Hikvision DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF TVI4.0 5MP Indoor Dome Camera, 130dB WDR, 60m IR, 4 in 1, AC/DC, 2.7-13.5mm
Hikvision DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF 5MP Indoor Dome Camera 130dB WDR 60m IR 2.7-13.5mm
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Hikvision DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF TVI4.0 5MP Indoor Dome Camera, 130dB WDR, 60m IR, 4 in 1, AC/DC, 2.7-13.5mm

SKU: DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF
Description

The Hikvision DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF is a 5 MP Turbo HD indoor dome camera that upgrades an analogue system to high-definition over existing coaxial cabling. It pairs a motorised 2.7-13.5 mm varifocal lens with 60 m EXIR night vision, 130 dB true WDR and ultra-low-light performance, and switches between TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS to suit almost any DVR.

Key points
- 5 MP (2560 x 1944) Turbo HD indoor dome camera
- 4 in 1: switchable TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS signal
- Motorised 2.7-13.5 mm varifocal lens, remote zoom and focus
- 60 m EXIR 2.0 infrared with Smart IR
- 130 dB true WDR and 3D DNR for clean images
- Ultra-low-light performance from 0.003 Lux
- Indoor dome; AC or DC power (no PoE)
5MP Ultra HD 60m IR Night Vision
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    § 01Overview

    What the DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF is

    The Hikvision DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF is a 5 MP Turbo HD dome that brings high-definition detail to an analogue CCTV system without new network cabling.

    It sends its picture down the coaxial cable you already have, so you can upgrade older indoor cameras to 5 MP resolution while keeping your existing DVR and wiring.

    A motorised 2.7-13.5 mm varifocal lens lets you set and fine-tune the field of view remotely - a wide room overview or a tighter view of a counter or doorway - without touching the camera.

    At night, EXIR 2.0 with Smart IR lights the scene evenly out to 60 m and dials back the intensity on close objects, while 130 dB true WDR and 3D DNR keep the image clear against bright windows and in low light down to 0.003 Lux.

    Being 4-in-1, it outputs TVI, AHD, CVI or CVBS, so it works with almost any modern Turbo HD or analogue DVR.

    Two honest notes so you order the right parts.

    This is an analogue Turbo HD camera, not an IP camera, so it connects to a DVR over coax rather than to an NVR over the network, and it does not use PoE - it runs on a 12 VDC or 24 VAC supply.

    And Hikvision lists this model as an indoor dome with no published weatherproof rating, so for exposed outdoor positions choose a weatherproofed camera or fit a protective housing.

    See it in action

    What the DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF features actually look like

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

    60m IR Night Vision — Built-in infrared sees in total darkness up to around 60m, covering long driveways an... (1/2)
    60m IR Night Vision — Built-in infrared sees in total darkness up to around 60m, covering long driveways an... (2/2)

    60m IR Night Vision

    Built-in infrared sees in total darkness up to around 60m, covering long driveways and large properties. Even well away from the house, people and vehicles remain clear in black-and-white.

    Illustrative — simulated for demonstration

    § 02Engineering

    DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF specifications

    - 5 MP (2560 x 1944) Turbo HD indoor dome camera
    - 4 in 1: switchable TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS for almost any DVR
    - Motorised 2.7-13.5 mm varifocal lens with remote zoom and focus
    - 60 m EXIR 2.0 infrared with Smart IR (black-and-white at night)
    - 130 dB true WDR and 3D DNR for clear, clean images
    - Ultra-low-light performance from 0.003 Lux
    - Sends HD video over existing coaxial cable - no rewiring
    - Indoor dome; 12 VDC or 24 VAC power (no PoE)

