DOME SERIES
Dome Camera
5MP full-color low-light night vision dome CCTV: discreet flush mount, two-way audio, vandal-grade housing, factory-direct pricing.
CAPABILITIES
What This Line Delivers
5.0MP
Effective Pixels
2880 × 1620 — sharp enough to read till receipts and license plates at room scale.
F1.0
Super Aperture
Large-format 1/2.7" sensor keeps true color in near-darkness.
0.1 Lux
Full-Color at Night
Color down to 0.1 lux; fill light handles complete darkness.
H.265+
Half the Storage
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264 — roughly halves bandwidth vs H.264.
IK10-Style
Vandal-Grade Housing
Dome bubble and hardened housing shrug off impacts in public areas.
MOQ 10
Factory-Direct OEM
OEM/ODM/private label, 2-year warranty, lead time 3-7 days on stock.
Send your Dome Camera spec and volume.
Our engineers reply with a quote and lead time — usually within one business day. OEM / private label from MOQ 10 units.
Product Overview
The commercial indoor workhorse: 5MP full-color night vision, F1.0 aperture, H.265+ storage savings, two-way audio and vandal-grade housing — factory-direct with OEM/ODM from MOQ 10 units.
Key Features
- Discreet Dome HousingFlush ceiling mount hides which way the lens points
- Full-Color Night VisionF1.0 super aperture keeps true color in near-darkness
- Vandal-Grade BuildDome bubble and hardened housing shrug off impacts
- Two-Way AudioG.711 intercom: listen and speak through the camera
- H.265+ CompressionRoughly half the bandwidth and storage of H.264
- ONVIF and GB28181Connects to third-party NVRs and platforms
- Free P2P Remote AccessLive view and playback anywhere, no port forwarding
- NDAA-Compliant BuildSuitable for government and enterprise projects
Applications
Factory-direct: OEM/ODM/private label supported
CE / FCC / RoHS certified
2-year warranty with documented RMA process
MOQ from 10 units; samples available
Lead time 3-7 days on stock, 2-4 weeks OEM
WHY DOME
When a Dome Camera Is the Right Call
1
Discretion
The bubble hides which way the lens points, so nobody can tell whether the camera is watching them. In a retail or office ceiling grid, the round dome sits flush where a bullet or turret would protrude into the aisle.
2
Tamper resistance
The hardened dome housing absorbs impacts that destroy a turret's exposed lens. That is why domes own stairwells, corridors and public lobbies — the spots where cameras get hit, thrown at or sprayed.
3
One camera per room
The 2.8 mm wide-angle lens covers a full room from a single ceiling point. Fewer cameras per zone means fewer cable runs, fewer power drops and a simpler NVR setup.
DOME VS TURRET
Dome vs Turret: Which Form Factor Fits Your Site
The "turret camera vs dome" question is the most searched comparison in commercial cameras. The honest answer: neither is better — they are built for different mounting surfaces and threat levels. A turret ip camera carries the lens on an exposed arm; a dome hides it behind a bubble. Use the table as the decision tool:
| Decision factor | Dome Camera | Turret Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Lens hidden in a hemispherical bubble | Lens on an exposed arm |
| Vandal resistance | IK10-rated housings absorb 20 J impacts | Housing is the weak point |
| Night vision (IR) | Bubble slightly cuts IR throw | Cleaner IR, longer range |
| Mounting | Flush on ceilings, out of the way | Arm protrudes into the aisle |
| Discretion | Lens direction hidden from view | Lens direction obvious |
| Typical placement | Indoor ceilings, public areas | Covered outdoor, budget runs |
| Best for | Retail, office, hotel, school interiors | Perimeter, parking, warehouse aisles |
The professional pattern is a mixed fleet: domes at tills, lobbies and corridors, turrets or bullets on the exterior perimeter, all ONVIF-compliant and recording onto the same NVR. For the full comparison with IR math and realistic price bands, see our dome camera guide. Outdoor perimeter scenes are covered in our bullet camera guide.
