Product SKU: QNV-C8012
Product Overview
For installers and site managers needing compact vandal-resistant ceiling coverage at entrances, corridors, and public-facing areas, the Hanwha Vision QNV-C8012 is a 5MP AI micro vandal dome camera built to deliver accurate scene analysis in a smaller-than-standard housing. Featuring a 2.4mm fixed lens, the camera captures a wide field of view suited to broad monitoring zones such as foyers, reception counters, retail floors, and internal walkways. Equipped with AI-based object detection for people and vehicles, virtual line crossing, intrusion, loitering, and enter/exit analytics, it brings meaningful intelligence to day-to-day monitoring. Built with 120dB WDR, ICR day/night switching, and a hard-coated dome bubble, it is backed by IP66, IK10, and NEMA 4X protection for demanding indoor and outdoor installations where both weather resistance and vandal resistance are non-negotiable.
Key Capabilities
Micro Vandal Dome Housing
The compact micro form factor sits flush and unobtrusive on ceilings at entrances, corridors, and retail spaces. Combined with a hard-coated dome bubble and IK10 rating, it resists tampering without the visual bulk of a standard-sized vandal dome.
Wide 2.4mm Fixed Lens
The 2.4mm fixed lens captures a broader field of view than standard fixed dome lenses, making it practical for covering reception areas, open retail floors, and building entry points with a single camera position.
AI Object Detection and Analytics
The built-in AI engine classifies people and vehicles including cars, trucks, buses, bicycles, and motorcycles. It also supports virtual line crossing, intrusion, loitering, and enter/exit events, sharpening alert relevance across busy or access-controlled areas.
120dB Wide Dynamic Range
High-contrast scenes at building entrances, foyers, or glazed shopfronts are handled by 120dB WDR, which balances bright exterior light against shadowed interior detail to preserve usable image content across the frame.
IP66, IK10 and NEMA 4X Protection
Rated for full weather resistance, impact resistance, and industrial environments, the QNV-C8012 is built for exposed outdoor mounting and indoor locations subject to cleaning, dust, or physical contact without compromising long-term operation.
Best For
- Building Entrances and Foyers: The 2.4mm wide lens and 120dB WDR work together to capture broad entry scenes while handling the backlight that commonly affects doorway and glazed-facade installations.
- Retail Floors and Service Counters: AI object detection for people and vehicles and virtual area analytics support more relevant event monitoring in high-traffic customer-facing environments.
- Corridors and Internal Circulation Areas: The compact micro vandal dome profile fits neatly on corridor ceilings and hallway soffits where a low-profile housing is preferred over a standard dome camera.
- Exposed Outdoor Mounting Points: IP66, IK10, and NEMA 4X protection supports installation at outdoor locations subject to rain, dust, or deliberate contact such as building perimeters, car park entries, and covered walkways.
Why Choose the QNV-C8012
The QNV-C8012 stands apart from basic fixed-lens vandal domes through the combination of its micro-sized housing, genuinely wide 2.4mm fixed lens, and a capable AI engine that goes beyond simple motion triggers. Vehicle sub-classification across 5 classes, plus virtual line and area analytics, gives operators meaningful data rather than constant false positives. WiseNR II and WiseStream III add AI-assisted noise reduction and compression efficiency, reducing storage load without sacrificing surveillance quality. The NEMA 4X rating extends its suitability to industrial and corrosive environments that a standard IP66 rating alone would not cover, broadening the range of installation sites this camera can handle. Available through Security Wholesalers, the QNV-C8012 is a practical choice where compact sizing, durable construction, and intelligent scene analysis need to coexist in a single vandal dome unit.
Buyer Decision Tips
Fixed Lens Coverage Planning: The 2.4mm focal length delivers a wide field of view suited to open areas and broad entry zones, but it cannot be adjusted post-installation. Before mounting, confirm the camera’s viewing angle covers the intended zone at the expected ceiling height. For locations requiring a narrower, more directional view or the ability to re-frame after installation, a motorised varifocal lens model would be a better fit than this fixed-lens unit.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
5MP |
| Lens Type |
Fixed |
| Focal Length |
2.4mm |
| Maximum Frame Rate |
30fps at 5MP |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour 0.05 Lux, B/W 0.005 Lux |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120dB |
| Day/Night |
ICR mechanical filter |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| Smart Compression |
WiseStream III |
| Noise Reduction |
WiseNR II |
| AI Object Detection |
Person; vehicle (car, truck, bus, bicycle, motorcycle) |
| Video Analytics |
Motion detection, virtual line crossing with direction, virtual area: intrusion, loitering, enter, exit |
| Protection Rating |
IP66, IK10, NEMA 4X |
| Dome Bubble |
Hard-coated |
| Power |
PoE, maximum 7W |
| Housing Type |
Micro vandal dome |
Ideal Use Cases
Commercial Building Entrances
The 2.4mm wide lens combined with 120dB WDR handles the backlight typical of glazed entrance doors, covering the full entry zone in a single compact ceiling-mounted unit.
