Hikvision DarkFighter Cameras

CLEARANCE · Hikvision G2 · 8MP 4K · AcuSense · 30 m IR · While Stock Lasts CLEARANCE · 8MP 4K AcuSense Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-IU — 8MP 4K AcuSense Turret IP Camera with Built-in Mic, 30 m IR & 120 dB WDR (Clearance, While Stock Lasts) The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-IU is the previous-generation (Gen-2) 8 MP 4K AcuSense IR turret — now on clearance as we make room for the new G3 generation with Smart Hybrid Light and Live-Guard active deterrence. For buyers who want genuine 8 MP / 4K AcuSense recording at the lowest possible price, this is the camera. Same Hikvision Australia warranty, same 4K resolution, same AcuSense human + vehicle classification — just an older generation that doesn't have ColorVu 24/7 colour or the white-strobe + speaker Live-Guard package of the newer G3. While stock lasts only — no further inbound stock once these are gone. Resolution 8 MP · 3840 × 2160 · 4K UHD Fixed Lens 2.8 mm · F1.6 · 111° HFOV Night Vision Smart IR up to 30 m · 850 nm AI Engine AcuSense · Human + Vehicle Audio Built-in Microphone (-U suffix) Protection IP67 · 120 dB WDR · 3-Year AU 3-Year AU Warranty Fast AU Shipping Australian Tech Support Why This Is on Clearance — and Why You Should Still Buy It The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-IU is the previous-generation 8 MP turret in Hikvision's Pro Series / EasyIP line. The new G3 generation (DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL) replaces this product with ColorVu 3.0 24/7 colour, Smart Hybrid Light, and a /SL Live-Guard package (white strobe + 110 dB speaker + dual mic). For sites that need those features, step up to the G3. For sites that just need a solid 4K AcuSense IR camera at the lowest possible price, this G2 is still a genuinely good buy — and on clearance, it's at a price that's hard to beat for what you get. Genuine 4K Resolution at 8 MP Same 3840 × 2160 (8 MP) sensor used across the entire Hikvision 4K range. Same pixel density per scene as the newer G3 — what you give up is the ColorVu sensor architecture, not raw resolution. AcuSense — Same AI as Current Range On-camera deep-learning classifies every motion event as human, vehicle or other. Filters out ~90 % of foliage, possum, rain and headlight-glare false alarms — the same AI engine running on Hikvision's current G3 cameras. 30 m Smart IR · DarkFighter Lite Built-in IR illuminator reaches up to 30 m at 850 nm with Smart IR power adjustment to prevent overexposure on close-range targets. DarkFighter Lite low-light technology handles dawn / dusk / overcast scenes well. Australian Stock + 3-Year Warranty Australian-stocked product from authorised Hikvision Australia channels — not parallel imports. Full 3-year Australian Hikvision warranty, serviced back-to-base through Hikvision Australia. CCTV Guru manages the RA process from our Sydney office. See Hikvision AcuSense in Action AcuSense is the on-camera deep-learning engine that makes this camera useful instead of noisy — it classifies every motion event as human, vehicle, or "other" (foliage, possums, headlight glare) and filters out the false alarms. The same AI engine powers this DS-2CD2386G2-IU and the current G3 generation. Honest Positioning — Is the G2 Right for You? Three quick checkboxes — if all three apply, the G2 clearance is the right call. If any one doesn't, look at the current G3 instead. ✓ Buy the G2 Clearance If… • You're on a tight budget and need 4K AcuSense for the price• Your site has ambient lighting at night (streetlights, dock lights, security lighting) — IR with DarkFighter Lite is enough• You're using this as a recording camera, not as an active deterrent• You want Australian stock + 3-year warranty• You want to act fast — limited stock, then it's gone ✗ Choose the G3 Instead If… • You want 24/7 colour night imaging (ColorVu 3.0 + F1.0 lens) — not available on G2• You need white strobe + 110 dB speaker + two-way audio (Live-Guard /SL) — not on G2• You need NEMA 4X anti-corrosion for coastal sites within 2 km of shoreline• You want Smart Hybrid Light (white + IR blend modes)• You're building for long-term retention — G3 is the current generation For the current-generation upgrade: DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL (8 MP 4K ColorVu Live-Guard Turret) → Technical Specifications DS-2CD2386G2-IU · Full Specifications SKU DS-2CD2386G2-IU (2.8 mm lens · AU clearance stock) Camera Type Hikvision Pro Series G2 (Gen-2) · 8 MP / 4K AcuSense IR Fixed Turret Image Sensor 1/2.5" Progressive Scan CMOS · DarkFighter Lite low-light Max Resolution 3840 × 2160 (8 MP · 4K UHD) Min. Illumination Colour 0.005 lux @ F1.6 · 0 lux with IR Shutter Speed 1 s to 1/100,000 s Lens 2.8 mm fixed · F1.6 · 111° HFOV · M16 mount · fixed iris Day & Night ICR (IR cut filter, mechanical) Wide Dynamic Range 120 dB True WDR Image Enhancement BLC · HLC · 3D DNR · EIS · digital defog SNR ≥ 52 dB Supplement Light Smart IR · 850 nm · up to 30 m Angle Adjustment Pan 0°-360° · Tilt 0°-75° · Rotation 0°-360° (3-axis turret) Frame Rate (Main) 50/60 Hz: 20 fps @ 8 MP · up to 30 fps @ 4 MP Streams 3 simultaneous (main / sub / third) Video Compression H.265+ · H.265 · H.264+ · H.264 · MJPEG (sub-stream) Video Bit Rate 32 Kbps – 16 Mbps · CBR / VBR · ROI AI — AcuSense Human + vehicle classification · perimeter protection (line crossing / intrusion / region entry / region exit) · face capture Basic Events Motion (human + vehicle filter) · video tampering · exception Linkage FTP / NAS / microSD upload · centre notify · email · trigger recording Audio Built-in microphone · G.711 / G.722.1 / G.726 / MP2L2 / PCM / AAC-LC Ethernet 1 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive On-Board Storage microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 256 GB · NAS (NFS / SMB-CIFS) · ANR API & Protocols ONVIF (Profile S / G / T) · ISAPI · SDK · ISUP Cyber Security TLS 1.2 · HTTPS · 802.1X · IP filter · watermark · MAC host authentication Client Software iVMS-4200 · Hik-Connect · HikCentral Pro Power Source 12 VDC ±25% (max 6.5 W) OR PoE 802.3af Class 3 (max 7.5 W) — standard PoE, runs on any Hikvision NVR Material Metal cover · metal main body Dimensions / Weight Ø 110 mm × 88.8 mm · ~ 500 g Operating Temperature −30 °C to +60 °C · ≤95 % humidity (non-condensing) Weatherproof Rating IP67 (IEC 60529-2013) Anti-Corrosion Not rated — no -Y variant. Avoid coastal sites within 2 km of shoreline. Approvals CE-EMC · CE-LVD · UL · RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015) · IC · KC · CB · RoHS Warranty 3-Year Australian Warranty (back-to-base) DS-2CD2386G2-IU (G2 Clearance) vs DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL (G3 Current) The G3 is the direct upgrade with significantly more features. The G2 wins on price. Pick by what your site actually needs — and don't overspend if the G2 covers your use case. DS-2CD2386G2-IU (G2 · Clearance) vs DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL (G3 · Current) Feature DS-2CD2386G2-IU (this — G2 Clearance) DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL (G3 Current) Generation Gen 2 (older — clearance) Gen 3 (current) Resolution 8 MP · 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) 8 MP · 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) Image Sensor 1/2.5" CMOS · DarkFighter Lite 1/1.8" CMOS · ColorVu 3.0 · HikAI-ISP Min. Illumination 0.005 lux @ F1.6 colour 0.0005 lux @ F1.0 colour (10× better) Lens 2.8 mm fixed · F1.6 2.8 mm or 4 mm fixed · F1.0 super-aperture Night Vision Mode IR only (black-and-white at night) ColorVu 3.0 — 24/7 colour OR Smart Hybrid Light Supplement Light 30 m IR only 30 m Smart Hybrid Light — white + IR · 3 modes WDR 120 dB True WDR 130 dB Scene-Adaptive WDR AI Engine AcuSense human + vehicle · perimeter AcuSense human + vehicle · perimeter (same engine) Active Deterrence None /SL Live-Guard: white strobe + 110 dB speaker + 2-way audio Audio Built-in microphone Built-in dual mic + built-in 2 W speaker Anti-Corrosion Not rated NEMA 4X (Y suffix) — coastal-rated Protection IP67 IP67 Power PoE 802.3af · 12 VDC · ~7.5 W PoE 802.3at Class 4 · 12 VDC · ~17 W Warranty 3-Year Australian Warranty 3-Year Australian Warranty Best For Budget-conscious installs with existing ambient lighting where IR + DarkFighter Lite is enough. Indoor / undercover / suburban driveway installs at clearance pricing. Sites that need 24/7 colour, active deterrence (strobe + speaker + 2-way audio), or coastal anti-corrosion. The current-generation flagship. View the current G3: DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL (G3 ColorVu Live-Guard Turret) → Recording NVRs — Pair with an Affordable M-Series PoE NVR The DS-2CD2386G2-IU runs on standard PoE 802.3af and plugs directly into