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Ezviz CS-C8C
PTZ Camera with 2.1MP (1920×1080) resolution, 80° field of view, and 30m IR night vision range. Features Super Low Light technology for superior night performance.
SPECIFICATIONS · CS-C8C
Specifications
About the Ezviz CS-C8C
The Ezviz CS-C8C is a pan-tilt-zoom platform giving operators the ability to follow targets, scan large areas on auto-tour, and zoom in for identification. 1080p Full HD remains the most widely deployed CCTV resolution in 2026 — it balances bandwidth, storage, and detail well, supporting facial identification up to roughly 12 meters in good light. Medium IR range (20–40 m) is appropriate for typical residential driveways, small commercial perimeters, and back-of-house loading bays where reach beyond ~30 m is rarely needed at night. A wide 80–120° angle covers a large room or open area from a single mounting position, making it ideal for retail floors, conference rooms, and small parking lots. Super Low Light technology pulls usable color out of scenes lit by little more than a streetlight or moonlight, eliminating the need to drop into B/W mode in most night conditions.
Best use cases for this camera
Entrance, lobby & vestibule
The 80° 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.
Large area patrol & target tracking
PTZ control enables operator-initiated tracking of suspicious activity, scheduled tours of preset positions overnight, and forensic zoom into recorded footage. Best paired with a wide-angle "overview" camera that triggers the PTZ via analytics.
Strengths
- •Super Low Light sensor maintains color detail in near-darkness
- •PTZ control enables operator-driven tracking and pre-set tours
- •30m effective range supports outdoor perimeter and parking-lot deployments
Considerations
- •PTZ cameras only see one direction at a time — pair with a fixed overview camera to avoid blind spots
Coverage at Different Distances
| Distance | Coverage Width | Coverage Area | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5m | 8.4m | 42 m² | Entrance, corridor |
| 10m | 16.8m | 168 m² | Room, retail aisle |
| 15m | 25.2m | 378 m² | Warehouse, parking row |
| 20m | 33.6m | 671 m² | Parking row, courtyard |
| 30m | 50.3m | 1510 m² | Parking lot, yard |
| 50m | 83.9m | 4195 m² | Perimeter, large area |
Field of View Visualization
Night Vision Performance
Daytime
Full 2.1MP (1920×1080) resolution at 80° field of view. Effective identification range up to 30m in good lighting conditions.
Nighttime (IR)
Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 30m in complete darkness. Super Low Light sensor captures colour images in near-darkness.
Installation tips for the CS-C8C
Mount above 4 m on a rigid pole or wall bracket — PTZ vibrations are amplified at low mounting heights and degrade image quality during pan operations.
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.
Coverage geometry & DORI distances
At a 5-metre standoff the Ezviz CS-C8C covers about 8.4 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 16.8 m, and at 20 m to 33.6 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 46 m, observe up to 18 m, recognise up to 9 m, and produce identification-grade detail (the ≥250 px/m bar used by Polish and EU courts as evidentiary) up to 5 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic — the geometry above assumes the 4mm lens declared by the manufacturer.
Power & cabling
The Ezviz CS-C8C draws an estimated 30.0 W under typical load (with the IR illuminator engaged where applicable), placing it in the 802.3at (Class 4, ≤30 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. The Ezviz CS-C8C's PTZ pan range can sweep into neighbouring properties or public roads; document allowed pan limits in the installation record and configure privacy masks (see Ezviz's web-UI under "Privacy Mask") for any window or doorway you cannot legally surveil.
Installer time & cost (rough estimate)
A typical EU installer quotes 5–6 h of labour per ptz camera of this class (approximately €225–€275 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 Ezviz CS-C8C suitable for outdoor installation?
Ezviz PTZ models are generally designed for outdoor use with IP66 ingress rating and -30°C to +60°C operating range. Mount on a rigid pole at ≥ 4 m to dampen wind-driven vibration that would degrade the live image during pan operations.
What PoE class powers the Ezviz CS-C8C?
The camera draws roughly 30.0 W in steady-state operation, requiring a 802.3at (Class 4, ≤30 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 Ezviz CS-C8C consume per day?
At 2.1MP (1920×1080) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the CS-C8C produces approximately 8 GB per day — about 240 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 Ezviz CS-C8C identify a person?
Per EN 62676-4:2025 pixel-density thresholds, this camera identifies (≥ 250 px/m on the target) up to about 5 m, recognises a person up to 9 m, observes general activity up to 18 m, and detects motion up to 46 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 Ezviz CS-C8C use?
Typical ingest is 3 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.
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