The Avigilon H6A Fisheye range is built to deliver near-complete situational awareness from a single camera, making it ideal for foyers, retail floors, open-plan offices, classrooms and mid-size open areas where you want to reduce camera count without creating blind spots. The line includes 8MP and 12MP models with 360° overhead coverage, and an 8MP 180° option for efficient wall-mounted panoramic views; both support multi-stream video plus dewarped viewing streams so operators can monitor standard “rectilinear” views without manually correcting fisheye footage. Image quality is tuned for mixed lighting with WDR up to 120 dB, while IR models add high-power 850 nm illumination (up to 17 m on 8MP and 22 m on 12MP) for low-light scenes and after-hours coverage. For smarter, faster response, the camera combines AI-powered video analytics (object classification, anomaly detection and rule-based alerts) with audio analytics via a built-in microphone (off by default, with a hardware disable switch) and optional audio recording for fuller incident context. It also supports efficient recording with H.264/H.265 using HDSM SmartCodec™ and idle scene mode, dual microSD edge storage (including SD encryption support), broad interoperability via ONVIF Profiles S/T/G/M, and enterprise protection features such as FIPS 140-3 Level 3 TPM, Secure Boot, and signed/encrypted firmware—all in mount options suited to discreet interiors or tougher environments (including outdoor-rated surface-mount variants).
Avigilon H6A Fisheye Camera
- 360° or 180° coverage from one camera: Available in 8MP or 12MP with panoramic views and dewarping options to follow incidents without blind spots—ideal for open areas, foyers and atriums.
- Strong detail in challenging light + night scenes: WDR up to 120 dB and integrated 850 nm IR on IR models (up to 17 m on 8MP, 22 m on 12MP) for reliable after-hours visibility.
- Smarter detection with built-in audio + hardened security: AI video analytics (object classification and anomaly detection) plus audio analytics via a built-in microphone (hardware-disable capable), backed by Secure Boot and an onboard FIPS 140-3 Level 3 TPM for strong device protection
Key Features
Resolution
Avigilon Unity H6A Fisheye Camera • Model options: 8 MP and 12 MP • Panoramic modes: 360° (ceiling/surface) or 180° (wall perspective; 8 MP only) • Image sensors: 8 MP: 1/1.8″ progressive scan CMOS • 12 MP: 1/1.6″ progressive scan CMOS • Streaming resolutions (examples): 180° primary: 8 MP 3840×2160 / 12 MP 3520×1920 • 360° primary: 8 MP 2048×2048 / 12 MP 3520×3520 • Dewarped streams: Dewarped 180° primary: 8 MP 2304×1296 / 12 MP 3072×1216 • Dewarped 360° multi-view layouts: 180×2, 120×3, 90×4 (model-dependent resolutions) • Max image rate: up to 25 fps (50 Hz) / 30 fps (60 Hz) in Full Feature and Dewarp modes • High-frame-rate modes (8 MP only; WDR must be off): 180° up to 33/40 fps • 360° up to 50/60 fps • Lens options: 8 MP 180°: 1.74 mm • 8 MP 360°: 1.4 mm • 12 MP 360°: 1.74 mm • Field of view: 180° HFOV 188°, VFOV 104° • 360° HFOV 182°, VFOV 182° • Minimum illumination (without IR): 8 MP 0.1 lux mono / 0.2 lux colour • 12 MP 0.19 lux mono / 0.38 lux colour • Image compression: H.264 HDSM SmartCodec™ • H.265 HDSM SmartCodec™ • Motion JPEG • Streaming: Multi-stream H.264 • Multi-stream H.265 • Motion JPEG
IR Illumination
Integrated 850 nm IR (IR models) • High-power IR LED range: 8 MP up to 17 m • 12 MP up to 22 m • 0 lux with IR • Adjustable IR LEDs • Day/Night control: Automatic or Manual
Dynamic Range
True WDR up to 120 dB (WDR On) • Up to 83 dB (WDR Off)
Artificial Intelligence
AI-powered video analytics • Classified object detection plus anomaly/crowd intelligence features (where enabled) • Note: Continuous people tracking to minimise the typical “blind spot” directly beneath the fisheye lens is supported on later firmware (availability depends on firmware version and configuration)
Analytics
Supported analytics events (configuration dependent): Objects in Area • Object Loitering • Objects Crossing Beam • Object Appears/Enters Area • Object Not Present • Objects Enter/Leave Area (counting) • Object Stops • Direction Violated • Tamper Detection • Crowd Size • Unusual Crowd Growth • Unusual Crowd Size • Classified object types: Outdoor mode: Person + Vehicle sub-types (Car, Pickup Truck, Large Truck, Van, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Bus) • Indoor mode: Person • Note: In-ceiling mode does not support vehicle object types • Audio analytics (built-in mic required): Gunshot (up to 100 m, license required) • Scream (15 m) • Glass Break (15 m) • Car Alarm (30 m) • Smoke Alarm (15 m) • Dog Bark (15 m) • Tire Screech (15 m; up to 8 m in loud environments) • Loud Noise (40 m) • Ultrasonic Panic Alarm (40 m) • VMS feature support: Unity Video 8.6+ (dewarping for 360 + 180 wall perspective, H.265, supported analytic events) • ACC 7.12.4+ (dewarping for 360, H.265, supported analytic events)
Cybersecurity
Password protection • HTTPS encryption • Digest authentication • WS authentication • User access log • 802.1X port-based authentication • Secure Boot • Signed and encrypted firmware • Hardware root of trust: FIPS 140-3 Level 3 onboard TPM • ONVIF compliance: Profile S • T • G • M
Casing
Mounting options: Surface mount and In-ceiling mount (plus accessories for pendant/wedge/NPT where required) • Dimensions: Surface mount camera 145.5×145.5×71.3 mm • In-ceiling camera 200.6×200.6×18.4 mm • Weight: Surface 0.832 kg • In-ceiling 0.907 kg • Materials: Surface—aluminum body/housing with clear polycarbonate bubble • In-ceiling—polycarbonate body/housing • Finish: close to RAL 9002 • Environmental ratings: Surface mount IK10, NEMA 4X, IP66 & IP67 • In-ceiling IP54
Warranty
Covered under Avigilon Unity hardware limited warranty terms (duration is product/region dependent, commonly 3- or 5-year for Avigilon Unity cameras—confirm the specific part number at purchase).
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