The IP Camera Difference: HD, POE, Networked
An IP camera, or Internet Protocol camera, is a digital video camera that operates via an IP network. IP cameras are digital and connect via Cat5 (Networking) Cable. Our IP Cameras shoot can shoot in HD at 1080p, 4MP, and 4K.
Explore IP Camera RangeWhy choose an IP Camera?
Better Resolution
1080P to 4K
The main selling point of IP cameras is the increased resolution. HD quality recording makes identifying faces and license plates much, much easier than standard definition.
Although IP cameras are more expensive, HD recording can also mean that you don't need to purchase as many cameras to properly secure an area, since you can record at a wider angle and still get footage that can identify suspects and be used in court.
Easy to use
One cable set up
With our line of Admiral and Admiral Pro POE (power over ethernet) NVRs and our SCW IP Cameras you'll have no trouble installing and configuring the cameras.
Just plug the single Cat5 cable into the NVR's POE ports, and the NVR will setup, manage, and power the Admiral line cameras for you. POE means that you run One cable and you're done!
Video Analytics
Line crossing, face, and intrusion detection
Video analytics is a series of technologies that automatically analyzes video to detect and determine events not based on a single image but upon the change in the video stream.
Even our most basic cameras have video content analysis including Line Crossing, Intrusion Detection, and Face Detection that can switch on recording or trigger Snapshot. Snapshot can either automatically upload images to your FTP server or send those same images to you as an Email Alert. PC, Mac, Android, and iOS software is also included free.
Choosing the right IP Camera for you
Choosing the Right Resolution: Resolution Matters Most
Resolution is going to have the most impact on how far you can identify a face, the most quality bang for your buck, and you won't have to sacrifice a wide angle view to be able to identify someone at distance.
Choosing the Right IP Camera Lens Type: Fixed, Vari-focal, and PTZ
IP cameras come with one of three lens types and this is how our product lines are differentiated. Fixed lens cameras have a focal point and angle of view that are not able to be modified.
A Varifocal Zoom Lens can Help You Zoom In on Long Distance Targets
If you need to recognize a face at a further distance than a fixed wide angle camera allows, you can get more distance by going with a camera with a optical zoom lens.
The second line of images in this example are from our motorized varifocal zoom series.
Varifocal zoom cameras have lenses that allow you to optically adjust (manually or by motor) the viewing angle and focus of a camera. The most common form of vari-focal is wide angle 2.8mm to telephoto 12mm. The terms sound complicated, but you've actually done this a ton of times already. Every time you twist the lens of a DSLR camera or push the zoom button on a digital camera, you are changing the focal length and viewing angle. In photography, we call this "zooming," but in surveillance we call these types of cameras "varifocal."
Both vari-focal and Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) Cameras have the ability for you to choose your viewing angle and level of zoom, but PTZ cameras are more expensive and can Pan and Tilt as well as Zoom (that's where we get PTZ). PTZ can be controlled remotely via a joystick. The viewing angle and level of zoom for a vari-focal camera must be changed in person.
Choosing the Camera Body Shape: Dome and Bullets
For the vast majority of our camera models, the only difference between a dome camera and a bullet camera is the body style. You can usually find bullet and dome cameras that have identical specs - although some specialty cameras only come in one shape style.
Bullet or turret dome cameras are easier to install in almost all circumstances. In many situations, glass dome cameras require you to drill upwards to mount them (as they are most often mounted to the ceiling/soffit). You also don't have to remove the glass dome to mount a bullet or turret camera, which means you don't ever expose them to humidity, risk getting your fingerprints on the inside of the lens, or forget to fully tighten the glass dome back on again.
Unless you're facing a lot of vandalism and you want a protective glass dome, a bullet or turret camera is the way to go.
How does an IP Camera work?
IP cameras are digital, network cameras.
Cat5 Cable, as shown in the image to the left, is the cable used in creating computer networks. With an IP camera system, this one wire caries both your video data and your power. The power is added by the NVR (if you made a home run and are using our Networker Pro POE models, which has built-in POE ports) or you can use a POE injector or POE switch to power your cameras at convenient locations.
