CCTV Cameras in Leicester
We supply and install CCTV cameras matched to your property - not pulled off a shelf. Turret, dome, and bullet form factors in 4MP, 5MP, and 8MP resolutions, with fixed or varifocal lenses chosen for your actual distances and lighting conditions. Every camera is PoE powered, hardwired, and commissioned after dark.
By the Doberman install team · CCTV system designers & installers, Leicester · Last reviewed February 2026
By the Doberman install team
CCTV system designers & installers, Leicester
Last reviewed February 2026
What you get
Camera specification for your property
Form factor, resolution, focal length, and IR range selected based on your mounting positions, coverage distances, and lighting conditions. Not a generic parts list.
Professional mounting and cabling
Cameras bracket-mounted to brick, render, or fascia with weatherproof cable entry. Cat5e or Cat6 run back to your NVR or PoE switch. No visible cable mess.
Configuration and smart detection
Each camera configured for resolution, bitrate, recording schedule, and detection zones. Person and vehicle detection enabled where the hardware supports it.
Night commissioning
Every camera checked after dark to verify IR range, exposure, and WDR performance. Adjustments made on the spot so you are not left with unusable night footage.
How it works
Survey
We visit the property, assess mounting positions, measure coverage distances, and note lighting conditions. You get a camera specification and layout plan before any work starts.
Install
Cameras mounted, cabled back to the recorder, and connected via PoE. Cable routes kept tidy through lofts, cavities, and conduit wherever possible.
Commission
Daytime and night-time checks on every camera. Detection zones configured, app access set up, and full walkthrough so you know how to use the system.
Camera form factors we install
The three main form factors we supply and install are turret, dome, and bullet cameras. Turrets are the most common choice for Leicester homes - compact, clean-looking, and easy to adjust after mounting. The open-face design means no glass dome to attract condensation or spiders, which makes them lower maintenance over time. We fit turrets under soffits, on fascia boards, and directly onto brickwork across properties in Clarendon Park, Stoneygate, Oadby, and throughout the county.
Dome cameras are typically used in commercial settings - shops, offices, and communal areas - where the camera needs to be tamper-resistant. The enclosed housing makes it harder to tell which direction the lens is pointing, which has a deterrent benefit. Bullet cameras suit long-range, narrow-field applications like driveways, car parks, and side returns where you need reach. The longer housing accommodates a larger IR array, giving you better night vision at distance. We cover camera specifications in detail in a separate guide if you want to understand the technical differences before getting in touch.
Resolution, lenses, and why the spec matters
We supply cameras at 4MP, 5MP, and 8MP (4K) resolution. For most residential installations across Leicester, 4MP or 5MP is the right balance of image quality and storage efficiency. You get clear identification footage at typical domestic distances - front doors, driveways, garden boundaries - without burning through hard drive space. 8MP cameras are warranted for longer distances or where you need fine detail: reading number plates at the end of a commercial car park, for example, or covering a large warehouse floor.
Fixed-lens cameras have a set field of view - typically 2.8mm for wide coverage or 4mm for a narrower, more detailed view. Varifocal cameras let us adjust the focal length after mounting, usually between 2.8mm and 12mm. We use varifocal where the exact field of view needs dialling in on site - particularly on long driveways, alleys, and commercial frontages. The difference between a correctly specified lens and a generic one is the difference between footage that identifies someone and footage that shows a blurry shape. Our blog on PoE vs Wi-Fi systems explains why the connection method matters just as much as the camera hardware.
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) is critical on cameras that face mixed lighting - a front door with a bright sky behind it, or a loading bay with direct sunlight at certain times of day. WDR balances the exposure so you do not lose detail in shadows or blown-out highlights. Every camera we install has WDR capability, and we verify it is working correctly during commissioning.
Night vision and weatherproofing
Standard IR cameras produce black-and-white footage at night using infrared LEDs built into the camera housing. The IR range matters - a camera rated for 30 metres of IR will outperform one rated for 20 metres when covering a long driveway or car park. We specify IR range based on your actual coverage distance, not the manufacturer marketing figure. We test every camera after dark during commissioning to verify real-world performance.
ColorVu cameras use a larger sensor and supplemental white light to produce full-colour footage at night without relying on IR alone. The result is significantly more useful footage in low light - you can see the colour of clothing, vehicles, and other details that are lost in monochrome IR footage. We fit ColorVu units on front-facing cameras where colour identification adds genuine value. Not every position needs it, and we will tell you where it makes a difference and where standard IR is sufficient.
All outdoor cameras we supply are rated IP67, meaning they are fully protected against dust and can withstand temporary immersion in water. Leicester weather is not gentle on external hardware - driving rain, frost, and direct sun all take their toll. IP67-rated cameras in properly sealed housings hold up year after year. We use weatherproof junction boxes at every external mount to protect cable connections from moisture ingress.
