Quick answer: The CS-I86V I-180 (turret) and CS-I82V I-180 (bullet) are CASE 180 degree security cameras that stitch two 4MP sensors into one 4640×1728 image at 25fps, so one camera, one cable and one recorder channel cover a full wall-to-wall view. Both carry the PhotonX and EW icons. Pick the turret for 98 ft (30 m) IR plus 98 ft (30 m) white light, audio analytics and a Metal housing; pick the bullet for 0.0001 Lux color, −40 °F (−40 °C) rating and a no-IR night design.
Turret or bullet: which 180° version fits the job?
The two SKUs share the sensor, lens, resolution, codec list, IP67 rating, memory slot and I/O. The differences are in night design, housing, temperature range and analytics. Compare them only on rows both pages print:
| Row (as printed) | CS-I86V I-180 (turret) | CS-I82V I-180 (bullet) |
|---|---|---|
| Max. IR distance | 98 ft (30 m) | N/A |
| White light distance | 98 ft (30 m) | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Min. illumination | 0.0009 Lux | 0.0001 Lux |
| Housing | Metal | Metal + Plastic |
| Operating conditions | −31 °F to 149 °F (−35 °C to 65 °C), 0–95% RH | −40 °F to 149 °F (−40 °C to 65 °C), 0–95% RH |
| AI | Human & Vehicle Classification, Tripwire, Perimeter, Video Abnormal, Audio Abnormal | Tripwire, Perimeter, Human & Vehicle Classification |
| Built-in mic / speaker | 1×Built-in Mic / 1×Built-in Loudspeaker | Yes / Yes |
- Choose the CS-I86V I-180 where the scene has no site lighting and you need both IR and white light to the same 98 ft (30 m), where audio or video tampering alerts matter (Audio Abnormal, Video Abnormal), or where a turret profile suits a soffit or canopy.
- Choose the CS-I82V I-180 for northern sites that see −40 °F (−40 °C), for scenes with some ambient light where the 0.0001 Lux color rating does the work, and where a bullet profile is expected on a wall or pole.
- For both, plan the night image around the printed white-light distance and the existing site lighting. Low-light and full-color behavior is stated per SKU on the specification sheet and should be confirmed for the site.
What does a stitched image mean for the NVR channel?
Stitched means the camera combines its two 4MP sensor images into a single 4640×1728 picture before it streams. The NVR therefore sees one camera, not two. That is the practical difference from a non-stitched dual-lens camera, which delivers two separate views; the dual-lens non-stitched guide covers that case. Channel behavior is still confirmed on the target NVR and firmware during the bench test.
Points to check before you quote:
- Recorder resolution: 4640×1728 is about 8MP of pixels. The CS-N220 P16H-AI, for example, prints a 16MP resolution row, so the resolution fits there; on any other recorder, confirm it accepts the resolution and the wide aspect ratio.
- Bandwidth and storage: the camera page prints no bitrate. Read the real bitrate from the stream settings at 25fps and the chosen codec, then size retention. The printed codec list is S+265/H.265/H.264B/H.264M/H.264H/Motion JPEG; use S+265 where camera and NVR firmware both support it.
- Display: a 4640×1728 tile is very wide. On a multi-camera grid it shows small; give it a full-width or 1+N layout on the guard monitor.
- Third-party platforms: ONVIF profiles supported are S, T, and G, with M on pinhole models. Third-party behavior is confirmed per platform and project.
Pixel density is spread across the whole 180°. As a geometry estimate (not a printed spec), 4640 pixels over 180° is about 26 pixels per degree. At 30 ft (9 m) from the camera that works out near the center of the view to roughly 49 px/ft (about 160 px/m), enough to observe and follow people and vehicles, not to identify a face across the lot. Pair the 180° camera with a narrow-angle camera at the door or gate where identification is required; the field of view and lens calculator shows the method.
How do EW and PhotonX work on a panoramic camera?
Both pages print the PhotonX icon for low-light color and the EW (Early Warning) icon for light and audio deterrence. On a 180° camera that combination lets one device watch a wide approach in color and react when a person or vehicle crosses a rule line.
PhotonX at night
The printed minimum illumination is 0.0001 Lux on the CS-I82V I-180 and 0.0009 Lux on the CS-I86V I-180. Treat these as the starting point for a night test, not a promise for every corner of the scene: the edges of a 180° view often sit in darker areas than the center. Walk the site after dark at commissioning and record a short clip at each edge for the handover file.
EW on a wide scene
EW and AEW are deterrence features. Availability is confirmed per SKU, and the light and audio modes a rule can trigger depend on firmware. Two practical points for a panoramic:
- Draw tripwire or perimeter zones on the part of the view that should be empty after hours, not across the full 180°, or a public sidewalk at the edge will trigger warnings all night.
