DWC-MVD8WiATW

A 4K vandal ball turret IP camera with Star-Light Plus™ for vivid color in near-darkness and Smart DNR™ for noise-free clarity. Its motorized vari-focal lens (2.7–13.5mm) offers remote zoom and autofocus, while True WDR handles tough lighting. IP66/IK9-rated, NDAA compliant, and DW Spectrum® ready—ideal for reliable, high-performance outdoor surveillance. 
Features
  • Ultra-HD Clarity: Capture forensic-level detail with a 4K 1/2.8" CMOS sensor, delivering crisp, high-resolution video for accurate surveillance and evidence gathering.
  • Low-Light Performance: Star-Light Plus™ technology ensures vivid color imaging in near-total darkness, enhancing visibility and security during nighttime or low-light conditions.
  • Remote Zoom & Focus: Motorized 2.7–13.5mm vari-focal p-iris lens allows precise remote zoom and autofocus, simplifying installation and optimizing image framing.
  • Reliable in Harsh Conditions: IP66 and IK9-rated housing protects against dust, water, and impact, making it ideal for outdoor and high-risk environments.
  • Superior Image Quality: True Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and Smart DNR™ 3D noise reduction deliver balanced, clear images in challenging lighting and reduce storage needs.
  • Two-Way Audio Support: Built-in audio in & out enable real-time communication, enhancing situational awareness and response capabilities.
  • Seamless Integration: Fully compatible with DW Spectrum®, enabling centralized management, smart recording, and streamlined video monitoring.
  • Easy Installation: Supports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and 12V DC input for flexible, simplified installation across various deployment scenarios.
  • NDAA Compliance: Offer peace of mind with NDAA compliance for government use.
  • Long-Term Value - Backed by a 5-year warranty for peace of mind and reduced total cost of ownership.

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Bubble-free dome

The camera’s bubble-free housing minimizes IR reflections caused by cobwebs, rain, dust, or sand.

External OSD Control

The camera’s control panel, reset button, local video output and micro SD card slot are accessible from outside the camera’s housing, making maintenance and configuration simple and hassle-free.

Vandal ball turret cameras

The unique vandal ball turret housing offers 80° tilting, 300° rotation and 140° panning, with no need to disassemble the dome cover.

Star-Light Plus™ color in darkness technology

Star-Light Plus™ color in near-total darkness technology provides crisp, clear images in the absence of ambient light.

Megapixel resolution

DW’s technology delivers crystal clear images in any resolution. Higher-resolution offers forensic details with zooming into the camera’s field of view.

IVA Intrusion Lines and Detection Zones

MEGApix IVA cameras include Intelligent Video Analytics detection capabilities already activated on the camera and ready for deployment.

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IVA Object Detection Zones

The MEGApix IVA offers advanced rules to the IVA Video Content Analysis detection capabilities.

