ZOSI C296B PoE Specs & Ownership Analysis

A verified analysis of the ZOSI C296B 4K PTZ PoE camera with 355-degree pan, 140-degree tilt, AI tracking and local NVR architecture.

Updated September 13, 2026 · SecurityVerdicts research desk

The C296B is ZOSI's motorized PoE/PTZ option. It keeps wired power and NVR architecture while adding 355° pan, 140° tilt and smart tracking.

Verified specifications

Resolution8MP 3840×2160 or 5MP variant
Lens4mm F1.6
Pan / tilt355° / 140°
Horizontal FOV87.2°
Power802.3af PoE or 12V DC
WeatherIP66
AISmart tracking and AI detection

System fit

The camera is designed around ZOSI NVRs and multi-channel systems, including configurations that can expand to dozens of cameras. PTZ adds coverage flexibility but also creates a single-view-at-a-time tradeoff versus multiple fixed cameras.

Source: ZOSI C296B.