Dahua 8MP DH-IPC-HDBW3866RP-ZAS-AUS (4K) Starlight IP Dome MotorisedWDR, IR 40m
The Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW3866RP-ZAS-AUS is an 8 MP (4K) WizSense dome with a motorised 2.7-13.5 mm varifocal lens, so you can set the exact field of view remotely. It adds SMD 4.0 human and vehicle classification, 40 m infrared, a built-in microphone and a tough IP67, IK10 housing, making it a flexible choice for car parks, entrances and larger open areas.
Key points
- 8 MP (3840 x 2160) 1/2.8" CMOS at up to 25/30 fps
- Motorised 2.7-13.5 mm varifocal lens, remote zoom and focus
- SMD 4.0 human and vehicle classification to cut false alarms
- 40 m infrared night vision (black-and-white in the dark)
- Built-in microphone; audio and alarm I/O on this -ZAS model
- 120 dB WDR; IP67 weatherproof and IK10 vandal resistant
- Powered by PoE (802.3af) or 12 VDC; microSD up to 256 GB
inc GST + 3 Year Warranty & Support
Free shipping over AUD300
Build your setup Build a complete CCTV system Complete setup from $862.16
A camera needs an NVR, a hard drive, and cabling to work. Add everything below, or pick a ready-made kit.
3-Year Warranty
Warranty on all cameras
Free Shipping
On orders over $300
30-Day Returns
Easy returns for unopened items
Fast Delivery
5-10 Day Delivery Australia-wide
§ 01Overview
What the DH-IPC-HDBW3866RP-ZAS-AUS is
The Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW3866RP-ZAS-AUS is a flagship 8 MP 4K dome for sites that need both fine detail and a view you can adjust.
Its motorised 2.7-13.5 mm varifocal lens lets you set zoom and focus from the software, so you can frame a wide forecourt or zoom in on an entry point without climbing back to the camera.
At 3840 x 2160 it captures the detail needed to read faces and number plates across a large area.
SMD 4.0 classifies human and vehicle targets so motion alarms and perimeter rules focus on real activity, and 120 dB WDR keeps detail against bright backlight.
A 40 m infrared illuminator covers night scenes, and a built-in microphone records audio.
This -ZAS model also adds audio and alarm input and output terminals for integrating an external speaker, sensor or relay.
The housing is IP67 against weather and IK10 against impact.
Two honest notes: the camera has a built-in microphone but no built-in speaker, so by itself it records audio rather than offering two-way talk; you can wire an external speaker to the audio output if you need it.
And in full darkness its infrared images are black-and-white.
Power it from PoE or 12 VDC and record it to a Dahua WizSense NVR.
See it in action
What the DH-IPC-HDBW3866RP-ZAS-AUS features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
8MP Ultra HD
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
Human/Vehicle Detection
IP67 Weatherproof
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
DH-IPC-HDBW3866RP-ZAS-AUS specifications
- Motorised 2.7-13.5 mm varifocal lens with remote zoom and focus
- SMD 4.0 deep-learning human and vehicle classification
- 40 m infrared night vision (black-and-white in darkness)
- Built-in microphone; audio and alarm input/output on the -ZAS model
- 120 dB WDR and 3D NR for high-contrast and low-light scenes
- IP67 weatherproof and IK10 vandal resistant
- Powered by PoE or 12 VDC; microSD up to 256 GB; H.265
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8" CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 3840 (H) × 2160 (V) |
| ROM | 128 MB |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s |
| Min. Illumination | 0.007 lux@F1.5 (Color, 30 IRE); 0.0007 lux@F1.5 (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) |
| Image Stabilization | Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) |
| Region of Interest (RoI) | Yes (4 areas) |
| Defog | Yes |
| AFSA | Yes |
| Image Rotation | 0°/90°/180°/270° (support 90°/270° with 2688 × 1520 resolution and lower) |
| Mirror | Yes |
| Privacy Masking | 4 areas |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Motorized vari-focal |
| Lens Mount | φ14 |
| Focal Length | 2.7 mm–13.5 mm |
| Max. Aperture | F1.5 |
| Field of View | Horizontal: 109°–30°; Vertical: 56°–17°; Diagonal: 131°–35° |
| Iris Control | Fixed |
| Close Focus Distance | 0.8 m (2.62 ft) |
| DORI Distance | W: Detect 88.3 m (289.70 ft); Observe 35.3 m (115.81 ft); Recognize 17.7 m (58.07 ft); Identify 8.8 m (28.87 ft) | T: Detect 289.7 m (950.46 ft); Observe 115.7 m (379.60 ft); Recognize 57.9 m (189.96 ft); Identify 29.0 m (95.14 ft) |
| Pan Range | 0°–355° |
| Tilt Range | 0°–80° |
| Rotation Range | 0°–355° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Illumination Distance | Up to 40 m (131.23 ft) |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto/Manual |
| Illuminator Number | 3 (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+ |
| AI Coding | AI H.265; AI H.264 |
| Video Frame Rate | Main stream: 3840 × 2160 @ (1–25/30) fps | Sub stream 1: 704 × 576 @ (1–25 fps)/704 × 480 @ (1–30 fps) | Sub stream 2: 1920 × 1080 @ (1–25/30 fps) |
| Stream Capability | 3 streams |
