EL5 Turret Camera

Reliable outdoor surveillance with intelligent analytics and flexible coverage

Protect outdoor and high-traffic areas with the March Networks® EL5 Turret Camera. Built with a rugged vandal-resistant design and powered by AI-driven analytics, the EL5 delivers clear 5MP video, dependable night visibility, and actionable insights—helping teams monitor critical areas with confidence.

Available in fixed and motorized lens options, the EL5 Turret supports a wide range of deployment needs, from cost-effective wide-area coverage to remote zoom and focus control.

Key Benefits

Clear 5MP video in any lighting – WDR Pro ensures balanced images day and night
Smarter detection and search – AI analytics reduce false alarms and speed investigations
Flexible coverage options – Fixed wide-angle or motorized zoom and focus
Lower total cost of ownership – Efficient streaming and edge storage support
Built for demanding environments – Reliable outdoor performance

Reliable Outdoor Performance

Engineered for harsh conditions and high-traffic locations, the EL5 Turret features a metal IK10-rated housing with IP66/IP67 weather protection. It performs reliably in temperatures from –30°C to +60°C, making it suitable for year-round outdoor use in retail storefronts, parking areas, bank perimeters, transit platforms, and industrial sites.

Clear Imaging Day and Night

A 5MP CMOS sensor captures sharp, detailed video at up to 30 fps, while WDR Pro balances challenging lighting such as shadows, glare, and backlighting. Integrated Smart IR illumination provides up to 30 m (100 ft) of clear night visibility without overexposure—helping ensure faces, vehicles, and events remain visible even in complete darkness.

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Built-in Analytics

The EL5 Turret includes built-in, on-camera analytics that help security and operations teams detect activity, reduce investigation time, and quickly locate relevant video when used with March Networks software.

Intrusion detection

Detects unauthorized entry into defined areas

Loitering detection

Identifies people remaining in an area beyond set time

Line crossing detection

Triggers alerts when objects cross a defined boundary

Unattended object detection

Detects objects left behind in monitored areas

Missing object detection

Identifies removal of objects from a defined area

Crowd detection

Detects gatherings exceeding a configured people threshold

Smart motion detection

Filters motion events to reduce false alarms

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Flexible Lens Options

Choose the configuration that best fits your environment:

Fixed lens model – Wide 111° field of view for consistent, cost-effective coverage
Motorized lens model – Remote zoom and focus for dynamic surveillance and fast adjustments without physical access

Both models support ePTZ and digital zoom for detailed review.

Audio and Efficient Streaming

The EL5 Turret supports full-duplex audio, including a built-in microphone and external audio connections, adding context to video footage. H.265 with Smart Stream III reduces bandwidth and storage requirements while maintaining image quality—ideal for multi-site deployments.