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Hikvision DS-2CD2186G2-ISU 8MP Acusense Outdoor Dome CCTV Camera, 30m IR, 2.8mm MIC + I/O

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4K30m IR Night VisionInfrared night vision up to 30m — clear black-and-white footage in total darkness. False Alarm ReductionAI detection — smart video analysis that cuts false alerts and speeds up footage search. Human/Vehicle DetectionAI recognises people and vehicles — alerts skip trees, rain and animals, cutting false alarms. Built-in MicrophoneBuilt-in microphone — records audio alongside the video for complete evidence. Two-Way AudioTwo-way audio — speak and listen through the camera live from your phone.

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Hikvision DS-2CD2087G2H-LIU/SL 8MP ColorVu Mini Bullet Camera, Hybrid Light, Liveguard 2.8 / 4mm

$341.45 AUD ~~$430.00 AUD~~ Trade

4K40m IR Night VisionInfrared night vision up to 40m — clear black-and-white footage in total darkness. Full Color Night VisionFull-colour night vision — keeps colour detail like clothing and vehicle colours at night, instead of black-and-white. Human/Vehicle DetectionAI recognises people and vehicles — alerts skip trees, rain and animals, cutting false alarms. Strobe LightBuilt-in warning light flashes automatically to scare intruders off the moment someone enters a protected zone. Audio AlarmBuilt-in siren sounds an audible warning automatically when an intruder is detected. Two-Way AudioTwo-way audio — speak and listen through the camera live from your phone.

About Hikvision 8MP Cameras

Hikvision 8MP 4K cameras deliver 3840×2160 resolution — four times the pixel count of Full HD and 33% more than 6MP. Critical for licence plate capture at driveway distance, facial identification at extended range, and evidence-grade footage that meets police and insurance documentation standards. AcuSense AI is standard; ColorVu (full-colour night vision down to 0.0005 lux) and Smart Hybrid Light variants are unique to the 8MP tier.

The flagship DS-2CD2386G2 series (8MP turret) is the default residential 4K choice. Bullet variants (DS-2CD2T86G2 with 60m IR), dome variants (DS-2CD2186G2 IK10 vandal-proof), and PTZ variants are all available at 8MP. ColorVu (-LSU/SL suffix) provides full-colour night-time evidence footage at lux levels where conventional cameras switch to black-and-white IR.

Filter by form factor: Hikvision 8MP turrets, 8MP bullets, 8MP domes. Or step down to Hikvision 6MP for residential sweet spot. Back to all Hikvision security cameras.

What's Included in Hikvision 8MP Cameras

Hikvision 8MP 4K cameras by form factor:

• Hikvision 8MP Turret Cameras — DS-2CD2386G2 series. AcuSense + ColorVu (LSU/SL) + Smart Hybrid Light variants.
• Hikvision 8MP Bullet Cameras — DS-2CD2T86G2 series. 60m IR, motorised varifocal options, ColorVu variants.
• Hikvision 8MP Dome Cameras — DS-2CD2186G2 series. IK10 vandal-proof for retail and commercial.
• 8MP PTZ variants — see Hikvision PTZ cameras for current 8MP PTZ stock.

Pair with any current Hikvision NVR. For complete 4K kits, see Hikvision 4K CCTV kits.

Hikvision 8MP Cameras Configurations & Specs

Hikvision 8MP 4K Specifications (Typical Range)

Resolution: 3840×2160 (8MP, 4K) at up to 25fps
Sensor: 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS (premium)
Lens: 2.8mm / 4mm fixed (most), 2.8-12mm motorised varifocal (Z variants)
Min. illumination: 0.0005 lux on ColorVu (-LSU/SL) variants, 0.005 lux on standard
IR range: typically 30m (turret/dome), 60m (bullet)
ColorVu: full-colour night vision on -LSU/SL variants
Smart Hybrid Light: IR + white LED auto-switch on -SL variants
WDR: 140dB on premium variants
Compression: H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+
Audio: built-in mic on most current variants
AI: AcuSense (current generation, all models)
Vandal rating: IK10 on dome models
Ingress protection: IP67
Power: PoE 802.3af / 12VDC, slightly higher draw on Smart Hybrid Light
Warranty: 3-year Australian

Comparing Hikvision 8MP Cameras Models

Hikvision 8MP Variant Selection — Standard vs ColorVu vs Smart Hybrid Light

Standard 8MP AcuSense (DS-2CD2386G2-IU): 4K resolution + IR night vision + AcuSense AI. The default 4K choice. Choose for daytime detail + reliable black-and-white IR night-time recording.

