Video Security · CD53
CD53 Indoor Dome Camera
The **Verkada CD53** is a 5MP indoor dome camera that provides reliable, detailed coverage for large and busy indoor spaces such as lobbies, high-ceiling atriums, retail outlets, and major transportation hubs.
SKU CD53-256-HW
Total MSRP$2,258
Hardware $1,599 + 3-year cloud license $659
Retention
Onboard storage — no NVR or extra recorder required.
Cloud license term
Hardware$1,599
Software · 3-yr cloud license$659
Total MSRP$2,258
10-Year Hardware Warranty on this Verkada camera
Authorized Verkada reseller · cloud licensing configured at checkout
Overview
The Verkada CD53 is a 5MP indoor dome camera that provides reliable, detailed coverage for large and busy indoor spaces such as lobbies, high-ceiling atriums, retail outlets, and major transportation hubs.
- 1/2.8" progressive CMOS image sensor at 5MP resolution (2688 x 1944)
- Varifocal lens with 2.86x optical zoom (2.8-8mm focal length) and 30m / 98ft of IR range for nighttime visibility
- Onboard Ambarella CV75S88 processor enables AI-powered search and enhanced people and vehicle analytics (occupancy trends, line crossing, loitering, person of interest alerts)
- Hybrid cloud architecture with 256GB-2TB onboard storage (30-365 days retention) plus redundant cloud backup
- IK08 impact rating and aluminum body deliver a durable, tamper-resistant design
- Streamlined installation with captive screws in the mounting plate, a three-LED status indicator, and a built-in bubble level
- Backed by a 10-year warranty
Specifications
- Image sensor
- 1 / 2.8" Progressive CMOS
- Sensor resolution
- 5MP (2688 x 1944)
- Lens type
- Varifocal; motorized zoom
- Focal length
- 2.8-8mm
- Aperture
- F1.3 - F2.4
- Iris
- P-Iris
- Field of view (after LDC)
- Horizontal: 109° - 39° (91° - 36°); Vertical: 80° - 29° (71° - 28°); Diagonal: 140° - 48° (107° - 44°)
- IR range
- 30m / 98ft
- Minimum illumination
- 0.009 lux @ F1.9 (Color); 0 lux with IR Illuminators on
- Onboard storage
- Capacity: From 256GB to 2TB; Card: MicroSD, SDXC
- CPU
- Ambarella CV75S88
- Compression
- H.265, H.264
- Frame Rate
- 24fps
- Audio
- Built-in microphone; One-way audio; Effective range 5m / 16ft
- Power input
- With IR: IEEE 802.3at Type 2 PoE+; Without IR: IEEE 802.3af Type 1 PoE
- Power consumption
- With IR: 37V-57V, 0.39A-0.29A, 16.8W; Without IR: 37V-57V, 0.23A-0.15A, 8.5W
- Connectivity
- RJ-45 cable connector for network/PoE connection; 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps
- Operating temperature
- -10°C to 50°C / 14°F to 122°F
- Humidity
- 0 to 90%
- Certifications
- FCC, ICES, UKCA, CE, RCM, NOM, VCCI, IK08 impact rating, Compliant to UL 2043
- Weight
- Camera: 963g / 33.97oz; Mount plate: 193g / 6.81oz
- Dimensions
- With mount plate: Ø 155.0mm / 6.10in, H 109.0mm / 4.29in; Without mount plate: Ø 155.0mm / 6.10in, H 101.9mm / 4.01in
- Body
- Aluminum, plastic dome trim