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Specifications

Image
Active Pixels 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
Image sensor 4K 1/2.8" CMOS sensor
Maximum resolution 4K
Minimum Scene Illumination in color 0.0 lux (B/W)
0.09 lux (color)
Test Video Output Local video output CVBS 1.0V p-p (75Ω), 4:3 aspect ratio
Total Pixels 3864(H) x 2228(V)
Lens
Advanced Lens Features Auto focus
Motorized zoom
P-iris
Focal Length 2.7mm ~ 13.5mm
Horizontal Field of View (HFOV) 90.3° ~ 33.1°
Illumination Distance 100' range Smart IR™
Lens Type Vari-focal Lens
Vertical Field of View (VFOV) 18.9°~49
I/O
Audio compression G.711
I/O Alarm in/out 1 input
1 output
I/O Audio in/out *Cameras provide a line level audio. The use of amplified microphones and speakers is recommended.
1 input
1 output
Intelligent Video Analytics
IVA license Intrusion, line crossing, counting line, loitering, enter, exit, tamper, object removed, tailgating, direction, stopped, appear, disappear, object left, logical rules.
NOTE: object removed, tailgating, direction, stopped, appear, disappear, object left, and logical rules are available via IVA+ plugin update. For existing cameras, contact your DW sales representative for a complimentary update.
Operational
3D digital noise reduction Smart DNR™ 3D Digital Noise Reduction
Auto gain control Auto
Backlight compensation (BLC) Yes
Day and night Auto day/night
Day (color)
Night (B/W)
De-fog Yes
Memory slot Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC class 10 card (card not included)
Up to 1TB micro SD / FAT32
Mirror/flip Yes
Motion Detection Yes
Operational Notifications Alarm output activation
Email
FTP server
SD card recording
Privacy Zones 16 programmable privacy masks
Sharpness Yes
Shutter Mode Anti-Flicker
Auto
Manual
Slow Shutter
Shutter Speed 1/15 ~ 1/32000
Slow Shutter Speed Off
x10
x2
x3
x5
x6
x7.5
White Balance Yes
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) True WDR 120dB
Network
Bitrate Control Multi-streaming CBR/VBR at H.264, H.265 (controllable frame rate and bandwidth)
IP IPv4
LAN 1000Base-T (1Gbps)
Network resolution H.264: QFHD, 2.1MP/1080p, 720p, VGA, D1, CIF
H.265: QFHD, 2.1MP/1080p, 720p, VGA, D1, CIF
MJPEG: 2.1MP/1080p, 720p, 800x600, VGA, 768x432, D1, CIF
Network Web Viewer Google Chrome® browser
Linux® OS
Mac® OS
Microsoft Edge® browser
Mozilla Firefox® browser
Safari® browser
Windows OS
Protocol DDNS
DHCP
DNS
FTP
HTTP
HTTPs
ICMP
NTP
RTP (UDP/TCP)
RTSP
SMTP
SNMPv1/v2/v3 (MIB-2)
SSL
TCP/IP
UDP
Zeroconf (AutoIP)
Security 802.1x
Digest authentication (ID/PW)
HTTPS (TLS)
IP filtering
Stream Speed Up to 30fps at all resolutions
Streaming Capability Dual-stream at different rates and resolutions
Video Bitrate 100Kbps~10Mbps, multi-rate for preview and recording
Video Compression Type H.264
H.265
MJPEG
Video Management Software DW Spectrum®
ExacqVision Technologies
Genetec Inc.
Milestone Systems
Environmental
Compliance CE  FCC  NDAA Comp  
Environmental Operating Humidity 10-90% (non-condensing)
Environmental Operating Temperature -4°F ~ 122°F (-20°C ~ 50°C)
Mounting Accessories (Required/Optional) Optional. Sold separately
Mechanical
Camera Dimensions (H X W X D) 4.92" x 4.4" (125 x 112mm)
Camera Weight 1.87 lbs (0.85kg)
Housing Vandal ball turret
Turret
Housing Color White
IK rating IK09 Rated
IP rating Weather Resistant (IP66)
Materials Aluminum die-casting
Galaxy™ Housing
Electrical
American wire gauge (AWG) Cable type #18
Power Consumption DC12V: 12.4W, 1033mA
PoE: 14.9W
Power Requirements Adapter not included
PoE
General
Warranty 5 Year Warranty

Part Numbers

Part Number Description
DWC-MVD8WiATW Preloaded with IVA.
DWC-MPVD8WiATW (Discontinued) Preloaded with IVA+.

Accessories

DW-SWSP30AM
DW-SWSP30M Smart Warning Speaker | Real-Time Audio Alerts for Proactive Security
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DWC-GPLT-W
DWC-GPLT-W Converter Plate – White Gang Box Adapter | Digital Watchdog
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DWC-PMB-WLW
DWC-PMB-WLW Pole Mount Bracket – White | Durable Outdoor Camera Mounting Solution
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DWC-V1CNMW
DWC-V1CNMW Corner & Pole Mount Bracket – White | Versatile Security Mounting Solution
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DWC-VFCMW
DWC-VFCMW White Ceiling Mount Bracket for Vandal Dome & Turret Cameras | Clean & Secure Installation
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DWC-VFHMW
DWC-VFHMW Hanging Mount | Durable Pendant Mount for Dome & Fisheye Cameras – Digital Watchdog
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DWC-VFJUNCW
DWC-VFJUNCW White Junction Box for Vandal Dome & Turret Cameras | Versatile & Secure Mounting
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DWC-VFWMW
DWC-VFWMW White Wall Mount Bracket for Vandal Dome & Turret Cameras | Sturdy & Versatile Installation
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DWC-WMJUNCW
DWC-WMJUNCW White Junction Box | Weatherproof Mount for Digital Watchdog Cameras
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DWC-MTT4WiA
MEGApix® 4MP turret IP camera with 3.3~12mm vari-focal lens, IR and basic video analytics
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Documents

Title Type
Galaxy™ vandal ball cameras product brochure
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MEGApix IVA brochure
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MEGApix Single-Sensor Brochure
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DWC-MVD8WiATW datasheet
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DWC-M(P)VD8WiATW AE specifications
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DWC-MPVD8WiATW CAD drawing
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DWC-MVD8WiATW CAD drawing
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DWC-MVD8Wi quick setup guide
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DWC-M(P)VD8Wi user manual
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MEGApix IVA user manual - rules and analytics
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Software

Title Type Release Notes Version Update Date Compatibility Size
MEGApix IVA Firmware vA10.2.3_20250617 img vA10.2.3_20250617 07/18/2025 36.65 MB Download
IVA and IVA+ plugin v1.0.147 zip v1.0.147 05/27/2025 14.88 MB Download
DW IP Finder v4.4.23 for Linux OS run v4.4.23 09/10/2024 46.11 MB Download
DW IP Finder v4.4.23 for Windows OS exe v4.4.23 07/01/2024 27.80 MB Download

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