WizMind 5 · 2×4 MP · 180° Full-Colour · F1.0 Lens
WizMind 5 180°
Dahua DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE — 8 MP (2× 4 MP) 180° Panoramic Duo Splicing Full-Colour Eyeball Turret WizMind 5 (5849 Series)
The Dahua DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE is a flagship 180° panoramic duo-splicing turret built on Dahua’s WizMind 5 platform. Twin 1/1.8" Starlight+ sensors capture two synchronised 4 MP streams that are seamlessly stitched on-camera into a single ultra-wide 8 MP image — one camera, one cable, one licence, one 180° panorama. Paired F1.0 super-aperture lenses and 4× warm white LEDs deliver true full-colour imagery to 40 m at night, while EPTZ active tracking, dual microphones, a built-in speaker, 512 GB microSD, ePoE, IP67 and −30°C to +60°C tolerance make it perfect for Australian carpark entries, building forecourts, school perimeters, council parks, warehouse loading docks, residential driveways and retail entrances where a single fisheye distorts faces and a standard bullet leaves blind spots. Sold and warranted by CCTV Guru with a 5-Year AU Warranty on the WizMind 5 platform.
Why Choose the Dahua PDW5849-A180 Panoramic Turret
180° Seamless Stitched View
On-camera duo splicing joins two 4 MP streams into one 180° 8 MP panorama — no fisheye warp, no dewarping licence, one NVR channel.
F1.0 Super-Aperture Full-Colour
Dahua’s widest production aperture pulls in nearly 3× the light of an F1.6 lens, keeping skin tones and number plates natural in dusk and shadow.
Warm White LED to 40 m
4× warm white LEDs deliver true full-colour imaging out to 40 m — a deterrent that doubles as architectural lighting at driveways and forecourts.
Twin 4 MP Starlight+ Sensors
Two 1/1.8" progressive CMOS sensors with 120 dB true WDR handle high-contrast Australian sun, headlights and shaded eaves without blowing highlights.
EPTZ Active Tracking
Electronic PTZ digitally follows people and vehicles across the full 180° field while keeping the wide overview recording — no moving parts to wear out.
IP67 + Two-Way Audio
Sealed IP67 metal eyeball with dual microphones and a built-in speaker for live voice deterrent and intercom-style call-outs via DMSS.
Important Install Note
For seamless 180° stitching, mount the PDW5849-A180 horizontally at 3–5 m on a wall, soffit or pole edge so both lenses share the same scene plane — ceiling-down installs break the panoramic geometry and are not recommended. The 4× warm white LEDs are bright enough to illuminate a driveway, so face them away from nearby bedroom windows or schedule the LEDs off during sleep hours via the camera’s illumination profile. Budget approximately 13 W of PoE per camera (802.3af is sufficient) and use a surge-rated PoE switch or in-line surge protector on coastal AU sites where lightning and salt air shorten unprotected runs.
AI & Smart Detection
Face Detection + Snap
WizMind 5 face engine captures, ranks and stores best-shot face crops with attributes (age range, glasses, mask) for fast post-event search.
People Counting
Built-in people counting with entry/exit lines and queue/region modes — ideal for retail forecourts, school gates and council park entrances.
Perimeter Protection
Tripwire and intrusion rules with human/vehicle classification cut false alerts from possums, foliage and shadows compared with motion-only triggers.
EPTZ Auto-Tracking
Digitally zooms and follows a target across the panoramic frame while continuing to record the full 180° overview in parallel.
SMD Plus
Smart Motion Detection Plus filters recordings to human and vehicle events — fewer false alarms, smaller archives, faster playback review.
Privacy Masking
Up to four configurable masking zones blank out neighbouring windows or footpaths to meet Australian Privacy Principle obligations.
