{"product_id":"hikvision-ds-2df8442ixg1-elwy-4mp-42x-darkfighter-ultra-ptz","title":"Hikvision DS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY — 4MP 42× Zoom DarkFighter 2.0 Ultra Series PTZ (6-250 mm, 400 m IR, IP67\/IK10)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cg-premium-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cg-badge\"\u003eHikvision Ultra Series · 4MP · 42× Zoom · DarkFighter 2.0 · 400 m IR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHikvision DS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY — 4MP 42× Zoom DarkFighter 2.0 Ultra Series PTZ (6-250 mm, 400 m IR, IP67\/IK10)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHikvision DS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flagship \u003cstrong\u003eUltra Series PTZ speed dome\u003c\/strong\u003e built for long-range, wide-area surveillance. A \u003cstrong\u003e42× optical zoom (6-250 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e plus 16× digital reaches right across ports, yards, perimeters and large public spaces, while \u003cstrong\u003eDarkFighter 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers clean colour down to \u003cstrong\u003e0.0003 lux @ F1.2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIR up to 400 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in full darkness. \u003cstrong\u003e150 dB adaptive WDR\u003c\/strong\u003e handles extreme contrast, on-board \u003cstrong\u003esmart analytics\u003c\/strong\u003e drive face capture and vehicle detection, and the camera offers \u003cstrong\u003e360° continuous pan\u003c\/strong\u003e with −20° to +90° tilt and auto-flip. A built-in wiper and rugged \u003cstrong\u003eIP67 \/ IK10\u003c\/strong\u003e housing keep it working in harsh Australian outdoor sites. 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class=\"cg-feature-pill__value\"\u003eIP67 · IK10 · 150 dB WDR\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-trust-strip cg-trust-strip--dark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cg-trust-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-trust-title\" style=\"white-space:nowrap\"\u003e3-Year AU Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cg-trust-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 3h15v13H1z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M16 8h4l3 3v5h-7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"18.5\" cy=\"18.5\" 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400 m IR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolds colour to \u003cstrong\u003e0.0003 lux\u003c\/strong\u003e and switches to \u003cstrong\u003e400 m IR\u003c\/strong\u003e in full darkness — clear long-range footage day and night across huge sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart Analytics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn-board face capture and vehicle detection with traffic analytics surface the events that matter from wide, busy scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt-in Wiper · IP67 \/ IK10\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn integrated wiper clears rain and dust from the dome, while IP67 weatherproofing and IK10 vandal resistance suit exposed, high-risk locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-spec-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-spec-section__title\"\u003eDS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY · Full Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cg-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHikvision Ultra Series 4 MP DarkFighter 2.0 Network PTZ Speed Dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/1.8\" Progressive Scan CMOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2688 × 1520 (4 MP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Zoom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e42× · 6-250 mm motorised lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Zoom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. Illumination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour 0.0003 lux @ F1.2 · B\/W 0.0001 lux · 0 lux with IR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Light Tech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarkFighter 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 400 m (smart IR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide Dynamic Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150 dB adaptive WDR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePan \/ Tilt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePan 360° continuous · Tilt −20° to +90° · auto-flip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart Analytics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace capture · vehicle detection · traffic analytics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo Compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH.265+ · H.265 · H.264+ · H.264\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in wiper · \"Y\" anti-corrosion variant available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork \u0026amp; Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRJ-45 · ONVIF · Hik-Connect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 · IK10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Year Australian Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow far can it see and identify detail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 42× optical zoom (6-250 mm) plus DarkFighter 2.0 and 400 m IR pick up faces and number plates well across large car parks, ports, yards and perimeters — far beyond any fixed camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA PTZ of this class requires Hi-PoE or a 24 VAC supply — confirm the exact power input on the datasheet and budget for it; a standard 802.3af port is not sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with my NVR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it's ONVIF compatible and integrates fully with Hikvision NVRs and Hik-Connect for live view, PTZ control, recording and playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this NDAA Section 889 compliant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Hikvision is not NDAA Section 889 compliant. For Australian commercial, council and most projects without an NDAA contractual requirement, this camera is freely usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-download-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"cg-btn-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/DS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY_Datasheet_20241112.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"cg-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/UD39770B-A_Baseline_Network-Speed-DomeIR-Dome2_-4_-9_-10_-15_-34_-48_QSG_20250709.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHikvision Speed Dome Quick Start Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"cg-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/UD23863B-B_Network-Speed-Dome_User-Manual_H8-5.7.0_20211119_eb895fb2-c81f-49bc-8f0f-8f3c13075159.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHikvision Speed Dome User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrder the Hikvision DS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY from CCTV Guru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCTV Guru is an authorised Australian reseller of Hikvision Ultra Series PTZ cameras. The \u003cstrong\u003eDS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs 4 MP imaging, a 42× long-range zoom, DarkFighter 2.0 low-light and 400 m IR for serious perimeter, port and large-area surveillance. Australian stock, 3-year Australian warranty, fast Australia-wide dispatch. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/pages\/quote\"\u003eRequest a free quote\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact our Australian team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hikvision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48337738072293,"sku":"DS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/hikvision-ds-2df8442ixg1-elwy-ptz-front.webp?v=1769568165","url":"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/hikvision-ds-2df8442ixg1-elwy-4mp-42x-darkfighter-ultra-ptz","provider":"CCTV Guru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}