Dome commercial cameras offer a low-profile form factor for ceiling or wall mounting, while bullet cameras suit wall or eave installations that call for a clearly directed view. Turret cameras provide flexible positioning for ceiling or wall mounting, and models with fixed or varifocal lenses can support different coverage areas.

Commercial cameras in this selection use an IP network connection and support Power over Ethernet (PoE), so plan Ethernet cable runs to a compatible PoE switch or NVR with sufficient available power. Provide network capacity for the cameras’ video streams and confirm that the switch, NVR, and recording platform support the required camera connections, storage, and ONVIF interoperability.

When specifying commercial cameras, compare four-megapixel and eight-megapixel options based on the detail your scene requires, then choose a fixed lens for a set viewing angle or a motorized varifocal lens when installers need to adjust framing and zoom. Review low-light features such as infrared night vision or Color at Night illumination, and look for True Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) to help balance bright and shadowed areas in changing lighting conditions.

Many commercial cameras can connect to compatible network video recorders (NVRs), while ONVIF support can help integrate them with compatible video management systems and existing security platforms. Depending on the camera and system configuration, installers may use Power over Ethernet (PoE), local microSD storage, or centralized NVR recording.