Because IP cameras are digital cameras you measure their resolution in megapixels rather than TV Lines. TV Lines is the measurement of old 1980's-TV quality cameras.
Our IP cameras come in four resolution options: 2.0MP which shoots at 1080P, 4.0 MP (which is 2x 1080P), and 4K (which is 4x 1080P).
You record an IP camera with a NVR. Some NVRs on the market are really terrible (and can't record even 1080P HD footage on every channel), but all of ours can record at least 4K at 30 FPS without any framerate or camera limitations.
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The Warrior 2.0 v2 - 26BF2M - 1080P 2MP Fixed Lens Mini Bullet Camera
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$150.00
Resolution
1080P @ 30 FPS; 1920 × 1080
Detect: 100 ft
Recognize: 50 ft
Identify: 25 ft
Processing Power and Compression: Not All 1080P Cameras are Created Equal
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Temperature rated from -22°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Larger image sensor for low light
Color video possible until 0.02 lux
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The Warrior 4.0 v2 - 26BF4M - 4MP (2x1080P) Fixed Lens Mini Bullet Camera
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$200.00
Indoor/Outdoor
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Temperature rated from -22°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Color video possible until 0.03 lux
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The Warrior 8.0 v2 - 26BF8M - 4K (8MP = 4x1080P) Fixed Lens Mini Bullet Camera
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$250.00
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Temperature rated from -22°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Larger image sensor for low light
Color video possible until 0.05 lux
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The Deputy 2.0 v2 - 26DF2M - 2MP (1080P) Fixed Wide Angle Lens Turret Dome Camera
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$150.00
Resolution
1080P @ 30 FPS; 1920 × 1080
Detect: 75 ft
Recognize: 40 ft
Identify: 20 ft
Processing Power and Compression: Not All 1080P Cameras are Created Equal
Indoor/Outdoor
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Temperature rated from -22°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Color video possible until 0.02 lux
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The Deputy 4.0 v2 - 26DF4M - 4MP (2x1080P) Fixed Wide Angle Lens Turret Dome Camera
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$200.00
Indoor/Outdoor
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Temperature rated from -22°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Color video possible until 0.03 lux
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The Deputy 8.0 v2 - 26DF8M - 4K (8MP = 4x1080P) Fixed Wide Angle Lens Turret Dome Camera
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$250.00
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Temperature rated from -22°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Larger image sensor for low light
Color video possible until 0.05 lux
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In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$399.00
Resolution
4MP @ 25 FPS: 2560 x 1440
Detect: up to 175 ft
Recognize: up to 125 ft
Identify: up to 75 ft
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Temperature rated from -31°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Lens
Motorized Varifocal: 2.7 - 12mm
91° - 27° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Learn about the 4 types of Zoom
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Color video possible until 0.02 lux
Special
True WDR (up to 120 dB)
Built in Microphone
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In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$999.00
Resolution
1080P @ 30 FPS; 1920 × 1080
Detect: 950 ft
Recognize: 850 ft
Identify: 800 ft
Processing Power and Compression: Not All 1080P Cameras are Created Equal
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Extreme Cold Temperature rated from -40°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Lens
Super Long Range Motorized Varifocal: 6.5 - 143mm
59° - 3° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Fixed vs Varifocal Lenses
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 650 FT
Extremely Large image sensor for low light
Color video possible until 0.002 lux
Special
DC-Iris
Alarm Input and Output
Audio Input and Output
Audio Input/Output FAQNOT POE
True WDR (up to 120 dB)
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In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$250.00
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Temperature rated from -31°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Larger image sensor for low light
Color video possible until 0.05 lux
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The Sheriff 4.0 - 26DF4-IK10 - 4MP (2x1080P) Vandal Proof Fixed Wide Angle Lens IK10 Dome Camera
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$225.00
Resolution
4MP @ 25 FPS: 2560 x 1440
Detect: 115 ft
Recognize: 50 ft
Identify: 35 ft
Processing Power and Compression: Not All 4MP Cameras are Created Equal
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Temperature rated from -31°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Color video possible until 0.02 lux
Special
IK10 (highest possible rating) Physical Damage Protection
True Wide Dynamic Range (120dB)
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In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$350.00
Weather
IP66
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even wash them off with a hose.
