Product SKU: QNO-8010R
Product Overview
Built for visible outdoor deterrence on small to medium commercial sites, the Hanwha Wisenet QNO-8010R is a 5MP bullet camera fitted with a 2.8mm fixed lens and 20m IR for reliable night-time coverage across building exteriors, entry points, and car parks. Featuring 120dB Wide Dynamic Range, the QNO-8010R handles high-contrast scenes including bright shopfronts and shaded loading areas without washing out detail in either zone. Equipped with WiseStream II compression, it can reduce bandwidth by up to 50 percent, and when combined with H.265 encoding, overall bandwidth efficiency can be improved by up to 75 percent compared to H.264. It also includes defocus detection with remote focus adjustment via network, reducing the time required on-site during installation. With IP66 weatherproofing, IK10 impact resistance, onboard micro SD storage up to 128GB, and PoE powering, the QNO-8010R is a practical, cost-efficient bullet camera suited to retail, banking, and office perimeter applications.
Key Capabilities
5MP Resolution with 30fps Output
At 2592 x 1944 resolution and up to 30fps at full 5MP, the QNO-8010R captures fine detail across building entrances and outdoor approaches, making it straightforward to identify individuals or vehicles in recorded footage.
120dB Wide Dynamic Range
The 120dB WDR capability balances exposure across scenes where bright light sources and dark shadow areas coexist, such as a glass-fronted retail entry or a covered loading dock with direct sunlight beyond it.
WiseStream II and H.265 Compression
WiseStream II dynamically adjusts encoding complexity based on scene activity, reducing bandwidth by up to 50 percent. Combined with H.265, this can deliver up to 75 percent improvement over H.264, directly lowering storage and network costs across multi-camera deployments.
Defocus Detection and Remote Focus
The camera automatically detects when the image is out of focus and alerts the system. Installers can also correct focus remotely over the network without returning to site, reducing call-back labour costs on commercial installations.
IP66, IK10, and Onboard Storage
IP66 weatherproofing and IK10 impact resistance make the QNO-8010R suited to exposed outdoor mounting positions. The micro SD slot supports cards up to 128GB, providing local edge storage as a backup or standalone recording option.
Best For
- Retail and Banking Exteriors: The 5MP sensor and 120dB WDR capture usable detail at shopfront entries with mixed lighting conditions, such as bright window glare against a darker internal background.
- Office Building Perimeters: The bullet housing and 2.8mm wide-angle lens provide directional coverage across entry paths, car parks, and building facades where a visible camera presence is appropriate.
- Bandwidth-Constrained Multi-Camera Sites: WiseStream II combined with H.265 encoding reduces network load significantly, making the QNO-8010R a practical choice where many cameras share a limited connection.
- Sites Requiring Edge Storage Redundancy: The built-in micro SD slot up to 128GB supports local recording, giving installers a backup option in case of network interruption to the central recorder.
Why Choose the QNO-8010R
The QNO-8010R stands out among entry-to-mid-range outdoor bullet cameras through its combination of WiseStream II and H.265 compression working together, a pairing that a basic H.264-only camera cannot match when it comes to reducing ongoing storage and bandwidth costs across a multi-camera system. The 120dB WDR performance addresses one of the most common complaints about outdoor cameras placed near glass entries or open roller doors, where cheaper models consistently blow out highlights or lose shadow detail. Defocus detection with remote focus correction is a practical feature that reduces on-site revisits, which matters on commercial installations where call-back labour adds up. The IK10 vandal rating means the housing withstands impact as well as weather. Available through Security Wholesalers, the QNO-8010R delivers a cost-efficient specification for small to medium commercial projects without compromising on the compression or weather-resistance features that matter in practice.
