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GANZ Security ZN8-VD4M212-NIR
Dome Camera with 3.9MP (2592×1520) resolution, 88° field of view, and 30m IR night vision range.
SPECIFICATIONS · ZN8-VD4M212-NIR
Specifications
About the GANZ Security ZN8-VD4M212-NIR
The GANZ Security ZN8-VD4M212-NIR is a tinted-bubble dome that obscures the lens direction, deterring tampering and vandalism. 4MP sits in the sweet spot for installations where storage is a concern but you still want crisper retroactive zooming during incident review. 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.
Best use cases for this camera
Entrance, lobby & vestibule
The 88° 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 3.9MP (2592×1520) 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
- •Vandal-resistant dome housing harder to tamper with than bullet form factor
- •30m effective range supports outdoor perimeter and parking-lot deployments
Considerations
- •No notable limitations for the intended class of installations
Coverage at Different Distances
| Distance | Coverage Width | Coverage Area | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5m | 9.7m | 48 m² | Entrance, corridor |
| 10m | 19.3m | 193 m² | Room, retail aisle |
| 15m | 29.0m | 435 m² | Warehouse, parking row |
| 20m | 38.6m | 773 m² | Parking row, courtyard |
| 30m | 57.9m | 1738 m² | Parking lot, yard |
| 50m | 96.6m | 4828 m² | Perimeter, large area |
Field of View Visualization
Night Vision Performance
Daytime
Full 3.9MP (2592×1520) resolution at 88° 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. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.
Installation tips for the ZN8-VD4M212-NIR
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.
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 GANZ Security ZN8-VD4M212-NIR covers about 9.7 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 19.3 m, and at 20 m to 38.6 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 55 m, observe up to 22 m, recognise up to 11 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 2.7-13.5mm lens declared by the manufacturer.
Power & cabling
The GANZ Security ZN8-VD4M212-NIR 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 dome 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 3–4 h of labour per dome camera of this class (approximately €135–€185 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 GANZ Security ZN8-VD4M212-NIR suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes for the IP66/IP67-rated variant of this model. Bullet and dome bodies in the GANZ Security 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 GANZ Security ZN8-VD4M212-NIR?
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 GANZ Security ZN8-VD4M212-NIR consume per day?
At 3.9MP (2592×1520) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the ZN8-VD4M212-NIR produces approximately 16 GB per day — about 480 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 GANZ Security ZN8-VD4M212-NIR 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 11 m, observes general activity up to 22 m, and detects motion up to 55 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 GANZ Security ZN8-VD4M212-NIR use?
Typical ingest is 6 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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