{"product_id":"the-nightwatch-ac500-3k-poe-security-camera","title":"The Nightwatch AC500 | 3K PoE Outdoor Security Camera with Dual-Light","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA security camera earns its place on one question: can you identify what happened, or only that something happened? Most budget cameras answer the second question and stop there. The Nightwatch AC500 answers the first, with a 3K sensor running a 16:9 frame at 3072 by 1728 pixels, which is enough resolution to read a face at a gate and a plate on a driveway rather than merely proving that a shape moved through the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe imaging chain is built for the hours when crime actually happens. A 1\/3-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor pairs with a 2.8mm lens for a wide, natural field of view, and 3D digital noise reduction with 120dB wide dynamic range keeps a backlit doorway readable instead of turning the visitor into a silhouette. Smart dual-light switching means the camera runs in infrared until it detects a subject, then brings up white light for a colour image. H.265+ compression is what makes all of this affordable to store: the same retention window takes roughly half the disk space of H.264.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetection is where the unit separates itself from a motion-only camera. Motion detection 2.0 classifies people and vehicles rather than reacting to every passing cat or shifting branch, so a week of footage contains events instead of thousands of clips of a hedge. A built-in microphone captures audio at the camera rather than at the recorder. On the storage side there is an on-board slot for up to 256GB, so the camera records without a network video recorder, and PoE means a single cable carries both power and data if your switch supports it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing is rated IP67, which is the rating that covers driving rain and dust rather than a decorative splash claim. Mounting is a side, wall or normal fit, and the turret body can be aimed without dismantling the base. For a small site, four of these on PoE cover a whole perimeter from one switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFootage that cannot identify anyone is a recording of an event you already knew about.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3K resolution at 16:9\u003c\/strong\u003e 3072 by 1728 pixels, framed for modern displays so nothing is cropped away at the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart dual-light\u003c\/strong\u003e Infrared for surveillance, white light for colour identification when a subject is detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuman and vehicle detection\u003c\/strong\u003e Motion detection 2.0 filters out foliage, pets and rain so the alert list stays usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH.265+ compression\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly halves storage and bandwidth against H.264 at the same quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120dB WDR with 3D DNR\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles a bright doorway against a dark interior without washing out either side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in microphone\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio captured at the camera, useful when the recorder sits indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 turret housing\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated for driving rain and dust, with a body that can be aimed after mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE or 12V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e One cable for power and data on a PoE switch, or a conventional 12V feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/3-inch progressive scan CMOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3K, 3072 by 1728, 16:9 aspect ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8mm fixed, single lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20fps at 3072 by 1728, 25fps at 1080p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression:\u003c\/strong\u003e H.265+ and H.265\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight vision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smart dual-light, IR plus white light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImage enhancement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D DNR, 120dB WDR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e On-board slot up to 256GB, NVR optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e PoE or DC 12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ45 Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the camera for a front gate, a side alley, a shop entrance or a small warehouse perimeter where the point of the footage is identification. It suits a homeowner replacing a 2MP camera that could only prove someone walked past, and a small business running four to eight cameras on a PoE switch without wanting to buy a proprietary recorder. It also suits retrofit work, since the 12V option lets it drop onto existing cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it record without an NVR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. There is an on-board slot for a card up to 256GB, so the camera records locally and you review footage through the app. An NVR or PoE recorder adds centralised storage and longer retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What cable do I need for PoE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Standard Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet to a PoE switch or injector. The camera draws well within 802.3af budgets, so a basic PoE switch is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the white light stay on all night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. It comes up when a subject is detected, which keeps the image in colour at the moment that matters without lighting the yard permanently. The behaviour is configurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much storage does H.265+ save?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Expect roughly half the space of H.264 at equivalent quality. On a 256GB card that usually means several weeks of event-based recording for a typical domestic scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it work with a third-party NVR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, over standard RTSP and ONVIF, which is what most recorders expect. 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