the built-in PoE ports of any Hikvision NVR. For most Australian residential and small-business installs, the Hikvision M-Series NVRs are the right pairing — 4K HDMI output, H.265+ compression, PoE built-in, plug-and-play setup. DS-7604NI-M1/4P — 4CH · 4 PoE · Budget Pick Four-channel M-Series NVR with 4 built-in PoE ports, 4K HDMI output, single HDD bay. Right size for a typical 4-camera install with this G2 turret as the budget centrepiece. View DS-7604NI-M1/4P → DS-7608NI-M2/8P — 8CH · 8 PoE · 2 HDD Bay Eight-channel M-Series NVR with 8 PoE ports and two HDD bays. Sweet spot for small business, retail, hospitality and larger homes running up to 8 G2 turrets at clearance prices. View DS-7608NI-M2/8P → DS-7616NI-M2/16P — 16CH · 16 PoE · 2 HDD Bay Sixteen channels at full PoE, 160 Mbps M-Series engine for stutter-free 4K playback. Standard pairing for larger sites running 10-16 cameras. View DS-7616NI-M2/16P → Need AI Search? AcuSeek / DeepinMind NVRs For sites that need natural-language search across the recording fleet, step up to a Hikvision AcuSeek (VPro) or DeepinMind AI NVR. Overkill for most clearance-tier installs. Browse AcuSeek & DeepinMind NVRs → Compatible Mounts & Accessories DS-1273ZJ-130 — Wall Mount Standard wall-mount bracket sized for this turret — house wall, shopfront column, fence post, garage facade. DS-1271ZJ-130 — Pendant / Ceiling Mount Pendant-style mount for hanging from an eave, ceiling, carport gantry or soffit — common residential front-of-house geometry. DS-1275ZJ-SUS / DS-1276ZJ-SUS — Pole & Corner Stainless-steel-banded pole mount and corner-of-building bracket for fence posts, light poles, gate columns and building corners. microSD Card for Local Storage Supports microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 256 GB with ANR (Auto Network Replenishment). Camera keeps recording locally during NVR outages, back-fills automatically when network returns. Frequently Asked Questions Is this really 4K, or just 8 MP?Yes, it's genuine 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) at 8 MP. Recording happens at 20 fps at full 4K (vs 30 fps on the current G3 generation) — perfectly usable for surveillance, but step down to 4 MP if you need 30 fps for fast-motion scenes. Why is this on clearance?Hikvision has released the G3 generation with ColorVu 3.0, Smart Hybrid Light and the Live-Guard /SL package. We're clearing remaining G2 stock to make room for the new range. The G2 is a genuinely good camera at the clearance price — it's just one generation behind. What's the difference between G2 and G3?The G3 adds ColorVu 3.0 (24/7 colour at 0.0005 lux), Smart Hybrid Light (white + IR blend), the /SL Live-Guard package (white strobe + 110 dB speaker + 2-way audio), NEMA 4X anti-corrosion housing (Y suffix), F1.0 super-aperture lens, and 130 dB scene-adaptive WDR. If those features matter, choose the G3. If you just need 4K + AcuSense + IR at the lowest price, the G2 clearance is the right call. What does "-IU" mean in the SKU?I = built-in IR illuminator. U = built-in microphone for audio recording. So DS-2CD2386G2-IU = 8 MP G2 turret with IR + built-in mic. (The "-ISU" variant adds alarm I/O on top, but we stock the IU.) Does it run on a standard Hikvision NVR PoE port?Yes — PoE 802.3af (standard PoE, ~7.5 W), the lowest PoE class. Runs on any Hikvision NVR's built-in PoE port, no special supply needed. Can I install this on a coastal site?Honestly — not directly exposed. This camera does not have anti-corrosion housing (no -Y suffix variant in this G2 family). For coastal Australian installs within 2 km of saltwater, choose the G3 with NEMA 4X (-Y suffix) instead, or mount the G2 under deep cover (eave, undercover carport, sheltered porch). How does AcuSense filter false alarms?AcuSense runs deep-learning classification on the camera itself — same engine as the current G3. It identifies whether motion is a human, a vehicle or "other" (animals, foliage, rain, headlight glare). Only human / vehicle detections trigger alerts. Typical sites see ~90 % fewer false alerts than motion-only cameras. How long do I have to buy this at clearance pricing?Only while stock lasts — no further inbound stock once these are gone. There's a finite number of units remaining at the clearance price. Order now if it fits your project. Downloads & Resources DS-2CD2386G2-IU Datasheet Hikvision Turret Quick Start Guide Hikvision Turret User Manual Order the Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-IU Clearance from CCTV Guru CCTV Guru is an authorised Australian reseller of Hikvision. The DS-2CD2386G2-IU is on clearance as the G2 generation is superseded by the new G3 — while stock lasts only, no further inbound. Order the 8 MP / 4K AcuSense IR turret with built-in mic for fast Australia-wide dispatch, expert pre-sales advice, multi-camera project pricing, and full local 3-year warranty support. Building a budget surveillance system? Request a free quote or contact our Australian team for tailored camera-and-NVR sizing — and grab the G2 clearance before it's gone.

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Hikvision Pro Series · 6MP DarkFighter · AcuSense · F1.0 · Built-in Mic · IP67 Hikvision 6MP DarkFighter Turret Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2H-IU — 6MP DarkFighter AcuSense Turret with F1.0 Lens, Built-in Mic & 120dB WDR The Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2H-IU is a 6 MP DarkFighter turret camera from Hikvision's Pro Series — the workhorse choice for Australian residential entries, small commercial premises and body-corporate common areas. A 1/1.8" progressive CMOS paired with an ultra-fast F1.0 aperture lens delivers 0.0005 lux colour sensitivity — bright, low-noise colour imaging in near-total darkness before the IR even switches in. AcuSense H/V classification filters false alarms on animals, foliage and precipitation so your NVR only pushes notifications on actual humans and vehicles, and a built-in microphone records synchronised audio for a full evidentiary picture on every recording. Available in 2.8 mm wide-angle or 4 mm narrower-view lens, in White or Black finish. Backed by 3-year Australian warranty from CCTV Guru. Resolution 6 MP · 3200 × 1800 Lens Options 2.8 mm (114.8°) or 4 mm (94°) · F1.0 Low-Light DarkFighter · 0.0005 lux · 30 m IR Audio Built-in Mic · Sync Audio Recording AcuSense AI Human + Vehicle Classification Protection IP67 · 120 dB WDR · White or Black 3-Year AU Warranty Fast AU Shipping Australian Tech Support Choose Your Lens — 2.8 mm Wide Angle or 4 mm Narrower View Same camera body, same 6 MP DarkFighter sensor, same built-in mic — pick the lens focal length that suits your scene. The 2.8 mm wide-angle covers a broader area with a shorter effective distance; the 4 mm narrower-view gives you more detail at longer range with a tighter frame. Both are F1.0 fixed-focus with a 30 m Smart IR illuminator built in. Lens Comparison — 2.8 mm vs 4 mm 2.8 mm Wide Angle (White SKU: DS-2CD2366G2H-IU · Black SKU: DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK) Horizontal FOV 114.8° · Vertical 58° · Diagonal 137°. Best for front doors, small yards, garage bays, side paths, shopfront awnings, apartment entry vestibules — anywhere you need a broad scene in a single frame from a close mounting position. 4 mm Narrower View (White SKU: DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-4MM) Horizontal FOV 94° · Vertical 51° · Diagonal 114°. Best for medium-length driveways, side fences, loading dock views, alleyways — the extra reach gives you identification-level detail at 10-15 m where the 2.8 mm would only give a body-in-frame. Rule of thumb: for indoor rooms, front-door porches, garages and shopfronts, go 2.8 mm. For a residential driveway from 5-15 m away, go 4 mm. Not sure? The 2.8 mm covers more scene and you can always digitally crop in on 6 MP footage. What Makes This Camera Worth Choosing F1.0 Aperture — Almost 3× the Light of an F1.6 Lens The DarkFighter H-suffix models get a genuine F1.0 aperture — that's 2.5× more light gathered per frame than a typical F1.6 camera. Result: 0.0005 lux colour sensitivity — you keep bright, natural colour in scenes where a standard camera has already switched to monochrome IR. AcuSense — Human / Vehicle Classification Onboard deep-learning classifier ignores animals, wind-blown foliage, rain and headlight flare. Your NVR only pushes notifications when the camera actually detects a person or vehicle — typical false-alarm reduction is 80-90% vs a plain motion camera. 