{"product_id":"hikvision-ds-2df8442ixs-aelwy-4mp-42x-darkfighter-ptz-400m-ir-face-capture","title":"Hikvision DS-2DF8442IXS-AELWY(T5) — 4MP 42x Optical Zoom DarkFighter PTZ with 400m IR \u0026 Face Capture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cg-premium-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"cg-badge\"\u003eHikvision 4MP · 42x Optical Zoom · DarkFighter PTZ · 400m IR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHikvision DS-2DF8442IXS-AELWY(T5) — 4MP 42x Optical Zoom DarkFighter PTZ with 400m IR \u0026amp; Face Capture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHikvision DS-2DF8442IXS-AELWY(T5)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e4 MP DarkFighter PTZ speed dome\u003c\/strong\u003e built for long-range outdoor surveillance across large sites — carparks, perimeters, ports, industrial yards and city precincts. A \u003cstrong\u003e1\/1.8\" progressive-scan CMOS\u003c\/strong\u003e sensor paired with \u003cstrong\u003eDarkFighter\u003c\/strong\u003e ultra-low-light technology delivers clean colour imaging in near-dark conditions, while \u003cstrong\u003e42x optical zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003e16x digital zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you pull in fine detail right across an expansive scene. Smart \u003cstrong\u003eIR illumination reaches up to 400 m\u003c\/strong\u003e for true long-distance night coverage, and the \u003cstrong\u003eIP67-rated\u003c\/strong\u003e housing stands up to harsh Australian weather. Built-in \u003cstrong\u003eface capture\u003c\/strong\u003e detects, grades and selects faces in motion, and \u003cstrong\u003eroad-traffic detection\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies vehicles for advanced security and traffic-monitoring applications. 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digital zoom pulls in close-up detail across expansive areas — perimeters, carparks and open yards. \u003cstrong\u003eDarkFighter\u003c\/strong\u003e ultra-low-light technology keeps imaging clean and usable in near-dark conditions where standard cameras lose all detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e400 m Smart IR Night View\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmart IR illumination reaches up to \u003cstrong\u003e400 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering true long-distance night coverage. The IR intensity adjusts automatically with the zoom level to avoid over-exposing close subjects while still lighting distant targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFace Capture \u0026amp; Road Traffic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in \u003cstrong\u003eface capture\u003c\/strong\u003e detects, captures, grades and selects faces in motion, while \u003cstrong\u003eroad-traffic detection\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies passing vehicles — ideal for entry monitoring, traffic enforcement and high-security applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIP67 All-Weather Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIP67-rated\u003c\/strong\u003e housing is sealed against dust and heavy rain, making this PTZ suited to demanding outdoor Australian environments — industrial sites, ports, council precincts and exposed perimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-spec-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cg-spec-section__title\"\u003eDS-2DF8442IXS-AELWY(T5) · 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-2DF8442IXS-AELWY(T5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHikvision PTZ Series · 4 MP DarkFighter AcuSense Network 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\u003e4 MP · 2560 × 1440\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Light Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarkFighter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Zoom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Zoom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 400 m (Smart IR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI \/ Smart Functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace capture (detect, capture, grade, select) · road-traffic \/ vehicle detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePTZ Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360° endless pan · tilt with auto-flip · presets, patrols and patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeatherproof Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67\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\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow far can this PTZ see at night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmart IR illumination reaches up to \u003cstrong\u003e400 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, and combined with \u003cstrong\u003eDarkFighter\u003c\/strong\u003e low-light technology the camera delivers clean imaging in near-dark conditions well beyond the reach of standard fixed cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the total zoom capability?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe camera offers \u003cstrong\u003e42x optical zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003e16x digital zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e, letting you pull in fine detail — a face, a number plate or activity at the far edge of a large site — without losing the wide situational view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat smart detection features does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt supports \u003cstrong\u003eface capture\u003c\/strong\u003e (detect, capture, grade and select faces in motion) and \u003cstrong\u003eroad-traffic detection\u003c\/strong\u003e to identify vehicles — useful for entrance monitoring, traffic management and high-security perimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cg-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for outdoor installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eIP67-rated\u003c\/strong\u003e housing is sealed against dust and heavy rain, making it well suited to exposed Australian outdoor sites such as carparks, perimeters, ports and industrial yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eDownloads \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cg-download-row\"\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"cg-btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/UD32976B_Baseline_Multilingual_Network-Speed-Dome_DF6A_QSG_20230425.pdf?v=1722515769\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHikvision Network 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\/UD24535B-C_Network-Speed-Dome_User-Manual_H8_-5.7.1_PDF1-TEST_en-US_20221104.PDF?v=1722515777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHikvision Network Speed Dome User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eOrder the Hikvision DS-2DF8442IXS-AELWY(T5) from CCTV Guru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eCCTV Guru is an authorised Australian reseller of Hikvision PTZ cameras. The \u003cstrong\u003eDS-2DF8442IXS-AELWY(T5)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ideal choice for large-site, long-range outdoor surveillance where zoom reach, low-light performance and intelligent detection all matter. 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