IP security camera Foscam V8P 8 MP, 3840×2160, 6x zoom, PoE (802.3af), MicroSD up to 256GB, IP67, night vision 40 m, wired & wireless

The Foscam V8P is an 8MP outdoor IP security camera in a white bullet form factor designed for ceiling or wall mounting. It supports wired Ethernet connectivity via a single 10/100 Mbps RJ45 port, PoE (IEEE 802.3af) and includes a 12V DC adapter. The camera records up to 3840 x 2160 pixels at 25/30 fps, offers 6x magnification, WDR, day/night mode and up to 40 m night vision. Storage options include local MicroSD (up to 256 GB), FTP and Foscam Cloud. The unit is rated for outdoor use with IP66/IP67 protection and operates in a wide temperature and humidity range.

Advantages

The camera delivers high-resolution 8MP (4K) video with H.264+ compression and a wide diagonal viewing angle for broad coverage. It supports Power over Ethernet for simplified installation and offers multiple storage options including local MicroSD, FTP and cloud. Built-in features such as WDR, motion detection with alarm notifications, privacy masking and behaviour analysis (intrusion, line crossing, region entrance/exit) increase monitoring accuracy. The compact bullet design with IP66/IP67 rating and integrated siren makes the device suitable for outdoor surveillance.

Suitable for

• Outdoor perimeter and entrance monitoring
• Residential property surveillance
• Small business storefronts and parking areas
• Remote sites requiring PoE-powered cameras

Key specifications

• Image sensor: 8 MP (single sensor)
• Maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels at 25/30 fps
• Lens viewing angles: horizontal 90.1°, vertical 46.2°, diagonal 108.5°
• Magnification: 6x
• Video compression: H.264+
• Night vision distance: up to 40 m
• Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and day/night mode
• Built-in siren and motion detection with alarm notifications
• Storage: MicroSD up to 256 GB, local FTP and cloud support
• Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ45); Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) and 12V DC adapter included
• Mounting: ceiling or wall (bullet form factor)
• Operating temperature: -20 to 50 °C; Storage temperature: -20 to 60 °C
• Operating humidity: 20%–85% non-condensing
• Ingress protection: IP66 / IP67 for outdoor placement
• Dimensions (W×L×D): 66 × 170 × 66 mm; Weight: 346 g

How to use

Mount the camera on a wall or ceiling using the included hardware and connect it to the network via the RJ45 Ethernet port. For single-cable installation, use a PoE switch or injector compliant with IEEE 802.3af; alternatively connect the supplied 12V DC adapter. Insert a MicroSD card (max 256 GB) for local recording, or configure FTP/Foscam Cloud storage via the Foscam app or web interface. Use the Foscam App (Android/iOS) or Foscam VMS (Windows/Mac) to view live streams, set motion detection zones, behaviour analysis rules and privacy masking. Test night vision and detection settings after installation to confirm coverage and notification delivery.

Usage recommendations

Avoid direct contact with water and ensure connectors and junctions are weather-sealed when installed outdoors; position the camera to prevent strong backlighting and verify regular firmware updates and secure network credentials to maintain reliable operation.