120 dB True WDR Real hardware Wide Dynamic Range — handles the classic Australian problem scenes: sunlit garage door with dark interior behind, driveway staring into afternoon sun, front verandah in harsh backlight. Both bright and dark regions of the frame stay legible. Built-in Microphone Records synchronised audio with the video — useful for capturing spoken threats, arguments at the front door, delivery confirmations, and general context on incidents. No separate mic cable to run — it's inside the camera. 30 m Smart IR Built-in Smart IR illuminator adjusts intensity + angle automatically to avoid IR washout on close targets (no white blob when someone stands 2 m from the camera) while still lighting the far end of a driveway. H.265+ Smart Compression Reduces bandwidth and storage by ~50 % vs H.265 alone. A single 6 MP stream at 25 fps uses ~4-6 Mbps with H.265+ — a 4 TB HDD comfortably holds ~30-45 days of recording across 4 cameras. Where This Camera Belongs — Real Australian Use Cases Front Doors & Porches 2.8 mm wide-angle covers the doorway, porch and approach path in a single frame from a close under-eave mount. Built-in mic captures conversation with visitors — pair with the recording NVR and you have full evidentiary audio + video. Residential Driveways & Front Yards 4 mm variant covers a typical AU suburban driveway from house corner to street. Reads number plates at 10-15 m under IR. AcuSense filters out cars driving down the street so you only get notifications when someone actually enters the driveway. Garages & Side Paths 2.8 mm indoors — one camera covers the whole garage from a corner-of-ceiling mount. Also excellent for narrow side paths where a wider FOV catches the full corridor and both walls. Shopfronts & Small Commercial 2.8 mm wide-angle covers the counter, aisle and entry in one frame. Built-in mic captures customer interactions for training and dispute resolution (subject to signage and privacy law compliance). Body Corp Common Areas Lobbies, letterbox banks, bin rooms, gym entries — 2.8 mm covers the full space. Black finish blends into modern architectural facades; white for older render and weatherboard buildings. IP67 rated for accessible ground-floor and outdoor common area installs. Backyards & Rear Access 4 mm for longer rear yards where you want to catch someone hopping the back fence at 10-15 m. AcuSense stops the camera from waking up every time a possum or cat walks through the frame. Detection Range (DORI) Guide DORI Distances — 2.8 mm vs 4 mm Lens DORI Level 2.8 mm  |  4 mm — What it means Detect 64 m · 77 m — enough pixels to see a person exists in the frame Observe 25 m · 30 m — enough to describe clothing, general behaviour Recognise 12 m · 15 m — enough to recognise a known individual Identify 6 m · 7 m — enough to identify a stranger from footage Practical takeaway: if you want footage that police can use to identify an unknown intruder, you need them within ~6-7 m of the camera. Beyond that, footage is useful for recognising known faces but not for identifying strangers. Technical Specifications DS-2CD2366G2H-IU · Full Specifications SKU — White · 2.8 mm DS-2CD2366G2H-IU SKU — White · 4 mm DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-4MM SKU — Black · 2.8 mm DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK Camera Type Hikvision Pro Series · 6MP AcuSense Fixed Turret · DarkFighter · Built-in Mic Image Sensor 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS Max. Resolution 3200 × 1800 (6 MP) Main Stream 25/30 fps @ 3200 × 1800 · 2560 × 1440 · 1920 × 1080 Lens Options 2.8 mm F1.0 (H 114.8°) or 4 mm F1.0 (H 94°) — fixed focal length Field of View (2.8 mm) Horizontal 114.8° · Vertical 58° · Diagonal 137° Field of View (4 mm) Horizontal 94° · Vertical 51° · Diagonal 114° Min. Illumination Colour: 0.0005 lux @ F1.0 (AGC ON) · 0 lux with IR Wide Dynamic Range 120 dB True WDR Shutter Speed 1 s to 1/100,000 s IR Distance Up to 30 m · Smart IR intensity + angle auto-adjust Video Compression H.265+ · H.265 · H.264+ · H.264 · MJPEG Smart Functions AcuSense: Human + Vehicle classification · Line crossing · Intrusion · Region entrance · Region exiting Additional Analytics Motion detection · Video tampering · Face detection · Scene change · Audio exception Audio Built-in microphone · Audio compression: G.711 / G.722.1 / G.726 / MP2L2 Alarm I/O None on this variant (see -SU/SL siblings for alarm I/O) Ethernet 1× RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Protocols IPv4/IPv6 · HTTPS · 802.1X · QoS · FTP · SMTP · UPnP · SNMP · DNS · DDNS · NTP · RTSP · TCP · UDP · IGMP · DHCP · Bonjour · SRTP · TLS Storage microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 512 GB · NAS · ANR (Auto Network Replenishment) API ISAPI · Hikvision SDK · ONVIF (Profile S / G / T) Client Software iVMS-4200 · Hik-Central Professional · Hik-Connect Power 12 VDC · PoE 802.3af Class 3 (max ≈ 6 W) Weatherproof IP67 (IEC 60529) Operating Temperature −30 °C to +60 °C · humidity ≤95 % Dimensions / Weight Ø 111 × 84.9 mm · ~500 g Finish Options White (2.8 mm + 4 mm) or Black (2.8 mm only) Warranty 3-Year Australian Warranty (back-to-base) Pair with a Hikvision M-Series or AcuSeek NVR DS-7604NI-M1/4P — 4CH · 4 PoE Four-channel M-Series NVR — ideal for a single-family home with 4 of these turrets around the perimeter. Handles the AcuSense metadata for smart notification filtering. View DS-7604NI-M1/4P → DS-7608NI-M2/8P — 8CH · 8 PoE · 2 HDD Eight channels with 2 HDD bays — commercial small-site and larger residential. Dual-drive redundancy protects critical footage. View DS-7608NI-M2/8P → DS-7616NI-M2/16P — 16CH · 16 PoE · 2 HDD Mid-tier commercial site with up to 16 of these turrets on the perimeter, entries and interiors. View DS-7616NI-M2/16P → DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/VPro — AcuSeek AI NVR For sites that want natural-language search across recordings — "show me all people at the front door between 6 pm and 10 pm." AcuSeek indexes the AcuSense metadata for post-incident search. View AcuSeek NVR → Frequently Asked Questions What does the "H" in G2H mean?The H suffix denotes Hikvision's DarkFighter-enhanced variant of the standard G2 model — larger 1/1.8" sensor, F1.0 aperture and improved image processor. It gets ~2.5× more light than a standard AcuSense camera at the same price tier. Worth the small premium for any night-time use case. Why is Black only offered in 2.8 mm?Hikvision's supply of the black-finish version is limited to the 2.8 mm SKU (DS-2CD2366G2H-IU-BLK). If you need a 4 mm in black, contact us — we sometimes have alternative black-finish Hikvision turrets in the same 6 MP range that might suit. Does it need a special PoE switch?No — PoE 802.3af Class 3 (max ~6 W). Runs on any standard Hikvision NVR PoE port or generic 802.3af PoE switch. Also accepts 12 VDC for legacy or off-grid installs. Is the built-in microphone always recording?Yes, when audio recording is enabled on the NVR. You can also configure the microphone to trigger an alarm on audio exception (sudden loud noise, breaking glass) even when video motion doesn't fire. Note: recording audio at some AU workplaces requires signage and staff notification — check your obligations. Does AcuSense really cut false alarms?Yes — typical reduction is 80-90% vs a motion-only camera. The camera classifies the target as human, vehicle or "other" before firing an alarm. Rain, foliage, insects, animals and passing headlights get filtered out. Can I integrate with a non-Hikvision VMS?Yes — the camera speaks ONVIF Profile S, G and T and RTSP. Compatible with Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Exacq, Immix and most other AU VMS platforms. AcuSense metadata is only fully indexed on Hikvision NVRs. What's the difference between this and the DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL?The G3 sibling is Gen 3 — adds Smart Hybrid Light (integrated white LED + strobe), Live-Guard active deterrent and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion housing. The G2H turret you're looking at is the cost-effective workhorse — same AcuSense AI, same 6 MP resolution, no active deterrent. If you want proactive strobe + audio warnings, look at the G3. If you want reliable evidence recording at a lower price, the G2H is the right choice. What warranty applies?3-Year Australian warranty, serviced back-to-base through Hikvision Australia by CCTV Guru. Cameras registered on Hik-Connect within 30 days of purchase are automatically tracked. Downloads & Resources DS-2CD2366G2H-IU Datasheet Quick Start Guide Network Camera User Manual Order the Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2H-IU from CCTV Guru Select your lens (2.8 mm wide-angle or 4 mm narrower-view) and finish (White or Black — Black is 2.8 mm only) from the dropdowns above. Australian stock, 3-year Australian warranty, fast Australia-wide dispatch, project pricing for multi-camera installs and specialist pre-sales advice from our Sydney team. Request a free quote or contact our Australian team.

