Outdoor CCTV Cameras

Look for IP66 or IP67: most cameras here state IP67, which covers dust and temporary immersion, and PTZ domes such as the DS-2DE4215IW-DE(T5) state IP66, which covers powerful water jets. The EZVIZ EB5 and CS-EL3 state IP65, so fit them where an overhang or soffit gives some shelter.

As far as the infrared or light range its listing states: the HiLook THC-T220-MS reaches about 40m, the Hikvision DS-2CD3T46G2-4ISY 90m and the DS-2DE4215IW-DE(T5) PTZ 100m. Colour models light the scene instead, such as the TP-Link VIGI InSight S385 with IR and white LEDs to 30m, which helps pick out clothing and vehicle colours.

Yes, with a battery camera: the EZVIZ BC1c and EB5 are wire-free 4K cameras with a 10,400mAh battery, the EB5 with a built-in solar panel, and the EZVIZ CS-EB8/SP pairs a 4G pan and tilt battery camera with a solar panel. The Hikvision DS-2XS2T47G1-LDH/4G/C18S40 is a solar-powered 4G ColorVu camera designed for off-grid sites.

IP cameras usually take power over the network cable (PoE) from an NVR or switch, so one cable carries power and video; the DS-2CD2T26G2-4I(2.8mm)(D) accepts PoE or 12 VDC. The DS-2CE17H0T-IT3E is an HD analogue camera that takes power over the coax (PoC) or 12 VDC, and the DS-2DF5225X-AEL(T5) PTZ takes 24 VAC or Hi-PoE.

It gathers more light through a wide aperture and adds white light when the scene is too dark, so the picture stays in colour instead of turning monochrome under infrared. The Hikvision DS-2XS2T47G1-LDH/4G/C18S40 has a 4 mm F1.0 lens, and the DS-2CD2T87G2P-LSU/SL uses dual F1.0 lenses with a white supplement light.

By classifying what moves: Hikvision AcuSense cameras such as the DS-2CD3T46G2-4ISY classify human and vehicle targets by deep learning, so an alert is raised for a person rather than a swaying branch. The EZVIZ BC1c and EB5 have AI human and vehicle detection, and the Ajax MotionCam Outdoor uses dual PIR sensors with photos for verification.

Yes, active deterrence models add a strobe and a siren or audible warning: the Hikvision DS-2CD2T46G2H-IS2U/SL bullet and DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL turret are examples. The Pyronix LightCamera adds floodlights of about 2500 lumens and a 100 dB siren, and the EZVIZ CS-EL3 wall-light camera has a 780 lm light with a siren and strobe.

Models rated IK10 for impact: examples include the domes DS-2CE57H0T-VPITF, DS-2CD3146G2-ISU (2.8mm)(H) and DS-2CD3786G2T-IZSY, and the DS-2DF5225X-AEL(T5) PTZ is IK10 too. Mount any camera out of easy reach where the view allows, since even a tough housing can be covered or turned.

When one camera has to cover a large area and zoom in on detail, such as a yard, car park or compound. The DS-2DE4215IW-DE(T5) has 15× optical zoom and 100m of infrared, the DS-2DE7A425IW-AEB(T5) 25× zoom, and the DS-2DF9C848LXG1-LW 48× with laser illumination and auto-tracking; the ESP HDVIPCPTZ-CL is a 5MP option.

Yes. The Hikvision DS-2XE6025G0-I and DS-2XE6222F-IS are ATEX/IECEx explosion-proof bullets, and the DS-2DT6232X-AELY(T5) is an anti-corrosion PTZ in SUS316L. For number plates there are DeepinView ANPR bullets such as the iDS-2CD7A46G0/P-IZHSY, and bi-spectrum bullets such as the DS-2TD2637T-7/QY pair a thermal channel with a 4MP optical one.