Dahua IPC-HDBW5842EP-ZE-S3 8MP IR Vari-focal Vandal-proof Dome WizMind Network Camera
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Dahua IPC-HDBW5842EP-ZE-S3 8MP IR Vari-focal Vandal-proof Dome WizMind Network Camera
SKU: IPC-HDBW5842EP-ZE-S3
Description
8MP (4K) WizMind vari-focal vandal-proof dome camera with a large 1/1.8" sensor and AcuPick.
- 1/1.8" 8MP CMOS, 3840 x 2160 at 25/30 fps
- Motorised 2.7-12mm vari-focal lens, F1.8
- Smart IR up to 40m, 120dB true WDR
- WizMind: face detection, people counting, video metadata
- SMD 3.0 with human, vehicle and animal classification
- AcuPick search with a compatible Dahua AI NVR
- Built-in microphone; 2 alarm in / 1 alarm out
- IP67 and IK10 metal housing; 12V DC / 24V AC / PoE / ePoE
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§ 01Overview
What the IPC-HDBW5842EP-ZE-S3 is
The Dahua IPC-HDBW5842EP-ZE-S3 is an 8MP WizMind dome camera built around a large 1/1.8-inch sensor for strong low-light performance, paired with a motorised 2.7-12mm lens and 120dB true WDR.
WizMind analytics add face detection, people counting and video metadata, while SMD 3.0 classifies humans, vehicles and animals to filter false alarms.
Smart IR reaches up to 40m, the IK10 dome resists impact and the IP67 housing handles outdoor exposure.
AcuPick, with a compatible Dahua AI NVR, lets operators quickly locate a person or vehicle across recorded footage in busy retail, office and public environments.
See it in action
What the IPC-HDBW5842EP-ZE-S3 features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
8MP Ultra HD
8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p.
Even when a person or car is far down the driveway, you can zoom in and still recognise a face or read a number plate — detail that lower-resolution cameras lose.
Even when a person or car is far down the driveway, you can zoom in and still recognise a face or read a number plate — detail that lower-resolution cameras lose.
40m IR Night Vision
Built-in infrared sees in total darkness up to around 40m, reaching further across a larger yard or laneway. Subjects appear in clear black-and-white, sharper and brighter as they get closer.
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.
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
IPC-HDBW5842EP-ZE-S3 specifications
- Sensor and resolution: large 1/1.8" 8MP CMOS recording 3840 x 2160 at up to 25/30 fps for clean low-light images
- Lens: motorised 2.7-12mm vari-focal, F1.8, for remote framing from wide to tighter scenes
- AI analytics: WizMind face detection, people counting and video metadata extraction
- SMD 3.0: classifies humans, vehicles and animals to filter false alarms from leaves, light changes and weather
- Night vision: Smart IR up to 40m, adjusting intensity to avoid overexposing close subjects
- Image processing: 120dB true WDR and Super Adapt for balanced footage in harsh light
- AcuPick: works with a compatible Dahua AI NVR to quickly match and find a target across recorded video
- Durability and power: IP67 and IK10 metal housing; 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE or ePoE; microSD up to 1TB
- Lens: motorised 2.7-12mm vari-focal, F1.8, for remote framing from wide to tighter scenes
- AI analytics: WizMind face detection, people counting and video metadata extraction
- SMD 3.0: classifies humans, vehicles and animals to filter false alarms from leaves, light changes and weather
- Night vision: Smart IR up to 40m, adjusting intensity to avoid overexposing close subjects
- Image processing: 120dB true WDR and Super Adapt for balanced footage in harsh light
- AcuPick: works with a compatible Dahua AI NVR to quickly match and find a target across recorded video
- Durability and power: IP67 and IK10 metal housing; 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE or ePoE; microSD up to 1TB
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 3840 (H) × 2160 (V) |
| ROM | 4 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s |
| Min. Illumination | 0.0008 lux@F1.8 (Color, 30 IRE); 0.0004 lux@F1.8 (B/W, 30 IRE); 0 lux (Illuminator on) |
| S/N Ratio | >56 dB |
| Day/Night | Auto(ICR)/Color/B/W |
| BLC | Yes |
| HLC | Yes |
| WDR | 120 dB |
| 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) |
| Defog | Yes |
| Image Rotation | 0°/90°/180°/270° (Support 90°/270° with 4M (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 | F1.8 |
| Field of View | H: 113°–47°; V: 60°–26°; D: 133°–53° |
| Iris Control | Auto |
| Close Focus Distance | 1.5 m (4.92 ft) |
| DORI Distance | W: Detect 83.4 m (273.62 ft); Observe 33.4 m (109.58 ft); Recognize 16.7 m (54.79 ft); Identify 8.3 m (27.23 ft) | T: Detect 189.6 m (622.05 ft); Observe 75.8 m (248.69 ft); Recognize 37.9 m (124.34 ft); Identify 19.0 m (62.34 ft) |
