Ajax TurretCam: wired IP turret camera with infrared illumination
Sharp 8 MP image with infrared night vision, AI object detection and True WDR. Records to microSD or the Ajax NVR and works with the Ajax app.
The TurretCam is a wired IP turret camera with infrared illumination that you can use on its own or connect to your Ajax alarm system. This gives you visual verification of alarms: when an Ajax detector raises an alert, the camera automatically captures footage, which you can see immediately in the app or at the alarm receiving centre. The footage stays with you, stored locally on microSD or on the Ajax NVR. The compact turret (eyeball) has no glass dome, so there is less reflection and fewer cobwebs. A versatile outdoor camera for façades and canopies. The camera is NDAA-compliant and available in white and black.
Why the TurretCam
Smart infrared illumination
Infrared LEDs with automatic intensity control to prevent overexposure. A sharp black-and-white image in the dark, also at a distance.
True WDR 120 dB
Backlight and strong contrasts are balanced, so that a face in the shadow and the sky behind it both remain visible.
AI object detection
Recognises people, animals and vehicles. The analysis runs locally in the camera, so you receive targeted notifications instead of every movement.
Visual verification of alarms
Connect the camera to your Ajax hub: when an Ajax detector raises an alarm, footage is recorded automatically and you see immediately what is happening, in the Ajax app or at the alarm receiving centre.
Storage on microSD or NVR
Records locally to a microSD card (up to 256 GB, V30) or centrally on the Ajax NVR. No mandatory subscription.
Weatherproof for outdoor use
Robust outdoor housing and operating temperature from -40 to +60 °C. Works all year round on facades, driveways and gardens.
PoE or 12 V
One network cable for image and power (PoE), or separately on 12 V. Easy to connect to the Ajax NVR or an existing network.
TurretCam in view
The camera in white and in black.
Technical specifications
| Camera | |
| Image sensor | 8 MP CMOS, 1/2.8″ (also available as a 5 MP version) |
| Lens | Fixed, 2.8 mm or 4.0 mm, f/1.6 |
| Viewing angle (horizontal) | 100-110° (2.8 mm) or 75-87° (4.0 mm) |
| Illumination | Infrared LEDs, intelligent light control |
| Night vision | Black and white (infrared) |
| Dynamic range | True WDR, 120 dB |
| Video and audio | |
| Resolution | 8 MP (3840 × 2160) or 5 MP |
| Frame rate | Up to 20 fps |
| Video codec | H.265 / H.264 |
| Audio | Built-in microphone |
| Alarm ports | None |
| Smart and network | |
| AI object detection | People, animals, vehicles |
| Storage | microSD up to 256 GB (V30) or Ajax NVR |
| Network | 1x RJ45 (10/100 Mbps), ONVIF Profile S |
| Video protocol | JetSparrow (encrypted) + visual verification of Ajax alarms |
| Power supply and housing | |
| Power supply | PoE (802.3af/at) or 12 V |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +60 °C |
| Mounting | wall or ceiling, using the supplied bracket |
| Colour | White or black |
| Compliance | NDAA compliant |
How far can you see what with the TurretCam?
The DORI distance indicates how far the camera provides enough detail to detect something (someone is there), to observe (what they are doing), to recognise (have I seen them before) and to identify (who it is). These are the distances Ajax states for each version.
| Type | Detection | Observation | Recognition | Identification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mp, 2.8 mm | 65 m | 26 m | 13 m | 6,5 m |
| 5 Mp, 4 mm | 86 m | 34,4 m | 17,2 m | 8,6 m |
| 8 Mp, 2,8 mm | 90 m | 36 m | 18 m | 9 m |
| 8 Mp, 4 mm | 117,5 m | 47 m | 23,5 m | 11,6 m |
More megapixels and the 4 mm lens take each level further; the 2.8 mm lens has a wider field of view. The distances apply in good light. In the dark, the infrared reaches up to 50 m, according to Ajax.
For details on what DORI involves and how the other Ajax cameras compare, see the Ajax cameras.
TurretCam, TurretCam HL and TurretCam HLVF compared
All three are the same Ajax camera in terms of operation and image quality. They differ in lighting (infrared only or hybrid white light for colour night vision) and in lens (fixed lens or motorised varifocal for zooming in and out remotely).
| Model | Illumination | Lens | Viewing angle | Max. resolution | AI detection | Gates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TurretCam | Infrared, black-and-white night vision | Fixed, 2.8 or 4.0 mm | 100-110° (2.8 mm) or 75-87° (4.0 mm) | 8 MP (3840 × 2160) | People, animals, vehicles | Built-in microphone |
| TurretCam HL | Hybrid: white light + infrared, colour night vision | Fixed, 2.8 or 4.0 mm | 100-110° (2.8 mm) or 75-87° (4.0 mm) | 8 MP (3840 × 2160) | People, animals, vehicles | Built-in microphone |
| TurretCam HLVF | Hybrid: white light up to 40 m + infrared up to 60 m, colour | Motorised varifocal 2.8-12 mm | 31° to 111°, adjustable | 8 MP (3840 × 2160) | People, animals, vehicles + line crossing | Microphone + audio and alarm inputs/outputs |
Colour night vision is available on the HL and HLVF versions: they switch on white light as soon as there is movement, so you see colours and details instead of a black-and-white image. The HLVF adds a motorised varifocal lens to this: you set the field of view and zoom remotely from the Ajax app, without moving the camera.
Which TurretCam suits you?
Choose on two points: do you need colour night vision, and do you want to be able to set the viewing angle remotely?
TurretCam
The basic model with infrared illumination. A sharp black-and-white image at night. The most economical choice for surveillance where colour at night is not required. View the TurretCam.
TurretCam HL
Hybrid illumination with white light: on motion the camera switches on white light and you see in colour at night. Fixed lens 2.8 or 4.0 mm. View the TurretCam HL.
TurretCam HLVF
Hybrid illumination plus a motorised varifocal lens (2.8-12 mm): you zoom and frame remotely from the app. Additional AI line crossing detection and audio and alarm connections. View the TurretCam HLVF.
Unsure about the number of cameras or the storage? Add the Ajax NVR for local recording, and view all models in Ajax Video surveillance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an Ajax Hub?
Not for recording only on the Ajax NVR or a microSD card. If you want notifications in the Ajax app, visual verification of alarms and forwarding to an alarm receiving centre, connect the camera to an Ajax hub (Hub 2 or higher).
Will I see in colour at night?
No, the TurretCam uses infrared and gives a sharp black-and-white image at night. If you want colour night vision, choose the TurretCam HL or TurretCam HLVF with white light.
Where do I store the footage?
Locally on a microSD card (up to 256 GB) or centrally on the Ajax NVR. No subscription is required and the footage stays with you.
Can I install it outdoors?
Yes. The turret camera is weather-resistant and operates from -40 to +60 °C. The compact turret (eyeball) has no glass dome, so it is less affected by reflections and cobwebs. A versatile outdoor camera for façades and canopies.
Does the camera work with other systems?
Yes, via ONVIF (Profile S) you can connect the camera to common recording systems (VMS). For all functions and the app, you use the Ajax ecosystem.
In the box
TurretCam
The camera itself, in white or black.
Mounting bracket
For mounting on a wall or ceiling, using the supplied bracket.
Mounting materials
Screws, wall plugs and drilling template.
Connection kit
Waterproof connector for the network cable.
Documentation
Quick start guide and safety information.
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