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Hikvision Pro PTZ · TandemVu · 25× Zoom Hikvision 4MP TandemVu PTZ Hikvision TandemVu 6+4MP 25x Panoramic PTZ Camera – DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0) Get the big picture and the fine detail at the same time. The Hikvision DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0) combines a 6MP panoramic overview camera with a 4MP PTZ module, giving you 25× optical zoom, ColorVu and DarkFighter low-light performance, AI human and vehicle classification, and long-range night visibility in one advanced TandemVu PTZ solution. Overview 6MP Panoramic PTZ Detail 4MP PTZ Zoom 25× Optical Night Vision ColorVu + DarkFighter Smart AI Human + Vehicle Illumination 100m IR + 30m Light Why this camera stands out Unlike a standard PTZ camera that loses the full scene while zooming, Hikvision TandemVu cameras keep a panoramic overview visible while the PTZ module captures close-up detail. Hikvision describes the family as providing the "big picture and small details in tandem," which makes this model ideal for monitoring large spaces without losing situational awareness. The DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0) is well suited to sites that need one camera to watch a broad area while also tracking or zooming in on subjects such as people or vehicles. Hikvision's official AU page lists 6MP panoramic imaging, 4MP PTZ imaging, 25× optical zoom, ColorVu + DarkFighter low-light performance, 100m IR, 30m white light, PoE+, and deep-learning target classification. Key Features Two cameras in one A 6MP panoramic lens gives you the overview while the 4MP PTZ captures details. 25× optical zoom Zoom in on distant targets without sacrificing clarity. TandemVu technology Keep the broad view visible even while the PTZ is moving or zooming. ColorVu + DarkFighter Strong low-light performance with both colour and IR support. AI human & vehicle classification Better event filtering and smarter alerts for large sites. Long-range night view Up to 100m IR distance and up to 30m white light coverage. Best For Ideal for warehouses, logistics yards, school campuses, commercial sites, factories, car parks, perimeter fencing, transport depots, and other large outdoor areas where operators need both a fixed overview and zoomed detail from the same camera. Hikvision's TandemVu PTZ range is specifically positioned for this "overview + detail" use case. Official Hikvision Videos Hikvision | 1 Minute Introduction to ColorVu Panoramic Coverage in Action Technical Specifications Model DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0) Camera Type TandemVu Panoramic + PTZ Network Camera Panoramic Resolution 6 MP PTZ Resolution 4 MP Optical Zoom 25× optical zoom, 16× digital zoom Low Light ColorVu + DarkFighter technology IR Distance Up to 100 m White Light Up to 30 m Smart Detection Human and vehicle classification based on deep learning Power 12V DC & PoE+ PTZ Function Pan / Tilt / Zoom with linked overview + detail monitoring Frequently Asked Questions What makes TandemVu different from a normal PTZ? TandemVu keeps a panoramic overview visible while the PTZ module zooms into detail. Does this camera have both a panoramic and PTZ lens? Yes. This model combines a 6MP panoramic camera and a 4MP PTZ module in one unit. How much zoom does it have? It supports 25× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom. Is it good at night? Yes. Hikvision lists ColorVu and DarkFighter technology, plus up to 100m IR and 30m white light. Can it detect people and vehicles? Yes. It supports deep-learning-based human and vehicle target classification. What sites is it best for? It is best for large outdoor sites where you need both scene overview and zoomed detail from one camera. More information Download official Hikvision documents for setup, specifications, and product details. Datasheet PDF Quick Start Guide PDF User Manual PDF / Docs 3 Year Australian Warranty Fast Australia-wide Delivery Genuine Australian Stock

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Hikvision TandemVu · 6MP Panoramic + 4MP 42× PTZ · 300 m IR · NEMA 4X Hikvision TandemVu PTZ · 6MP + 4MP Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 — TandemVu 6MP Panoramic + 4MP 42× DarkFighter 2.0 PTZ Speed Dome with 300 m IR (NEMA 4X Anti-Corrosion) The Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 is Hikvision's flagship TandemVu dual-sensor speed dome — a single chassis that combines a 6 MP ultra-wide panoramic bullet (190° HFOV, F1.0) with a 4 MP 42× motorised PTZ (6–252 mm, F1.3), both running on one IP address and one VMS licence. The panoramic channel holds the full situational view at all times while the PTZ channel zooms, pans and tilts to follow incidents — handing off automatically via Auto-Tracking 3.0 with linked tracking capture. DarkFighter 2.0 on the PTZ delivers 0.0003 lux colour; the panoramic delivers 0.0005 lux colour at F1.0. Long-range night surveillance is covered by a built-in 300 m IR illuminator on the PTZ plus 30 m white-light supplement on the panoramic. The -Y suffix on this Australian-stocked SKU denotes Hikvision's moderate anti-corrosion housing — NEMA 4X-rated for coastal Australian sites within roughly 2 km of the shoreline and for areas exposed to acid rain. This is the camera Hikvision builds for the situations where a conventional PTZ "loses the room" the moment it zooms in — large transport hubs, mining haul roads, port aprons, council CBDs, perimeter walls, scenic-spot overwatch, large industrial campuses, public squares and stadium concourses. With the panoramic channel constantly recording the full 190° scene, an operator (or the AI engine) can investigate any detected event close-up via the PTZ without ever losing the wide view. The bullet channel keeps situational context — who else is in frame, where the target came from, where they're heading — while the 42× PTZ captures the face, the plate, the badge or the action close-up. Cyber-hardened with TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2), IP67/IK10 rated and powered via PoE 802.3bt Type 4 (90 W) or 36 VDC. Australian stock, 3-year Australian warranty. TandemVu Channels 6MP Panoramic + 4MP PTZ PTZ Zoom 42× optical · 6–252 mm · F1.3 Night Imaging 300 m IR · 30 m white · DarkFighter 2.0 AI Engine Auto-Tracking 3.0 · Face · ANPR Protection IP67 · IK10 · NEMA 4X (-Y) Power PoE 802.3bt Type 4 · 36 VDC · 90 W 3-Year AU Warranty Fast AU Shipping Australian Tech Support See TandemVu in Action — Two Channels, One Camera Hikvision's official TandemVu demonstration shows the panoramic-plus-PTZ workflow on-screen: the wide channel holds the full scene while the PTZ tracks and zooms in on detected targets simultaneously. The two views are streamed from a single IP address and recorded against a single VMS licence. Why Choose a TandemVu PTZ over a Single-Sensor PTZ A conventional PTZ has one fundamental compromise: the moment you zoom in, you lose the wide situational view. If something is happening at the other end of your site, no one is watching. TandemVu fixes this by adding a full-time 6 MP 190° panoramic channel next to the 42× PTZ — the bullet keeps recording the entire scene while the PTZ goes hunting. For high-value, high-coverage sites, this is the difference between an investigation that succeeds and one that comes up short. 6 MP Panoramic — Never Loses the Room 1/2.5" CMOS · 3680 × 1656 (6 MP) · 2.8 mm · F1.0 · 190° horizontal FOV · tilt-adjustable 12°-24°. The bullet records the full scene continuously — even while the PTZ is zoomed in on a specific target at 42×. 4 MP 42× PTZ — Long-Range Detail 1/1.8" CMOS · 2688 × 1520 (4 MP) · 6–252 mm motorised · 42× optical + 16× digital · F1.3 · DarkFighter 2.0. PTZ DORI Identify 296.6 m at full telephoto. Reads faces and plates at distances a single-sensor camera cannot reach. Auto-Tracking 3.0 + Linked Tracking Capture The bullet detects a human, vehicle or armed face anywhere in the 190° scene. The PTZ automatically slews to the target, locks on, and follows it across the site — capturing close-up evidence frames the whole time, while the bullet continues recording the wide view. One IP, One Licence, One Cable The two channels stream from a single IP address over a single Cat 6 cable. One VMS / NVR licence covers both — half the licence cost of running a separate bullet plus a separate PTZ at the same site. 300 m IR + 30 m White Light Built-in IR illuminator on the PTZ reaches up to 300 m at full telephoto. The panoramic channel has its own 30 m white-light array for the close-up wide scene — also usable as audio-visual deterrent (flashing light + audible warning). 120 / 150 dB AWDR — Both Channels Bullet at 120 dB, PTZ at 150 dB AWDR. Both channels handle backlit gateways, low-sun port aprons, mine-pit edges, mixed sodium / LED city lighting and stadium floodlights without burning out faces or losing detail in shadows. Important Install Note — PoE 802.3bt Type 4 (90 W) or 36 VDC The DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 is a high-power dual-sensor PTZ. It runs on either PoE 802.3bt Type 4 (42.5-57 V, 1.76 A — full ~90 W from the switch / injector) or a dedicated 36 VDC supply at 2.5 A. Standard 802.3at PoE+ (25.5 W) and Hi-PoE 60 W will not reliably power this camera, especially with the heater, IR ring, white-light array and PTZ motors all under load. PoE 802.3bt Type 4 injector or switch on the camera's network run — single Cat 6 cable carries data and 90 W of power. Simplest install for most sites. 