Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-M Junction Box for Dome Cameras, Indoor & Outdoor Use, Load Capacity 4.5kg, White

What it does

The DS-1280ZJ-M is a mounting junction box for Hikvision dome cameras: it gives you a solid fixing base and hides your cable joints inside its own housing rather than leaving them exposed behind the dome.

Key specs

• Model: DS-1280ZJ-M (also listed as DS-1280ZJ-M-W)
• Construction: aluminium alloy — durable yet light enough for wall or ceiling mounting
• Load capacity: up to 4.5 kg, which covers most dome camera models
• Cable entry: bottom entry, so power and network cable joints sit concealed inside the box
• Environment: rated for indoor and outdoor use
• Finish: white, matching typical Hikvision dome housings

Why it's worth fitting

Running cable into a dome camera without a junction box usually means either drilling a separate back-box or leaving connectors exposed on the wall. This box solves both: the connection sits inside the aluminium housing, out of sight and away from knocks, and the bottom entry keeps the cable run tidy whether it's coming through a wall or along conduit.

Before you buy

Check the load rating against your camera's weight — 4.5 kg covers most standard dome models, but it's worth confirming against your specific camera's datasheet. Also check the mounting footprint matches your dome bracket, since junction boxes are model-specific by design.