Temp
Temperature rated from -31°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 50 FT
Color video possible until 0.02 lux
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In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$399.00
Resolution
4MP @ 25 FPS: 2560 x 1440
Detect: up to 175 ft
Recognize: up to 125 ft
Identify: up to 75 ft
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Temperature rated from -31°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Lens
Motorized Varifocal: 2.8 - 12mm
91° - 27° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Fixed vs Varifocal Lenses
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Color video possible until 0.02 lux
Special
Alarm Input and Output
Audio Input and Output
Audio Input/Output FAQTrue WDR (up to 120 dB)
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The Knight 2.0 - 26BV2-W - 2MP Camera with Security Light. Designed for Restricted Access Areas
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$549.00
Resolution
1080P @ 30 FPS; 1920 × 1080
Detect: up to 125 ft
Recognize: up to 75 ft
Identify: up to 50 ft
Processing Power and Compression: Not All 1080P Cameras are Created Equal
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Extreme Cold Temperature rated from -40°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Lens
Motorized Varifocal: 2.8 - 12mm
91° - 27° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Learn about the 4 types of Zoom
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 165 FT
Integrated Full Spectrum Motion Light
Larger image sensor for low light
Color video possible until 0.001 lux
Special
DC-Iris
Alarm Input and Output
Audio Input and Output
Audio Input/Output FAQTrue WDR (up to 120 dB)
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The Archer 2.0 - 26BV2-L - 2MP Long Range, Low Light Bullet Camera with Motorized Zoom and Focus
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$799.00
Resolution
1080P @ 30 FPS; 1920 × 1080
Detect: up to 450 ft
Recognize: up to 350 ft
Identify: up to 300 ft
Processing Power and Compression: Not All 1080P Cameras are Created Equal
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Extreme Cold Temperature rated from -40°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Lens
Long Range Motorized Varifocal: 4.7 - 47mm
65° - 9° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Fixed vs Varifocal Lenses
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 300 FT
Larger image sensor for low light
Color video possible until 0.001 lux
Special
P-Iris
Alarm Input and Output
Audio Input and Output
Audio Input/Output FAQTrue WDR (up to 120 dB)
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In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$799.00
Resolution
4K (8MP) UHD @ 30 FPS: 3840 x 2160
Detect: up to 200 ft
Recognize: up to 150 ft
Identify: up to 100 ft
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Extreme Cold Temperature rated from -40°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Lens
Motorized Varifocal: 2.8 - 12mm
80° - 35° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Fixed vs Varifocal Lenses
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 325 FT
Color video possible until 0.02 lux
Special
P-Iris
Alarm Inputs and Output
Audio Input and Output
Audio Input/Output FAQTrue WDR (up to 120 dB)
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In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$799.00
Resolution
4K (8MP) UHD @ 30 FPS: 3840 x 2160
Detect: up to 200 ft
Recognize: up to 150 ft
Identify: up to 100 ft
Weather
IP67
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even submerge it for a few minutes.
Temp
Extreme Cold Temperature rated from -40°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Lens
Motorized Varifocal: 2.8 - 12mm
80° - 35° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Fixed vs Varifocal Lenses
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 100 FT
Color video possible until 0.02 lux
Special
Alarm Inputs and Output
Audio Input and Output
True WDR (up to 120 dB)
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The Lookout 2.0 Mini - Mini PTZ with 4x zoom
Special Order.
This item is available through special order. Small orders will typical ship in 3-5 business days. Large orders will take additional time. Please contact us before purchasing.$399.00
Resolution
1080P @ 30 FPS; 1920 x 1080
Detect: 300 ft
Recognize: 100 ft
Identify: 60 ft
Processing Power and Compression: Not All 1080P Cameras are Created Equal
Indoor/Outdoor
IP66
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even wash them off with a hose.
Temp
Temperature rated from -4°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between up to 90%.
