WizMind 5 · 4 MP · Motorised 2.7–12 mm · ePoE 800 mDahua WizMind 5 · 4 MP Pro AI BulletDahua DH-IPC-HFW5442EP-ZE — 4 MP Pro AI Motorised Vari-Focal Starlight+ IR Bullet WizMind 5 Network Camera (2.7–12 mm)
The Dahua DH-IPC-HFW5442EP-ZE is the 5442 series 4 MP WizMind 5 Pro AI motorised bullet — Dahua's flagship 4 MP bullet for high-stakes Australian surveillance projects. Built around a 1/1.8" Starlight+ CMOS — physically larger and roughly twice the light-gathering area of WizSense's 1/2.7" — capturing 2688 × 1520 at 25/30 fps with Smart H.265+ encoding. The motorised 2.7–12 mm vari-focal lens delivers a wide 100° field at 2.7 mm down to a tight 33° pull at 12 mm with auto-focus, remote-controllable via DMSS. Built-in IR reaches up to 60 m; WDR is 140 dB (vs WizSense's 120 dB); the metal bullet housing is IP67 sealed across −40 °C to +60 °C. WizMind 5 deep-learning AI delivers the full Pro feature set — face recognition with database, full perimeter protection, people counting, heat map, stereo analysis, vehicle ANPR-style metadata, and full SMD Plus. ePoE extends PoE to 800 m over Cat6 (vs the standard 100 m limit) — ideal for long perimeter runs without a network closet at the edge. Built for project-grade Australian installs — commercial frontages, transport corridors, depot perimeters, parking structures and council CCTV programs. Backed by a 5-year Australian warranty through CCTV Guru. SKU 5442 series.
Why Choose the Dahua HFW5442EP-ZE WizMind 5 Pro AI Bullet
1/1.8" Starlight+ Sensor — Pro-Grade Low Light
1/1.8" CMOS sensor — physically larger and roughly twice the light-gathering area of WizSense's 1/2.7" sensor. Usable colour video in moonlight conditions, with minimal noise.
WizMind 5 Full Pro AI Suite
WizMind 5 is Dahua's flagship AI tier. On top of perimeter protection and SMD Plus, you get face recognition (with on-camera database), people counting, heat map, queue management, stereo analysis and vehicle metadata capture.
ePoE — 800 m PoE Distance
Standard PoE caps at 100 m. ePoE extends data & power to 800 m on Cat6 (300 m at full 100 Mbps) — long perimeter runs without an edge network closet. Compatible with ePoE switches and NVRs.
Motorised 2.7–12 mm Vari-Focal
4.4× motorised vari-focal with auto-focus. Install wide for general coverage, then pull tight at 12 mm on the area of interest — remote-controllable via DMSS, no ladder visits.
140 dB WDR for High-Contrast Scenes
140 dB true WDR (vs WizSense's 120 dB). Holds detail in both bright sky and dark interior in a single frame — critical for awning-shaded entries and glass shopfronts in harsh Australian sun.
60 m IR + Alpine-Rated Build
Built-in IR array reaches up to 60 m. Metal IP67 housing rated −40 °C to +60 °C — tropical Top End or alpine NSW.
Important Install Note
The motorised vari-focal lens is remote-controllable via DMSS for one-time install framing or ongoing re-alignment. To use ePoE's 800 m range, pair with a Dahua ePoE switch or NVR with ePoE ports — on a standard 802.3af/at PoE switch the camera works at the standard 100 m limit.
AI & Smart Detection Capabilities
Face Recognition (Database)
On-camera face database with up to 10,000 face entries. Real-time recognition with similarity scoring and alarm push.
Perimeter Protection (IVS)
Tripwire and intrusion zones with human and vehicle classification.
People Counting + Heat Map
Statistics for entry/exit counts, queue length and dwell-time heat maps — ideal for retail and transport analytics.
SMD Plus Smart Motion
SMD Plus — motion alerts triggered only by humans and vehicles.
Stereo Analysis
Stereo-vision behaviour analysis — fall detection, fight detection, person stationary, person walking.
Vehicle Metadata Capture
Vehicle classification with attribute capture — type, colour and direction metadata sent with each event.
