Product SKU: QNV-C8012
Product Overview
The Hanwha Vision QNV-C8012 is a 5MP AI micro vandal dome camera designed for high-quality surveillance in residential, commercial, and public-facing environments where a compact form factor and strong durability are important. Its 2.4mm fixed lens provides a wide viewing angle for broad scene coverage, while built-in AI-based object detection helps improve event accuracy by distinguishing people and vehicles from general motion. With 120dB WDR, day and night performance, and rugged IP66, IK10, and NEMA 4X protection, it is a dependable option for demanding indoor and outdoor monitoring applications.
Why Choose the QNV-C8012
This model is a strong choice for users who want a compact vandal-resistant dome camera with AI-enhanced analytics and dependable image quality. Its AI engine helps reduce false alarms by classifying people and vehicles more accurately, while WiseNR II and WiseStream III help improve image clarity and storage efficiency. The 2.4mm lens offers wider coverage than more traditional dome options, making it well suited to entrances, hallways, lobbies, and general monitoring areas where broad visibility matters.
Key Capabilities
5MP AI Surveillance
The 5MP image sensor delivers detailed video for day-to-day monitoring, helping improve subject visibility, playback clarity, and general scene awareness across a wide range of applications.
Wide 2.4mm Fixed Lens
The 2.4mm fixed lens is designed to capture a broader field of view, making the camera well suited to monitoring wider spaces such as entry areas, reception zones, corridors, and small open interiors.
AI-Based Object Detection
The built-in AI engine supports object detection for people and vehicles, helping improve event relevance and reduce nuisance alarms caused by non-critical motion in the scene.
Strong Backlight Handling
With 120dB WDR, the camera can better manage scenes that include both bright and dark areas, helping preserve more usable detail in difficult lighting conditions.
Rugged Vandal-Resistant Design
The micro vandal dome housing includes a hard-coated dome bubble and is built to withstand demanding conditions with IP66, IK10, and NEMA 4X protection.
Key Features
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5MP High-Resolution Imaging: Supports up to 5MP resolution, helping deliver clear surveillance footage with improved detail for people, vehicles, and general site activity.
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2.4mm Fixed Lens: The fixed 2.4mm lens provides wide-area coverage, making it a practical choice for broader monitoring zones where a compact dome camera is preferred.
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AI Object Detection: The AI engine supports object classification for people and vehicles including car, truck, bus, bicycle, and motorcycle, helping improve alert accuracy and operator efficiency.
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Advanced Video Analytics: Supports motion detection, virtual line crossing and direction detection, plus virtual area analytics including loitering, intrusion, enter, and exit events.
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120dB Wide Dynamic Range: WDR improves image balance in high-contrast scenes such as entrances, foyers, and areas exposed to daylight or glare.
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Day and Night Functionality: Built-in ICR day and night switching helps the camera maintain useful imaging across changing lighting conditions throughout the day.
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WiseNR II: Noise reduction supported by the AI engine helps improve image clarity and reduce visual noise in low-light or challenging environments.
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WiseStream III: Smart compression supported by the AI engine helps improve bandwidth and storage efficiency while maintaining practical surveillance quality.
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Hard-Coated Dome Bubble: The durable dome cover helps improve resilience for demanding installations where extra housing protection is valuable.
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IP66, IK10, and NEMA 4X Protection: The housing is designed for exposed indoor and outdoor environments where weather resistance, vandal resistance, and durability are essential.
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PoE Powered: Supports PoE operation with a maximum power draw of 7W, helping simplify installation through network cabling.
Specifications Summary
- Resolution: 5MP
- Lens Type: Fixed lens
- Lens: 2.4mm
- Maximum Frame Rate: 30fps at 5MP
- Minimum Illumination: Colour 0.05 Lux, B/W 0.005 Lux
- WDR: 120dB
- Video Compression: H.265, H.264, MJPEG
- Smart Compression: WiseStream III
- AI Analytics: Object detection for people and vehicles
- Protection Rating: IP66, IK10, NEMA 4X
- Power: PoE, max 7W
Ideal Use Cases
- Building Entrances – Ideal for doorways, foyers, and access points where wide coverage and strong backlight handling improve scene visibility.
- Retail and Public Areas – Well suited to shopfronts, counters, and customer-facing spaces where AI object detection helps improve alert relevance.
- Schools and Commercial Corridors – A practical choice for hallways and internal circulation areas where a compact vandal-resistant dome is preferred.
- Outdoor Perimeter Points – Suitable for exposed locations where IP66, IK10, and NEMA 4X protection support reliable operation.
FAQs
- What does the AI object detection do on the QNV-C8012?
The built-in AI engine helps the camera distinguish people and vehicles from general scene motion. This can improve event accuracy and reduce false alarms caused by less relevant movement, making alert review more efficient. - Is this camera suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, the QNV-C8012 is built for demanding indoor and outdoor environments. Its IP66 weather resistance, IK10 vandal resistance, and NEMA 4X protection make it suitable for exposed installations where durability is important. - What makes the 2.4mm lens useful?
The 2.4mm fixed lens provides a wider field of view, which helps cover more of the scene with a single camera. This makes it useful in entry areas, hallways, reception spaces, and similar locations where broader visibility is preferred.
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