| Resolution | 8M (3840 × 2160); 6M (3072 × 2048); 5M (3072 × 1728/2592 × 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); CIF (352 × 288/352 × 240); VGA (640 × 480) |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR/VBR |
| Video Bit Rate | H.264: 3 kbps–8192 kbps; H.265: 3 kbps–8192 kbps |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Built-in MIC | Yes |
| Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711Mu; PCM; G.726; G.723 |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IVS (Perimeter Protection) | Tripwire, intrusion (support the classification and accurate detection of vehicle and human) |
| AI SSA | Yes |
| Quick Pick | With AI NVR, quickly pick up the human/vehicle targets that users are interested in from SMD events |
| Smart Search | Work together with Smart NVR to perform refine intelligent search, event extraction and merging to event videos |
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 |
| Cyber Security | Video encryption; Firmware encryption; Configuration encryption; 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 |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (Profile S/Profile G/Profile T); CGI |
| User/Host | 20 (Total bandwidth: 64 M) |
| Storage | FTP; SFTP; Micro SD card (support max. 256 G); NAS |
| Browser | IE: IE11; Chrome; Firefox |
| Management Software | SmartPSS Lite; DSS; DMSS |
| Mobile Client | IOS; Android |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alarm Event | -ZAS: No SD card; SD card full; SD card error; service life warning (only supported by Dahua card); network disconnection; IP conflict; illegal access; motion detection; video tampering; intrusion; tripwire; scene changing; audio detection; voltage detection; defocus detection; external alarm; SMD; safety exception |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Network Port | RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T) |
| Audio Input | 1 channel (RCA port) (Only - ZAS supports) |
| Audio Output | 1 channel (RCA port) (Only - ZAS supports) |
| Alarm Input | 1 channel in: 5 mA 3–5 VDC (Only - ZAS supports) |
| Alarm Output | 1 channel out: 300 mA 12 VDC (Only - ZAS supports) |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 12 VDC/PoE (802.3af) |
| Power Consumption | Basic: 4 W (12 VDC); 4.9 W (PoE) | Max. (WDR + IR intensity + Intelligence): 9.2 W (12 VDC); 10.5 W (PoE) |
| Operating Temperature | –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to 140 °F) /Less than 95% RH |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +60 °C (–40 °F to 140 °F) |
| Protection | IP67; IK10 |
| Casing | Metal |
| Product Dimensions | 94 mm × Φ122 mm (3.7" × Φ4.8") |
| Net Weight | 713 g (1.57 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 986 g (2.17lb) |
| 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 DH-IPC-HDBW3866RP-ZAS-AUS
4K detail across a wide area
8 MP resolution reads faces and plates over a car park or forecourt, with 120 dB WDR against headlights.
Alerts that matter
SMD 4.0 human and vehicle classification keeps motion and perimeter alarms on people and cars.
Built to take a hit
An IP67, IK10 dome stands up to weather and tampering in public areas.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Car parks and forecourts
Cover vehicle areas with 4K detail and zoom in on entries or bays as needed.
Building entrances
Frame a doorway or lobby precisely with the motorised lens and read faces in WDR lighting.
Large yards and compounds
Set a wide view of an open area and adjust the zoom to suit the boundary.
Schools and campuses
Watch grounds and gates with a tough, vandal-resistant 4K dome.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the box
One DH-IPC-HDBW3866RP-ZAS-AUS 8MP motorised dome camera with mounting template and fixings. The microSD card, power supply or PoE source and any NVR are supplied separately.
Installation requirements
Mount it on a wall, eave or ceiling over the area to cover and power it from a PoE switch or NVR or a 12 VDC supply. Connect the network, set the motorised zoom and focus, the day and night behaviour and the SMD perimeter rules in the software, and add it to a Dahua NVR for recording and event search. Wire an external speaker to the audio output if you need talk-back.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DH-IPC-HDBW3866RP-ZAS-AUS
Q.01
What does the motorised varifocal lens give me?
Q.02
How sharp is it for reading plates and faces?
Q.03
Does it have two-way audio?
Q.04
How does SMD 4.0 reduce false alarms?
Q.05
How far does the night vision reach and is it colour?
Q.06
Is it weatherproof and vandal resistant?
Q.07
How is it powered?
Q.08
Which recorder should I pair it with?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Record and search it
Connect it to a Dahua WizSense NVR such as the DHI-NVR4108HS-8P, or the DHI-NVR5416-16P AI NVR for larger 4K sites, to keep SMD events for fast search.
Surface-mount the cabling
Use a DH-PFA137 junction box or a DH-PFB203W wall bracket to route and protect the cable.
Prefer a fixed 4MP dome?
For a lower-cost fixed-lens option, compare the 4MP HDBW3466FP-AS-AUS.