ColorVu 8MP (-LSU/SL): Adds F1.0 super-aperture lens and warm-white LED for full-colour night vision down to 0.0005 lux. Choose when night-time identification with clothing colours and vehicle paint matters — front doors, key entry positions, retail entries with low ambient light.

Smart Hybrid Light 8MP (-SL): Default IR for 24/7 monitoring; white LED switches on when AcuSense detects a human or vehicle. Combines passive recording with active visible deterrence. Closest Hikvision equivalent to Dahua TiOC strobe approach (without the siren).

Step down to 6MP: for general perimeter where 4K detail isn't required. Hikvision 6MP cameras offer 33% better storage economy with sufficient detail for typical residential distances.

Why Choose Hikvision 8MP Cameras?

Evidence-Grade 4K Detail
3840×2160 captures four times the pixels of 1080p Full HD. Faces remain identifiable at extended range, licence plates remain readable at driveway distances, and digital zoom on recorded footage retains useful detail. Meets standard requirements for police investigation evidence and insurance claim documentation.

ColorVu — Full-Colour Night Vision
Hikvision ColorVu (-LSU/SL variants on select 8MP models) provides vivid full-colour footage at 0.0005 lux — equivalent to a moonless starlit night. F1.0 super-aperture lenses and warm-white LED illumination capture clothing colours, vehicle paint, and facial details that conventional IR cameras render in black-and-white only. Critical for night-time identification.

Smart Hybrid Light Active Deterrence
8MP Smart Hybrid Light variants intelligently switch between invisible IR (24/7 default) and white LED illumination (when AcuSense detects a human or vehicle). Combines passive monitoring with active visible deterrence — the closest Hikvision equivalent to Dahua TiOC's siren-based approach.

Common Questions about Hikvision 8MP Cameras

Which Hikvision 8MP camera is best for a driveway?

For driveways under 15 metres requiring licence plate capture, the DS-2CD2386G2 (8MP 4K turret with AcuSense) is the default choice. For longer driveways (20m+) or fence-line perimeters, the DS-2CD2T86G2 (8MP 4K bullet with 60m IR) is the better fit thanks to the larger IR array. For night-time identification with full-colour evidence footage, choose a -LSU/SL variant with ColorVu.

Do Hikvision 8MP cameras support ColorVu?

Yes — but ColorVu is a feature of specific 8MP variants, not all 8MP cameras. Look for the -LSU/SL suffix in the model number (such as DS-2CD2387G2-LSU/SL turret or DS-2CD2T87G2-LSU/SL bullet). Standard AcuSense 8MP models without LSU/SL provide IR night vision only — sharp 4K daytime + reasonable IR night-time, but not full-colour at very low lux.

Do I need 4K cameras everywhere or just on key positions?

Mixed-resolution systems are common and generally optimal — 4K (8MP) on driveways and front doors where licence plate and facial ID at distance matters, 6MP elsewhere where storage economy and standard facial detail are sufficient. All current Hikvision NVRs support mixed resolutions on different channels. This approach balances detail where it counts with HDD capacity for long-term recording.

How much storage do 4K Hikvision cameras need?

With H.265+ compression, a 4TB surveillance HDD holds approximately 22 days of continuous recording from 4 cameras at 4K (vs ~30 days at 6MP). For 4K systems, Smarket recommends 6TB or 8TB HDDs for 4-camera installations and 8TB+ for 8-camera installations. Motion-only recording typically extends duration 3-5x. Always use surveillance-grade WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk drives.