Network Fisheye Surveillance Camera VERKADA HARDWARE CF83-E — Outdoor, 12.5 MP (3520×2640), Fixed Iris & Focal Length, Audio, GbE, PoE+

The VERKADA HARDWARE CF83-E is an outdoor network fisheye surveillance camera engineered for wide-area monitoring with a single 180° capture. It produces 12.5 MP still images (3520 × 2640) and provides day/night colour imaging, impact-resistant housing, onboard audio capability, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and PoE+ power support. The camera supports H.265 and H.264 video codecs and includes 90 days of onboard storage for continuous local retention, enabling uninterrupted capture even when network conditions vary.

Advantages

The CF83-E combines a high-resolution 12.5 MP sensor with a fisheye optic to deliver an expansive field of view from one mounting point, reducing the need for multiple cameras. Fixed iris and focal length ensure consistent image geometry and simplified installation and configuration. Built-in audio adds contextual information to video, while Gigabit Ethernet and PoE+ simplify cabling and power deployment. Native support for H.265 improves bandwidth efficiency and storage utilization, and 90 days of onboard storage provides an extra layer of local data retention for continuous surveillance.

Suitable for

• Large outdoor areas requiring single-point 180° coverage, such as parking lots, plazas or building perimeters
• Sites where impact resistance and weather protection are needed
• Installations that benefit from integrated audio and local storage for redundancy
• Environments that use centralized network infrastructure with PoE+ and Gigabit Ethernet

When it may not be suitable

The fixed iris and fixed focal length design mean the camera is not intended for applications that require adjustable zoom or variable aperture control to adapt to rapidly changing lighting or framing needs. If very long-range identification of small details is required, such as reading distant license plates, a camera with optical zoom or a telephoto lens would be more appropriate.

Key specifications

• Sensor resolution: 12.5 MP (3520 × 2640) still image capture
• Optics: fisheye lens with 180° field of view, fixed iris and fixed focal length
• Imaging modes: day/night colour imaging
• Video codecs: H.265 and H.264
• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
• Power: Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)
• Audio: onboard audio support (integrated microphone and/or audio interfaces)
• Local retention: 90 days of onboard storage for continuous capture
• Environment: outdoor-rated, impact-resistant housing

How to use

Mount the CF83-E at a location that provides an unobstructed 180° view of the target area, taking account of mounting height to optimise coverage and image scale. Connect the camera to network infrastructure via Gigabit Ethernet and supply power using a PoE+ switch or injector. Configure the camera through the management platform to select desired codec (H.265 recommended for bandwidth efficiency), set image orientation or dewarping as needed for fisheye views, and enable audio and retention settings. Verify day/night transitions and check that the impact-resistant housing and seals are intact after installation. Regularly monitor recorded footage and storage status to ensure continuous local retention.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure the 180° fisheye field of view matches your surveillance coverage requirements and mounting location
• Confirm PoE+ availability on-site or plan for a compatible PoE+ power injector or switch
• Evaluate whether fixed focal length meets identification distance needs or if optical zoom is required
• Plan network bandwidth and storage strategy; use H.265 to reduce bandwidth and storage usage
• Check environmental and impact resistance ratings for the specific outdoor installation

Usage recommendations

For optimal results, mount the camera at a height that balances area coverage and detail level, enable H.265 encoding to conserve bandwidth, and use the camera's dewarping features in the management interface to produce rectified views from the fisheye capture. Regularly inspect seals and mounts in outdoor installations to maintain weather and impact protection.