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
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)
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
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.
