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ACTi A63 2MP HD Network Camera - Color Dome with 2. 8-8mm Zoom Lens - 1080p - H. 265 - 98ft Night Vision
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This network camera captures video at a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, providing detailed imagery for identification and monitoring purposes. The 2-megapixel CMOS sensor ensures efficient operation with lower power consumption compared to traditional CCD sensors, while maintaining high-definition video quality.
Video compression is handled through multiple codec options: MJPEG, H.264, and H.265. The inclusion of H.265 support enables more efficient bandwidth utilization and storage optimization without compromising video clarity. The camera's wired connectivity via RJ-45 Ethernet ensures stable network integration, and remote management capabilities allow for centralized configuration and monitoring.
This section brings together practical product details such as HD Recording, Recording Formats, Night Vision Distance, Image Sensor Type, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The ACTi A63 combines essential surveillance features in a compact, versatile package. Its varifocal zoom lens provides installation flexibility, allowing adjustability from wide-angle 2.8mm to telephoto 8mm focal lengths to suit different monitoring scenarios without requiring lens replacement.
Advanced Video Compression
Support for H.265, H.264, and MJPEG formats gives system designers multiple options for balancing video quality, bandwidth usage, and storage requirements in their surveillance deployments.
- H.265 for efficient bandwidth use
- Backward compatibility with H.264
- MJPEG for simple streaming applications
Versatile Mounting Options
The dome camera supports surface, wall, and pendant mounting configurations, enabling installation in various locations including ceilings, corners, and under eaves for optimal coverage.
- Surface mount for flat installations
- Wall mount for vertical surfaces
- Pendant mount for suspended placement
Deployment / Use Cases
The ACTi A63 is well-suited for small to medium business security applications where clear identification and monitoring are priorities. Its 1080p resolution provides sufficient detail for recognizing faces, license plates, and other identifying features in retail environments, office lobbies, and entryways.
The camera's infrared night vision capability extends its usefulness to 24-hour operations, providing surveillance coverage in low-light conditions up to 98 feet. This makes it appropriate for parking areas, warehouse perimeters, and other locations that require monitoring during nighttime hours. The dome housing offers some protection against weather elements when installed in covered outdoor locations like building entrances or loading docks.
Retail Security Monitoring
Positioned at entry points or above cash registers, the A63 provides clear footage for loss prevention and customer service review with its 1080p resolution and flexible zoom adjustment.
Office Building Surveillance
The discreet dome design blends into corporate environments while delivering high-definition video for lobby monitoring, hallway surveillance, and access control verification.
Physical Profile
Measuring 2.40 inches in height and 3.43 inches in diameter, the ACTi A63 maintains a compact footprint that facilitates installation in space-constrained locations. The dome enclosure provides a low-profile appearance that deters tampering while housing the camera mechanism and varifocal lens system. The small dimensions allow for placement in areas where larger cameras might be obtrusive or impractical.
- Height
- 2.40" (61 mm)
- Length
- 2.8 mm
Highlights
- 2-megapixel resolution delivers crisp 1080p HD video for clear identification
- Varifocal zoom lens adjusts from 2.8mm to 8mm for flexible field of view
- H.265 video compression reduces bandwidth and storage requirements
- Infrared night vision covers distances up to 98.43 feet (30 meters)
- CMOS sensor provides power-efficient operation with quality HD output
- Multiple mounting options: surface, wall, and pendant configurations
- Wired Ethernet connectivity ensures reliable network integration
- Three-year limited warranty supports long-term deployment confidence
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ACTi Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A63 |
| Brand Name | ACTi |
| Product Model | A63 |
| Product Name | Mini Zoom Dome Camera |
| Product Type | Network Camera |
| Technical Information | |
| HD Recording | Yes |
| Recording Formats | HD |
| Night Vision Distance | 98.43 ft (30 m) |
| Display & Graphics | |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Color Supported | Color |
| Effective Camera Resolution | 2 Megapixel |
| Video | |
| Video Formats | MJPEG,H.264,H.265 |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Minimum Focal Length | 2.8 mm |
| Maximum Focal Length | 8 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 2.9x |
| Network & Communication | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Remote Management | Yes |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Network (RJ-45) | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Mount Type | Surface Mount,Wall Mount,Pendant Mount |
| Form Factor | Dome |
| Height | 2.40" (61 mm) |
| Diameter | 3.43" (87 mm) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the maximum video resolution of the ACTi A63 camera?
The ACTi A63 captures video at a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which is full HD 1080p. This 2-megapixel resolution provides sufficient detail for identifying people, objects, and text in surveillance footage, making it suitable for applications where clear imagery is essential for security monitoring and review.
How far does the night vision capability extend?
The camera's infrared night vision effectively covers distances up to 98.43 feet (30 meters). This allows the A63 to provide surveillance coverage in low-light or no-light conditions, extending its usefulness to 24-hour security applications for both indoor and sheltered outdoor installations where supplemental lighting may be limited or unavailable.
What video compression formats does this camera support?
The ACTi A63 supports three video compression formats: MJPEG, H.264, and H.265. This multi-format capability provides flexibility in surveillance system design, allowing integrators to choose the optimal balance of video quality, bandwidth utilization, and storage efficiency for their specific deployment requirements and existing infrastructure.
Can the lens focal length be adjusted on this camera?
Yes, the A63 features a varifocal zoom lens that can be adjusted from 2.8mm to 8mm focal length. This provides a 2.9x optical zoom capability, allowing installers to customize the field of view during installation without changing lenses. The adjustable focal length makes the camera adaptable to different monitoring distances and area coverage requirements.
What mounting options are available for this dome camera?
The ACTi A63 supports three mounting configurations: surface mount for flat installation surfaces, wall mount for vertical surfaces, and pendant mount for suspended installation from ceilings or overhead structures. This versatility enables placement in various locations including ceilings, corners, under eaves, or other positions that provide optimal surveillance coverage for the monitored area.
What type of network connectivity does this camera use?
The A63 utilizes wired Ethernet connectivity through an RJ-45 network interface. This provides stable, reliable network integration for continuous video streaming and remote management. The camera supports remote configuration and monitoring capabilities, allowing security personnel to access and manage the camera from centralized surveillance software or network management tools.
What connectivity or interface options are available?
Connectivity options include Wired, helping the product integrate into common office or home setups.