Bullet Cameras

A bullet camera is a CCTV camera with a long cylindrical body on a bracket, aimed plainly at the area it watches. The shape is easy to see, which can deter, and holds long-range infrared and zoom lenses: the Hikvision DS-2CD2T46G3-4IZY has a motorised 2.8-4 mm lens and IR up to 80 m, and the DS-2CE16U1T-IT3F has EXIR 2.0 for night vision.

A bullet where the camera should be seen and needs reach, and a dome where it should be discreet. A bullet is simple to aim along a drive or fence line and sits on a wall bracket, while the cover of a dome hides which way it points. Turret cameras sit between the two: aimed like a bullet, but mounted closer to the wall or ceiling.

Yes, ColorVu and full-colour models do. The Hikvision DS-2CD2T87G3-LIY is an 8MP ColorVu bullet with Smart Hybrid Light, the HiLook THC-B159-MS is a 5MP TurboHD ColorVu bullet, and the TP-Link VIGI InSight S345, S355 and S385 are full-colour IP bullets at 4MP, 5MP and 8MP.

Yes, if it is an HD analogue model in a format the DVR records. Hikvision TurboHD bullets such as the DS-2CE16U1T-IT3F (8MP) and the DS-2CE17H0T-IT3E (5MP, Power over Coax) connect over coax, and the DS-2CE10KF0T-LFS is a 3K ColorVu 4-in-1 bullet. Check the highest resolution the DVR supports before choosing.

A bullet whose zoom and focus are adjusted by motor from the recorder or app, so the view can be framed after the camera is up. Examples include the Hikvision DS-2CD2643G2-IZS 4MP with a 2.8-12 mm lens, the TP-Link VIGI InSight S345ZI 4MP with optical zoom, and the Bosch NBE-7702-ALXT DINION 7100i with a 10.5-47 mm motorised lens.

Yes, ANPR bullets are made for it. Hikvision DeepinView ANPR bullets include the iDS-2CD7A46G0-IZHSY 4MP with motorised 2.8-12 mm or 8-32 mm lenses and the iDS-2CD7A45G0/P-IZHSY with 25× zoom. Mount an ANPR camera where plates pass slowly and face it, and plan its angle and distance before fitting.

Yes, 4G solar kits and battery cameras suit remote sites. The Hikvision DS-2XS6A87G1-LS/C36S80 pairs an 8MP ColorVu 4G bullet with an 80W solar panel and a 360Wh battery, the DS-2XS6A46G1-IZS/C36S80 is a 4MP motorised version, and the EZVIZ CS-EB3-R200-1K3FL4GA is a 4G bullet with a 5200 mAh rechargeable battery.

Yes, thermal bullets form an image from heat rather than light, so they detect people and vehicles in the dark. The Hikvision DS-2TD2138-25/QY has a 384×288 VOx sensor and 25 mm lens, the HeatPro DS-2TD2628T-7/QA pairs a thermal sensor with a 4MP optical one and measures temperature, and Dahua thermal bullets include the DHI-TPC-BF5401-B35-BC-S2.

A camera in a sealed, certified housing for hazardous areas where gas or dust could ignite. The Hikvision DS-2XE6222F-IS and DS-2XE6242F-IS have 316L stainless steel housings, the DS-2XE6222F-IS listed ATEX/IECEx, and explosion-proof bullets from Dahua and Hanwha Vision, such as the TNO-6322ER, are on this page too.