Dahua DH-SD42212T-HN-S2 2MP 12x Starlight PTZ Network Camera
2MP 12x Starlight PTZ camera for wide-area zoom monitoring at sites with existing lighting.
- 1/2.8" 2MP STARVIS CMOS, 1080p at 25/30 fps
- 12x optical zoom, 5.3-64mm motorised lens
- Starlight low-light imaging (no built-in IR)
- 360 endless pan, -2 to +90 tilt, 300 presets
- 120dB true WDR for high-contrast scenes
- IVS tripwire and intrusion detection
- IP66 and IK10 compact metal housing
- PoE+ (802.3at) or 24V DC; microSD up to 256GB
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§ 01Overview
What the DH-SD42212T-HN-S2 is
The Dahua DH-SD42212T-HN-S2 is a compact 2MP PTZ camera that pairs a 12x optical zoom (5.3-64mm) with a 1/2.8-inch Sony STARVIS sensor for detailed 1080p coverage of car parks, yards and large commercial sites.
Full pan, tilt and zoom lets one camera shift from a wide overview to a close-up, and IVS tripwire and intrusion rules flag defined zone breaches.
Importantly, this model has no built-in infrared illumination and relies on available ambient light at night, so it suits lit sites such as car parks and externally lit entries rather than completely dark positions.
It carries an IP66 and IK10 housing, runs on PoE+ or 24V DC, and has an 8-week lead time from Dahua.
§ 02Engineering
DH-SD42212T-HN-S2 specifications
- Zoom: 12x optical, 5.3-64mm motorised lens, for wide overview to long-range detail
- Low light: Starlight sensor for usable colour in lit conditions; note there is no built-in IR illuminator
- PTZ: 360 endless pan, -2 to +90 tilt with auto flip, 300 presets, 8 tours, patterns and auto scan
- Image processing: 120dB true WDR, Ultra DNR (2D/3D) and day/night ICR
- Smart detection: IVS tripwire, intrusion and abandoned/missing object, plus face detection
- Durability: IP66 and IK10 compact metal housing, -30C to +60C
- Power and storage: PoE+ (802.3at) or 24V DC, 12W; microSD up to 256GB; Dahua and ONVIF compatible
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8” STARVIS™ CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | 1920(H) x 1080(V), 2 Megapixels |
| RAM/ROM | 1024M/128M |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | 1/1s~1/30,000s |
| Minimum Illumination | Color: 0.005Lux@F1.6; B/W: 0.0005Lux@F1.6 |
| Day/Night | Auto(ICR) / Color / B/W |
| Backlight Compensation | BLC / HLC / WDR(120dB) |
| White Balance | Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual |
| Gain Control | Auto / Manual |
| Noise Reduction | Ultra DNR (2D/3D) |
| Motion Detection | Support |
| Region of Interest | Support |
| Defog | Support |
| Digital Zoom | 16x |
| Flip | 180° |
| Privacy Masking | Up to 24 areas |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 5.3mm~64mm |
| Max. Aperture | F1.6 ~ F4.4 |
| Angle of View | H: 58.2° ~ 4.8° |
| Optical Zoom | 12x |
| Focus Control | Auto/Manual |
| Close Focus Distance | 100mm~ 1000mm |
| DORI Distance | Detect 883m(2897ft); Observe 353m(1158ft); Recognize 177m(581ft); Identify 88m(289ft) |
| Pan Range | 0° ~ 360° endless |
| Tilt Range | -2° ~ 90°, auto flip 180° |
| Manual Control Speed | Pan: 0.1° ~300° /s; Tilt: 0.1° ~120° /s |
| Preset Speed | Pan: 300° /s; Tilt: 200° /s |
| Presets | 300 |
| PTZ Mode | 5 Pattern, 8 Tour, Auto Pan, Auto Scan |
| Speed Setup | Human-oriented focal Length/ speed adaptation |
| Power up Action | Auto restore to previous PTZ and lens status after power failure |
| Idle Motion | Activate Preset/ Scan/ Tour/ Pattern if there is no command in the specified period |
| Protocol | DH-SD |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Compression | H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264/MJPEG(Sub Stream) |
| Streaming Capability | 3 Streams |
| Resolution | 1080P(1920×1080)/720P(1280×720)/D1(704×576/704×480)/CIF(352×288/352×240) |
| Frame Rate | Main stream: 1080P/720P(1 ~ 25/30fps) | Sub stream1: D1/CIF(1 ~ 25/30fps) | Sub stream2: 720P/D1/CIF(1 ~ 25/30fps) |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR/VBR |
| Bit Rate | H.265/H.264: 448K ~ 8192Kbps |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Compression | G.711a/G.711Mu/G.726/AAC |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IVS | Tripwire, Intrusion, Abandoned/Missing |
