Dahua DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ 5MP Network Camera 50m IR 2.8mm Wizsense
Dahua DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ 5MP Network Camera 50m IR 2.8mm Wizsense
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Dahua DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ 5MP Network Camera 50m IR 2.8mm Wizsense

SKU: DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ
Description

The Dahua DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ is a 5MP WizSense turret (eyeball) camera that pairs Dahua's Starlight low-light performance with SMD Plus human and vehicle detection at a budget-friendly price. The compact turret body suits eaves, soffits and walls, and a single PoE cable keeps the install tidy.

Key points
- 5MP (2592 × 1944) 1/2.7" CMOS, 120 dB WDR, Starlight low light
- Fixed 2.8 mm lens for a wide entry or yard view
- IR night vision up to 30 m (black & white at night)
- SMD Plus / WizSense human and vehicle detection
- Built-in microphone; IP67 weatherproof; microSD up to 256 GB
- 12 VDC or PoE (802.3af) single-cable install
5MP Ultra HD 30m IR Night Vision IP67 Weatherproof Human/Vehicle Detection False Alarm Reduction Built-in Microphone
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§ 01Overview

What the DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ is

The Dahua DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ is a 5MP WizSense turret camera built for homes and small businesses that want reliable AI detection and clear low-light footage without paying a premium.

Its 1/2.7 inch 5-megapixel CMOS sensor captures 2592 by 1944 detail with 120 dB WDR and Dahua's Starlight technology, which holds a usable image in dim, partly lit areas before full darkness.

It ships with a fixed 2.8 mm lens for a wide field of view, suiting an entry, carport or yard rather than a long, narrow driveway.

At night the camera switches to infrared, lighting the scene to about 30 m in black and white.

Note that some listings quote 50 m, but the Dahua datasheet rates this model to 30 m, which is the figure used here, so plan your camera spacing around a 30 m reach.

SMD Plus, part of Dahua's WizSense range, classifies human and vehicle movement so alerts and recording follow people and cars rather than animals, foliage or weather.

A built-in microphone records audio alongside the video.

There is a microphone but no built-in speaker, so the camera captures sound rather than offering two-way talk.

It is an IP67-rated outdoor camera that records to a microSD card up to 256 GB or to a Dahua WizSense NVR, and runs on PoE (802.3af) or 12 VDC over a single cable.

Choose white or black at the order stage and note your preference in the order message.

The night image is black and white in infrared mode, as this is an IR camera rather than a full-colour or dual-light model.

See it in action

What the DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ features actually look like

Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.

30m IR Night Vision — Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough ... (1/2)
30m IR Night Vision — Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough ... (2/2)

30m IR Night Vision

Built-in infrared lets the camera see in complete darkness up to around 30m — enough for a typical driveway, front yard or entrance. People and vehicles stay clear in black-and-white, brighter the closer they are.
Human/Vehicle Detection — Smart detection focuses on people and vehicles and can ignore things like swaying...

Human/Vehicle Detection

Smart detection focuses on people and vehicles and can ignore things like swaying branches, rain or small animals — helping cut down false alerts and making the right moments easier to find.
False Alarm Reduction — Filtering helps separate real activity from harmless movement like rain, leaves or ...

False Alarm Reduction

Filtering helps separate real activity from harmless movement like rain, leaves or pets, so you get fewer pointless notifications and the alerts that matter stand out.
IP67 Weatherproof — Sealed against dust and water to IP67, built to keep working through rain, storms and h...

IP67 Weatherproof

Sealed against dust and water to IP67, built to keep working through rain, storms and harsh sun — suitable for fully outdoor mounting.

Illustrative — simulated for demonstration

§ 02Engineering

DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ specifications

- 5MP (2592 x 1944) 1/2.7" CMOS with 120 dB WDR and Starlight low-light performance
- Fixed 2.8 mm lens for a wide entry, carport or yard view
- IR night vision up to 30 m; image is black and white in infrared mode
- SMD Plus / WizSense human and vehicle classification to cut false alarms
- Built-in microphone for audio recording (no speaker, so no two-way talk)
- IP67 weatherproof housing; H.265 with microSD up to 256 GB and ONVIF
- 12 VDC or PoE (802.3af) single-cable power and data; available in white or black

§ 03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — Dahua DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ 5MP Network Camera 50m IR 2.8mm Wizsense
FeatureDetail
Image Sensor 1/2.7" 5Megapixel progressive CMOS
Max. Resolution 2592 (H) × 1944 (V)
ROM 128 MB
RAM 256 MB
Scanning System Progressive
Electronic Shutter Speed Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100000 s
Min. Illumination 0.008 Lux @ F1.6
S/N Ratio > 56 dB
Day/Night Auto(ICR)/Color/B/W
BLC Yes
HLC Yes
WDR 120 dB
White Balance Auto/natural/street lamp/outdoor/manual/regional custom
Gain Control Auto/Manual
Noise Reduction 3D DNR
Motion Detection OFF/ON (4 areas, rectangular)
Region of Interest(RoI) Yes (4 areas)
Image Rotation 0°/90°/180°/270° (Supports 90°/270° with 2592 × 1944 resolution and lower.)
Mirror Yes
Privacy Masking 4 areas

§ 04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ

WizSense AI on a budget

SMD Plus human and vehicle classification keeps alerts focused on people and cars, giving you the kind of smart detection usually found on dearer cameras at an entry-level price.

