotely adjustable focal length (e.g., 2.8–12mm) allows post-install coverage tuning without physical access. Increases cost and power draw by 20–40%; reserve for zones where fixed-lens deployment is uncertain.

Thermal (Uncooled Microbolometer) Imaging

Long-wave infrared sensor detects body heat and warm objects independent of visible light. Essential for perimeter intrusion detection and 24/7 detection in total darkness, but provides silhouette-only identification; combine with visible-light units for forensic detail.

Starlight / Super Sensitivity

Enhanced sensor gain and large apertures (f/1.2 or wider) enable color imaging at <0.01 lux. Prevents washed-out IR-only nighttime footage in lit areas (parking lots, building entries) but increases heat signature and requires cooler climates to prevent thermal throttling.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Dual-exposure or sensor-level tone-mapping recovers detail in high-contrast scenes (bright sky + dark building shadow). Critical for perimeter coverage but increases bitrate 15–25% and can introduce motion artifacts at frame rates below 30 FPS.

H.265 / HEVC Codec

50–60% bitrate reduction vs. H.264 at equal quality. Requires HEVC-capable NVR decoder; older systems force transcoding, which collapses network core bandwidth. Verify end-to-end codec support before bulk adoption.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Retail Perimeter (40-Unit Deployment)

36× 5MP fixed-lens 4mm bullets (1920×1200 @30fps) around building edge; 4× motorized varifocals (2.8–12mm) at entry gates for zoom-in verification. Total bitrate ~80 Mbps; requires dual PoE+ switches (60W×40) + 2TB/week storage throughput budgeting. Deploy Hikvision DS-2CD2x series or Axis P1365 for proven performance.

Industrial Yard Perimeter (80-Unit Thermal + Visible)

40× visible-light 4MP bullets (6mm fixed) on fencing; 40× 640×480 thermal microbolometer units (9Hz 19mm) on alternate poles for intrusion detection. PoE++ required (95W×40 visible + 10W×40 thermal); dual NVR servers for redundancy and core throughput. Plan 5TB/week. Pelco Sarix or i-PRO H+ series recommended.

Parking Garage Multi-Level (120-Unit Starlight Deployment)

5 levels × 24 units per level; 3MP starlight bullets (f/1.2, 2.8mm) at 2.5m height, spaced 6m apart. Zero IR supplementation (LED glare risk off polished concrete). Total bitrate ~60 Mbps; 3-week retention on 8TB SAN. Verify starlight performance in your actual lighting profile before purchase. Hanwha QNB or Vivotek IB8360 series.

School Campus Perimeter (25-Unit Mixed Deployment)

20× 2MP fixed 4mm bullets (entry points + fence lines); 5× motorized 2.8–8mm varifocals (gate verification). K-12 best practice requires 30 FPS @2MP (30 Mbps total), 90-day rolling retention (650GB), and hardened NVR behind firewall. Axis M2014-E or Hikvision DS-2CD2043G0-I recommended for education integrator support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a bullet and a dome camera for outdoor use?

Bullets have a cylindrical shroud with fixed or varifocal lenses optimized for directed long-distance coverage (fence lines, corridors, building facades). Domes mount flush to ceilings and are better for short-range wide-angle coverage. Bullets resist wind sway better; domes are easier to conceal. Choose bullets for perimeter; domes for entries and soffit mounting.

Do I need a heater for outdoor bullets in cold climates?

Yes, in areas below 0°C. Integrated heaters (5–10W) prevent internal condensation and maintain focus accuracy. Without them, image quality degrades and lenses fog overnight. Factor heater power into your PoE budget calculations—a 40-unit cold-climate deployment can add 200W+ of heater demand.

Can I use a 4K bullet camera with an older PoE switch?

No. 4K units at 30 FPS generate 80–120 Mbps per camera; 10–15 units will saturate a 1 Gbps switch. You also need PoE++ (95W) for integrated IR and processing. Budget for new infrastructure: PoE++ switch, gigabit uplink, and multi-TB NVR. PoE switch failure is common at scale—plan ahead.

How do I choose between thermal and visible-light bullets?

Thermal detects body heat and warm objects in total darkness but shows only silhouettes; visible-light requires ambient or IR illumination but provides color detail and facial recognition. Best practice: use thermal for perimeter intrusion detection (24/7) and visible-light for entry gates and forensic identification. Combine both for incident reconstruction.

What frame rate should I use to avoid storage and bandwidth waste?

Default 30 FPS works for stationary subjects; use 15 FPS for slow-moving perimeter zones to cut bitrate by 50%. High-motion zones (parking lots, loading docks) need 30 FPS. Careless frame-rate selection amplifies storage costs without improving detection. Profile your actual scene motion before rolling out.

Which brands offer the best support for integrators?

Leading brands include Hikvision (cost-effective, good analytics), Axis (premium support, proprietary features), Pelco (VMS ecosystem), i-PRO (Sony optics), and Hanwha (Wisenet ecosystem). Verify NVR codec support, firmware update cycles, and regional support before committing to bulk orders.

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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

Pelco IBV229-1ER Sarix Value 2 2MP Outdoor Bullet

Pelco SRXE4-2V12-EBT-IR1 4MP Bullet Camera

Pelco SRXE4-2X33-EBT-IR1 4MP Bullet Camera

Pelco SRXE4-4V9-EBT-IR1 Sarix Enterprise 4MP Bullet IR

Pelco SRXE4-4X31-EBT-IR1 4MP Bullet Camera

Pelco SRXE4-6V9-EBT-IR1 4MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Pelco SRXE4-6X31-EBT-IR1 4MP Sarix Enterprise Bullet

Pelco SRXE4-8V9-EBT-IR1 Sarix Enterprise 4 Bullet IR

Pelco SRXE4-8X31-EBT-IR1 8MP Bullet Camera

Pelco SRXE4P-4V9-EBT-IR1 4MP Enterprise Bullet Camera

Pelco SRXE4P-8V9-EBT-IR1 8MP FIPS Bullet Camera

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