Verkada CF81-E fisheye camera
Previous-generation 12MP outdoor fisheye with a 180-degree view. Still supported, and its licence can still be renewed.
End-of-sale 1 August 2025. Verkada supports the CF81-E until 1 August 2035, and licences for it can still be bought and renewed. Verkada names the CF83-E as the replacement, and licence value can move to new hardware when you upgrade.
CF81-E at a glance
| CF81-E | |
|---|---|
| Model and variants | CF81-E |
| Resolution | 12MP (4056 x 3040), 1/2.3" progressive CMOS, 24fps, 120dB true WDR |
| Lens and field of view | Fixed 1.18mm fisheye, F2.18; 180° view; digital PTZ, panoramic and 2, 3 or 4-way split views |
| Night vision | IR 20 m; 0 lux with IR on |
| Onboard storage (retention at standard quality) | 512GB (30 days), 1TB (60 days), 2TB (90 days) |
| Environment | Outdoor; IP67, IK10; -40°C to 50°C; 0-90% humidity |
| Power | IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at PoE; 17.6W with IR, 5.2W without; 802.3at PoE+ (24.1W max) in the extended temperature range |
| Built in | Built-in microphone (one-way audio). People and vehicle analytics (search, attribute search, face search, motion search, trajectory analysis, selective face blur), AI-powered search and alerts, line-crossing, person-of-interest and crowd alerts |
| Licence | One standard camera licence, bought in a 1, 3, 5 or 10-year term. |
| Warranty | 10 years |
From Verkada’s datasheets: video security cf81 e datasheet (PDF), help centre. Checked 30 October 2026.
How we install the CF81-E
We survey the position first: the distance to what matters, the light at the worst time of day, and the cable route. Then we choose the storage size for the retention you need, mount and aim the camera, and set up alerts and users in Command.
Other camera models: CD22, CD32, CD43, CD53, CD63, CM22, CM42, CM42-S. See all on Verkada cameras or the model guide.
CF81-E questions
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