Product SKU: QNE-8011R
Product Overview
Designed with a flat-eye housing, the Hanwha Wisenet QNE-8011R takes a different approach to outdoor dome installation. Unlike traditional dome cameras with a curved bubble cover, the flat-eye design eliminates the risk of the lens view being obscured by external contamination, scratching, or condensation on the cover. There is also no dome cover to remove and reinstall during setup, which simplifies on-site work. Delivering 5MP resolution at up to 30fps, the QNE-8011R uses a fixed 2.8mm lens with a low-light colour threshold of 0.15 lux, dropping to 0 lux with the built-in 20m IR LEDs active. WDR at 120dB handles scenes with both bright and shadowed areas in the same frame. WiseStream II compression, combined with H.265, can reduce bandwidth consumption by up to 75% compared to H.264 alone. It carries both IP67 weatherproofing and an IK10 vandal resistance rating, making it well suited to exposed outdoor positions at building entrances, car parks, and perimeter walls.
Key Capabilities
Flat-Eye Housing Design
The flat-eye format removes the dome cover entirely, preventing scratching, fogging, and optical distortion that can affect traditional bubble domes over time. Installation is also faster since there is no cover to align and refit after aiming the camera.
120dB Wide Dynamic Range
With WDR rated at 120dB, the QNE-8011R manages scenes where bright sunlight or overhead lighting contrasts sharply with shaded areas. Entrances, gates, and car park edges are typical situations where this level of dynamic range produces usable detail in both zones simultaneously.
WiseStream II with H.265
WiseStream II dynamically adjusts compression based on scene complexity, reducing bandwidth by up to 50%. Combined with H.265 encoding, total bandwidth savings can reach up to 75% compared to H.264, which directly lowers NVR storage requirements and network load across multi-camera installations.
IP67 and IK10 Ratings
Full dust ingress protection and resistance to sustained water jets make IP67 appropriate for exposed outdoor locations. The IK10 rating adds protection against physical impact, which is relevant for publicly accessible mounting positions such as building facades, stairwells, and carpark columns.
Hallway View and Edge Storage
The hallway view mode rotates the image to a portrait orientation, making it suited to long corridors, aisles, or stairwells where a standard landscape frame wastes most of the field of view. A microSD slot accepting up to 128GB provides local edge recording as a backup if network connectivity is interrupted.
Best For
- Exposed Outdoor Positions: IP67 and IK10 ratings make this suited to building exteriors, car parks, and entry points where the camera is subject to weather and potential physical contact.
- High-Contrast Entry Scenes: The 120dB WDR handles strong backlight situations at doorways, gates, and covered car park entrances where indoor and outdoor light levels differ significantly.
- Bandwidth-Sensitive Installations: WiseStream II and H.265 together reduce storage and network demands, which is practical in multi-camera deployments or sites with limited upload bandwidth.
- Corridor and Stairwell Monitoring: Hallway view mode reframes the 5MP image into portrait orientation for long, narrow indoor or semi-enclosed spaces where standard widescreen framing leaves most of the scene outside the useful area.
Why Choose the QNE-8011R
The QNE-8011R stands apart from standard compact dome cameras primarily through its flat-eye housing. Most outdoor domes use a polycarbonate bubble that can accumulate scratches, trap condensation, and introduce optical distortion as they age. The flat-eye format avoids these issues entirely by removing the dome cover from the design. At 5MP with a 2.8mm wide-angle lens, the camera covers broad scenes at high resolution without requiring a varifocal adjustment. The 120dB WDR is well above entry-level camera specifications and handles backlit scenes that lower-grade cameras struggle with. WiseStream II and H.265 support means the camera contributes less to recorder storage pressure in larger systems. Both IP67 and IK10 are confirmed, giving genuine outdoor and impact resilience rather than just splash resistance. Available through Security Wholesalers, the QNE-8011R is a practical choice for installers who need a dependable, low-maintenance outdoor camera with long-term optical clarity.