Technical Specifications
Camera, Lens & Illumination
| Model |
DH-IPC-PDW5849-A180-E2-ASTE |
| Form Factor |
Panoramic Eyeball Turret (Duo Splicing) |
| Image Sensor |
2× 1/1.8" Progressive CMOS (Starlight+) |
| Max Resolution |
8 MP Stitched (2× 4 MP, 2688 × 1520 each) |
| Frame Rate |
25/30 fps |
| WDR |
120 dB True WDR |
| Day/Night |
Full-Colour 24/7 |
| Lens Type |
Fixed Dual (F1.0 super-aperture) |
| Focal Length |
3.2 mm each |
| Field of View |
180° Panoramic (Stitched) |
| Illumination |
4× Warm White LED up to 40 m |
Intelligence, Audio & Network
| AI Engine |
WizMind 5 (Pro AI) |
| Face Detection |
Yes (with snap & attributes) |
| People Counting |
Yes |
| IVS |
Tripwire, Intrusion (perimeter protection) |
| EPTZ |
Auto-Tracking |
| SMD |
SMD Plus |
| Mic / Speaker |
Dual Mic + Built-in Speaker |
| Audio I/O |
1/1 |
| Alarm I/O |
2/1 |
| Network |
RJ-45 100 Mbps, ePoE |
| ONVIF |
Profile S/G/T |
| Storage |
microSD up to 512 GB |
| App |
DMSS (iOS & Android) |
Power, Environment & Build
| Power |
PoE (802.3af) / 12 V DC, ~13 W |
| Operating Temp |
−30°C to +60°C |
| Protection |
IP67 |
| Casing |
Metal Eyeball Body |
| Warranty |
5-Year AU Warranty (CCTV Guru) |
Recommended NVR Pairings
Dahua DHI-NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ
8-channel 8-PoE WizSense Pro AI NVR — ideal for a single PDW5849-A180 plus six supporting cameras with full AI metadata.
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Dahua DHI-NVR5216-16P-AI/ANZ
16-channel 16-PoE Pro AI NVR for medium sites — pair multiple 180° panoramas across forecourt, loading dock and entry.
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Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ
16-channel 4K Smart AI NVR — budget-friendly WizSense option that still records the full 8 MP panoramic stream cleanly.
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Dahua DHI-NVR5432-AI/ANZ
32-channel 1.5U WizSense AI NVR (no built-in PoE) for school, council or estate rollouts using an external PoE switch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this camera NDAA compliant?
No. Dahua is not on the NDAA-approved manufacturer list. If your site has NDAA §889 procurement requirements, please consider an alternative brand.
Is the 180° image really seamless?
Yes — Dahua’s duo-splicing engine merges both 4 MP feeds on-camera into a single 8 MP panorama with the stitch line minimised. Mount horizontally at 3–5 m for the cleanest result.
Are the warm white LEDs always on?
No. You can run them always-on for full-colour 24/7, auto by ambient lux, schedule, or trigger-only on event — all configurable in the camera’s illumination profile.
Can colour mode work without the LEDs?
Yes — the F1.0 super-aperture and Starlight+ sensors deliver useable colour at very low lux without supplemental light. The LEDs are there for true full-colour 24/7 and as a visible deterrent.
How does this differ from a fisheye camera?
A fisheye uses one sensor and a hemispheric lens that needs dewarping — faces and plates at the edge stretch. The PDW5849-A180 uses two rectilinear lenses stitched into a flat 180° view, so subjects stay in correct proportion across the whole frame.
What is the best mounting height?
3–5 m horizontally is optimum. Below 3 m the stitch line becomes more visible on close subjects; above 5 m faces and plates start losing pixel density.
Does it count as one stream or two on the NVR?
One channel, one licence — the camera outputs a single stitched 8 MP stream over a single RJ-45 cable.
How much storage do I need for 8 MP?
Roughly 8–14 GB per day per camera at 8 MP H.265+ depending on scene activity. A 512 GB microSD covers ~40–60 days of continuous recording; pair with an NVR HDD for longer retention.
What is the two-way audio range?
The built-in speaker is intended for short-range deterrent and intercom-style call-outs (typically up to ~5–8 m clearly). For larger forecourts, integrate with an external PA via the audio I/O.
What warranty applies in Australia?
This WizMind 5 camera is covered by a 5-Year AU Warranty via CCTV Guru, with local tech support and AU-wide RMA handling.
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Order Your Dahua PDW5849-A180 from CCTV Guru
Need help sizing the panorama for your carpark, school perimeter or driveway — or pairing the PDW5849-A180 with the right WizSense NVR and HDD? Contact the CCTV Guru team for AU-based pre-sales advice, tech support and a 5-Year AU Warranty on every WizMind 5 camera.
