This 8MP IP cameras is great for a few key reasons. First the obvious you have four times 1080p resolution (4K) and a wide angle lens with Starlight and True WDR. Also, with IVS, Extreme Temperature rating, IP67, and IK10 these features really make this a Professional series IP camera.
8 Mega pixel camera with resolution up to 3840x2160 (4K)
H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 triple-stream encoding
Audio interface 1 in 1 out
Camera works Day and Night time (ICR)
True WDR, 3DNR, AWB, AGC, BLC
1/ 2.5" format camera 2.8mm lens
Operates in Extreme Temperatures -22°F ~ 140°F (-30°C ~ +60°C)
Great Weather resistant camera, (Click on icon to see just how good IP67 is)
Impact resistant IK10
Uses long lasting IR for night illumination up to 98' (30m) pending environment
Trip wire and Intrusion area triggers, abandoned or missing objects
Face detection (search playback by face)
Great quality color CMOS image sensor
Micro SD card slot, up to 128GB
Includes P2P for quick set up in APP's, No DDNS set up needed or Port forwarding
Uses Onvif protocol to allow for flexibility with other 3rd party systems
Control 4 driver available in Resource tab
See two way Modules in the Total Control Software
You do not have to use a separate power supply as long as you use a PoE or (ePoE/PoE+) switch or NVR that supports PoE, ePoE, PoE+.(NOTE: ePoE or PoE+ allows you to reach a lot longer transmission distance)
DC12V/ (Sold Separately) but not required if PoE used
FREE iOS/Android APP can be used with DVR or IP camera as stand alone