Buyer Tip: The 2.8mm fixed lens on the QNE-8011R provides a wide field of view, which suits general area coverage at entrances, car parks, and open outdoor spaces. If your installation requires tighter framing of a specific point at distance, such as a gate intercom panel or a loading dock from across the yard, a 4mm or longer fixed lens may be a better fit. Check the mounting height and the required coverage width before committing to lens focal length.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
QNE-8011R |
| Resolution |
5MP (2592 x 1944) |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8″ 5MP CMOS progressive scan |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed, F2.0 |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.15 lux (colour), 0 lux (B/W with IR) |
| IR Range |
20m |
| Frame Rate |
Max 30fps at 5MP |
| Compression |
H.265, H.264, MJPEG, multiple streaming |
| WDR |
120dB |
| WiseStream |
WiseStream II supported |
| Video Analytics |
Tampering detection, motion detection, defocus detection |
| Special Modes |
Hallway view, LDC (Lens Distortion Correction), Day/Night |
| Local Storage |
Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC, up to 128GB |
| Pan / Tilt / Rotate |
Pan 0-350°, Tilt 0-75°, Rotate 0-360° |
| Network Interface |
RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet |
| Power |
PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Class 3) |
| Weatherproofing |
IP67 |
| Impact Rating |
IK10 |
Ideal Use Cases
Building Entrances and Foyers
The 2.8mm wide-angle lens covers a broad entry zone, while 120dB WDR manages the contrast between bright outdoor light and dim interior. The flat-eye housing maintains optical clarity without a dome cover accumulating grime at a high-traffic entry point.
Outdoor Car Parks
IP67 and IK10 make the QNE-8011R suitable for open-air and covered car parks where cameras are exposed to rain, dust, and the risk of physical contact. The 5MP sensor captures broad bays at a resolution sufficient for identifying vehicle details.
Corridors and Internal Stairwells
Hallway view mode reorients the image to portrait format, extending useful coverage along the full length of a corridor or stairwell. This avoids the wasted field of view that standard landscape framing produces in long, narrow spaces.
Retail and Commercial Shopfronts
Mounted above a shopfront entrance, the wide 2.8mm lens captures foot traffic across the full doorway. WiseStream II keeps bandwidth manageable across a multi-camera retail fit-out without reducing recorded image quality.
Perimeter Walls and Fences
The 20m IR range covers approaches to fence lines and perimeter walls after dark. Defocus detection alerts when the lens is deliberately obscured, which is relevant for accessible outdoor positions along a site boundary.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need an outdoor-rated 5MP camera with IK10 impact protection, a flat-eye housing that avoids dome cover degradation, and WiseStream II for efficient bandwidth use across multi-camera installations.
- Choose a different model if: Your scene requires coverage of a specific distant point rather than broad area monitoring, as the fixed 2.8mm lens is not adjustable. A fixed 4mm or motorised varifocal camera would better suit installations requiring tighter framing at distance.
- Choose a different model if: You require active deterrence features such as a built-in siren or white-light strobe for intruder response, as the QNE-8011R is a standard IR camera without active deterrence output.
FAQs
- What is the practical advantage of the flat-eye housing over a standard dome?
A standard dome camera has a polycarbonate bubble that can accumulate surface scratches, attract condensation internally, and cause slight optical distortion as it ages. The flat-eye design on the QNE-8011R removes the dome cover entirely, so the lens surface is directly exposed and maintains consistent optical performance over time. Installation is also faster because there is no cover to remove and refit when adjusting the camera direction.
- What does the IK10 rating mean for outdoor installation positions?
IK10 is the highest impact protection rating in the IEC 62262 standard, indicating the housing can withstand an impact of 20 joules. This is relevant for cameras mounted in accessible outdoor positions such as car park columns, building facades at ground level, or stairwells where physical contact or deliberate interference is a possibility.
- How much storage does the microSD slot support, and when would edge recording be used?
The QNE-8011R accepts microSD, SDHC, and SDXC cards up to 128GB. Edge recording is useful as a backup layer when the primary NVR connection is interrupted, or in remote locations where continuous network recording is not practical. It is not intended to replace NVR-based recording in most commercial deployments.
- How does WiseStream II reduce bandwidth, and does it affect image quality?
WiseStream II analyses the complexity of each scene in real time and applies higher compression to static background areas while preserving detail in moving foreground subjects. The result is a reduction in average bitrate of up to 50%, which when combined with H.265, can total up to 75% less data compared to H.264. Image quality on moving subjects is maintained rather than uniformly degraded.
- What is hallway view mode and which installations benefit from it?
Hallway view rotates the camera image to a portrait orientation, effectively extending the field of view along the length of a narrow scene rather than across its width. It is suited to corridors, aisles, internal stairwells, and lift lobbies where a landscape frame would capture mostly ceiling and floor rather than the full length of the space being monitored.
- Is the QNE-8011R compatible with Hanwha NVRs and the Wisenet WAVE VMS?
The QNE-8011R is part of the Hanwha Wisenet Q Series and is designed to integrate with Hanwha Wisenet NVRs and the Wisenet WAVE video management system. It supports standard ONVIF protocols, which also allows integration with third-party VMS platforms. For confirmed compatibility with specific recorder models, the datasheet available through Security Wholesalers lists tested configurations and supported features.
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