Dahua DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z / IPC-HFW71242H-Z-X – Ultra 12MP AI IR Bullet Camera with Smart Analytics Wizmind
12MP WizMind X bullet with a motorised lens, full deep-learning analytics including ANPR and face detection, and a 60m IR range for high-detail monitoring of critical sites.
- 1/1.7" 12MP CMOS, 4000 x 3000 at 25/30 fps
- Motorised 2.7-12mm varifocal lens, F1.6
- Smart IR up to 60m
- WizMind AI: ANPR, face detection, video metadata, people counting, AcuPick
- Perimeter protection with human, vehicle and animal classification
- Ultra Starlight low light and DWDR
- IP67 and IK10 metal housing; 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE+ or ePoE
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§ 01Overview
What the DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z is
The Dahua DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z is a 12MP bullet from the WizMind X range, built for sites that need both very high resolution and the full set of deep-learning analytics.
A 1/1.7-inch 12MP sensor captures 4000 x 3000 detail with a motorised 2.7-12mm lens, Ultra Starlight low-light imaging and DWDR, with a published identify range around 18.7m at the tele end.
Smart IR reaches up to 60m for night coverage.
The WizMind X platform runs ANPR that reads number plates at speeds up to 60km/h, face detection and recognition, video metadata, people counting, PPE detection, parking space management and AcuPick search, with perimeter protection that classifies humans, vehicles and animals.
Because the camera produces a very large 12MP stream, plan for the bandwidth and storage it needs and use a capable AI NVR; some users run it at 8MP where an older recorder cannot keep up at full resolution.
The IP67 and IK10 housing suits exposed sites, and it powers from 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE+ or ePoE.
It has audio in and out for external devices but no built-in microphone, and records monochrome at night under infrared.
This is a special-order model with a typical lead time of around 6 to 9 weeks.
See it in action
What the DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
60m IR Night Vision
False Alarm Reduction
Human/Vehicle Detection
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z specifications
- Motorised lens: 2.7-12mm varifocal, F1.6, set the angle of view from the recorder after mounting
- Night vision: Smart IR up to 60m, with EIS to steady the high-resolution image
- ANPR: reads number plates for vehicles moving at up to 60km/h, with allow and block lists
- Deep-learning AI: face detection and recognition, video metadata, people counting, PPE and parking management, AcuPick search
- Classification: perimeter protection (tripwire, intrusion, fast moving) with human, vehicle and animal detection
- Connectivity and power: Gigabit network port; 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE+ (802.3at) or ePoE for long runs
- Durability: IP67 and IK10 metal housing, -40C to +65C, optional anti-corrosion model
- Special-order model, typical lead time around 6 to 9 weeks
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/1.7" CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 4000 (H) × 3000 (V) |
| ROM | 8 GB |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s |
| Min. Illumination | 0.0009 lux@F1.6 (Color, 30 IRE); 0.0005 lux@F1.6 (B/W,30 IRE); 0 lux (Illuminator on) |
| S/N Ratio | >56dB |
| Day/Night | Auto(ICR)/Color/B/W |
| BLC | Yes |
| HLC | Yes |
| WDR | DWDR |
| Scene Self-adaptation (SSA) | Yes |
| White Balance | Auto; natural; street lamp; outdoor; manual; regional custom |
| Gain Control | Auto |
| Noise Reduction | 3D NR |
| Motion Detection | OFF/ON (4 areas, rectangular) |
| Region of Interest (RoI) | Yes (4 areas) |
| Image Stabilization | Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) |
| Smart Illumination | Yes |
| Defog | Yes |
| Image Rotation | 0°/90°/180°/270° (Support 90°/270° with 2688 × 1520 resolution and lower) |
| Mirror | Yes |
| Privacy Masking | 8 areas |
| LDC | Yes |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Motorized vari-focal |
| Lens Mount | φ14 |
| Focal Length | 2.7 mm–12 mm |
| Max. Aperture | F1.6 |
| Field of View | H: 106°–45°; V: 77°–34°; D: 140°–56° |
| Iris Control | Auto |
| Iris Control Type | P-Iris |
| Close Focus Distance | 1.8 m (5.91 ft) |
| DORI Distance | W: Detect 87.6 m (287.40 ft); Observe 35 m (114.83 ft); Recognize 17.5 m (57.41 ft); Identify 8.8 m (28.87 ft) | T: Detect 186.6 m (612.20 ft); Observe 74.6 m (244.75 ft); Recognize 37.3 m (122.38 ft); Identify 18.7 m (61.35 ft) |
| Pan Range | 0-360° |
| Tilt Range | 0-90° |
| Rotation Range | 0-360° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Illumination Distance | Up to 60 m (196.85 ft) (IR) |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto |
| Illuminator Number | 4 (IR LED) |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Video Compression | H.265; H.264; H.264H; H.264B; MJPEG (Only supported by the sub stream) |
| Smart Codec | Smart H.265+; Smart H.264+ |
| Video Frame Rate | Main stream: 4000 × 3000@(1–25/30 fps); Sub stream: 1920 × 1080@(1–25/30 fps); Third stream: 1920 × 1080@(1–25/30 fps); Fourth stream: 1920 × 1080@(1–25/30 fps); Fifth stream: 704 × 576@(1–25 fps)/704 × 480@(1–30 fps) |
| Stream Capability | 5 streams |
