What is the field of view of Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW?

The Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW has a horizontal field of view of 31° with a standard lens. At 10 meters distance, it covers approximately 5.5 meters width.

What is the IR range of Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW?

The Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW features 4m infrared illumination range for night vision, making it suitable for short-range indoor surveillance.

How far can Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW see clearly?

The recommended effective range of Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW is approximately 55 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-VB2796EW

Bullet Camera with 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, 31° field of view, and 4m IR night vision range.

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8.3MP

Resolution

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31°

Horizontal FOV

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55m

Effective Range

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IR Range

SPECIFICATIONS · AMCREST IP8M-VB2796EW

Specifications

Resolution8.3MP (3840×2160)

Focal LengthN/A

Horizontal FOV31°

Effective Range55m

IR Range4m

TypeBullet Camera

Low LightStandard

About the Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW

The Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW is a rugged outdoor-grade bullet form factor designed to withstand exposure to weather, vandalism, and direct sunlight. At 8MP the camera covers more area per device while preserving enough pixels-per-meter for legal evidence quality at typical installation distances. A short-range IR illuminator (≤20 m) handles entrance vestibules, indoor corridors, and small enclosed spaces. Beyond 20 meters the IR fall-off causes faces to lose detail in pure darkness. A narrow field of view trades coverage area for pixel density at distance — the right choice when you need to read faces or plates far from the camera, e.g., long corridors, gate approaches, ANPR installations.

Best use cases for this camera

Long corridor & aisle monitoring

The 31° narrow angle is intentionally tuned for corridor work — it concentrates pixel density along the length of the hallway rather than wasting resolution on the side walls. Mount at the far end facing along the corridor.

License plate / ANPR

The combination of 31° narrow angle and 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution provides the pixel density required for ANPR at typical lane widths, especially when paired with proper lane lighting and perpendicular mounting.

Strengths

•8.3MP sensor preserves detail under digital zoom on recorded footage
•55m effective range supports outdoor perimeter and parking-lot deployments

Considerations

•Short IR range limits night usability to indoor or close-proximity scenarios
•Narrow angle requires more cameras to cover wide areas — plan camera count accordingly
•Higher resolution increases storage and bandwidth requirements proportionally — verify NVR capacity

Coverage at Different Distances

Distance	Coverage Width	Coverage Area	Use Case
5m	2.8m	14 m²	Entrance, corridor
10m	5.5m	55 m²	Room, retail aisle
15m	8.3m	125 m²	Warehouse, parking row
20m	11.1m	222 m²	Parking row, courtyard
30m	16.6m	499 m²	Parking lot, yard
50m	27.7m	1387 m²	Perimeter, large area

Field of View Visualization

Night Vision Performance

Daytime

Full 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution at 31° field of view. Effective identification range up to 30m in good lighting conditions.

Nighttime (IR)

Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 4m in complete darkness. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.

Installation tips for the Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW

Mount at 4–6 m height angled 10–20° downward — high enough to deter tampering, low enough to preserve face detail at 39m.

Pair with low-cost ambient lighting (motion-triggered LED floods) to extend usable identification distance beyond the IR limit.

Plan cabling for multiple cameras to cover wide areas — at 31° you cover roughly 6 m of width per camera at 10 m distance.

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-VB2796EW covers about 2.8 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 5.5 m, and at 20 m to 11.1 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 277 m, observe up to 111 m, recognise up to 55 m, and produce identification-grade detail (the ≥250 px/m bar used by Polish and EU courts as evidentiary) up to 28 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.

Detect

277 m

Observe

111 m

Recognise

55 m

Identify

28 m

Power & cabling

The Amcrest Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW draws an estimated 7.5 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. Even a narrowly-aimed bullet camera can incidentally record passers-by, so the Art. 13 sign at the entry point applies regardless of how tightly the lens is framed.

Installer time & cost (rough estimate)

A typical EU installer quotes 4–5 h of labour per bullet 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-VB2796EW 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-VB2796EW?

The camera draws roughly 7.5 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-VB2796EW consume per day?

At 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the Amcrest IP8M-VB2796EW 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-VB2796EW identify a person?

Per EN 62676-4:2025 pixel-density thresholds, this camera identifies (≥ 250 px/m on the target) up to about 28 m, recognises a person up to 55 m, observes general activity up to 111 m, and detects motion up to 277 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-VB2796EW 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.