What is the field of view of Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI?

The Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI has a horizontal field of view of 180° with a standard lens. At 10 meters distance, it covers approximately 326624787063907392.0 meters width.

What is the IR range of Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI?

The Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI features 98m infrared illumination range for night vision, making it suitable for long-range outdoor surveillance.

How far can Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI see clearly?

The recommended effective range of Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI is approximately 98 meters (DORI Recognize threshold, ≥125 px/m on the target). At this distance the 8.3MP (3840×2160) sensor provides enough pixel density to describe a person's actions and clothing; identify-grade detail requires roughly half this distance.

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Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI

Dome Camera with 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, 180° field of view, and 98m IR night vision range.

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8.3MP

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180°

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98m

Effective Range

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98m

IR Range

SPECIFICATIONS · AMCREST IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI

Specifications

Resolution8.3MP (3840×2160)

Focal LengthN/A

Horizontal FOV180°

Effective Range98m

IR Range98m

TypeDome Camera

Low LightStandard

About the Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI

The Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI is a tinted-bubble dome that obscures the lens direction, deterring tampering and vandalism. 4K (8MP) resolution roughly quadruples 1080p pixel density, pushing usable identification distance past 25 meters and giving forensic-grade digital zoom on archived footage. An IR reach above 80 m is unusual for the format and is intended for highway monitoring, large industrial sites, and airport perimeters where conventional cameras would simply lose the target after dark. An ultra-wide angle (>120°) captures nearly an entire scene from one position, but pixels per meter drops sharply at the edges, so identification at the periphery is limited.

Best use cases for this camera

Outdoor perimeter & fenceline

With 98m IR reach and 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, this camera covers fences, yards, and approach roads in complete darkness. Mount on poles or eaves at 4–6 m height angled slightly downward.

Entrance, lobby & vestibule

The 180° field of view captures the entire entrance and surrounding waiting area from a single ceiling mount. Useful for capturing visitors as they enter and leave.

Retail & office interior

Dome form factor and 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution make this a clean retail/office choice — the housing blends into ceilings and the sensor delivers enough detail for POS-area monitoring and incident review.

Strengths

•8.3MP sensor preserves detail under digital zoom on recorded footage
•98m IR range eliminates the need for external night-time illuminators
•180° wide field of view reduces the number of cameras needed per area
•Vandal-resistant dome housing harder to tamper with than bullet form factor
•98m effective range supports outdoor perimeter and parking-lot deployments

Considerations

•Edge distortion and reduced peripheral pixel density limit identification at the corners of the frame
•Higher resolution increases storage and bandwidth requirements proportionally — verify NVR capacity

Coverage at Different Distances

Distance	Coverage Width	Coverage Area	Use Case
5m	163312393531953696.0m	816561967659768448 m²	Entrance, corridor
10m	326624787063907392.0m	3266247870639073792 m²	Room, retail aisle
15m	489937180595861120.0m	7349057708937916416 m²	Warehouse, parking row
20m	653249574127814784.0m	13064991482556295168 m²	Parking row, courtyard
30m	979874361191722240.0m	29396230835751665664 m²	Parking lot, yard
50m	1633123935319536896.0m	81656196765976838144 m²	Perimeter, large area

Field of View Visualization

Night Vision Performance

Daytime

Full 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution at 180° field of view. Effective identification range up to 98m in good lighting conditions.

Nighttime (IR)

Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 98m in complete darkness. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.

Installation tips for the Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI

Ceiling-mount at 2.5–3.5 m for indoor use; for vandal-prone outdoor locations use a wall mount with the lens facing outward and downward.

Avoid mounting under direct ceiling lights or behind glass — both reflect IR back into the lens and create severe glare in the image.

Position so the most important subject (entrance, cash register, gate) is in the center third of the frame — peripheral pixel density drops with wide angles.

Plan storage at roughly 33 GB per camera per day for continuous H.265 recording at 15fps — verify NVR has sufficient HDD bay capacity.

Coverage geometry & DORI distances

At a 5-metre standoff the Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI covers about 163312393531953696.0 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 326624787063907392.0 m, and at 20 m to 653249574127814784.0 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 0 m, observe up to 0 m, recognise up to 0 m, and produce identification-grade detail (the ≥250 px/m bar used by Polish and EU courts as evidentiary) up to 0 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic — the geometry above assumes the fixed lens declared by the manufacturer.

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Power & cabling

The Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI draws an estimated 12.0 W under typical load (with the IR illuminator engaged where applicable), placing it in the 802.3af (Class 3, ≤15.4 W) budget. A single switch port supplies enough power without an injector. Cabling: stick to Cat6 STP for runs up to 100 m end-to-end — beyond that, add an inline PoE extender or move to fibre with a media converter at the camera end. On outdoor runs, route through ø25 PVC or PE conduit to keep the cable shielded from UV and rodents.

Privacy & legal (GDPR / RODO)

Any camera operating in a publicly accessible area falls under GDPR (RODO in Poland) — Art. 13 obliges the data controller to post an information sign at every entry point with controller name, DPO contact, lawful basis (typically Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interest for property protection), purpose, and retention period. With 180° horizontal FOV and 98 m effective range, a single dome camera unit covers a large swath of scene — confirm during commissioning that no part of the visible area extends beyond the property boundary, and add a privacy mask if it does.

Installer time & cost (rough estimate)

A typical EU installer quotes 4–5 h of labour per dome camera of this class (approximately €180–€230 excluding hardware), broken down as bracket mounting, cable termination at both ends, on-site commissioning, and a brief operator handover. Allow extra time for high mounts (>4 m), exterior installations requiring scaffolding, or sites where cable routing demands wall penetrations or conduit work.

Indicative EU 2024-2025 pricing — actual quotes vary by region, mounting height, and site conditions. Excludes hardware, transport, permits, and VAT.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI suitable for outdoor installation?

Yes for the IP66/IP67-rated variant of this model. Bullet and dome bodies in the Amcrest range survive direct rain, snow and UV; check the IP / IK rating against your environment (IP66 for rain/dust, IK10 for vandal-prone locations).

What PoE class powers the Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI?

The camera draws roughly 12.0 W in steady-state operation, requiring a 802.3af (Class 3, ≤15.4 W) switch port. A single Cat6 STP cable carries both data and power up to 100 m — beyond that, add an inline extender or convert to fibre near the camera.

How much storage does the Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI consume per day?

At 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI produces approximately 33 GB per day — about 990 GB per month. Motion-only or event-triggered recording typically cuts that by 40–70 % depending on scene activity. Plan NVR HDD capacity for the longest retention period required by your privacy policy or insurance contract.

Up to what distance can the Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI identify a person?

Per EN 62676-4:2025 pixel-density thresholds, this camera identifies (≥ 250 px/m on the target) up to about 0 m, recognises a person up to 0 m, observes general activity up to 0 m, and detects motion up to 0 m. Identification distance assumes daylight or full IR illumination on the target — at the limits of the IR cone the effective identify distance shrinks roughly 30 %.

What network bandwidth does Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-FCT2999EW-AI use?

Typical ingest is 12 Mbps for the main stream (H.265, medium scene complexity, 15 fps) plus ~0.5 Mbps for a low-resolution sub-stream used by mobile clients. For a 16-camera installation of this class, plan a 50–100 Mbps NVR uplink and a dedicated VLAN for camera traffic.