Retail and Hospitality Floors
AI-based person and vehicle classification reduces nuisance alerts in high-traffic areas, keeping monitoring focused on genuine events across open retail or hospitality layouts.
School and Office Corridors
The micro vandal dome profile mounts discreetly on corridor ceilings while the IK10 rating resists physical contact common in high-traffic internal circulation zones.
Industrial and Outdoor Perimeter Points
NEMA 4X and IP66 protection extend the camera’s suitability to industrial environments, covered walkways, and outdoor wall or soffit positions subject to dust, moisture, and corrosive conditions.
Access-Controlled Zones
Virtual line crossing, intrusion, and enter/exit analytics allow the QNV-C8012 to be configured for targeted event detection at gate entries, loading bay access points, and restricted interior zones.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a compact micro vandal dome with a wide fixed 2.4mm lens, confirmed IP66, IK10, and NEMA 4X protection, and AI analytics including person/vehicle classification and virtual area events at a site such as a building entrance, corridor, retail floor, or industrial access point.
- Choose a different model if: The installation requires a longer focal length for identifying detail at distance, a motorised varifocal lens to adjust framing after mounting, or built-in IR illumination for complete darkness environments – this fixed-lens micro dome is optimised for wide coverage in lit or mixed-light conditions rather than long-range or dark-scene monitoring.
FAQs
- What types of analytics does the QNV-C8012 support beyond basic motion detection?
Beyond standard motion detection, the QNV-C8012 supports virtual line crossing with direction detection and four virtual area analytics: intrusion, loitering, enter, and exit. The AI engine also classifies detected objects as person or vehicle, with vehicle sub-classification across car, truck, bus, bicycle, and motorcycle, allowing more targeted alert filtering in busy sites.
- What does NEMA 4X protection add over a standard IP66 rating?
IP66 covers protection against water ingress and dust. NEMA 4X goes further by specifying resistance to corrosion, making it appropriate for environments exposed to cleaning agents, salt air, or industrial chemicals. For standard outdoor surveillance, IP66 is sufficient, but NEMA 4X extends the camera’s suitability to food processing areas, marine-adjacent sites, and industrial facilities where corrosive conditions are a factor.
- Why choose a micro vandal dome over a standard vandal dome for indoor ceiling installations?
The micro form factor reduces the visual footprint on ceilings in retail spaces, lobbies, and corridors where a lower-profile housing is preferred for aesthetic or compliance reasons. Despite its smaller size, the QNV-C8012 retains a hard-coated dome bubble and full IK10 impact resistance, so the compact profile does not come at the cost of housing durability.
- How does 120dB WDR benefit monitoring at building entrances?
Building entrances frequently combine bright outdoor daylight through glazed doors with darker interior lighting. Without WDR, cameras in these positions tend to either blow out the exterior or lose detail in the interior. The 120dB WDR on the QNV-C8012 manages this high-contrast difference to retain usable detail across both zones simultaneously.
- Does the QNV-C8012 have built-in IR illumination for use in complete darkness?
The product data confirms an ICR mechanical day/night filter that switches the sensor to monochrome in low light, improving sensitivity. However, built-in IR illuminators are not confirmed in the supplied product specifications. For locations that are entirely unlit at night, verify IR capability separately or ensure the installation site has ambient lighting available.
- How is the QNV-C8012 powered, and what cabling is required?
The QNV-C8012 operates on PoE with a maximum draw of 7W, meaning a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable carries both network data and power to the camera. This simplifies installation by eliminating the need for a separate power run. A PoE-capable switch or NVR with PoE ports is required at the network end. The QNV-C8012 is part of the Security Wholesalers range and is compatible with standard 802.3af PoE infrastructure.
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