| Resolution | 12M (4000 × 3000); 8M (3840 × 2160); 6M (3072 × 2048); 5M (3072 × 1728); 5M (2592 × 1944); 4M (2688 × 1520); 3M (2048 × 1536); 3M (2304 × 1296) 1080p (1920 × 1080); 1.3M (1280 × 960); 720p (1280 × 720); D1 (704 × 576/704 × 480); CIF (352 × 288/352 × 240) |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR/VBR |
| Video Bit Rate | H.264: 32 kbps–16384 kbps; H.265: 32 kbps–12288 kbps |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711Mu; PCM; G.726; G.723 |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Smart Event - IVS | Abandoned object; missing object |
| EPTZ | Yes |
| IVS (Perimeter Protection) | Intrusion, tripwire, fast moving (the three functions support the classification and accurate detection of vehicle, animal and human); loitering detection, people gathering, parking detection. Supports long- distance mode. Supports self-learning, it filters out false alarms. |
| Face Detection | Face detection; track; snapshot; snapshot optimization; optimal face snapshot upload; face enhancement; face exposure; face attributes extraction including 6 attributes and 8 expressions; face snapshot set as face or one-inch photo; snapshot strategies (real-time snapshot, quality priority and optimization snapshot); face angle filter; optimization time setting. |
| Face Recognition | There are two modes: General mode and counting mode. | General mode: Face detection; snapshot; snapshot optimization; optimal face snapshot upload; face enhancement; face exposure; face attributes extraction including 6 attributes and 8 expressions; face snapshot set as face or one inch photo; snapshot strategies (recognition priority and optimization snapshot); face angle filter; optimization time setting. | Supports adding 5 group face databases; registering person one by one or in batches; setting face similarity; and supports face comparison with the face database containing up to 200,000 face pictures. | Counting mode: Offers advanced customer counter, filters out specified faces from the face database, and exports reports both before and after removing duplicate faces. |
| People Counting | Tripwire people counting, generating and exporting report (day/week/month/year); people counting in area and queue management, generating and exporting report (day/week/month); 4 rules can be set for tripwire people counting, people counting in area and queue management |
| Heat Map | Yes |
| PPE Detection | Triggers alarms when the detected object matches or does not match all of the configured attributes (helmets, hats, uniforms, masks, gloves, shoe covers, shoes, safety vests, seatbelts); Supports self-learning, it detects the different colors and styles of workwear. |
| ANPR | ANPR: ANPR, track, priority, snapshot. | Vehicle attributes: License plate, vehicle type, vehicle color. | Other attributes: Seat belt, smoking, calling. | Suppor up to 10,000 blocklist records and 10,000 allowlist records. The camera can recognize plate numbers of vehicles moving at speeds of up to 60km/h. |
| Parking Space Management | Parking Space Management: Manage outdoor and planned parking lots; manage parking spaces in multiple areas; display the total number of parking spaces and parking spaces that are available; trigger alarms based on a predefined number of vehicles. |
| Video Metadata | Motor vehicle, non-motor vehicle, face, and human body detection; snapshot; snapshot optimization; optimal face snapshot upload. | Motor vehicle attributes: License plate, vehicle type, vehicle color, vehicle logo, seatbelt, smoking, and calling. | Generates flow statistics for people, motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles based on the direction, and exports reports. | Non-motor vehicle attributes: Type, vehicle color, number of people, top type and color, and hat. | Human body attributes: Top and bottom type and color, bag, hat, gender and umbrella |
| Smart Search | Work together with Smart NVR to perform refine intelligent search, event extraction and merging to event videos |
| AcuPick | Uses deep learning algorithms and works with back-end devices to accurately match targets, such as people, animal,and motor vehicles, and search through live and recorded videos to quickly locate targets. |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Network Port | RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Base-T) |
| SDK and API | Yes |
| Network Protocol | IPv4; IPv6; HTTP; TCP; UDP; ARP; RTP ; RTSP; RTCP; RTMP; SMTP; FTP; SFTP; DHCP; DNS; DDNS; QoS; UPnP; NTP; Multicast; ICMP; IGMP; NFS; SAMBA; PPPoE; SNMP; P2P; Auto Register |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (Profile S/Profile G/Profile T/Profile M); CGI |
| User/Host | 20 (Total bandwidth: 340 M) |
| Storage | FTP; SFTP; Micro SD card (support max. 1 TB); NAS |
| Browser | IE: IE11 and later; Chrome: Chrome 88.0.4324.190 and later; Firefox: Firefox 47.0.2 and later |
| Management Software | SmartPSS Lite; DSS; DMSS |
| Mobile Client | iOS; Android |
