TP-Link VIGI C330I 3MP Bullet IP Camera, 6mm Long-Range Lens, PoE, Human & Vehicle Detection, IP67

The TP-Link VIGI C330I (6mm) is a professional 3MP outdoor bullet network camera engineered for long-range surveillance applications where distance coverage, image clarity, and intelligent detection are critical. As part of TP-Link’s VIGI professional surveillance ecosystem, the C330I delivers dependable performance, advanced analytics, and durable outdoor protection for business and commercial environments.

At the core of the VIGI C330I is a 1/2.8-inch progressive scan CMOS image sensor, capable of capturing video at a maximum resolution of 3 megapixels (2304 × 1296). This resolution offers a strong balance between image detail and efficient bandwidth usage, making it suitable for monitoring perimeters, parking areas, access roads, loading zones, and other medium-to-long-distance surveillance scenes.

The camera is equipped with a 6mm fixed focal length lens featuring an F2.0 aperture, specifically designed for long-range viewing. Compared to wide-angle lenses, the 6mm lens provides a narrower field of view, allowing the camera to focus on distant targets with improved clarity. This makes the VIGI C330I (6mm) ideal for scenarios where identifying people or vehicles at a distance is more important than wide-area coverage.

For night-time monitoring, the VIGI C330I integrates infrared (IR) illumination with a powerful range of up to 50 meters, operating at an 850nm wavelength. When ambient lighting drops, the camera automatically switches to infrared mode using its IR cut filter, ensuring reliable monitoring in complete darkness. Smart IR technology dynamically adjusts infrared intensity to prevent overexposure of nearby objects while maintaining visibility of distant subjects.

Image quality is further enhanced through TP-Link’s SmartVid image processing technologies, including Digital Wide Dynamic Range (DWDR) and 3D Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR). DWDR balances scenes with uneven lighting conditions, while 3D DNR reduces digital noise and pixel distortion, particularly in low-light environments. Additional image enhancements such as Backlight Compensation (BLC), Highlight Compensation (HLC), and infrared overexposure prevention help maintain consistent image clarity.

The VIGI C330I supports a comprehensive smart detection feature set designed to improve event accuracy and reduce false alarms. The camera intelligently distinguishes humans and vehicles from other moving objects, minimizing alerts triggered by animals, shadows, or environmental motion. Supported smart events include area intrusion detection, line-crossing detection, people detection, area entrance detection, area exit detection, abandoned object detection, object removal detection, and vehicle detection. Basic event support includes motion detection, video tampering detection, and exception alerts such as illegal login attempts.

Video compression is handled using efficient and modern codecs, including H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264. H.265+ significantly reduces storage requirements and network bandwidth usage compared to traditional compression formats, making it suitable for long-term continuous recording. The camera supports both main stream and sub-stream encoding, allowing flexible configurations for recording and remote viewing.

The camera supports frame rates of up to 30 frames per second, depending on configuration. Supported main-stream resolutions include 2304 × 1296, 2048 × 1280, 1920 × 1080, and 1280 × 720, while the sub-stream supports lower resolutions optimized for bandwidth-efficient monitoring.

From a networking perspective, the VIGI C330I features a 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet interface and full ONVIF compliance, ensuring compatibility with third-party NVRs and video management systems. It supports a wide range of standard network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTSP, NTP, UPnP, and SSL/TLS, enabling seamless integration into existing IP surveillance networks.

Power options include Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliant with IEEE 802.3af/at (Class 0) or 12V DC input, offering flexible installation options. Maximum power consumption is 5W, supporting energy-efficient continuous operation.

Physically, the camera features a durable bullet-style housing constructed for outdoor use. It is rated IP67 for protection against dust and water ingress, making it suitable for installation in harsh weather conditions. The camera operates reliably within a temperature range of -30°C to +60°C, supporting year-round outdoor deployment. Flexible installation allows mounting on walls, ceilings, or poles (mounting accessories may vary by package).

The VIGI C330I is compatible with VIGI NVRs, VIGI Security Manager, the VIGI mobile app, and web-based management interfaces, allowing users to monitor live video, configure detection rules, manage alerts, and review recordings remotely.

The TP-Link VIGI C330I (6mm) is an excellent choice for businesses requiring a long-range outdoor IP bullet camera with intelligent detection, efficient compression, robust weather protection, and professional-grade reliability.