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MERCUSYS

MC500

An outdoor position with Wi-Fi, access to DC power and local recording.

Our opinion · sourced factsMERCUSYS Australia direct store. Confirm current stock and delivery.Checked 2026-11-11
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Type
Outdoor camera
Hardware
$87
Power
Plug-in
Storage
microSD / Cloud
MERCUSYS MC500Outdoor camera1080p (1920 × 1080)

Our opinion

Budget for a compatible high-endurance microSD card if you want to record locally.

What stands out

  • Pan and tilt
  • Local microSD storage
  • Person detection

Watch-outs

  • Requires an outdoor-rated installation and continuous power
  • microSD card sold separately
  • Cloud storage costs extra
  • Check the Australian store for current Camera Care pricing and available firmware.

Manufacturer-sourced facts

The important details, grouped properly.

Scan the buying, installation, recording and smart-home facts without digging through a specification wall.

Buying snapshot

Product type
Outdoor camera
Product family
MC security cameras
Australian channel
MERCUSYS Australia direct store. Confirm current stock and delivery.
Typical hardware price
$87 AUD
Price tier
Entry
Checked
2026-11-11

Device & installation

Resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)
Power
Plug-in
Weather use
IP65
Hub
No hub
Doorbell wiring
Not applicable

Recording & storage

Storage
microSD / Cloud
Subscription
Optional
Plan detail
Local microSD recording needs no plan. Camera Care cloud storage is optional and costs extra.
Continuous recording
Use continuous DC power and a compatible microSD card. Enable continuous recording in the MERCUSYS app.
Internet outage
With the camera powered and a compatible card installed, local recording can continue during an internet outage. Remote viewing and alerts need internet.

Detection & smart home

Detection
MotionPerson
Platforms
Google HomeAmazon Alexa
Detection zones
Supported
Two-way talk
Yes
Built-in siren
Yes

Australian price & purchase layer

Price and availability

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Typical hardware price$87 AUD

Observed equipment price. Confirm at checkout.

Recording planOptional

Local microSD recording needs no plan. Camera Care cloud storage is optional and costs extra.

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Evidence check

Last checked

Australian sources
Specifications last checked
11 November 2026
Price last checked
11 November 2026
Australian availability last checked
11 November 2026

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