    § 03Full datasheet

    Detailed specifications

    Camera & Image

    Camera & Image — Hikvision DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF TVI4.0 5MP Indoor Dome Camera, 130dB WDR, 60m IR, 4 in 1, AC/DC, 2.7-13.5mm
    FeatureDetail
    Image Sensor 5 MP CMOS
    Max. Resolution 2560 (H) × 1944 (V)
    Min. Illumination Color: 0.003 Lux@(F1.38, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR
    Shutter Time PAL: 1/25 s to 1/50,000 s;NTSC: 1/30 s to 1/50,000 s
    Day ＆ Night IR Cut Filter
    Signal System PAL/NTSC
    Image Settings Brightness,Mirror,Sharpness,AGC
    Day/Night Mode Auto/Color/BW (Black and White)
    Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) ≥130 dB
    Image Enhancement BLC
    Privacy Mask 4 programmable privacy masks
    Noise Reduction 3D DNR
    White Balance Auto/Manual

    § 04Why choose this

    Built for the way you actually use the DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF

    Upgrade without rewiring

    5 MP detail over your existing coax means a high-definition upgrade while keeping the DVR and cabling.

    Set the view remotely

    A motorised 2.7-13.5 mm lens adjusts zoom and focus from the recorder, no second trip up the ladder.

    Works with almost any DVR

    4-in-1 TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS output matches modern Turbo HD and analogue recorders.

    Clear in tricky light

    130 dB true WDR, 3D DNR and 0.003 Lux low-light keep faces visible against glare and in the dark.

    § 05Where it fits

    Right at home in these scenarios

    Indoor analogue upgrades

    Replace ageing indoor analogue cameras with 5 MP detail while keeping the existing DVR and coax.

    Retail interiors

    Cover aisles, counters and entries with a discreet, varifocal indoor dome.

    Offices and receptions

    Watch lobbies and corridors with a tidy dome and remote zoom.

    Warehouse interiors

    Add affordable high-definition coverage indoors where running network cable is not practical.

    § 06Setup

    Installation & setup

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    What's in the box

    One DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF 5MP Turbo HD indoor dome camera with mounting template and fixings. The DVR, coaxial cable and 12 VDC / 24 VAC power supply are supplied separately.

    02

    Installation requirements

    Mount it on an indoor wall or ceiling aimed at the area to cover. Run coax back to your DVR and switch the camera to the matching signal (TVI, AHD, CVI or CVBS). Provide 12 VDC or 24 VAC power, set the motorised zoom and focus, then confirm the night-time IR on the DVR. It is an analogue camera, so it does not use the network or PoE.

    § 07Questions

    Frequently asked about the DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF

    Q.01

    Can I use the DS-2CE56H8T-AITZF on my existing coax cabling?
    Yes. It is a Turbo HD analogue camera that sends 5 MP video down standard coaxial cable, so you can upgrade older analogue cameras to high definition without running new network wiring.
    Q.02

    What does 4 in 1 mean?
    The camera can output four signal types - TVI, AHD, CVI or CVBS - and you switch it to match your recorder. That makes it compatible with almost any modern Turbo HD or analogue DVR.
    Q.03

    Is the lens motorised?
    Yes. It has a motorised 2.7-13.5 mm varifocal lens, so you can adjust the zoom and focus remotely to set the exact field of view without physically touching the camera.
    Q.04

    Is this camera suitable for outdoors?
    Hikvision lists it as an indoor dome with no published weatherproof rating, so it is best used indoors. For an exposed outdoor position choose a weatherproofed camera or fit it in a protective housing.
    Q.05

    How far does the night vision reach?
    It has EXIR 2.0 infrared with Smart IR that lights the scene evenly out to 60 m. As with any infrared camera the night image is black-and-white.
    Q.06

    Does it connect to an NVR or a DVR?
    To a DVR. This is an analogue camera, so it connects over coax to a Turbo HD or analogue DVR, not over the network to an IP NVR.
    Q.07

    How is it powered - does it use PoE?
    No, it does not use PoE. It is powered by a separate 12 VDC or 24 VAC supply run to the camera, while the coax carries the video.
    Q.08

    Will it handle bright indoor backlight, like a window behind the subject?
    Yes. It has 130 dB true WDR plus 3D DNR, which balances bright and dark areas in the same scene, so faces stay visible against a bright window or doorway.

    § 09Bundles

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    02

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    03

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