Wide Dynamic Range: Helping you See Better in Shadows
The higher the dB rating the better your camera will be at seeing into shadows.
What is WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)?
For decades, higher end cameras have included Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Chips. WDR takes a low light optimized and a high light optimized image setting and stitches the two photos into one image to prevent shadows from being too dark. The industry standard way of describing WDR is to state whether it is digital or True/optical (with true/optical WDR being better since optical WDR also still has digital WDR). The industry standard way is to describe the WDR spec is to state the dB that the true/optical WDR uses, with higher dB ratings being better.
What's a dB?
The dB unit is the ratio of the brightest and the dimmest object that can be captured by the camera. This tells you the range where the WDR works. The higher the ratio, the greater the difference between the low light and high light spectrum that the camera can capture and the better your picture will be. This is why high dB ratios are better - they can capture a larger spectrum of lighting conditions, including difficult scenes with both very bright lights (like windows) and very dark objects (like shadows).
Here's our Cameras with WDR:
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The Warrior 4.0 - 26BF4 - 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 -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
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In stock.
Usually ships the same business day if ordered before 2PM EST.Price: $399.00
Limited Time DIY Special: $249.00
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.$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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The Deputy 4.0 - 26DF4 - 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 -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
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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.$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.$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
