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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Hanwha

SKU: HCO-7010RA

Hanwha HCO-7010RA 4MP IR Bullet Camera

4MP analog bullet with 20m IR for outdoor fixed surveillance
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SKU: HCO-7030RA

Hanwha HCO-7030RA 4MP IR Bullet Camera

4MP analog bullet with 30m IR for outdoor perimeter surveillance
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Hanwha

SKU: HCO-7070RA

Hanwha HCO-7070RA 4MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with 30m IR and IP66/IK10 durability
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Hanwha

SKU: PNO-A6081R

Hanwha PNO-A6081R 2MP IR Bullet IP Camera

2MP IR bullet camera with IP66 weatherproof housing and PoE power
- 1080P resolution at 120fps for smooth motion capture and event recording
- IR night vision with Day/Night functionality for round-the-clock surveillance
- IP66-rated outdoor durability powered by single PoE cable deployment
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Hanwha

SKU: PNO-A7082R

Hanwha PNO-A7082R 4MP Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with 60m IR and dual-NPU AI analytics
- 4MP at 60fps, 4.6–9.35mm varifocal lens (105°–47° FOV), 120dB WDR
- 60-meter WiseIR night vision with dual NPU for object and people detection
- IP66/IP67 weatherproof, IK10 impact rated, −50°C to +55°C operating range
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Hanwha

SKU: PNO-A9081R

Hanwha PNO-A9081R 8MP 4K AI Outdoor Varifocal Bullet Camera

4K outdoor bullet with motorized zoom and edge AI for perimeter detail
- 8MP 4K resolution captures license plates and facial features without zoom
- Motorized 4.5–10mm varifocal lens adjusts field of view during install
- On-camera AI detects objects, counts people, monitors lines, and flags tampering
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Hanwha

SKU: PNO-A9081RLP

Hanwha PNO-A9081RLP 4K Outdoor AI IR Bullet Network IP Camera

8MP outdoor bullet with 30m IR and AI analytics for traffic monitoring
- 8MP 1/1.8" CMOS sensor with 4.5–10mm motorized lens and 2.2x zoom
- 30m IR range, 0.05 Lux color and 0.005 Lux B&W for 24/7 visibility
- Built-in AI: defocus detection, motion, tampering, audio, and shock alerts
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SKU: PNO-A9081RLP/KAP

Hanwha PNO-A9081RLP/KAP 4K IR Bullet Camera

4K IR bullet with edge AI for license plate & vehicle recognition
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SKU: PNO-A9082R

Hanwha PNO-A9082R 8MP Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

8MP outdoor AI bullet with motorized zoom and 60m IR for perimeter surveillance
- 8MP at 30 fps with motorized 5.9–13.3mm varifocal lens eliminates fixed-angle limitations
- 60-meter IR range plus 0.03 lux color sensitivity captures detail in full darkness and twilight
- PoE+ powered, IP66 rated, and edge-capable AI analytics for autonomous object detection
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Hanwha

SKU: PNO-A9311R

Hanwha PNO-A9311R 8MP Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

8MP outdoor bullet with 31x zoom and 70m IR for perimeter surveillance
- 31x motorized varifocal lens (6.91–214.7mm) spans wide overview to 60+ meter plate/face capture
- 70-meter WiseIR at 0 lux eliminates dependency on ambient light for night operations
- On-camera AI detection and LPR/facial recognition reduce server load and false positives
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SKU: PNO-A9311R/KDO

Hanwha PNO-A9311R/KDO 4K AI IR Bullet Camera

4K 31x zoom IR bullet with AI analytics for 24/7 outdoor surveillance
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Hanwha

SKU: PNO-A9311RLP

Hanwha PNO-A9311RLP 4K Outdoor AI IR Bullet Network Camera

8MP 4K bullet with 31x zoom and onboard LPR for traffic enforcement
- 31x motorized varifocal lens (6.91–214.7mm) with P-iris for vehicle ID at 400m+
- Road AI: license plate recognition and 70+ vehicle make/model detection on-camera
- 70m WiseIR range, 120dB WDR, H.265 compression, IP66/IP67 rated for 24/7 outdoor use
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Hanwha

SKU: QNO-6082R1

Hanwha QNO-6082R1 2MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

2MP outdoor IR bullet with motorized zoom and 30m night vision
- 3.2–10mm motorized varifocal lens (3.1x zoom) with DC auto iris
- 30fps H.265/H.264 + 120dB WDR for high-contrast outdoor scenes
- 30m IR range + IP66/IK10 rated for weather and impact resistance
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Hanwha

SKU: QNO-7012R

Hanwha QNO-7012R 4MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with 20m IR and IP66 rating for perimeter monitoring
- 4MP @ 30fps with 120dB WDR handles high-contrast outdoor scenes
- 20-meter IR night vision with auto day/night (ICR) mode
- IP66/IK10 weatherproof, PoE powered, fixed 2.8mm lens (107.5° FOV)
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Hanwha

SKU: QNO-7022R

Hanwha QNO-7022R 4MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with 25m IR and IP66 weather seal for perimeter surveillance
- 4MP at 2560×1440 with 78° field of view and F1.6 lens captures detail at typical perimeter distances
- H.265 + WiseStream II compression cuts bandwidth 40–50% vs. H.264 for efficient 24/7 recording
- 120dB WDR + BLC handles mixed lighting; 0 Lux IR mode works in complete darkness
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SKU: QNO-7032R

Hanwha QNO-7032R 4MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

4MP outdoor bullet with 30m IR and IP66 durability for 24/7 perimeter surveillance
- 4MP at 30 fps with H.265 codec cuts storage demand in half versus H.264
- 30-meter IR range with auto Day/Night mode for full darkness identification
- 120dB WDR and backlight compensation handle mixed lighting without blind spots
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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.

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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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Hanwha HCO-7010RA 4MP IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha HCO-7030RA 4MP IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha HCO-7070RA 4MP Outdoor Bullet Camera

Hanwha PNO-A6081R 2MP IR Bullet IP Camera

Hanwha PNO-A7082R 4MP Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha PNO-A9081R 8MP 4K AI Outdoor Varifocal Bullet Camera

Hanwha PNO-A9081RLP 4K Outdoor AI IR Bullet Network IP Camera

Hanwha PNO-A9081RLP/KAP 4K IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha PNO-A9082R 8MP Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha PNO-A9311R 8MP Outdoor AI IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha PNO-A9311R/KDO 4K AI IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha PNO-A9311RLP 4K Outdoor AI IR Bullet Network Camera

Hanwha QNO-6082R1 2MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha QNO-7012R 4MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha QNO-7022R 4MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

Hanwha QNO-7032R 4MP Outdoor IR Bullet Camera

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