| Pan Range | 0°–355° |
| Tilt Range | 0°–65° |
| Rotation Range | 0°–355° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Illumination Distance | Up to 40 m (131.23 ft) (IR) |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto;Zoomprio;Manual |
| Illuminator Number | 3 (IR LED) |
| Smart Illumination | Yes |
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+ |
| AI Coding | AI H.265; AI H.264 |
| Video Frame Rate | Main stream: 3840 × 2160@(1–25/30 fps) | Sub stream: D1@(1–25/30 fps) | Third stream: 1080p@(1–25/30 fps) | Fourth stream: 720p@(1–10 fps) |
| Stream Capability | 4 streams |
| Resolution | 8M (3840 × 2160); 6M (3072 × 2048); 5M (3072 × 1728); 5M (2592 × 1944); 4M (2688 × 1520); 3.6M (2560 × 1440); 3M (2048 × 1536); 3M (2304 × 1296); 1080p (1920 × 1080); 1.3M (1280 × 960); 720p (1280 × 720); D1 (704 × 576/704 × 480); VGA (640 × 480); CIF (352 × 288/352 × 240) |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR/VBR |
| Video Bit Rate | H.264: 32 kbps–16384 kbps; H.265: 12 kbps–13568 kbps |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Built-in MIC | Yes |
| Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711Mu; PCM; G.726; G.723 |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Smart Object Detection | Smart abandoned object; smart missing object |
| SMD | SMD 3.0 |
| 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. |
| AI SSA | Yes |
| 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, one-inch photo or custom; snapshot strategies (real-time snapshot, quality priority and optimization snapshot); face angle filter; optimization time setting |
| 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 in area and queue management. |
| Heat Map | Yes |
| Video Metadata | Motor vehicle, non-motor vehicle, face, human body detection; track; snapshot; snapshot optimization; optimal face snapshot upload. | Motor vehicle attributes: vehicle type, vehicle color, vehicle logo and other attributes : seatbelt, smoking, calling. | Non-motor vehicle attributes: type, color, number of people, top type and color, hat. | Human body attributes: gender, top/bottom type and color, bag, hat and umbrella. | Face attributes: gender, age, expressions, glasses, face mask and beard. |
| Smart Search | Work together with Smart NVR to perform refine intelligent search, event extraction and merging to event videos |
| Smart Sound Detection | Yes |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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: 80 M) |
| Storage | FTP; SFTP; Micro SD card (support max. 1 TB); NAS |
| Browser | IE: IE 9 and later; Chrome: Chrome 102 and later; Firefox: Firefox 88 and later |
| Management Software | SmartPSS Lite; DSS; DMSS |
| Mobile Client | iOS; Android |
| Security | Trusted execution; Digest; Security logs; WSSE; Account lockout; Syslog; 802.1x; IP/MAC filtering; HTTPS; Trusted upgrade; Trusted boot; Generation and importing of X.509 certification |
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; scene changing; audio detection; voltage detection; external alarm; face detection; video metadata; SMD; people counting in area; stay detection; people counting; people number error detection; queue people number alarm; queue time alarm; security exception; defocus detection |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Network Port | RJ-45 (10/100 Enhancement Base-T) |
| Audio Input | 1 channel (RCA port) |
| Audio Output | 1 channel (RCA port) |
| Alarm Input | 2 channels in: wet contact, 5mA 3V–5V DC |
| Alarm Output | 1 channel out: wet contact, 300mA 12V DC |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 12 VDC/24 VAC/PoE (802.3af)/ePoE |
| Dual Power Backup | When the power adapter and PoE provide power at the same time, disconnect one of them. The device will continue to work, but will not restart. |
| Power Consumption | Basic: 4.1 W (12 VDC); 4.9 W (24 VAC); 5.9 W (PoE) | Max. (H.265+ WDR+ Intelligence on+IR on): 10.0 W (12 VDC); 11.7 W (24 VAC); 12.2 W (PoE) |
| Operating Temperature | –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | ≤95% |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to +140 °F) |
| Storage Humidity | 10%–95% (RH), non-condensing |
| Protection | IP67; IK10 |
| Casing Material | Metal |
| Product Dimensions | Φ159.1 mm × 118.1 mm (6.26" × Φ4.65") |
| Net Weight | 0.91 kg (2.01 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 1.22 kg (2.69 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 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the IPC-HDBW5842EP-ZE-S3
Analytics for busy sites
WizMind face detection, people counting and video metadata, plus SMD 3.0 classification, suit retail, offices and public infrastructure where insight matters as much as recording.
