The Vivotek VC8201-M13 is a Split IP Camera System in which the camera unit and video core are separated. The separate design of the Vivotek VC8201-M13 makes the camera unit much smaller and allows it to blend into the environment with ease. This version of the VC8201 includes 1 - 5 Megapixel Fisheye camera and 1 - 1 Megapixel Fixed Dome camera that are connected to the core unit using the included 8 meter / 26 foot cables (Maximum distance the cameras can be from the video core unit).

The Fisheye camera is capable of recording in 1696 x 1696 resolution at up to 15 frames per second and features a fixed 1.27mm lens that provides an 180° angle of view in all directions. The Fixed Dome camera is capable of recording in 1280 x 800 at a full 30 frames per second and features a fixed 3.6mm lens. Both cameras have WDR Enhancement, which allows the camera to capture high quality video in environments with high contrast lighting. It works by combining the brightest part of the image with the darkest part to create one highly detailed image.

The whole system can be powered by either 12V-DC or POE 802.3af, allowing for both data and power to be run over one Cat-5E cable. A Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC Card Slot on the video core allows for local recording of video clips and snapshots. The camera units have built-in Microphones for audio recording.

Like all Vivotek camera, the VC8201 includes a 32 channel central management software for video management and recording.