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.
Is this NDAA Section 889 compliant?No. Hikvision is not NDAA Section 889 compliant. For NDAA-required projects (typically US federally-funded), contact our team for alternatives. For Australian residential, commercial, council, school, retail, hospitality and most state-government projects without an NDAA contractual requirement, this camera is freely usable.
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.
