TP-Link VIGI C400HP-2.8 3MP Turret IP Camera, 2.8mm Lens, PoE, IR Night Vision

The TP-Link VIGI C400HP-2.8 is a professional 3MP turret network camera designed for continuous video surveillance in commercial and business environments. As part of TP-Link’s VIGI professional surveillance ecosystem, this camera focuses on stable performance, clear image quality, and intelligent event detection while maintaining a compact and flexible installation design.

At the core of the VIGI C400HP-2.8 is a 1/2.7-inch progressive scan CMOS image sensor, capable of delivering a maximum resolution of 3 megapixels (2304 × 1296). This resolution provides clear image detail suitable for identifying people, activities, and movement across monitored areas. The camera supports multiple resolution and frame rate configurations, allowing installers and system administrators to balance image quality, bandwidth usage, and storage requirements based on the deployment scenario.

The camera is equipped with a 2.8 mm fixed lens featuring an F2.0 aperture, offering a wide field of view that makes it suitable for monitoring entrances, aisles, open office spaces, retail floors, and perimeter zones. The wide-angle coverage reduces blind spots and minimizes the number of cameras required for full-area coverage. The lens is factory-fixed to ensure consistent focus and long-term reliability without mechanical adjustment requirements.

For low-light and nighttime operation, the VIGI C400HP-2.8 integrates infrared (IR) illumination with a range of up to 30 meters, operating at an 850 nm wavelength. When ambient lighting conditions drop, the camera automatically switches to infrared mode using its IR cut filter, enabling reliable monitoring in complete darkness. Smart IR technology helps prevent overexposure of nearby objects while maintaining visibility of distant subjects, ensuring balanced night-time imaging.

To improve image clarity under challenging lighting conditions, the camera supports Digital Wide Dynamic Range (DWDR) and 3D Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR). DWDR assists in scenes with uneven lighting by minimizing overexposed highlights and dark shadows, while 3D DNR reduces digital noise and pixel distortion, especially in low-light environments. Additional image enhancements such as backlight compensation (BLC) and infrared overexposure prevention further contribute to consistent image quality.

The VIGI C400HP-2.8 supports advanced smart event detection features, including line-crossing detection and area intrusion detection. These functions allow users to define virtual boundaries and zones within the camera’s field of view, triggering alerts when defined rules are violated. In addition to smart events, the camera also supports basic motion detection, video tampering detection, and illegal login detection, providing multiple layers of operational awareness and security monitoring.

Video compression is handled using modern and efficient standards. The camera supports H.265+, H.265, H.264+, and H.264 compression formats on the main stream, with H.265+ significantly reducing bandwidth and storage consumption compared to traditional codecs. Sub-streams are also available using H.265 or H.264, enabling flexible multi-stream configurations for live viewing, recording, and remote access.

The camera delivers smooth video with frame rates up to 30 frames per second, depending on the selected resolution and stream configuration. Multiple resolution options are supported on the main stream, including 2304 × 1296, 2048 × 1280, 1920 × 1080, and 1280 × 720, while the sub-stream supports lower resolutions optimized for remote viewing and bandwidth efficiency.

In terms of network integration, the VIGI C400HP-2.8 features a 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port and supports a wide range of standard network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, DNS, RTSP, NTP, UPnP, and SSL/TLS. The camera is fully ONVIF compliant, ensuring compatibility with third-party network video recorders (NVRs) and video management systems.

Power options include Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliant with IEEE 802.3af/at (Class 0), as well as 12V DC input, providing flexibility during installation. Using PoE allows both power and data to be transmitted over a single Ethernet cable, simplifying deployment and reducing cabling requirements. Power consumption remains low, with a maximum of 3W when powered via PoE and 2.4W via DC, supporting energy-efficient continuous operation.

The turret-style housing supports 3-axis mechanical adjustment, allowing the camera to rotate 360° horizontally, tilt up to 85°, and rotate 360° along the axis, enabling precise alignment during installation. This flexibility makes the camera suitable for ceiling or wall mounting in various layouts.

Physically, the VIGI C400HP-2.8 features a compact design with dimensions of 123 × 123 × 83 mm and a lightweight construction of approximately 195 grams. The housing is constructed from durable plastic and designed for long-term use in professional surveillance environments. The camera operates reliably within a temperature range of -30°C to +60°C, making it suitable for continuous operation in demanding conditions.

For system management and monitoring, the camera is compatible with VIGI Security Manager software and the VIGI mobile application, allowing users to access live video, playback recordings, configure settings, and receive alerts remotely. The system supports multiple simultaneous live views and can accommodate up to 21 users, depending on stream configuration.

The TP-Link VIGI C400HP-2.8 is an ideal solution for businesses seeking a dependable 3MP IP surveillance camera with efficient compression, intelligent detection features, flexible power options, and wide-angle coverage. It is well-suited for retail environments, offices, warehouses, educational facilities, and other commercial installations where consistent monitoring and professional-grade performance are required.