Product SKU: HAN-XNF-9010RV
Product Overview
Wide-area monitoring from a single ceiling-mounted position is exactly what the Hanwha Wisenet XNF-9010RV is built for. This outdoor fisheye camera delivers a 187-degree field of view at 12MP resolution, covering an entire room, lobby, courtyard, or open-plan space without the blind spots that come from using multiple fixed cameras. Featuring on-board dewarping and 8x digital PTZ, operators can navigate the scene in real time without any mechanical movement, reviewing specific zones directly from the dewarped image stream. Equipped with True WDR at 120dB, the XNF-9010RV handles high-contrast environments where bright windows and shadowed interior zones would challenge a standard camera. It also integrates a comprehensive analytics suite including people counting, heatmap, queue management, loitering detection, and sound classification, making it a capable tool for both security and operational intelligence. With IP66 and IK10 ratings, it suits outdoor ceiling and soffit installations exposed to weather and physical contact.
Key Capabilities
187-Degree Fisheye Coverage
A single XNF-9010RV mounted at ceiling height covers an entire room or outdoor courtyard in one view. The 1.08mm F2.2 fixed lens captures 187 degrees horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, eliminating the need for multiple cameras to cover the same space.
On-Board Dewarping and 8x Digital PTZ
The XNF-9010RV processes dewarping directly on the camera, converting the raw fisheye image into usable flat or panoramic views without relying on the NVR to do the work. Operators can digitally zoom to 8x within the dewarped stream to inspect specific zones in detail.
12MP Resolution at 3008 x 3008
At 12 megapixels, the XNF-9010RV retains enough detail across its full 187-degree view to meaningfully zoom into any part of the scene. This resolution level supports forensic review of wide spaces where a lower-megapixel fisheye would produce blurred or unusable close-up crops.
120dB True WDR
True Wide Dynamic Range at 120dB allows the camera to expose correctly across scenes that include bright skylights, open doorways, or sun-lit windows alongside shadowed interior zones. This is particularly useful in retail atriums, building entrances, and covered outdoor areas with mixed lighting.
Operational Analytics Suite
Beyond standard motion detection, the XNF-9010RV includes people counting, queue management, heatmap generation, loitering detection, directional detection, sound classification, and fog detection. These tools support both security operations and retail or facility management insights from a single camera feed.
WiseStream II with H.265 Compression
WiseStream II dynamically adjusts compression based on scene complexity, and when combined with H.265 encoding, it can reduce bandwidth and storage requirements by up to 99% compared to H.264 alone. This makes a 12MP fisheye stream far more practical to record continuously on standard NVR hardware.
Best For
- Single-Point Wide Coverage: Retail floors, hotel lobbies, waiting areas, and open-plan offices where a single ceiling-mounted camera needs to replace multiple fixed units without leaving coverage gaps.
- Operational Intelligence Environments: Retail stores and venues using people counting, queue management, and heatmap data to measure foot traffic patterns and staffing efficiency alongside security monitoring.
- High-Contrast Indoor and Covered Outdoor Spaces: Atriums, covered car park entrances, and building foyers where 120dB WDR is needed to balance bright ambient light against darker interior zones in the same frame.
- Outdoor Installations with Impact Risk: Soffit and ceiling mounts in publicly accessible areas where IK10 vandal resistance and IP66 weather sealing are both required for long-term reliability.
Why Choose the HAN-XNF-9010RV
The XNF-9010RV earns its place in commercial and institutional installations by combining 12MP resolution with a genuine 187-degree fisheye field of view and on-board dewarping, a combination that removes the dependency on NVR-side processing and reduces infrastructure complexity. The 120dB True WDR handles lighting conditions that would cause standard cameras to blow out highlights or lose shadow detail entirely. What separates this model from entry-level fisheye cameras is the depth of its analytics, including queue management, sound classification, heatmap, and PTZ handover, which allows it to trigger nearby PTZ cameras automatically when an event is detected. Bi-directional audio adds a communication layer without requiring a separate intercom device. WiseStream II with H.265 keeps the 12MP stream manageable for storage without downgrading image quality. Available at Security Wholesalers, the HAN-XNF-9010RV is suited to installers who need a single camera to carry both security and operational monitoring workloads in one mounting position.
Buyer Decision Tips
Mounting Height and Dewarping Mode: Fisheye cameras produce the most usable dewarped images when mounted at the correct height for the scene size. The XNF-9010RV supports variable view modes, so confirm with your VMS or NVR that it can decode the camera’s on-board dewarping stream natively, or plan to use the camera’s own dewarping output. At ceiling heights above 4 metres, individual face or plate detail in the dewarped view will diminish, so pair with directional fixed cameras if forensic-grade close-up detail is also needed.