Technical Specifications
Camera, Lens & Illumination
| Model |
DH-IPC-HFW5442EP-ZE-2712 |
| Form Factor |
Bullet (HFW chassis) |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8" CMOS Starlight+ |
| Maximum Resolution |
2688 × 1520 (4 MP) |
| Frame Rate |
4 MP @ 25/30 fps |
| WDR |
140 dB |
| Day / Night |
Auto (ICR) / Colour / B&W |
| Lens Type |
Motorised vari-focal with auto-focus |
| Focal Length |
2.7 mm – 12 mm |
| Maximum Aperture |
F1.5 — F2.7 |
| Field of View |
H: 100° – 33° |
| IR Illumination |
Up to 60 m |
Pro AI, Audio & Network
| AI Engine |
WizMind 5 Series (Pro AI) |
| Face Recognition |
Yes · on-camera database |
| IVS |
Tripwire · intrusion (with human/vehicle classification) |
| SMD |
SMD Plus |
| People Counting |
Yes |
| Heat Map |
Yes |
| Stereo Analysis |
Yes |
| Vehicle Metadata |
Yes |
| Audio I/O |
1 in / 1 out |
| Alarm I/O |
2 in / 1 out |
| Network Port |
RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T) · ePoE |
| Interoperability |
ONVIF (Profile S, G, T) · CGI |
| Storage |
Micro SD up to 256 GB |
| Mobile Client |
DMSS (iOS / Android) |
Power, Environment & Build
| Power Supply |
12 VDC / PoE (802.3af) / ePoE |
| ePoE Distance |
Up to 800 m (10 Mbps) on Cat6 |
| Operating Temperature |
−40 °C to +60 °C |
| Protection |
IP67 |
| Casing |
Metal |
| Certifications |
CE-LVD (EN62368-1) · CE-EMC (2014/30/EU) · RCM (AU) |
| Australian Warranty |
5 Years (via CCTV Guru) |
How It Compares — WizMind 5 (Pro) vs WizSense 3 (Mid)
The WizSense 3 sibling is the Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3466TP-ZAS-AUS — same 4 MP resolution and similar motorised lens, but on the lighter WizSense 3 AI tier with smaller sensor. Choose WizMind 5 for face recognition, ePoE 800 m, and the larger 1/1.8" Starlight+ sensor. Choose WizSense 3 for general motion alarms at a lower price.
| Feature |
HFW5442EP-ZE-2712 (this — WizMind 5)
|
HFW3466TP-ZAS-AUS (WizSense 3)
|
| AI Tier |
WizMind 5 (Pro AI) |
WizSense 3 (mid AI) |
| Sensor Size |
1/1.8" Starlight+ |
1/2.7" |
| WDR |
140 dB |
120 dB |
| Face Recognition |
Yes (database) |
No |
| People Counting |
Yes |
No |
| Heat Map |
Yes |
No |
| ePoE 800 m |
Yes |
No (standard PoE only) |
| Warranty |
5 Years |
3 Years |
| Best For |
Project-grade, long-run, analytics-driven sites |
SMB and residential motion-alarm use |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is "WizMind 5"?
WizMind 5 is Dahua's flagship Pro AI tier — the same chipset used in their face-recognition and traffic-analytics cameras. Full feature suite: face recognition, people counting, heat map, stereo analysis, vehicle metadata, perimeter protection.
What does "ePoE" actually do?
ePoE extends PoE distance from 100 m up to 800 m on Cat6 (300 m at 100 Mbps). For long perimeter runs and remote sheds, you can ditch the edge network closet. Pair with a Dahua ePoE switch or NVR.
Can I run it on standard PoE?
Yes — 802.3af/at-compliant. ePoE only activates when paired with a Dahua ePoE-compatible PoE source; otherwise standard 100 m limit applies.
How does face recognition work?
On-camera face database with up to 10,000 entries. Add photos and names, then receive real-time recognition push notifications with similarity score via DMSS.
How far can it see at night?
Up to 60 m built-in IR. The 1/1.8" Starlight+ sensor also produces usable colour video in moonlight without IR.
Does it work with third-party NVRs?
Yes — ONVIF Profile S, G, T. AI features (face recognition, people counting, heat map) only work end-to-end on Dahua AI NVRs.
What is the warranty?
5-year Australian warranty via CCTV Guru — WizMind 5 tier carries Dahua's longest AU warranty.
What temperature range?
−40 °C to +60 °C. Alpine and tropical Australia rated.
Can I view it on my phone?
Yes — Dahua's free DMSS app on iOS and Android.
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Order Your Dahua HFW5442EP-ZE from CCTV Guru
"Add to cart" to order online, or contact our Australian team for project pricing, multi-camera fleet deployments and NVR sizing advice. We are authorised Australian Dahua resellers, hold stock locally, and back every WizMind 5 camera with a 5-year Australian warranty. Phone, email or live chat us through cctvguru.com.au/pages/contact.
