What is the field of view of Samsung SCP-2371RH?

The Samsung SCP-2371RH has a horizontal field of view of 58° with a 3.5-129.5mm lens. At 10 meters distance, it covers approximately 11.1 meters width.

What is the IR range of Samsung SCP-2371RH?

The Samsung SCP-2371RH features 0m infrared illumination range for night vision, making it suitable for short-range indoor surveillance.

How far can Samsung SCP-2371RH see clearly?

The recommended effective range of Samsung SCP-2371RH is approximately 7 meters (DORI Recognize threshold, ≥125 px/m on the target). At this distance the 0.5MP (960×480) 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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Samsung SCP-2371RH

PTZ Camera with 0.5MP (960×480) resolution, 58° field of view, and 0m IR night vision range.

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58°

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IR Range

SPECIFICATIONS · SCP-2371RH

Specifications

Resolution0.5MP (960×480)

Focal Length3.5-129.5mm

Horizontal FOV58°

Effective Range7m

IR Range0m

TypePTZ Camera

Low LightStandard

About the Samsung SCP-2371RH

The Samsung SCP-2371RH is a motorized PTZ chassis ideal for large open spaces — parking lots, stadiums, airports, and city surveillance. Sub-megapixel resolution is suitable only for general overview footage — useful for movement detection but insufficient for facial recognition or license-plate reading. There is no built-in IR illuminator on this model, so it depends entirely on ambient light. In dark environments, pair it with external IR floods or white-light illuminators. A standard 50–80° horizontal FOV mimics how a person sees a scene and works well for general-purpose monitoring of rooms, parking spaces, and perimeter walls without distortion.

Best use cases for this camera

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

•PTZ control enables operator-driven tracking and pre-set tours

Considerations

•Resolution limits forensic digital zoom — recorded faces beyond ~12m may not be identifiable
•No built-in IR — requires external illumination for night use
•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	5.5m	28 m²	Entrance, corridor
10m	11.1m	111 m²	Room, retail aisle
15m	16.6m	249 m²	Warehouse, parking row
20m	22.2m	443 m²	Parking row, courtyard
30m	33.3m	998 m²	Parking lot, yard
50m	55.4m	2772 m²	Perimeter, large area

Field of View Visualization

Night Vision Performance

Daytime

Full 0.5MP (960×480) resolution at 58° field of view. Effective identification range up to 100m in good lighting conditions.

Nighttime (IR)

Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 0m in complete darkness. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.

Installation tips for the SCP-2371RH

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.

Coverage geometry & DORI distances

At a 5-metre standoff the Samsung SCP-2371RH covers about 5.5 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 11.1 m, and at 20 m to 22.2 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 34 m, observe up to 14 m, recognise up to 7 m, and produce identification-grade detail (the ≥250 px/m bar used by Polish and EU courts as evidentiary) up to 3 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic — the geometry above assumes the 3.5-129.5mm lens declared by the manufacturer.

Detect

34 m

Observe

14 m

Recognise

7 m

Identify

3 m

Power & cabling

The Samsung SCP-2371RH 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 Samsung SCP-2371RH'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 Samsung'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 Samsung SCP-2371RH suitable for outdoor installation?

Samsung 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 Samsung SCP-2371RH?

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 Samsung SCP-2371RH consume per day?

At 0.5MP (960×480) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the SCP-2371RH produces approximately 2 GB per day — about 60 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 Samsung SCP-2371RH identify a person?

Per EN 62676-4:2025 pixel-density thresholds, this camera identifies (≥ 250 px/m on the target) up to about 3 m, recognises a person up to 7 m, observes general activity up to 14 m, and detects motion up to 34 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 Samsung SCP-2371RH use?

Typical ingest is 2 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.