Lens
Motorized PTZ 4x 2.8- 12mm
95° - 32° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Learn about the 4 types of Zoom
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 165 FT
Color video possible until 0.03 lux
Special
Built in microphone and speaker
Built in AI person detection
Small, Compact PTZ for indoor and outdoor use
True 120db WDR and low light sensor
Pan: 345° rotation
Tilt: 90°
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The Lookout 2.0 - 26ZV - 2MP (1080P) IP PTZ Camera with 30x Optical Zoom
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$799.00
Resolution
1080P @ 30 FPS; 1920 x 1080
Detect: 1000 ft
Recognize: 900 ft
Identify: 800 ft
Processing Power and Compression: Not All 1080P Cameras are Created Equal
Indoor/Outdoor
IP66
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even wash them off with a hose.
Temp
Extreme Cold Temperature rated from -40°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between up to 90%.
Lens
Motorized PTZ Varifocal: 4.5 - 135mm
63° - 2° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Learn about the 4 types of Zoom
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 500 FT
Color video possible until 0.03 lux
Special
Audio Input and Output
Audio Input/Output FAQDigital Wide Dynamic Range
Pan: 360° (endless) rotation
Tilt: -15° ~ +90° (auto reverse)
Seeing in shadows: Understanding WDR
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The Spotlight 2.0 - 26ZV-W - 2MP (1080P) IP PTZ Camera with 22x Optical Zoom & Full Spectrum Light
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$1,499.00
Resolution
1080P @ 60 FPS; 1920 x 1080
Detect: 950 ft
Recognize: 875 ft
Identify: 750 ft
Processing Power and Compression: Not All 1080P Cameras are Created Equal
Indoor/Outdoor
IP66
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even wash them off with a hose.
Temp
Extreme Cold Temperature rated from -40°F to 140 °F
Humidity rated between up to 90%.
Lens
Motorized PTZ Varifocal: 6.5 - 135mm
70° - 4° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Learn about the 4 types of Zoom
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 200 FT
Integrated Full Spectrum Light up to 100 FT
Larger image sensor for low light
Color video possible until 0.001 lux
Special
Audio Input and Output
Audio Input/Output FAQTrue WDR (120db)
NOT POE
Pan: 360° (endless) rotation
Tilt: -15° ~ +90° (auto reverse)
Seeing in shadows: Understanding WDR
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The Radius 12.0 - 26P12 - 12MP 360° Fisheye Dome Camera
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$899.00
Resolution
Unconventional Aspect Ratio!
6MP @ 25 FPS: 3008*3000
12MP @ 15 FPS: 4000*3000
Weather
IP66
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can wash it off with a hose.
Temp
Temperature rated from -22°F ~ 140°F
Humidity rated between 10 and 95%.
Lens
Fisheye: 1.8mm
360° of coverage
Day/Night
Infrared night vision up to 65 FT
Color video possible until 0.06 lux
Special
Built-in microphone & speaker, two-way talk supported
Up to five stream options
1 Full Res Fisheye OR 1 Fisheye & 4 ePTZs OR 1 Fisheye and 1 Panorama
IK10
Digital WDR
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The Scope 8.0 - 26ZV8 - 4K (8MP = 4x1080P) IP PTZ Camera with 22x Optical Zoom
In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.$2,299.00
Resolution
4K @ 30 FPS; 3840 x 2160
Detect: 1.5 miles
Recognize: 2000ft
Identify: 1000ft ft
Processing Power and Compression: Not All 4K Cameras are Created Equal
Indoor/Outdoor
IP66
Full protection from dust, rain, snow, dew, frost, and sprinklers.
You can even wash them off with a hose.
Temp
Extreme Cold Temperature rated from -40°F to 158 °F
Humidity rated between up to 90%.
Lens
Motorized PTZ Varifocal: 6.5 - 143mm
59° - 3.4° of coverage
Digital Zoom and Optical Zoom
Learn about the 4 types of Zoom
Day/Night
Long Range Infrared night vision up to 650 FT
Color video possible until 0.003 lux
Special
Audio Input and Output
Audio Input/Output FAQTrue WDR (120db)
Pan: 360° (endless) rotation
Tilt: -15° ~ +90° (auto reverse)
Seeing in shadows: Understanding WDR