| Advanced Intelligent Functions | Face Detection |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Protocol | IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, TCP/IP, UDP, UPnP, ICMP, IGMP, SNMP, RTSP, RTP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, IP Filter, QoS, Bonjour, 802.1x |
| Interoperability | ONVIF Profile S&G, API |
| Streaming Method | Unicast / Multicast |
| Max. User Access | 20 users |
| Edge Storage | NAS (Network Attached Storage), Local PC for instant recording, Micro SD card 256GB |
| Web Viewer | IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari |
| Management Software | Smart PSS, DSS, DMSS |
| Smart Phone | IOS, Android |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event Trigger | Motion detection, Video tampering, Network disconnection, IP address conflict, Illegal access, Storage anomaly |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | RJ-45 (10XBase-T/100Base-TX) |
| Audio Input | 1 channel |
| Audio Output | 1 channel |
| Alarm Input | 2 channels |
| Alarm Output | 1 channel |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | DC 24V/2.5A(±25%), PoE+(802.3at) |
| Power Consumption | 12W |
| Operating Conditions | -30°C ~ 60°C (-22°F ~ +140°F) / Less than 95% RH |
| Ingress Protection | IP66 |
| Vandal Resistance | IK10 |
| Casing | Metal |
| Dimensions | Φ170(mm)×155(mm) |
| Net Weight | 1.8kg(3.97lb) |
| Gross Weight | 3.3kg(7.28lb) |
| Certifications | CE: EN55032/EN55024/EN50130-4 | FCC: Part15 subpartB, ANSI C63.4- 2014 | UL: UL60950-1+CAN/CSA C22.2,No.60950-1 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DH-SD42212T-HN-S2
Honest about night vision
With no built-in IR, this camera is matched to lit sites where the Starlight sensor performs, rather than over-promising coverage in total darkness.
Compact and discreet
A smaller PTZ housing suits tighter brackets and less obtrusive positions than larger speed domes, while keeping genuine 12x optical zoom.
Active zone alerts
IVS tripwire and intrusion rules flag defined breaches automatically, so it is more than a remote-view tool.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Lit car parks and forecourts
The 12x zoom and pan/tilt cover entry lanes and bays, with the STARVIS sensor performing under existing overhead lighting.
Externally lit building entries
Suits forecourts, loading docks and lit entrances where ambient light is present but a wide fixed camera lacks reach.
Perimeter and gate monitoring
IVS tripwire and intrusion rules suit gates, access roads and fence lines where defined zone alerts are needed.
Space-constrained mounts
The compact housing fits tighter brackets and discreet positions where a large PTZ would be too obtrusive.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
Confirm site lighting first
Because there is no built-in IR, deploy this camera where ambient lighting exists at night. For darker positions, plan external lighting or choose an IR model.
Use a PoE+ or 24V DC source
Power from an 802.3at PoE+ switch or injector, or a 24V DC supply. A 15.4W 802.3af port may not reliably run the PTZ motor.
Mount on ceiling, wall or pendant
It suits ceiling, wall or pendant positions with a Dahua-compatible PTZ bracket rated for the weight; confirm fit before installing.
Set zoom and IVS rules
Set the zoom for the scene and configure IVS tripwire and intrusion zones to match the site layout during commissioning.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DH-SD42212T-HN-S2
Q.01
Does the SD42212T-HN-S2 have built-in night vision?
Q.02
What power does it need?
Q.03
What does the 12x optical zoom cover?
Q.04
Does it classify people and vehicles?
Q.05
Does it have a microphone or speaker?
Q.06
Is it suitable for outdoor and vandal-prone areas?
Q.07
How does the Starlight sensor help without IR?
Q.08
Is there a lead time on this model?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Recorders and storage
Record to a Dahua NVR such as the 4-channel NVR4104HS-P, 8-channel NVR4108HS-8P or 16-channel NVR4216-16P, with a 2TB or 6TB surveillance hard drive for continuous PTZ footage.
PoE+ power
Power from an 802.3at source such as the Dahua PoE switch (confirm the port supplies PoE+) and run quality Cat6 cable to the camera, or use a 24V DC supply.
Mounting
Add a Dahua-compatible PTZ mount such as the PFB305W wall mount with a PFA121 junction box; confirm the bracket suits this compact speed dome.
