CD53-E Outdoor Dome Camera
The **Verkada CD53-E** is an outdoor dome camera that provides precise 5MP coverage in a range of outdoor environments, with a 1/2.8" progressive CMOS image sensor, a varifocal lens with 2.86x optical zoom, and 30 meters / 98 feet of IR range for consistent image quality in inclement weather and varying lighting conditions.
Hardware $1,799 + 3-year cloud license $659
Onboard storage — no NVR or extra recorder required.
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The Verkada CD53-E is an outdoor dome camera that provides precise 5MP coverage in a range of outdoor environments, with a 1/2.8" progressive CMOS image sensor, a varifocal lens with 2.86x optical zoom, and 30 meters / 98 feet of IR range for consistent image quality in inclement weather and varying lighting conditions.
- 5MP resolution (2688 x 1944) with a 1/2.8" progressive CMOS image sensor
- Varifocal lens with 2.86x optical zoom (2.8-8mm focal length) and 30m / 98ft IR range
- Onboard CV75S Ambarella processor for advanced people and vehicle analytics, AI-powered search, and AI-powered alerts
- IP66/67 weather rating and IK10 impact rating; operability between -40°C to 50°C / -40°F to 122°F
- 256GB to 2TB onboard storage with redundant cloud backup and unlimited cloud-based archiving
- Streamlined installation: captive screws in mounting plate, latch-based cable gland for easy PoE threading, three-LED status indicator, and built-in bubble level
- Powered over PoE (IEEE 802.3at Type 2 PoE+ with IR; 802.3af Type 1 PoE without IR)
- 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°)
- Sensor movement
- Tilt: 60°; Pan: 360°; Rotation: 350°
- Day/night
- IR-cut filter for day and night function
- 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; Extended temperature range: IEEE 802.3at Type 2 PoE+
- Power consumption
- With IR: 37V-57V, 0.39A-0.29A, 16.8W; Without IR: 37V-57V, 0.23A-0.15A, 8.5W; Extended temperature range: 37V-57V, 0.48A-0.35A, 20.2W
- Connectivity
- RJ-45 cable connector for network/PoE connection; 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps
- Operating temperature
- -40°C to 50°C / -40°F to 122°F
- Humidity
- 0 to 90%
- Certifications
- FCC, ICES, UKCA, CE, RCM, NOM, VCCI, ICASA, IK10 impact rating, IP66/67 weather rating, Compliant to UL 2043
- Weight
- Camera: 1137g / 40.11oz; Mount plate: 193g / 6.81oz
- Body
- Aluminum, plastic dome trim
- Dimensions
- With mount plate: Ø 155.0mm / 6.10in, H 111.4mm / 4.39in; Without mount plate: Ø 155.0mm / 6.10in, H 104.4mm / 4.11in
- Included accessories
- Screw packs, mount plate with leveler, cable sealing rubber for 6.5-7.5mm, conduit adapter, T10 security driver, desiccant 4.5g