36 VDC dedicated supply at the camera — used where you're running fibre to the camera or where you prefer to separate power and data drops. The chassis weighs ≈ 10.5 kg — heavier than a single-sensor PTZ. Use a Hikvision pendant / wall / pole mount rated for the load, and check that the substrate and bracket together can support the camera plus wind loading over a 10-year service life. Contact our Australian team for the right 90 W PoE++ injector, 36 VDC supply or heavy-duty mount for your site. Deep-Learning AI — Both Channels Working Together The TandemVu architecture lets the two channels collaborate. The bullet sees the wide scene and detects events; the PTZ closes in on the target and captures evidence frames. The on-camera deep-learning engine handles classification, tracking and metadata generation locally — no central AI server required for the camera-level work. Auto-Tracking 3.0 — Bullet Sees, PTZ Follows The panoramic detects motion and classifies the target (human, vehicle, face). The PTZ automatically slews to the target's GPS-mapped location in the wide frame, locks on, and tracks the target through the scene at zoom. Linked tracking capture uploads best-frame close-ups during the entire follow. Perimeter Protection — On Both Channels Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance and region exiting detection — filtered by human / vehicle classification — run on the panoramic AND the PTZ independently. Catch perimeter breaches in the wide view and validate them with the PTZ close-up. Multi-Target-Type Detection Simultaneous detection of face (7 features), human body (14 features) and vehicle (8 features) — rich metadata indexed against your VMS for fast post-incident search. Face Capture — 30 Simultaneous The PTZ captures up to 30 faces simultaneously, grades face quality, and uploads the best frame plus background context. Useful at port gates, mining-camp entries, transit stations and large-venue access points. Face Comparison — 150,000 Total 10 face libraries × 30,000 faces = 150,000 total with encrypted on-camera storage. Enterprise-scale watchlist comparison runs at the camera — even if the VMS is offline. Object Arming — Person + Vehicle Arm specific faces, human IDs or vehicles. When the camera detects an armed target in the scene, it triggers an alarm and switches to tracking-and-capture mode, uploading target location and context continuously. About On-Camera ANPR (Checkpoint Scenario Only) The DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 supports on-camera number-plate recognition via its deep-learning Road Traffic and Vehicle Detection engine — ≥98% LPR accuracy, 4 LPR region presets (including Asia-Pacific), a 10,000-record blocklist / allowlist, vehicle attribute capture (type, colour, brand, direction) and vehicle counting. Important caveat: Hikvision specifies LPR support only in a checkpoint scenario — meaning the camera is fixed on a defined approach lane where vehicles drive toward (or past at limited angle) the lens, at known speeds. Up to 120 km/h front-on capture, 80 km/h side capture. This is not the right tool for free-flow surveillance ANPR where the PTZ is also being used for general monitoring — for that workload, choose a dedicated DeepinView ANPR bullet (iDS-2CD7A46G2/P-IZHSY or iDS-2CD7A45G2/P-IZHSY). TandemVu's strength is simultaneous wide-scene + PTZ overwatch with auto-tracking — ANPR is a bonus, not the headline. PTZ Kinematics — 360° Endless Pan, 300 Presets, 3D Positioning 360° Endless Pan · 240°/s Preset 360° continuous pan with preset speed up to 240°/s and configurable speed from 0.1°/s to 160°/s. Suited for site-wide patrols and rapid handoff between defined incident-response presets. Tilt −20° to +90° · 200°/s Preset PTZ tilt from −20° (below horizon, for tall-pole sites with ground beneath) to +90° (straight up) with preset speed to 200°/s. Panoramic channel has its own independent tilt adjustment (12°-24°) to set the wide-scene framing at install. 300 Presets · 8 Patrols · 4 Patterns 300 PTZ presets, 8 patrol routes (32 presets each) and 4 pattern scans with 10+ minutes of recorded movement each. Schedule the PTZ to walk an automated patrol while the bullet keeps recording the full scene. 3D Positioning · Click-to-Frame Click anywhere on the panoramic live view to centre-frame and zoom the PTZ on that point in one action. The fastest way for an operator to investigate a wide-scene event at zoom. Technical Specifications DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 · Full Specifications SKU DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 (AU-stocked default — NEMA 4X anti-corrosion, wiper, IR) Camera Type Hikvision TandemVu SF8C Series · 6 MP Panoramic + 4 MP 42× DarkFighter 2.0 PTZ Speed Dome Image Sensor (Panoramic) 1/2.5" Progressive Scan CMOS Image Sensor (PTZ) 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS · DarkFighter 2.0 Max Resolution (Panoramic) 3680 × 1656 (6 MP) Max Resolution (PTZ) 2688 × 1520 (4 MP) Min. Illumination (Panoramic) Colour 0.0005 lux @ F1.0 · B/W 0.0001 lux @ F1.0 · 0 lux with white light Min. Illumination (PTZ) Colour 0.0003 lux @ F1.2 · B/W 0.0001 lux @ F1.2 · 0 lux with IR Shutter Speed 1 s to 1/30,000 s · Slow Shutter Lens (Panoramic) Fixed · 2.8 mm · F1.0 · 190° HFOV / 80° VFOV Lens (PTZ) Motorised · 6–252 mm · 42× optical · F1.3 · 16× digital · auto / semi-auto / manual focus PTZ Field of View Horizontal 59° → 2° · Vertical 34.2° → 1.1° · Diagonal 67.1° → 2.3° Zoom Speed (PTZ) Approx. 5.6 s (wide ↔ tele) Supplement Light (Panoramic) White light up to 30 m · audio-visual alarm capable Supplement Light (PTZ) Smart IR up to 300 m Day & Night Both channels: Day / Night / Schedule / Auto Wide Dynamic Range Bullet 120 dB · PTZ 150 dB AWDR · HLC · 3D DNR · optical defog Image Stabilisation Built-in gyroscope EIS Pan Range / Speed 360° endless · 0.1°-160°/s configurable · preset 240°/s · proportional pan Tilt Range / Speed (PTZ) −20° to +90° · 0.1°-120°/s · preset 200°/s Tilt Range (Panoramic) 12° to 24° adjustable Presets / Patrols / Patterns 300 presets · 8 patrols (32 presets each) · 4 pattern scans 3D Positioning Yes — click on panoramic to centre PTZ Frame Rate (Panoramic) 50 Hz: 25 fps @ 6 MP · 60 Hz: 30 fps @ 6 MP Frame Rate (PTZ) 50 Hz: 50 fps @ 4 MP / 100 fps @ 1080p · 60 Hz: 60 fps @ 4 MP / 120 fps @ 1080p (monitoring mode) Video Compression H.265+ · H.265 · H.264+ · H.264 · MJPEG Streams 3 simultaneous per channel Video Bit Rate 32 Kbps – 16 Mbps · CBR / VBR · SVC · ROI (8 fixed regions per stream) Deep-Learning AI Perimeter Protection (line crossing / intrusion / region entry & exit · human + vehicle classification) — on both channels Face Capture Up to 30 simultaneous faces · grade / select / upload best frame + context Face Comparison 10 libraries × 30,000 faces = 150,000 total · encrypted face library ANPR / LPR ≥98 % LPR · 10,000 blocklist · 4 region presets · vehicle attributes / counting · checkpoint scenario only, ≤120 km/h front, ≤80 km/h side Smart Tracking Auto-Tracking 3.0 · manual + automatic · linked tracking capture · person + vehicle arming Audio 1 line-in · 1 line-out · 1 built-in speaker · G.711 / G.722.1 / G.726 / MP2L2 / PCM / AAC-LC / MP3 Alarm I/O 7 inputs · 2 outputs RS-485 1 × RS-485 — HIKVISION / Pelco-P / Pelco-D self-adaptive Ethernet 1 × RJ-45 100 Mbps self-adaptive On-Board Storage microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 1 TB · NAS (NFS / SMB-CIFS) · ANR API & Protocols ONVIF (Profile S / G / T / M) · ISAPI · SDK · ISUP · OTAP Cyber Security TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2) · HTTPS · 802.1X · IP filter · watermark · MAC host authentication Power Source 36 VDC @ 2.5 A · PoE 802.3bt Type 4 (42.5–57 V, 1.76 A) · max ~90 W Heater + Demist + Wiper YES + YES + YES Operating Temperature −40 °C to +70 °C · speaker −30 °C to +55 °C Material / Dimensions ADC12 aluminium die-cast · Ø 290 mm × 453.2 mm · ≈ 10.5 kg Weatherproof Rating IP67 Vandal Resistance IK10 (excluding glass window) Anti-Corrosion NEMA 4X — Y variant · moderate Hikvision protection tier DORI (PTZ Tele) Detect 2,965.5 m · Observe 1,176.8 m · Recognise 593.1 m · Identify 296.6 m Approvals CE-EMC · CE-LVD · RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015) · IC ICES-003 · CB · RoHS · WEEE · REACH Warranty 3-Year Australian Warranty (back-to-base) DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 (TandemVu) vs DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) (Single-Sensor PTZ) The closest single-sensor sibling is Hikvision's DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) — a 4 MP 36× DarkFighter 2.0 IR PTZ that shares much of the same imaging chain at the PTZ end. The TandemVu adds a full-time 6 MP panoramic channel next to the PTZ for situational awareness that a single-sensor camera structurally cannot provide. DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 (TandemVu) vs DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) (single-sensor PTZ) Feature DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 (this — TandemVu) DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) (single-sensor 7A IR PTZ) Sensor Architecture Dual — 6 MP panoramic + 4 MP PTZ Single — 4 MP PTZ only Wide Scene Recording Yes — 6 MP 190° HFOV at all times No — only what the PTZ is currently aimed at PTZ Optical Zoom 42× · 6–252 mm · F1.3 36× · 6–216 mm · F1.2 WDR Bullet 120 dB · PTZ 150 dB 150 dB AWDR (PTZ only) IR Illuminator PTZ up to 300 m Up to 300 m White Light Bullet 30 m (AV alarm capable) — Deep-Learning AI Perimeter · face capture (30) · face comp (150k) · ANPR (checkpoint) · auto-tracking 3.0 + linked tracking capture — on both channels Perimeter · face capture (30) · face comp (150k) · auto-tracking 3.0 — PTZ only Auto-Tracking Bullet detects → PTZ slews automatically PTZ tracks within its own field of view only ANPR / LPR Yes (checkpoint, ≥98 %) — Cyber Security TPM 2.0 · FIPS 140-2 L2 TPM 2.0 · FIPS 140-2 L2 Power PoE 802.3bt Type 4 · 36 VDC · ~90 W PoE 802.3bt Class 8 · 36 VDC · ~90 W Heater / Demist / Wiper Yes / Yes / Yes Yes / Yes / No Weight / Dimensions ≈ 10.5 kg · Ø 290 × 453.2 mm ≈ 5 kg · Ø 215 × 297 mm Best For Large high-coverage sites where situational awareness can't be lost when the PTZ zooms in — ports, mining haul roads, council CBDs, transit hubs, stadiums, scenic-spot overwatch, perimeter walls, public squares. Single IP, single VMS licence for two channels. Long-range surveillance where one PTZ view is enough and a wide channel