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Swann Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB)
Bullet Camera with 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, 105° field of view, and 45m IR night vision range.
SPECIFICATIONS · SWANN NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB)
Specifications
About the Swann Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB)
The Swann Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB) is a long-distance bullet body that mounts cleanly under eaves, on poles, or along fencelines. At 8MP the camera covers more area per device while preserving enough pixels-per-meter for legal evidence quality at typical installation distances. A 50–80 m IR range turns this into a true night-perimeter camera — open yards, fenced lots, and rural properties become practical use cases without supplemental lighting. 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
Outdoor perimeter & fenceline
With 45m 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.
Parking lot & open yard
The 105° field of view spans roughly 117 meters at the camera's effective range — wide enough to monitor multiple parking rows from a single mounting point.
Entrance, lobby & vestibule
The 105° 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.
Strengths
- •8.3MP sensor preserves detail under digital zoom on recorded footage
- •105° wide field of view reduces the number of cameras needed per area
- •45m effective range supports outdoor perimeter and parking-lot deployments
Considerations
- •Higher resolution increases storage and bandwidth requirements proportionally — verify NVR capacity
Coverage at Different Distances
| Distance | Coverage Width | Coverage Area | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5m | 13.0m | 65 m² | Entrance, corridor |
| 10m | 26.1m | 261 m² | Room, retail aisle |
| 15m | 39.1m | 586 m² | Warehouse, parking row |
| 20m | 52.1m | 1043 m² | Parking row, courtyard |
| 30m | 78.2m | 2346 m² | Parking lot, yard |
| 50m | 130.3m | 6516 m² | Perimeter, large area |
Field of View Visualization
Night Vision Performance
Daytime
Full 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution at 105° field of view. Effective identification range up to 45m in good lighting conditions.
Nighttime (IR)
Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 45m in complete darkness. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.
Installation tips for the Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB)
Mount at 4–6 m height angled 10–20° downward — high enough to deter tampering, low enough to preserve face detail at 31m.
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 Swann Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB) covers about 13.0 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 26.1 m, and at 20 m to 52.1 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 59 m, observe up to 24 m, recognise up to 12 m, and produce identification-grade detail (the ≥250 px/m bar used by Polish and EU courts as evidentiary) up to 6 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic — the geometry above assumes the 2.8mm lens declared by the manufacturer.
Power & cabling
The Swann Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB) 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. With 105° horizontal FOV and 45 m effective range, a single bullet 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 3–4 h of labour per bullet 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 Swann Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB) suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes for the IP66/IP67-rated variant of this model. Bullet and dome bodies in the Swann 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 Swann Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB)?
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 Swann Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB) consume per day?
At 8.3MP (3840×2160) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB) 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 Swann Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB) identify a person?
Per EN 62676-4:2025 pixel-density thresholds, this camera identifies (≥ 250 px/m on the target) up to about 6 m, recognises a person up to 12 m, observes general activity up to 24 m, and detects motion up to 59 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 Swann Swann NHD-885MSB (SWNHD-885MSB) 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.
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