| Security | Digest; WSSE; Account lockout; Security logs; IP/MAC filtering; Generation and importing of X.509 certification; Syslog; HTTPS; 802.1x; Trusted boot; Trusted execution; Trusted upgrade |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alarm Event | No SD card; SD card full; SD card error; network disconnection; IP conflict; illegal access; motion detection; video tampering; tripwire; intrusion; fast moving; abandoned object; missing object; loitering detection; people gathering; parking detection; parking space management; scene changing; audio detection; defocus detection; external alarm; face detection; face recognition; video metadata; ANPR; people counting in area; stay alarm; people counting; people number error detection; people stay detection; security exception |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| RS-485 | 1 (baud rate range:1200 bps–115200 bps) |
| Audio Input | 1 channel (RCA port) |
| Audio Output | 1 channel (RCA port) |
| Alarm Input | 3 channels in: wet contact, 5 mA 3–5 VDC |
| Alarm Output | 2 channels out: dry contact, 1,000 mA 30 VDC/500 mA 50 VAC |
| Analog Output | 1 channel (CVBS output: BNC) |
| Power Output | 12 VDC power output, max. current 165 mA, peak current 700 mA |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 12 VDC/24 VAC/PoE+ (802.3at)/ePoE |
| Power Consumption | Basic: 7.3 W (12 VDC); 10.2 W (24 VAC); 10.6 W (PoE) | Max. (ICR switch + IR intensity): 18.2 W (12 VDC); 24.2 W (24 VAC); 24.3 W (PoE) | Heating: 3 W (12 VDC); 4.6 W (24 VAC); 5.47 W (PoE) |
| Operating Temperature | –40 °C to +65 °C (–40 °F to +149 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | ≤95% |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +65 °C (–40 °F to +149 °F) |
| Storage Humidity | 10–95% |
| Protection | IP67; IK10; Anti-Corrosion Protection (optional) |
| Anti-corrosion Level | Moderate Protection(Only supported by -ATC model) | *The products feature high-grade anti-corrosion protection, making them well-suited for environments with standard corrosion resistance requirements. They perform reliably from 2 km (1.24 mi) and above in coastal areas and in locations prone to acid rain exposure. |
| Casing Material | Metal + plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 345.6 mm × 134.2 mm × 135.1 mm (13.61" × 5.28" × 5.32") (L × W × H) |
| Net Weight | 1.65 kg (3.64 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 2.73 kg (6.02 lb) |
| Certifications | CE-LVD: EN62368-1; CE-EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU; FCC: 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B; UL/CUL: UL62368-1 & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14; UL 50E NEMA Type 4X (optional) |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z
Full deep-learning analytics
ANPR, face detection, video metadata, people counting and AcuPick bring forensic-grade search and automation to one camera.
Flexible install and power
A motorised lens with 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE+ or ePoE options suits demanding sites and long cable runs.
Built for critical sites
An IP67 and IK10 housing with an optional anti-corrosion model handles exposed, harsh and high-value locations.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Car parks and gated entrances
ANPR reads plates at the entry while the 12MP view covers the wider area, logging vehicles and people in one camera.
Critical infrastructure and industry
High resolution and PPE and perimeter analytics monitor large, sensitive sites where detail and automated alerts matter.
Intersections and forecourts
One camera covers a broad scene and zooms into incidents in recorded footage, reducing the number of cameras needed.
Retail and transport hubs
People counting, face detection and video metadata support security and operational insight in busy public areas.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
Size the NVR, bandwidth and storage
Plan for an AI NVR that can handle a 12MP stream with the bandwidth and storage it needs. If an existing recorder cannot keep up at full resolution, run the camera at 8MP for smoother playback.
Mount and power the camera
Fix the bullet to a wall, pole or parapet with a clear view, and power it from 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE+ or ePoE; use ePoE with a compatible recorder for long runs.
Set the lens and ANPR geometry
Set the motorised zoom and focus from the recorder. For ANPR, position the camera at the recommended angle and distance so plates fall within the capture zone.
Configure the AI and pair an NVR
Set perimeter, ANPR, face and metadata rules, and pair a compatible Dahua AI NVR to use face recognition and AcuPick search end to end.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DH-IPC-HFW71242H-Z
Q.01
What can the 12MP resolution do that a smaller camera cannot?
Q.02
Will any NVR handle the full 12MP stream?
Q.03
How does the ANPR feature work?
Q.04
What AI analytics does it include?
Q.05
How far does the night vision reach?
Q.06
Does it record audio?
Q.07
How is it powered?
Q.08
Is there a lead time on this camera?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
AI recorders and storage
Record to a capable Dahua AI NVR such as the 16-channel NVR5216-16P or NVR5416-16P, fitted with an 8TB or 10TB surveillance hard drive for the high 12MP bit rate and AI search.
Power and cabling
Use PoE+ (802.3at) or ePoE for long runs with quality Cat6 cable, or supply 12V DC or 24V AC. A standard 802.3af port will not power this camera.
Plan ahead for lead time
This is a special-order WizMind X model with a typical lead time of around 6 to 9 weeks. Contact us to confirm availability and timing before planning the install.
