What is the field of view of Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB?

The Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB has a horizontal field of view of 61° with a standard lens. At 10 meters distance, it covers approximately 11.8 meters width.

What is the IR range of Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB?

The Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB features 140m infrared illumination range for night vision, making it suitable for long-range outdoor surveillance.

How far can Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB see clearly?

The recommended effective range of Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB is approximately 13 meters (DORI Recognize threshold, ≥125 px/m on the target). At this distance the 2.1MP (1920×1080) 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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Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB

PTZ Camera with 2.1MP (1920×1080) resolution, 61° field of view, and 140m IR night vision range.

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2.1MP

Resolution

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61°

Horizontal FOV

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13m

Effective Range

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140m

IR Range

SPECIFICATIONS · MS-C2961-QRELPB

Specifications

Resolution2.1MP (1920×1080)

Focal LengthN/A

Horizontal FOV61°

Effective Range13m

IR Range140m

TypePTZ Camera

Low LightStandard

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About the Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB

The Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB 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, and the lens decides how far it identifies faces, so the DORI distances for this model are the figures to design with. An IR reach above 80 m is unusual for the format and is intended for highway monitoring, large industrial sites, and airport perimeters where conventional cameras would simply lose the target after dark. 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

Outdoor perimeter & fenceline

With 140m IR reach and 2.1MP (1920×1080) 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.

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

•140m IR range eliminates the need for external night-time illuminators
•PTZ control enables operator-driven tracking and pre-set tours

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	5.9m	29 m²	Entrance, corridor
10m	11.8m	118 m²	Room, retail aisle
15m	17.7m	265 m²	Warehouse, parking row
20m	23.6m	471 m²	Parking row, courtyard
30m	35.3m	1060 m²	Parking lot, yard
50m	58.9m	2945 m²	Perimeter, large area

Field of View Visualization

Detect65 mObserve26 mRecognize13 mIdentify7 mEffective rangeIR range (140m)

Night Vision Performance

Daytime

Full 2.1MP (1920×1080) resolution at 61° field of view. Effective identification range up to 7m in good lighting conditions.

Nighttime (IR)

Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 140m in complete darkness. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.

Installation tips for the MS-C2961-QRELPB

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.

Avoid mounting under direct ceiling lights or behind glass: both reflect IR back into the lens and create severe glare in the image.

Coverage geometry & DORI distances

At a 5-metre standoff the Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB covers about 5.9 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to 11.8 m, and at 20 m to 23.6 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 65 m, observe up to 26 m, recognise up to 13 m, and produce Identify-level detail (250 px/m in the EN 62676-4 DORI scale) up to 7 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

65 m

Observe

26 m

Recognise

13 m

Identify

7 m

Power & cabling

The Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB draws an estimated 60.0 W under typical load (with the IR illuminator engaged where applicable), placing it in the 802.3bt Type 3 (Class 5-6, ≤60 W) budget. A single switch port supplies enough power without an injector. Cabling: stick to Cat6 STP for runs up to 80 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 Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB'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 Milesight'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 pricing at 2024-2025 rates; actual quotes vary by region, mounting height, and site conditions. Excludes hardware, transport, permits, and VAT.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB suitable for outdoor installation?

Milesight 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 Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB?

The camera draws roughly 60.0 W in steady-state operation, requiring an 802.3bt Type 3 (Class 5-6, ≤60 W) switch port. A single Cat6 STP cable carries both data and power up to 80 m; beyond that, add an inline extender or convert to fibre near the camera.

How much storage does the Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB consume per day?

At 2.1MP (1920×1080) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the MS-C2961-QRELPB 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 Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB identify a person?

By the DORI thresholds of EN 62676-4 (Identify at 250 px/m on the target, a density the 2025 edition calls Characterise), this camera reaches Identify level up to about 7 m, recognises a person up to 13 m, observes general activity up to 26 m, and detects motion up to 65 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 Milesight MS-C2961-QRELPB 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.