AcuSense and smart detection
AcuSense is the smart detection technology built into many of the cameras we install. It uses onboard AI to classify motion events as people, vehicles, or other movement. The practical benefit is that you only receive alerts for events that actually matter - not a cat crossing the garden, headlights sweeping across a wall, or a tree branch moving in the wind. This is a significant step up from basic pixel-change motion detection, which triggers on everything.
Detection zones are configured per camera during commissioning. We draw the zones based on the areas you actually want monitored - your driveway, front path, side gate - and exclude areas that generate false triggers. The NVR logs and tags these events so you can filter playback by "person" or "vehicle" rather than scrubbing through hours of empty footage. For a complete picture of the equipment we supply and install alongside these cameras, see our security equipment supply.
Supply-and-fit, not retail
We do not sell cameras over the counter or ship boxes to your door. Every camera we supply is part of a professionally installed system - specified for your property, mounted correctly, cabled in PoE, and commissioned after dark. The camera is one component of a system that includes the NVR recorder, PoE network infrastructure, cabling, and configuration. Buying the right camera means nothing if it is mounted in the wrong position, configured with default settings, or connected over Wi-Fi instead of a hardwired PoE link.
If you are comparing our prices to cameras sold on Amazon or eBay, you are comparing different things. The camera is the same hardware - but the specification, installation, cabling, configuration, and commissioning are what make a CCTV system actually work. We provide a fixed, itemised quote after the site survey so you can see exactly where your money goes.
Pricing
Camera costs depend on resolution, form factor, and features like ColorVu or varifocal lenses. We do not sell cameras separately - they are supplied as part of a fully installed system. Your quote includes the camera, mounting hardware, cabling, configuration, and commissioning. No hidden extras.
Why Doberman
Specified for your property
Camera model, resolution, focal length, and IR range chosen based on your actual mounting positions and distances. Not a one-size-fits-all kit.
Night commissioned
Every camera tested after dark. IR range, WDR, and exposure verified in real conditions so your night footage is actually usable.
Hardwired PoE only
No Wi-Fi cameras. Every unit runs on a wired PoE connection for reliable power and data. No dropouts, no battery changes, no signal issues.
No subscriptions
All footage stored locally on your NVR. No cloud fees, no monthly plans, no third-party access to your video.
About Doberman
Doberman is a Leicester-based CCTV installer specialising in hardwired PoE camera systems for homes and businesses. Every installation is carried out by our own team - we do not subcontract any part of the work.
We focus on one thing: wired CCTV that works reliably. No alarm bundles, no smart home add-ons, no maintenance contracts you did not ask for. Clean installations, properly commissioned after dark, and handed over so you know exactly how to use the system.
If you want to understand how we work before getting in touch, our camera selection guides cover everything from camera placement to system specs to what drives the cost of a CCTV installation in Leicester.
Areas we cover
We supply and install CCTV equipment across Leicester and Leicestershire, including Clarendon Park, Stoneygate, Oadby, Wigston, Braunstone, Hamilton, Thorpe Astley, Glenfield, Groby, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, and everywhere in between. If you are not sure whether we cover your area, just ask.
Frequently asked questions
- What resolution camera do I need?
- For most homes in Leicester, 4MP or 5MP is the right choice. It gives clear identification footage at typical domestic distances without wasting storage. 8MP is worth the step up for long driveways, large car parks, or commercial sites where you need detail at distance. We recommend the appropriate resolution during the site survey.
- What is the difference between a turret and a dome camera?
- Turrets have an open-face design - easy to adjust, less prone to condensation, and the most popular choice for homes. Domes sit inside an enclosed housing, making them tamper-resistant and harder to reposition. We use domes mainly in commercial and semi-public areas where vandal resistance matters.
- Do I need ColorVu cameras?
- ColorVu produces full-colour footage at night rather than black-and-white IR. It is useful on front-facing cameras where colour detail - clothing, vehicle colour - adds identification value. Not every camera position needs it. We advise which positions benefit from ColorVu and where standard IR is sufficient.
- Can I buy cameras from you without installation?
- No. We are a supply-and-fit installer, not a retailer. Every camera we supply is part of a professionally installed system - specified, mounted, cabled, configured, and commissioned. This is how we ensure the system works as intended.
- How long do CCTV cameras last?
- A well-made IP camera in an IP67-rated housing typically lasts five to eight years in Leicester conditions. IR LED degradation is usually the first sign of aging. We use cameras from manufacturers with proven track records for outdoor durability, and weatherproof junction boxes protect every connection point.
- Will the cameras work with my existing recorder?
- If you have a modern NVR that supports ONVIF protocol, new IP cameras will usually work with it. We check compatibility during the survey. If your recorder is outdated or analogue, we can supply a new network video recorder as part of the installation.