KEY SPECS DEEP DIVE
What the Spec Sheet Actually Means
IK10 vandal resistance: the housing decision
IK10 means 20 joules of impact — roughly a 5 kg weight dropped from 40 cm — without losing a frame. The dome achieves it with a 3-4 mm polycarbonate bubble over an alloy housing; a standard plastic bubble cracks at a fraction of that energy. Decision rule: if the camera sits within arm's reach (under ~3 m) in a public area, spec the vandal-grade dome; on a high ceiling or protected spot, a standard dome is fine.
Full-color night vision
A 1/2.7" large-format sensor and F1.0 super aperture gather ambient light down to 0.1 lux, so night footage stays in true color — no IR black and white, no post-processing. In complete darkness the fill light switches on automatically. Color detail is what keeps clothing and vehicle colors identifiable in evidence.
Lens selection
The lens decides what you can identify, not the sensor. 2.8 mm covers whole rooms, 6 mm reaches checkout counters and doorways, 12 mm suits long corridors. Spec the lens for the identification distance you actually need — asking for the 12 mm variant on a corridor run costs little and changes what the footage proves.
Mounting height and placement
Mount at 2.5-3 m: high enough to keep the camera out of easy reach and capture faces at a useful angle, low enough for identification. Avoid aiming across shelves or into windows, and keep the bubble clean — smudges and scratches degrade low-light performance more than any spec on the sheet.
Storage and bandwidth note: at 5MP H.265+, a dome records roughly 25-35 GB per day continuous. Motion-only recording cuts that by 40-70%. Full retention math for your camera count is in our network video recorder guide.
FACTORY DIRECT
OEM / ODM for Resellers and Integrators
FULLCOLORCAM is a dome camera manufacturer and factory, not a trading company. Buyers searching for dome camera suppliers are asking one question: how to source the dome line without the retail markup. That changes what you can do with the dome line — and what our OEM partners can offer their customers:
- Private label: your brand on the camera, box and app
- OEM on existing lines: 2-4 weeks, MOQ from 10 units
- ODM customization: firmware options, lens variants, logo splash
- Volume pricing 30-50% below retail brands at container scale
- Samples before volume, pre-shipment inspection available
- CE / FCC / RoHS documentation for your market compliance
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7" High-performance Low-illumination CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | 5.0 Megapixels (2880 × 1620) |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.1Lux @ F1.0; B/W: 0Lux (IR/fill-light ON) |
| Day/Night Switch | Integrated ICR, sensor + IR-CUT + fill-light linkage |
| Video Compression | H.265+ / H.265 / H.264 |
| Frame Rate | 25fps real-time, adjustable 7-25fps |
| Audio | 1-ch mic in, 1-ch 8Ω 2W speaker out, G.711 two-way intercom |
| Network | RJ45 10/100M; ONVIF, GB28181, RTSP, P2P |
| Surge Protection | 6KV common / 1.5KV differential; power 1.5KV |
| Power and Temperature | DC 12V-2A; -20°C to +55°C |
* Specifications subject to change. Contact us for the current datasheet.
SOLUTION MATRIX
Deploy It Where It Works
| Duty | Solution | Parameters | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail tills and aisles | Full-color dome at till height | 2.8mm wide angle, F1.0, 0.1Lux | Faces and clothing colors stay identifiable — key evidence at the register. |
| Office lobbies and corridors | Wide-angle dome on ceiling | 2.8-6mm, H.265+ | One ceiling point covers a whole room; storage roughly halved. |
| Hotel and restaurant interiors | Discreet flush-mount dome | Vandal-grade housing, two-way audio | Bubble hides lens direction; guests never feel watched by a pointing lens. |
| Schools and public facilities | Vandal-resistant dome, ceiling 2.5-3m | 2.8mm, IK10-style housing | Cleaning carts and balls will not knock it offline or rotate the view. |
| Warehouses and packing stations | Long-reach dome over aisles | 6mm lens, ONVIF | Reads rack labels and packing desks; feeds the same NVR as outdoor lines. |
| Banks, pharmacies and clinics | Compact dome near counters | 2.8mm, G.711 two-way audio | Record and intercom from one unit; compliant with GB28181 platforms. |
CHALLENGES WE SOLVE
Problems This Camera Eliminates
The problem
Night footage turns black and white, losing suspect descriptions and clothing colors.