Faster investigations
With a compatible Dahua AI NVR, AcuPick lets operators quickly locate a person or vehicle across hours of recorded video.
Built to take a hit
An IK10 dome and IP67 housing handle impact, dust and water in exposed and public-facing positions.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Retail floors and entries
People counting and face detection support both security and footfall awareness, while WDR handles bright shopfront entries.
Offices and reception areas
Clean low-light imaging and metadata search suit lobbies and corridors where clear identification is needed.
Public infrastructure
IK10 impact resistance suits transport, education and council sites where tampering and weather are concerns.
Car parks and forecourts
Vehicle and human classification with 40m IR covers bays and entries while filtering nuisance alerts.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
Pick a power source
Choose 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE or ePoE to match the site. ePoE suits longer cable runs back to the recorder.
Mount on wall or ceiling
The dome suits wall or ceiling positions. Use a Dahua mount or junction box where surface cabling or clearance is needed; confirm bracket fit for the model.
Set IR and WDR for the scene
Tune Smart IR and WDR to the scene to avoid overexposing close subjects and to balance bright backlights at entries.
Pair an AI NVR for AcuPick
To use AcuPick, connect the camera to a compatible Dahua AI NVR (NVR5-series) so target search runs across recorded video.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the IPC-HDBW5842EP-ZE-S3
Q.01
How far does the night vision reach on the IPC-HDBW5842EP-ZE-S3?
The supplied Dahua datasheet specifies Smart IR up to 40m. Some store listings quote 50m, so we have used the datasheet figure of 40m. Smart IR adjusts intensity to avoid overexposing subjects close to the camera.
Q.02
What is the WDR rating?
The Dahua datasheet lists 120dB true WDR. This balances bright backlit areas against shadowed zones, which helps avoid silhouettes at glass entries and mixed-light scenes.
Q.03
Why does the larger sensor matter?
The 1/1.8-inch sensor gathers more light than the smaller 1/2.7-inch sensors used in many 8MP domes, giving cleaner, more usable images in low light and at night.
Q.04
What analytics does it run?
It runs WizMind deep-learning analytics including face detection, people counting with reports and video metadata, plus SMD 3.0 that classifies humans, vehicles and animals.
Q.05
What is AcuPick and what do I need for it?
AcuPick quickly searches recorded video for a specific person or vehicle. It works with the camera paired to a compatible Dahua AI NVR, typically an NVR5-series recorder, rather than on the camera alone.
Q.06
Does it have two-way audio?
It has a built-in microphone for one channel of audio plus RCA audio in and out for external devices. It has no built-in speaker, so it does not provide self-contained two-way talk.
Q.07
How is it powered?
It accepts 12V DC, 24V AC, PoE or ePoE. ePoE allows longer cable runs than standard PoE; run quality cable back to the switch or recorder.
Q.08
Is it suitable for vandal-prone areas?
Yes. The dome is IK10 impact-resistant and the housing is IP67 weatherproof, suiting public areas, retail floors and exposed exteriors.
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Recommended recorders
Record to a Dahua NVR such as the 8-channel NVR4108HS-8P or 16-channel NVR4216-16P. To use AcuPick, choose an AI NVR5-series recorder such as the NVR5216-16P or NVR5416-16P.
Storage and PoE
Add a 8TB or 10TB surveillance hard drive, and distribute power with a Dahua PoE switch and Cat6 cable.
Mounting
For surface cabling or angled positions, add a Dahua mount such as the PFB204W wall bracket; confirm it suits this dome before ordering.