- The white-light distance is printed; the spread of the light across the full width is not. Check at night that the light reaches the zones where EW is armed before promising deterrence there.
The built-in speaker plays EW warnings, and talk-down is available where the firmware and software version support it; the microphone records sound only once audio is enabled, and recording conversations is regulated by state laws in the US and by PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws in Canada. Verify with counsel before enabling it.
Where does a 180° camera pay off?
| Site | Mounting position | What one camera replaces |
|---|---|---|
| Parking lot beside a building | Middle of the building wall, facing the lot | Two cameras aimed left and right along the wall |
| Warehouse yard or dock apron | Above the dock doors, facing the yard | Two or three cameras covering the apron edges |
| Courtyard or school yard | On a wall at the long side of the space | A pair of corner cameras with a blind strip below them |
| Gate approach along a fence line | On a pole set back from the gate | Separate cameras for the road side and the yard side |
For layouts, lighting and where a dedicated plate camera belongs, see the parking lot cameras guide.
How should you mount a stitched 180° camera?
- Flat wall, not a corner: a 180° view is designed to look out from a flat surface. On an outside corner, half the image shows the building.
- Level it: a tilted panoramic bends the horizon and makes the stitched image harder to read. Use a level on the bracket before the final tighten.
- Height: a common starting point for lots and yards is 10 to 14 ft (about 3 to 4.3 m), high enough to see over parked vehicles and out of easy reach; confirm the view on the monitor before you leave.
- Mind the stitch line: objects very close to the camera, where the two sensor views meet, can show stitching artifacts. Keep doors and pathways that need detail away from that part of the view at short range.
- Weather and cable entry: both units print IP67; form a drip loop, seal the cable entry and confirm the matching junction box or bracket on the spec sheet.
- Power: no power-consumption row is printed on the catalog page. Take the PoE requirement from the spec sheet before you assign ports on a switch or NVR.
Spec table: CS-I86V I-180 and CS-I82V I-180 as printed
| Row | CS-I86V I-180 | CS-I82V I-180 |
|---|---|---|
| Image sensor | 8MP (4+4) Stitched | 8MP (4+4) Stitched |
| Lens | 2.8mm Fixed | 2.8mm Fixed |
| Max. resolution and frame rate | 4640×1728@25fps | 4640×1728@25fps |
| Max. IR distance | 98 ft (30 m) | N/A |
| White light distance | 98 ft (30 m) | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Min. illumination | 0.0009 Lux | 0.0001 Lux |
| Wide dynamic range | 120dB | 120dB |
| Audio I/O / alarm I/O | 1/1 / 1/1 | 1/1 / 1/1 |
| Memory slot | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Protection | IP67 | IP67 |
| Housing | Metal | Metal + Plastic |
| Warranty | CASE cameras: 6-year | CASE cameras: 6-year |
What to tell your customer
“This one camera covers the whole side of the building, wall to wall, so there is no gap between two cameras for someone to walk through. At night it records in color as far as the site lighting and its own light allow, and it can switch on its light and play a warning when someone enters the area we set up. For faces and plates we add a dedicated camera at the door or gate. CASE cameras carry a 6-year warranty, and service goes through us.”
FAQ
Does a stitched 180° camera use one NVR channel or two?
A stitched camera combines its two 4MP sensor images into one 4640×1728 picture, so it is added to the recorder as a single camera rather than two separate views. Confirm the channel behavior and that the recorder accepts the resolution during the bench test, especially on a third-party NVR or VMS.
Why does the CS-I82V I-180 print no IR distance?
Its IR row is printed as N/A. The bullet is built around PhotonX low-light color, printed at 0.0001 Lux, and a 49 ft (15 m) white light. Plan its night image around existing site lighting and the white light, and confirm the result on site after dark before handover.
Can a 180° camera identify faces or license plates across a lot?
Not as a general rule. The 4640 horizontal pixels are spread across the whole 180° view, which suits observation and tracking movement across a wide area. Identification needs much higher pixel density on the subject, so pair the panoramic with a narrow-angle camera at the door, gate or entry lane.
Which version is better for very cold sites?
The CS-I82V I-180 prints operating conditions of −40 °F to 149 °F (−40 °C to 65 °C). The CS-I86V I-180 prints −31 °F to 149 °F (−35 °C to 65 °C). For northern US states and most of Canada, check the local design low temperature against these printed ranges before choosing.
What warranty applies to these cameras?
CASE cameras carry a 6-year warranty, and both 180° models are CASE cameras. Warranty service runs through the installer or dealer who supplied the system. If an end user asks, the answer is to contact the installer or company that supplied their system; Anabon supports warranty through its partner network.