isn't required — perimeter overwatch on small-to-medium sites, rural property boundaries, single-approach mining roads. For the single-sensor sibling: DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) (Ultra 7A · single-sensor IR PTZ) → Recording NVRs — Plan for Two Channels per Camera Because TandemVu cameras stream as two IP channels from one camera, plan your NVR channel count and storage to recognise that each TandemVu unit consumes two NVR licences and two streams' worth of bandwidth and disk. Any modern Hikvision NVR supporting ONVIF Profile S/G/T/M or Hikvision ISAPI is compatible. For multi-site rollouts with rich AI metadata, VPro AcuSeek and DeepinMind NVRs unlock natural-language search across the recording. DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/VPro — 16CH · AcuSeek AI Sixteen channels supports up to 8 TandemVu cameras (two channels each) — well-sized for a single high-coverage site with a couple of dual-sensor PTZs plus perimeter coverage. View DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/VPro → DS-7732NXI-I4/16P/VPro — 32CH · AcuSeek AI Thirty-two channels with 16 PoE ports and 4 HDD bays — the standard mid-tier VPro AcuSeek platform for council, port, mining and multi-building campus rollouts with several TandemVu units. View DS-7732NXI-I4/16P/VPro → iDS-7716NXI-M4/16P/X — 16CH · DeepinMind DeepinMind X-Series — Hikvision's most capable 16-channel AI NVR for face-recognition workloads and AcuSearch natural-language search across the fleet. View iDS-7716NXI-M4/16P/X → DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/VPro — 8CH · AcuSeek AI Eight-channel VPro AcuSeek AI NVR with 8 built-in PoE ports — sized for a single TandemVu unit plus a handful of perimeter cameras. View DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/VPro → Important: the TandemVu PTZ does not draw power from these NVRs' built-in PoE ports — it needs a separate PoE 802.3bt Type 4 (90 W) injector or a 36 VDC supply. Browse the full Hikvision NVR range: Hikvision Network Video Recorders →. Compatible Mounts & Accessories DS-2115ZJ-PSAC — Pendant Mount Hikvision's pendant mount kit sized for the SF8C TandemVu chassis. Used where the camera hangs from a horizontal beam, eave or carport gantry — the most common heavy-PTZ install style. DS-4614ZJ-PAAC — Wall Mount Heavy-duty wall mount rated for the TandemVu's mass and wind loading. Pairs with the DS-1684ZJ-P-Y junction box for clean cable termination behind the bracket. DS-1684ZJ-P-Y — Junction Box Anti-corrosion junction box matched to the -Y variant chassis. Provides a sealed cable termination cavity behind the mount, keeping conduit fittings out of weather. PoE 802.3bt Type 4 (90 W) Injector / Switch Required if you're not powering the camera from a separate 36 VDC supply. Make sure the injector or switch is genuinely Type 4 (90 W) — standard PoE+ and Hi-PoE 60 W will not reliably power this camera under full load. Frequently Asked Questions What is TandemVu and why is it different from a normal PTZ?TandemVu is Hikvision's dual-sensor PTZ architecture: one chassis houses both a fixed wide-angle bullet (190° HFOV here) and a traditional zoom PTZ. The two sensors run as two independent IP channels from a single network drop. Result: the bullet keeps recording the wide scene at all times, even while the PTZ zooms in and tracks a target. A conventional PTZ loses the wide view the moment it zooms — TandemVu doesn't. How many channels does this consume on my NVR?Two channels per camera. Each TandemVu unit shows up as two streams (panoramic + PTZ) and consumes two NVR licences. Account for this when sizing the NVR — eight TandemVu cameras = 16 channels. Does it really support ANPR / number-plate recognition?Yes — but only in a checkpoint scenario. The camera must be fixed on a defined approach lane with vehicles facing the lens (or at limited side angle), at known speeds up to 120 km/h front or 80 km/h side. Accuracy is ≥98 %. This is not a free-flow ANPR camera. For free-flow ANPR on a busy road, choose a dedicated DeepinView ANPR bullet such as the iDS-2CD7A46G2/P-IZHSY. What does the "-Y" suffix mean and which variant do you stock?The -Y suffix indicates Hikvision's moderate anti-corrosion housing — NEMA 4X-rated, designed for coastal Australian sites within ~2 km of the shoreline and areas affected by acid rain. We stock the DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 (with -Y) as our Australian default. What does the "/26" suffix in the model number mean?The "/26" denotes the specific variant of this TandemVu SF8C series — Hikvision uses the suffix to distinguish the panoramic-lens and PTZ-zoom-range combination for this SKU. Why doesn't it run on standard PoE+ or Hi-PoE?Two sensors, two image processors, a 90 W heater / IR / white-light / wiper load and PTZ motors push total demand to around 90 W. Standard PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, 25.5 W) and Hi-PoE 60 W are not enough headroom. The camera requires PoE 802.3bt Type 4 (90 W) or a dedicated 36 VDC supply at 2.5 A. How does Auto-Tracking 3.0 work across the two channels?The panoramic detects a target and classifies it (human / vehicle / armed face). The PTZ automatically slews to the target's mapped location in the 190° frame, zooms in, and tracks the target as it moves through the scene. The bullet keeps recording the wide context for the entire follow — so you get both the situational view and the close-up evidence frames simultaneously. How far away can the PTZ identify a target?Per EN 62676-4 criteria at full telephoto: PTZ Detect 2,965.5 m · Observe 1,176.8 m · Recognise 593.1 m · Identify 296.6 m. Downloads & Resources DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 Datasheet Hikvision TandemVu PTZ Quick Start Guide Hikvision TandemVu PTZ User Manual Order the Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 from CCTV Guru CCTV Guru is an authorised Australian reseller of Hikvision TandemVu PTZ cameras. Order the DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 6 MP Panoramic + 4 MP 42× DarkFighter 2.0 PTZ with 300 m IR, 30 m white light, Auto-Tracking 3.0 and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion housing for fast Australia-wide dispatch, expert pre-sales advice, project pricing for multi-camera and multi-PTZ rollouts, and full local warranty support. Designing a TandemVu deployment for a port, mining haul road, council CBD, public square, transit hub, scenic-spot overwatch or large industrial campus? Request a free quote or contact our Australian team for tailored camera-and-NVR sizing — we'll spec the right 90 W PoE++ injector or 36 VDC supply and the right heavy-duty mount at the same time.

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Hikvision Ultra Series · 7A PTZ · 4MP · 36× Optical · DarkFighter 2.0 · 300 m IR · 150 dB AWDR · NEMA 4X Hikvision DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) — 4MP 36× DarkFighter 2.0 PTZ Network Speed Dome with 300 m IR (NEMA 4X Anti-Corrosion) The Hikvision DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) is the IR-equipped flagship of Hikvision's 7A Ultra-Series PTZ line — a 4MP outdoor pan/tilt/zoom speed dome that pairs a 1/1.8" progressive-scan CMOS sensor and a 36× motorised optical zoom (6.0–216 mm · F1.2) with a built-in IR illuminator out to 300 m. DarkFighter 2.0 sensor technology, 150 dB AWDR, Smart Pan-Tilt Correction and a built-in gyroscope EIS round out the imaging chain. The -Y suffix on this Australian-stocked SKU denotes Hikvision's moderate anti-corrosion housing — NEMA 4X-rated for coastal Australian sites within roughly 2 km of the shoreline and for areas exposed to acid rain. The base DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL (no -Y) ships with no specific corrosion protection; we stock the -Y variant by default. This is the camera Hikvision builds for completely dark long-range surveillance — rural property boundaries with no street lighting, dark mining haul roads, unlit perimeter walls, river and forest monitoring at scenic spots, unlit rail-yard aprons, scenic-spot and large-venue overwatch. The IR LED array adds 300 m of reliable illumination at full telephoto zoom, while the DarkFighter 2.0 sensor takes over at any time the scene has even modest ambient light. PTZ kinematics are tuned for incident response: 360° continuous pan at up to 550°/s (700°/s max), tilt −20° to +90° auto-flip, 300 presets, 8 patrol routes and 3D click-to-frame positioning. Powered by PoE 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8 (90 W class) or 36 VDC, with built-in heater and demist. Cyber-hardened with TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2). Australian stock, 3-year Australian warranty. Optical Zoom 36× · 6–216 mm · F1.2 Long-Range IR Up to 300 m · 850 nm Resolution 4MP · 2688 × 1520 · up to 120 fps AI Engine Auto-Tracking 3.0 · Face Capture Protection IP67 · IK10 · NEMA 4X (-Y) Power PoE 802.3bt Class 8 · 36 VDC · 90 W 3-Year Australian Warranty Fast Australia-Wide Shipping Australian Tech Support Why Choose the 7A IR PTZ over the 6A Both the 6A and 7A Ultra-Series PTZs share the same 1/1.8" DarkFighter 2.0 sensor, the same 36× optical zoom, the same 150 dB AWDR and the same on-camera deep-learning AI stack. The deciding question is how dark the scene actually gets at the far end of the zoom range. The 7A's built-in 300 m IR illuminator is the difference-maker: it lights an entire perimeter wall, dark haul road or rural property boundary at full telephoto, in zero ambient light. If the scene has streetlights, dock lighting or moonlight, the 6A's DarkFighter 2.0 alone is enough. If the scene is genuinely dark, the 7A is what gets the shot. 300 m IR — Zero-Light Identification Smart IR illumination out to 300 m at 850 nm wavelength. The IR LED array is matched to the 36× zoom optics — at telephoto, the beam tightens with the zoom to keep target illumination consistent across the working range. 