Clear low light

A 5MP Starlight sensor with 120 dB WDR holds detail in dim conditions and against backlight, so doorways and driveways stay usable as the light fades.

Tidy single-cable install

PoE power and data over one cable and a compact turret body make it quick to mount on a home or small-business job, with white or black to suit the building.

Honest, datasheet-accurate specs

Rated to a true 30 m IR reach and a genuine 5MP sensor, so you can plan camera spacing and coverage with confidence rather than to inflated numbers.

§ 05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Home entries and carports

A wide 2.8 mm view covers a front door, garage or carport with 5MP detail by day and to 30 m at night.

Backyards and side access

SMD Plus flags a person moving through the yard while ignoring pets and foliage, keeping alerts worth checking.

Small-business frontages

Affordable, AI-driven coverage of a shop or office entry with clear low-light performance for after-hours activity.

Standalone or NVR systems

Record to a 256 GB microSD for a single camera, or add it to a Dahua WizSense NVR for continuous multi-camera recording.

§ 06Setup

Installation & setup

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What's in the box

The DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ turret camera, mounting base and screw pack, a waterproofing gland for the network connector and a quick start guide. A PoE switch or injector, network cable, microSD card and any junction box or bracket are not included. Specify white or black in your order message.

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Installation requirements

Mount the camera to a wall or eave, ideally 2.5 to 3 m high, angled down over the area you want to watch, and run Cat5e or Cat6 back to a PoE switch or Dahua NVR (IEEE 802.3af). Seal the connector with the supplied gland for outdoor use. Insert a microSD card or set the camera to record to your NVR, then enable SMD Plus and draw any detection zones in the app or NVR before leaving site.

§ 07Questions

Frequently asked about the DH-IPC-HDW2541EMP-AS-ANZ

Q.01

Is this a 5MP or 6MP camera and what is the real IR range?
It is a 5MP camera, recording 2592 by 1944. Some older listings mention 6MP, but the Dahua datasheet confirms a 5-megapixel sensor. For night vision, the built-in IR LED reaches about 30 m; some titles quote 50 m, but the official specification is 30 m, so plan around a 30 m reach. In infrared mode the image is black and white, since this is an IR camera rather than a full-colour or dual-light model.
Q.02

What does SMD Plus do?
SMD Plus is Dahua's WizSense smart motion detection. It classifies movement as human or vehicle, so alerts and recording are driven by people and cars rather than by animals, blowing foliage or lighting changes. That keeps notifications meaningful and makes it much faster to find a real event when you review footage.
Q.03

Does it have two-way audio?
It has a built-in microphone that records audio alongside the video, but it does not have a built-in speaker, so it does not offer two-way talk. It captures sound rather than letting you speak back through the camera. If you need talk-back, look at an active deterrence model with a speaker.
Q.04

Can I choose the colour and the lens?
The camera is available in white or black, so note your preferred colour in the order message. It comes with a fixed 2.8 mm lens, which gives a wide view suited to entries, carports and yards. There is no zoom on this model, so set the coverage by where you mount it.
Q.05

How is it powered and do I need an NVR?
It runs on PoE using the 802.3af standard, so one Cat5e or Cat6 cable carries both power and data from a PoE switch or NVR, or on a 12 VDC supply. It records to a microSD card up to 256 GB for a single camera, or connect it to a Dahua WizSense PoE NVR for continuous multi-camera recording.
Q.06

Is it good value compared with premium cameras?
Yes. It gives you genuine WizSense human and vehicle AI, 5MP detail and Starlight low-light performance at a price well below flagship cameras, which makes it a popular choice for everyday home and small-business coverage where you do not need motorised zoom or full-colour night vision.
Q.07

Will it cope with strong backlight, like a doorway against bright sky?
Yes. Its 120 dB true WDR balances bright and dark areas in the same frame, so a person standing in a shaded doorway against a bright background stays visible rather than turning into a silhouette. Starlight performance also helps in dim conditions before full dark.
Q.08

Is it weatherproof for outdoor use?
Yes. It carries an IP67 rating against dust and sustained rain, built for Australian outdoor conditions. Mounting it under an eave still helps cut direct sun and lens glare and keeps rain off the front element.

§ 09Bundles

Recommended packages

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Mounting accessories

For a tidy, sealed cable join behind the turret use the DH-PFA137 junction box, or the IP66-rated DH-PFA130-E on exposed walls; angle it off a flat wall with the DH-PFB204W bracket.

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Step up the camera

Want motorised zoom, 6MP or 8MP? Compare Dahua's WizSense 3 Series motorised and dual-light bullets and domes in the same range for longer reach and colour night options.