Buyer Decision Tips
Fixed Lens Coverage Planning: The QNO-8010R ships with a 2.8mm fixed lens, which gives a wide field of view suited to covering broad areas at close to medium distances. If your site requires tighter framing across a longer approach, such as a driveway or fence line extending beyond 15 to 20 metres, consider whether a 4mm or 6mm variant within the same QNO-80x0R family better matches that scene geometry before purchasing.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
QNO-8010R |
| Resolution |
5MP (2592 x 1944) |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed |
| Frame Rate |
Max. 30fps at 5MP |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG; multiple streaming |
| WDR |
120dB |
| Day/Night |
True Day/Night with IR cut filter |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.15 Lux (Colour), 0 Lux (B/W with IR on) |
| IR Range |
20m |
| Analytics |
Motion detection, tampering, defocus detection |
| Compression Technology |
WiseStream II |
| Special Modes |
Hallway view |
| Local Storage |
Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC up to 128GB |
| Weatherproofing |
IP66 |
| Impact Rating |
IK10 |
| Power |
PoE (IEEE 802.3af) |
| Housing Type |
Outdoor bullet |
| Series |
Hanwha Wisenet Q Series |
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Shopfronts
The 120dB WDR handles the contrast between bright external sunlight and darker interior backgrounds common at glass-fronted retail entries, while the bullet housing provides a visible camera presence at the facade.
Banking and Financial Premises
5MP resolution at the entrance or ATM surround captures facial and clothing detail at close range. WiseStream II keeps recording bandwidth within the tighter network constraints typical of financial branch environments.
Office Building Exteriors
Mounted at the eave or above a building entry, the QNO-8010R covers pedestrian access paths and car park approaches. IP66 and IK10 ratings ensure the housing holds up to weather and accidental or deliberate impact.
Multi-Camera Commercial Systems
WiseStream II combined with H.265 reduces bandwidth by up to 75 percent compared to H.264, making the QNO-8010R a practical camera to deploy across a larger site without overloading the network or storage system.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a 5MP outdoor bullet camera with a wide 2.8mm field of view, strong WDR for mixed-light entry points, WiseStream II bandwidth savings, and IK10 impact resistance for an exposed mounting position on a small to medium commercial site.
- Choose a different model if: Your scene requires coverage of a longer outdoor approach beyond 20 to 25 metres where a longer IR range would be more appropriate, or if your framing requirements suit a 4mm or 6mm lens rather than the wide 2.8mm angle supplied with this variant.
FAQs
- What does WiseStream II actually do compared to standard H.265?
WiseStream II is Hanwha’s dynamic encoding technology that adjusts compression complexity based on how much movement is happening in the scene. In combination with H.265, it can reduce bandwidth and storage requirements by up to 75 percent compared to H.264 alone. For a site running 8 or more cameras, this can translate to meaningful savings on NVR storage capacity and network infrastructure.
- Is the QNO-8010R suited to mounting at a building entry with direct sunlight in the frame?
Yes. The 120dB Wide Dynamic Range is designed precisely for high-contrast scenes where bright daylight and shaded or darker interior areas appear in the same frame. This is common at glass-fronted shopfronts, car park entries, and covered walkways where a standard camera would struggle to balance exposure across the scene.
- What does the IK10 rating mean in practice for an outdoor bullet camera?
IK10 is the highest standard impact protection rating for camera housings, indicating the unit can withstand a significant physical impact. For an outdoor bullet camera mounted at accessible heights, such as above a door or on a low eave, IK10 means the housing resists damage from accidental contact or deliberate tampering better than a camera with no impact rating.
- Can the QNO-8010R record locally without a connected NVR?
Yes. The camera includes a micro SD slot that supports cards up to 128GB. This allows local edge recording directly on the camera, which can function as a standalone recording method for very small sites or as a backup in case the network connection to the main recorder is interrupted.
- What is defocus detection and why does it matter during installation?
Defocus detection is an onboard analytic that monitors image sharpness and generates an alert if the camera’s output becomes blurry, for example after vibration or tampering. Separately, the remote focus adjustment feature lets an installer correct the focus over the network without attending site again, which reduces labour costs on commercial installations where returning to a roof-mounted or high-wall position adds time.
- Where can I find the datasheet and is this camera available for purchase in Australia?
The full QNO-80x0R series datasheet is linked in the Additional Information section below. The QNO-8010R is part of the Security Wholesalers range and is available for purchase through the product listing on this site. It is designed for installation by security professionals on small to medium commercial sites across Australia.
Additional Information