Our solution
The 1/2.7" sensor and F1.0 super aperture keep true color down to 0.1 lux — evidence stays usable after dark.
The problem
Bandwidth and storage costs balloon as camera counts climb.
Our solution
H.265+ compression roughly halves bitrate and disk usage versus H.264, cutting NVR sizing and cloud costs.
The problem
Cameras in public areas get knocked, rotated or deliberately damaged.
Our solution
Vandal-grade housing and a bubble that hides the lens direction discourage tampering and survive impacts.
The problem
Buyers juggle multiple vendors for indoor domes, outdoor lines and recorders.
Our solution
Factory-direct from one supplier: dome, bullet, turret and NVR lines all ONVIF-compatible on the same platform, OEM/ODM from MOQ 10 units.
FAQ
Questions Buyers Ask
Dome camera or turret camera — which should I buy?
Match the camera to the mounting surface and the threat. The dome hides its lens in a bubble, survives impacts and mounts flush on a ceiling; the turret carries the lens on an exposed arm, costs less and throws IR slightly farther. Indoors, customer-facing and vandal-prone: dome. Outdoor perimeter with no vandalism risk: turret. The full turret camera vs dome comparison is in our dome camera guide.
Why is the dome the standard for commercial indoor sites?
The commercial dome camera is the default for retail tills, office lobbies, hotel corridors and school stairwells. The bubble discourages tampering, the flush mount looks clean in customer-facing spaces, and the 2.8 mm wide-angle lens covers a full room from one ceiling point.
What does IK10 mean, and when do I need it?
IK10 is an impact-resistance rating: 20 joules, roughly a 5 kg weight dropped from 40 cm. If the camera sits within arm's reach (under about 3 m) in a public area, require an IK10-rated housing — cleaning carts, sports balls and deliberate hits destroy a standard plastic bubble. On high ceilings or protected spots, a standard dome is defensible.
How good is the night vision on this dome?
The 1/2.7" sensor and F1.0 super aperture capture true color down to about 0.1 lux, so near-dark scenes stay in color instead of switching to black and white. In complete darkness the fill light switches on automatically. That color detail is what keeps suspect descriptions and clothing colors usable in evidence.
Does it work with the NVR I already have?
Yes. The camera is ONVIF compliant with RTSP and GB28181 support, so it connects to most third-party NVRs and platforms. Mixed fleets are the professional standard: domes indoors, turrets or bullets outdoors, all recording onto one recorder. See our NVR guide for storage and bandwidth math.
What lens should I choose for my room?
Match the lens to the identification distance you need. 2.8 mm covers a whole room from one corner, 6 mm reaches checkout counters and doorways, 12 mm suits long corridors. Mount at 2.5-3 m so faces are captured at a useful angle and the camera stays out of easy reach.
Can I mix domes with turrets and bullets on one site?
Yes — that is the normal pattern. Domes at tills, lobbies and corridors, turrets or bullets on the exterior perimeter, all ONVIF-compliant and recording onto the same NVR. Buying both lines from one factory keeps firmware, apps and support in one place.
Can I buy these factory-direct and private label?
Yes. FULLCOLORCAM is a dome camera supplier and manufacturer: OEM on existing lines from MOQ 10 units, ODM customization including firmware and branding, samples before volume, and volume pricing well below retail brands at container scale. Even the "kit nvr 8 camera dome" bundle style of deployment is supported.
REAL FOOTAGE
See It in Action
Unedited recordings from FULLCOLORCAM full-color night vision cameras — no IR black & white, no post-processing.
Full-Color at Night — real low-light recording
Color Night Vision — detail you can identify
Interested in Dome Camera?
Factory-direct pricing, OEM/ODM options and lead times — send your spec and volume, get a quote within 24 hours.