36× Optical Zoom · F1.2 · 6–216 mm The same long-zoom lens as the 6A — but here paired with the IR ring for completely dark scenes. Identify at 297.9 m tele (EN 62676-4), recognise at 595.9 m, detect to 2,979 m. DarkFighter 2.0 + 150 dB AWDR Same sensor and same wide-dynamic-range as the 6A — 0.0003 lux colour, 0.0001 lux monochrome, 150 dB AWDR. At dawn / dusk / mixed lighting the camera produces colour and switches to IR-aided monochrome only when needed. 550°/s Pan · 300°/s Tilt Pan preset speed up to 550°/s (max 700°/s), tilt to 300°/s. Faster than the 6A's 300°/s — important for incident response on big sites where the camera has to swing from one preset to a diagonally-opposite one in well under a second. Smart Pan-Tilt Correction + Gyroscope EIS Smart Pan-Tilt Correction automatically compensates for mechanical drift over time, keeping presets accurate to the original setpoint. Combined with the built-in gyroscope EIS, the image stays steady on tall pole mounts in coastal wind. Lighter, Smaller, IR-Equipped At 5 kg and ⌀ 215 × 297 mm, the 7A is actually smaller and lighter than the 6A (6 kg / ⌀ 231 × 356 mm) despite adding the IR LED ring — Hikvision re-engineered the optical assembly to gain the IR without growing the camera body. Important Install Note — PoE 802.3bt Class 8 (90 W) or 36 VDC The 7A IR PTZ does not run on standard PoE+ (802.3at, 25.5 W) or even Hi-PoE 60 W. Total camera power draw with the IR LED ring and heater active is up to 90 W on either 36 VDC or PoE 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8 — the camera reserves 6.4 W for IR, 8 W for the heater and 52 W for the camera body. Standardise on one of the following: PoE 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8 injector or switch on the camera's network run — provides the full 90 W via single Cat 6 cable, the simplest install. 36 VDC dedicated supply at the camera — used where you're running fibre to the camera or where you prefer to feed power separately from the data drop. Standard PoE+ switches (15 W or 25.5 W class) will not reliably power this camera, especially when the IR ring and heater are both active in cold weather. Contact our Australian team for the right 90 W PoE++ injector or 36 VDC supply for your install. On-Camera Deep-Learning AI The 7A PTZ runs Hikvision's deep-learning engine on the camera itself, classifying objects and triggering only on the targets that matter. The full AI stack is identical to the 6A sibling — the 7A's value-add is purely the IR illuminator for dark scenes. Perimeter Protection Line crossing, region entrance, intrusion and region exiting detection — each filtered by target type (human / vehicle) to suppress nuisance alarms from rain, foliage, animals and headlight glare. Multi-Target-Type Detection Simultaneous detection across three target classes with rich feature extraction: face (7 features), human (14 features) and vehicle (8 features). Feeds searchable metadata into your NVR for fast post-incident review. Face Capture — 30 Simultaneous Detects up to 30 faces in frame, grades face quality, and uploads the best frame plus context. Useful at port gates, mining-camp entry points and large-venue access control. Face Comparison — 150,000 Total 10 face libraries × 30,000 faces = 150,000 total with encrypted on-camera storage — enterprise-scale watchlist comparison without a separate face server. Smart Tracking 3.0 — Auto-Follow Locks onto detected human or vehicle targets and pans / tilts / zooms automatically to keep them framed. Person arming mode flags specific faces or human IDs that trigger alarms plus tracking when detected. Audio & Behaviour Events Audio exception detection, video tampering, vandal-proof alarm, scene change, unattended baggage and object removal detection — useful for unmanned dock aprons, rail-yard sidings and large-venue overwatch. Pan / Tilt / Zoom — Faster Kinematics for Incident Response 360° Continuous Pan · 550°/s Preset 360° continuous pan with preset speed up to 550°/s (max 700°/s) — the camera moves from a preset on one side of the site to the opposite-side preset in well under a second. Tilt −20° to +90° · Auto-Flip Tilt range from −20° (below horizon, useful for tall-pole overviews of the ground below) to +90° with auto-flip support for tracking a target straight under the dome. 300 Presets · 8 Patrols 300 presets per camera, 8 patrol routes with up to 32 presets each. Schedule the camera to walk a perimeter route automatically every shift change. 3D Positioning · Power-Off Memory Click any target on the live image to centre-frame and zoom in one motion. Power-off memory returns the camera to its previous orientation after a brown-out. Smart Pan-Tilt Correction The PTZ self-corrects mechanical drift over time, keeping presets accurate to their original setpoint without manual re-calibration. Built-in Gyroscope EIS The gyroscope drives electronic image stabilisation — critical for tall pole installs in coastal wind, where mount vibration would otherwise blur the image and confuse the AI engine. Technical Specifications DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) · Full Specifications SKU DS-2DF7A436IXG-ELY (AU-stocked default — NEMA 4X anti-corrosion) Camera Type Hikvision Ultra Series 7A · 4MP 36× DarkFighter 2.0 IR Network Speed Dome PTZ Image Sensor 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS · DarkFighter 2.0 Max Resolution 2688 × 1520 (4MP) Min. Illumination Colour 0.0003 lux @ F1.2 (AGC ON) · B/W 0.0001 lux @ F1.2 · 0 lux with IR Shutter Speed 1/30 s to 1/30,000 s · Slow Shutter Lens Motorised · 6.0–216 mm · 36× optical · F1.2 max aperture · auto / semi-auto / manual / rapid focus Digital Zoom 16× Field of View Horizontal 59.1° → 2.0° · Vertical 34.1° → 1.1° · Diagonal 67.1° → 2.3° Zoom Speed Approx. 4.5 s (wide ↔ tele) IR Illumination Smart IR · up to 300 m · 850 nm wavelength Day & Night ICR (IR cut filter, mechanical) Wide Dynamic Range 150 dB AWDR · BLC · HLC · 3D DNR · optical defog Image Stabilisation Built-in gyroscope · electronic image stabilisation · Smart Pan-Tilt Correction Pan Range / Speed 360° continuous · 0.1°–550°/s preset · MAX 700°/s · proportional pan Tilt Range / Speed −20° to +90° (auto-flip) · 0.1°–300°/s · preset 300°/s Presets / Patrols 300 presets · 8 patrols (32 presets each) Park Action Preset · patrol scan 3D Positioning Yes — click-to-frame on live view Preset Freezing Yes Power-Off Memory Yes — returns to last orientation after power restore Scheduled Task Preset · patrol scan · dome reboot · dome adjust · aux output Frame Rate (Main) 50 Hz: 50 fps @ 4MP / 100 fps @ 1080p · 60 Hz: 60 fps @ 4MP / 120 fps @ 1080p Video Compression H.265+ · H.265 · H.264+ · H.264 · MJPEG (sub-stream) Streams 3 simultaneous (main / sub / third) Video Bit Rate 32 Kbps – 16,384 Kbps · CBR / VBR · SVC · ROI (fixed region) Deep-Learning AI Perimeter Protection (line crossing / intrusion / region entry & exit · human + vehicle classification) Multi-Target Detection Simultaneous face (7 features) / human (14 features) / vehicle (8 features) Face Capture Up to 30 simultaneous faces · grade / select / upload best frame + context Face Comparison 10 libraries × 30,000 faces = 150,000 total · encrypted face library storage Smart Tracking Auto-Tracking 3.0 · manual + automatic · person arming Basic Events Motion · video tampering · vandal-proof alarm · audio exception · unattended baggage · object removal · exceptions Linkage FTP / NAS / microSD upload · centre notify · email · trigger recording · PTZ actions (preset / patrol) Audio 1 line-in (max 2–2.4 Vpp, 1 KΩ ±10%) · 1 line-out (600 Ω) · G.711 / G.722.1 / G.726 / MP2L2 / PCM / AAC-LC Alarm I/O 7 inputs · 2 outputs RS-485 1 × RS-485 — HIKVISION / Pelco-P / Pelco-D self-adaptive Ethernet 1 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive On-Board Storage microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 1 TB · NAS (NFS / SMB) Video Output CVBS · 1.0 V[p-p] / 75 Ω · PAL / NTSC · BNC (debug) API & Protocols ISAPI · SDK · ISUP · ONVIF (Profile S / G / T / M) · 20 concurrent live-view sessions Cyber Security TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 Level 2) · TLS 1.3 · 802.1X (EAP-TLS / EAP-LEAP / EAP-MD5) · HTTPS · IP filter · watermark · audit log · host authentication (MAC) Client Software iVMS-4200 · Hik-Connect · HikCentral Pro Power Source 36 VDC ±25% (max 90 W) · PoE 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8 (max 90 W) · 52 W camera + 6.4 W IR + 8 W heater Heater + Demist YES + YES Operating Temperature −40 °C to +70 °C · ≤95% humidity Material / Dimensions Outdoor speed dome · ⌀ 214.95 mm × 297.1 mm · ~5 kg Weatherproof Rating IP67 (IEC 60529-2013) Vandal Resistance IK10 (IEC 62262:2002) Anti-Corrosion NEMA 4X (NEMA 250-2018) — Y variant · moderate Hikvision protection tier Lightning Protection ±6 kV line-to-ground · ±3 kV line-to-line (IEC 61000-4-5) · surge + voltage transient DORI (Tele) Detect 2,979.3 m · Observe 1,182.3 m · Recognise 595.9 m · Identify 297.9 m Approvals CE-EMC · CE-LVD · RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015) · IC ICES-003 · KC · CB · LOA · RoHS · WEEE · REACH Warranty 3-Year Australian Warranty (back-to-base) DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) vs DS-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y) — Built-in IR or Ambient-Light Only? The 6A and 7A Ultra-Series PTZs are essentially the same camera with one decisive difference: the 7A has a built-in 300 m IR illuminator; the 6A does not. Everything else — sensor, zoom, WDR, low-light spec, deep-learning AI, face capture, face comparison, auto-tracking, IP/IK protection, cyber-security baseline — is essentially identical. The 7A is also faster (550°/s pan vs 300°/s on the 6A) and surprisingly lighter (5 kg vs 6 kg). The cost of the IR ring is more power — the 7A needs PoE 802.3bt Class 8 (90 W) vs the 6A's Hi-PoE (60 W class). DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) (7A · with 300 m IR) vs DS-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y) (6A · DarkFighter 2.0 only) Feature DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) (this 7A IR PTZ) DS-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y) (6A no-IR PTZ) Series Position Hikvision Ultra Series 7A (higher tier) Hikvision Ultra Series 6A IR Illuminator Built-in · Smart IR up to 300 m · 850 nm None — DarkFighter 2.0 sensor only Image Sensor 1/1.8" CMOS · DarkFighter 2.0 1/1.8" CMOS · DarkFighter 2.0 Max Resolution 4MP · 2688 × 1520 4MP · 2688 × 1520 Optical Zoom 36× · 6–216 mm · F1.2 36× · 6–216 mm · F1.2 Min. Illumination 0.0003 lux colour · 0 lux with IR 0.0003 lux colour (no IR option) Wide Dynamic Range 150 dB AWDR 150 dB AWDR Shutter Speed 1/30 s to 1/30,000 s 1/1 s to 1/30,000 s (longer slow shutter) Frame Rate 4MP @ 50/60 fps · 1080p @ 100/120 fps 4MP @ 50/60 fps · 1080p @ 100/120 fps Pan / Tilt Range 360° · −20° to +90° 360° · −20° to +90° Pan Preset Speed 550°/s (max 700°/s) 300°/s Smart Pan-Tilt Correction Yes — Pattern Scans — (not listed in datasheet) 4 pattern scans Park Action Options Preset · patrol scan only Preset · patrol · auto / tilt / random / frame / panorama scan Deep Learning Perimeter · multi-target · face capture (30) · face comparison (150k) · auto-tracking 3.0 Same AI stack + vehicle arming mode Object Arming Person arming Person + vehicle arming Cyber Security TPM 2.0 · FIPS 140-2 L2 · TLS 1.3 TPM 2.0 · FIPS 140-2 L2 · TLS 1.3 Protection IP67 · IK10 · NEMA 4X (-Y) IP67 · IK10 · NEMA 4X (-Y) Power Source PoE 802.3bt Class 8 (90 W) · 36 VDC · max 90 W Hi-PoE (60 W class) · 36 VDC · max 45 W Heater / Demist / Wiper Heater + Demist · No Wiper Heater + Demist · No Wiper Weight / Dimensions 5 kg · Ø 215 × 297 mm 6 kg · Ø 231 × 356 mm Best For Completely dark long-range sites: rural property boundaries, dark mining haul roads, unlit power-station and substation yards, river / forest / scenic-spot overwatch, unlit perimeter walls. The 300 m IR array unlocks identification at full telephoto in zero ambient light. Ambient-lit Australian sites: lit carparks, port aprons under dock lighting, council CBDs, school perimeters with security lighting, marinas with mast lighting. Lighter on power, still uses DarkFighter 2.0 for very low light. For the 6A sibling referenced in the comparison, see: DS-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y) (Ultra 6A · no IR) → Recording NVRs — Any Modern Hikvision NVR Works The 7A PTZ streams to any modern Hikvision NVR over ONVIF Profile S/G/T/M and Hikvision ISAPI. For multi-site rollouts with rich AI metadata, the VPro AcuSeek and DeepinMind NVRs unlock natural-language search across the recording. DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/VPro — 8CH · AcuSeek AI Eight-channel VPro AcuSeek AI NVR with 8 built-in PoE ports — a clean partner for a single-site PTZ deployment with mixed perimeter cameras. View DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/VPro → DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/VPro — 16CH · AcuSeek AI Sixteen channels at full PoE — room for the PTZ plus a fleet of perimeter and overview cameras across the whole site. View DS-7616NXI-I2/16P/VPro → DS-7732NXI-I4/16P/VPro — 32CH · AcuSeek AI Thirty-two channels with 16 PoE and 4 HDD bays — typical VPro AcuSeek platform for council, port, mining and multi-building campus rollouts. View DS-7732NXI-I4/16P/VPro → iDS-7716NXI-M4/16P/X — 16CH · DeepinMind DeepinMind X-Series — Hikvision's most capable 16-channel AI NVR for face-recognition workloads and AcuSearch natural-language search across the fleet. View iDS-7716NXI-M4/16P/X → Important: the PTZ does not draw power from these NVRs' built-in PoE ports — it needs a separate PoE 802.3bt Class 8 (90 W) injector or a 36 VDC supply. Data goes over the Ethernet; power comes from the injector or supply. Browse the full Hikvision NVR range: Hikvision Network Video Recorders →. Compatible Mounts & Accessories Hikvision DS-4612ZJ-PA — Pendant Mount Hikvision's pendant mount kit for the 7A speed dome — sized for the ⌀ 215 mm / 5 kg body. Used where the camera hangs from a horizontal beam, eave or carport gantry. Hikvision DS-4603ZJ-PA — Wall Mount Heavy-duty wall mount for the 7A — compatible with rendered, masonry and treated-timber substrates. The most common install partner for building-eave and façade mounts. Hikvision DS-1674ZJ-P — Junction Box Junction box for clean cable termination behind the wall or pendant mount. Pairs with the DS-4603ZJ-PA wall bracket. Hikvision DS-1684ZJ-P / DS-1673ZJ-P — Pole Mounts Vertical pole mount (DS-1684ZJ-P) and horizontal pole mount (DS-1673ZJ-P) — for installing the PTZ on light poles, fence posts, gate columns and tower mounts. Pairs with the DS-4603ZJ-PA wall bracket. Hikvision DS-1276ZJ-P / DS-4660ZJ-PC — Corner Mounts Corner-mount kits for situating the PTZ at the corner of a building overlooking a carpark, dock apron, perimeter line or large-venue ground level. PoE 802.3bt Class 8 (90 W) Injector / Switch Required if you're not powering the camera from a separate 36 VDC supply. Make sure the injector or switch is genuinely Type 4 Class 8 (90 W) — standard PoE+ (25.5 W) and Hi-PoE (60 W) will not reliably power this camera with IR active. Contact our Australian team for the right injector. Frequently Asked Questions What does the "-Y" suffix mean and which variant do you stock? The -Y suffix indicates Hikvision's moderate anti-corrosion housing — NEMA 4X-rated, designed for coastal Australian sites within ~2 km of the shoreline and areas affected by acid rain. We stock the DS-2DF7A436IXG-ELY (with -Y) as our Australian default. The base DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL (no -Y) has "no specific anti-corrosion protection" per the datasheet — we don't stock it. How does the 300 m IR work — does it light the full 300 m at wide-angle? The IR illumination range scales with the zoom. At full telephoto, the IR beam tightens and reaches up to 300 m with the smart-IR supplement adjusting intensity to avoid over-exposing close-range targets. At wide-angle, the beam spreads to cover the wider field of view at a shorter effective distance. The combination keeps target illumination consistent across the zoom range. Why doesn't it run on standard PoE+ or Hi-PoE? Total camera power draw with the IR LED ring and heater active is up to 90 W. Standard PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) tops out at 25.5 W, and Hi-PoE (60 W class) doesn't have the headroom for the IR ring at full output. The camera requires PoE 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8 (90 W) or a dedicated 36 VDC supply. Should I buy the 7A or the 6A sibling? If the scene has any reasonable ambient lighting at night (streetlights, dock lights, security floodlights, mast lighting, moonlight) the 6A's DarkFighter 2.0 sensor alone is enough — and you'll save on the 90 W power chain. Choose the 7A specifically for genuinely dark long-range sites: rural property boundaries, dark mining haul roads, unlit power-station yards, scenic-spot and river overwatch. Compare side-by-side: DS-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y) → Does it support number-plate recognition (ANPR)? This is not marketed as an ANPR camera. The 7A PTZ is built for long-range surveillance, perimeter protection and auto-tracking. For on-camera number-plate recognition, choose a dedicated DeepinView ANPR bullet — for example the iDS-2CD7A46G2/P-IZHSY with its purpose-built LPR engine and 10,000-record plate database. How far away can the camera identify a target? Per EN 62676-4 criteria at full telephoto: Detect 2,979 m · Observe 1,182 m · Recognise 596 m · Identify 297.9 m. "Identify" means the image is detailed enough to recognise a specific individual — that's a usable working distance for almost any large-site security application. Detection extends nearly 3 km. How does Smart Pan-Tilt Correction work? Over thousands of pan/tilt cycles, mechanical drift can shift preset positions by a few degrees from their original setpoints. Smart Pan-Tilt Correction measures and compensates for that drift automatically, keeping all presets accurate to the original setpoint without manual re-calibration — important for unmanned sites where a technician can't easily re-set presets in person. Will the camera record locally if the NVR drops? Yes. microSD up to 1 TB — when the network link to the NVR drops, the camera continues writing locally and the footage is available for retrieval once the link returns. What's the warranty and where is it serviced? This camera ships with a 3-year Australian Hikvision warranty, serviced back-to-base through Hikvision Australia. CCTV Guru manages the entire RA process from our Sydney office and provides Australian-based pre-sales and technical support for the life of the product. Do you ship Australia-wide and is stock genuine? Yes — Australian stock from authorised Hikvision Australia channels (not parallel imports). We ship Australia-wide every business day with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2 pm AEST to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Darwin and regional addresses. Downloads & Resources DS-2DF7A436IXG-ELY Datasheet Hikvision PTZ Quick Start Guide Hikvision Speed Dome User Manual Order the Hikvision DS-2DF7A436IXG-EL(Y) from CCTV Guru CCTV Guru is an authorised Australian reseller of Hikvision Ultra Series PTZ cameras. Order the DS-2DF7A436IXG-ELY 4MP 36× DarkFighter 2.0 IR PTZ with 300 m smart IR and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion housing for fast Australia-wide dispatch, expert pre-sales advice, project pricing for multi-camera and multi-PTZ rollouts, and full local warranty support. Designing a long-range zero-light surveillance project for a rural property, mining site, power station, port apron, scenic-spot overwatch or large industrial campus? Request a free quote or contact our Australian team for tailored camera-and-NVR sizing — we'll spec the right 90 W PoE++ injector or 36 VDC supply at the same time.

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