Storage Planning for 12MP Continuous Recording: Even with WiseStream II and H.265, a 12MP fisheye stream recording continuously will consume more storage than a standard 4MP or 8MP camera. Calculate your retention period carefully and confirm your NVR supports the incoming bitrate from this camera before finalising the system design. The on-board SD card slot provides a local backup option but is not a substitute for dedicated NVR storage over extended periods.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/2.3″ 12MP CMOS progressive scan |
| Maximum Resolution |
3008 x 3008 |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 30fps |
| Lens |
1.08mm fixed lens, F2.2 |
| Field of View |
187 degrees horizontal, vertical, and diagonal |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour: 0.39 Lux (F2.2) / Black and White: 0 Lux (IR LED on) |
| IR Range |
10m |
| WDR |
True WDR, 120dB |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG |
| Compression Technology |
WiseStream II (up to 99% data reduction with H.265) |
| Dewarping and PTZ |
On-board dewarping, digital PTZ (8x), variable view mode |
| Audio |
Bi-directional audio |
| Analytics |
Tampering, loitering, directional detection, audio detection, sound classification, heatmap, people counting, queue management, motion detection, handover, fog detection, lens distortion correction |
| Local Storage |
SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card slot |
| Power |
12V DC / PoE |
| Network Interface |
RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet |
| Protection Rating |
IP66, IK10 |
| Housing |
White aluminium |
| Dimensions |
160 x 72mm |
| Weight |
1100g |
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Floor Monitoring
The 187-degree field of view covers large retail floor areas from a single ceiling mount. People counting, heatmap, and queue management analytics provide operational foot traffic data alongside security coverage, making one camera carry dual purpose across the sales floor.
Hotel and Building Lobbies
Lobby installations with high ambient light from glass facades benefit from 120dB True WDR to maintain a balanced image across the entire scene. The fisheye format covers reception desks, entry points, and lift lobbies simultaneously from a single overhead position.
Covered Car Park Entrances
IP66 and IK10 ratings make the XNF-9010RV suitable for covered car park ceiling mounts where moisture ingress and physical contact from vehicles or pedestrians are concerns. The 10m IR range supports monitoring in low-light underground or partially enclosed environments.
Warehouses and Distribution Centres
Wide open warehouse floors with high ceilings suit fisheye ceiling mounts, where a single camera can map the layout of pick zones and loading areas. Loitering detection and directional detection analytics flag unauthorised access in designated zones without requiring multiple perimeter cameras.
Transport and Transit Facilities
PTZ handover capability allows the XNF-9010RV to automatically trigger a nearby PTZ camera when it detects an event within its wide-area view. This makes it effective in transit hubs where an overview fisheye and a tracking PTZ operate as a coordinated pair without manual operator intervention.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a single ceiling-mounted camera to cover a wide open area at 12MP with on-board dewarping, 187-degree fisheye coverage, and built-in analytics including people counting, queue management, and PTZ handover capability.
- Choose a different model if: You need long-range directional coverage of a perimeter, fence line, or driveway approach. A fisheye lens is optimised for overhead wide-area coverage, not for monitoring a specific long corridor or outdoor approach where a fixed or varifocal bullet camera would provide greater effective range and directional detail.
- Choose a different model if: Your NVR or VMS does not support on-board dewarping passthrough or fisheye decoding. In that case, the 12MP fisheye image may not render usably in your existing system without additional software licensing or hardware capability.
FAQs
- Does the XNF-9010RV perform dewarping on the camera itself, or does the NVR handle it?
The XNF-9010RV performs on-board dewarping, meaning it can output a pre-dewarped stream directly from the camera without the NVR needing to process the raw fisheye image. This reduces processing load on the recorder and improves compatibility with VMS platforms that do not include native fisheye dewarping. Confirm your NVR or VMS supports the camera’s output stream format before installation.
- What is PTZ handover and how does it work on this camera?
PTZ handover is an analytic function where the XNF-9010RV detects an event within its fisheye field of view and automatically sends a trigger to a connected PTZ camera, directing it to focus on the coordinates of the detected event. This allows a wide-area fisheye and a tracking PTZ to operate as a paired system, with the fisheye acting as the overview sensor and the PTZ providing close-up tracking without manual operator input.
- What does 187-degree field of view mean in practice for ceiling mounting?
A 187-degree field of view means the XNF-9010RV captures a full hemisphere, covering the floor below and slightly beyond vertical in all directions. Mounted at ceiling height in a room, it sees the entire floor plan including edges and corners. The slight over-180-degree capture means there is no gap at the outer edges of the circular image, reducing the chance of blind spots near walls beneath the mount.
- How does WiseStream II affect storage requirements for the 12MP stream?
WiseStream II is Hanwha’s dynamic compression technology that reduces bitrate during low-motion periods and maintains quality during high-motion scenes. When combined with H.265 encoding, Hanwha states this can reduce data consumption by up to 99% compared to standard H.264. In practice, a 12MP fisheye stream with WiseStream II and H.265 will be significantly smaller than a fixed-bitrate 12MP stream, but you should still size your NVR storage based on a realistic bitrate estimate for your specific scene activity level.
- Is the XNF-9010RV suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes. The XNF-9010RV carries an IP66 rating for weather resistance and an IK10 rating for impact resistance, making it appropriate for outdoor ceiling and soffit mounts in covered areas, covered car parks, and building overhangs. The aluminium housing and these dual protection ratings make it more durable than indoor-only fisheye cameras when installed in environments exposed to moisture, dust, or physical contact.
- Does the camera support two-way audio communication?
Yes. The XNF-9010RV includes bi-directional audio, meaning it has both a built-in microphone and speaker to support real-time two-way voice communication. This allows operators monitoring the camera feed to speak directly to people within the camera’s coverage area without requiring a separate intercom device at the mounting location.
- Can I use a local SD card for storage on the XNF-9010RV?
The XNF-9010RV includes a built-in SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory card slot, which can be used for local on-camera recording as an edge storage option or backup. This is useful for retaining footage locally if the network connection to the NVR is interrupted. For continuous long-term recording, a dedicated NVR remains the recommended primary storage solution. Available through Security Wholesalers, the camera is supplied without a card, so an appropriate card will need to be sourced separately based on your retention requirements.
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