Reolink RP-PCV8MZ 4K 5x Optical Zoom PoE Dome Camera｜IK10 Vandal-Resistant

4K 8MP @30fps｜5X Optical Zoom｜IK10 Metal Vandal-Resistant｜Alarm I/O｜IP67

Product Overview

The RP-PCV8MZ is a vandal-resistant 5x zoom dome camera in its series: 4K 8MP @30fps, 2.7-13.5mm F1.6 optical zoom, IK10 metal body, alarm input/output, and IP67.

IK10 is the impact resistance rating defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission, indicating that the camera can withstand a 20-joule impact (approximately a 5 kg object falling from a height of 40 cm). For cameras installed at publicly accessible heights, this is not just a matter of durability—it is about whether someone can kick it and break it.

RP-PCV8MZ Camera Exterior (Official Image)

Six Key Highlights

The Practical Value of IK10 Vandal Resistance

IK10 means the camera can withstand a 20-joule impact. A camera with a standard plastic housing may have its casing cracked or lens knocked out of alignment by a single strike or kick; the IK10 metal body requires significantly more force to damage.

This is particularly important in several settings: school and housing-estate corridors, public car parks, low-position exterior shop walls, and construction sites. In these locations, cameras being touched or hit is the norm rather than the exception.

• Withstands 20-joule impacts
• Metal body resists vandalism
• Suitable for publicly accessible locations

Why Zoom Domes Are Uncommon

Zoom lenses require a longer lens barrel, so most zoom cameras use a bullet-style design. Making one into a dome while maintaining IK10 protection is more challenging in terms of mechanical design, which is also why this camera is relatively large (Φ138×100mm) and heavy (845g).

The benefit is that you get both the “appearance and protection of a dome” and “the detail provided by optical zoom.” If your installation location needs to be discreet while also identifying distant subjects, this combination has almost no alternative.

• A larger zoom dome is normal
• Combines a discreet appearance with zoom
• The top choice when you need discreet installation and long-distance viewing

350-Lumen Full-Color and 30m Infrared

Four 3W 850nm infrared LEDs provide up to 30m of coverage; the two full-color spotlights offer adjustable 0-3W output, 4000K color temperature, and 350 lumens. The lumen rating is lower than the bullet-style version (600lm) because the dome cover itself diffuses light and the zoom lens has different light-gathering requirements—it is not a reduction in specifications.

Practical recommendation: 350 lumens are suitable for illuminating close distances of 3-6 meters; if your target is more than 10 meters away, rely on infrared rather than full-color lighting.

• 350lm is suitable for 3-6 meters
• Use infrared for distant subjects
• Adjustable brightness helps prevent overexposure

Alarm I/O and Perimeter Protection

The camera supports 1 alarm input and 1 alarm output (12V/1A input, 12V/10mA output), as well as person, vehicle, and animal detection, line crossing / area intrusion / area loitering detection. It also supports AI video search and people counting.

People Counting has practical applications in shops and lobbies: it can record the number of people entering and exiting each day and, together with area monitoring, help analyze traffic distribution without installing an additional people counter.

• Supports connection to sirens and door contacts
• Supports People Counting
• Suitable for shop traffic analysis

Power Supply and System Integration

PoE 802.3af（48V Active）、DC 12V 1A、power consumption <12W. Although it has a zoom motor, power consumption remains controlled at no more than 12W, placing a similar load on the PoE switch as a fixed-lens camera — this is an advantage in multi-camera systems.

Supports microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, and FTP. If you want to send video to a NAS simultaneously, FTP uploading can be configured directly.

• Power consumption comparable to fixed-lens models
• Supports NVR and FTP
• Easy to plan for multi-camera systems

Installation: Weight and Mounting Surface

At 845g and equipped with a zoom motor, the mounting surface must be able to withstand the weight and vibration over the long term. We recommend using a metal back box or securing it directly into a concrete/brick wall structure; for plasterboard ceilings, be sure to locate a joist or add a wooden backing plate.

Clean the dome cover gently and avoid pressing on its surface, which could cause the lens to shift; once the lens of a zoom camera shifts, the coverage at the wide-angle end will change and recalibration will be required.

• 845g requires a sturdy mounting surface
• Locate a joist for plasterboard
• Do not press on the dome cover when cleaning

What’s in the Box

The following is the packaging contents for Hong Kong authorized products. Actual accessories are subject to the arriving batch; if you have any questions, please confirm with us before placing an order.

• Specification source: Reolink official product page specification table (extracted field by field). The official page does not list the in-box contents; included accessories are subject to the manufacturer’s shipment configuration.
• Package contents are subject to Reolink’s official shipment configuration; the official product page does not disclose the in-box contents item by item, and our store does not speculate on the quantity of accessories. If you need to confirm a specific accessory before placing an order (bracket, screw kit, or whether a power supply is included), please contact us first.
• Hong Kong authorized product, 2-year original manufacturer warranty, and local support.

Applicable Scenarios

Suitable for locations that are accessible to the public but require zoomed-in detail: school corridors, car parks, low-level exterior shop walls, and construction sites.

• School and residential estate corridors
• Public car parks
• Low-level exterior shop walls
• Construction sites and temporary locations
• Passageways requiring vandal resistance

Why Choose This Model

• IK10 metal vandal-resistant housing
• 5X optical zoom
• 4K @30fps
• Alarm I/O and people counting
• IP67 suitable for outdoor use

Full Specifications

Comparison Within the Same Series

The same series also includes bullet cameras with zoom and fixed lenses; the official specifications are compared in the table below, with the RP-PCV8MZ you are viewing highlighted with a background color.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need vandal resistance and long-distance viewing in a public area?

Tell us the installation height and environment (including whether it is publicly accessible), and we will help determine whether IK10 is necessary, as well as the number of units and viewing angles.

Hong Kong authorized product | 2-year original manufacturer warranty | Local support