Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T ColorVu Turret Camera 5MP 2.8mm
Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T ColorVu Turret Camera 5MP 2.8mm
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Hikvision

Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T ColorVu Turret Camera 5MP 2.8mm

SKU: DS-2CE72KF3T
Description

The Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T is a 3K ColorVu turret that records full-colour video day and night over existing coax. An F1.0 aperture and a white supplement light up to 40 m keep colour after dark.

Key points
- 3K (2960 x 1665) on a 1/1.8" sensor, about 5 MP
- ColorVu 24/7 full colour; F1.0 aperture, 0.0003 lux
- White supplement light up to 40 m; Smart Light
- 2.8 mm fixed lens, about a 112-degree wide view
- 130 dB WDR; IP67 metal body; 12 VDC powered, connects to a DVR
5MP Ultra HD Full Color Night Vision IP67 Weatherproof
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Bundle total: $133.85
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§ 01Overview

What the DS-2CE72KF3T is

The Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T is a 3K ColorVu turret that brings full-colour night video to a coax-cabled system without a network upgrade.

Where an ordinary infrared camera turns black and white after dark, ColorVu keeps colour around the clock, so you record the colour of a car, a jacket or a bag instead of a grey shape.

It does this with a large 1/1.8" sensor, an F1.0 aperture and a 0.0003 lux low-light rating, backed by a white supplement light that reaches up to 40 m when the scene is truly dark.

The 3K resolution of 2960 x 1665 sits just above 5 MP, giving noticeably more detail than a 1080p camera, and 130 dB Wide Dynamic Range holds the picture together where a bright entrance meets a shaded interior.

The 2.8 mm fixed lens gives a wide view of about 112 degrees, well suited to a shopfront, an entrance or a courtyard.

Two points to plan around: it is an analog camera, so it connects to a DVR over coax and runs on a local 12 VDC supply rather than PoE or an IP NVR; and because the colour image relies on the F1.0 lens and the white light, give it some ambient or supplement light for the best night results.

The metal turret is IP67 rated for outdoor use.

Record it to a Hikvision DVR that supports the 3K image.

See it in action

What the DS-2CE72KF3T features actually look like

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

Full Color Night Vision — Unlike plain black-and-white night vision, this camera can capture colour after d...

Full Color Night Vision

Unlike plain black-and-white night vision, this camera can capture colour after dark — so you can pick out the actual colour of a car, a jacket or a bag, detail that grey infrared footage loses.
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

DS-2CE72KF3T specifications

- 3K (2960 x 1665) on a large 1/1.8" CMOS sensor, about 5 MP
- ColorVu 24/7 full-colour imaging, day and night
- F1.0 aperture and 0.0003 lux for very low light
- White supplement light up to 40 m with Smart Light control
- 2.8 mm fixed lens, about a 112-degree wide field of view
- 130 dB WDR and a white-light flashing light alarm
- IP67 metal turret; 12 VDC powered; connects to a DVR

§ 03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T ColorVu Turret Camera 5MP 2.8mm
FeatureDetail
Image Sensor 1/1.8" 3K CMOS
Signal System PAL/NTSC
Max. Resolution 2960 (H) × 1665 (V)
Min. Illumination 0.0003 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with white light
Shutter Time PAL: 1/25 s to 1/50,000 s; NTSC: 1/30 s to 1/50,000 s
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) ≥130 dB
Image Parameters Switch STD/HIGH-SAT/HIGHLIGHT
AGC Yes
Day/Night Mode Color
White Balance Auto/Outdoor/Global/Manual
Image Enhancement WDR,BLC,HLC,Global,HLS
Privacy Mask 4 programmable privacy masks
Noise Reduction 3D DNR/2D DNR
Image Settings Brightness,Contrast,Mirror,Anti-Banding

§ 04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the DS-2CE72KF3T

Colour around the clock

ColorVu with an F1.0 lens and a white light to 40 m keeps faces, clothing and vehicle colour visible at night, not the grey of an infrared camera.

Upgrade without rewiring

It runs a 3K colour image over existing coax and works with almost any HD analog DVR, so there is no network cabling to pull.

More detail than 1080p

At 2960 x 1665 it sits above 5 MP, giving sharper, wider detail than a standard 1080p analog camera.

Built to deter and last

A steady white-light alarm helps deter loiterers and the IP67 metal turret stands up to weather on exposed walls.

§ 05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Retail and shopfronts

Full-colour night video records clothing and vehicle colour after closing, and 130 dB WDR balances a bright glass front against a dim interior.

Home entrances and driveways

Colour detail at night helps identify people and cars at a gate or front door where an infrared camera would only show grey shapes.

Hospitality and courtyards

The wide 2.8 mm view covers a courtyard or outdoor dining area in colour, useful for both security and day-to-day oversight.

Analog ColorVu upgrades

A simple way to add 24/7 colour to an existing coax system without moving to IP cameras and an NVR.

§ 06Setup

Installation & setup

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In the box

Camera, mounting template and screws, and the quick start guide. A DVR, coax cabling and a 12 VDC power supply are bought separately.

02

Mounting

Surface-mount the turret to a wall, eave or ceiling and angle it across the area you want in colour. The IP67 body suits exposed positions.

03

Wiring and power

Run coax back to the DVR for video and a 12 VDC supply for power. Set the output format to match the DVR before fixing the camera.

04

Lighting tips

For the cleanest colour at night, allow some ambient light or let Smart Light add white light. Set the white light to switch on only when needed to limit light spill.

§ 07Questions

Frequently asked about the DS-2CE72KF3T

Q.01

Does the DS-2CE72KF3T really record in colour at night?
Yes. It is a ColorVu camera, so it keeps full colour around the clock rather than switching to black and white after dark. It uses a large F1.0 aperture and a white supplement light up to 40 metres to hold colour where an infrared camera would show grey.
Q.02

Does it use infrared or white light at night?
It uses white light, not infrared. ColorVu is built around a bright lens and a white supplement light so the image stays in colour. The Smart Light feature lets you control when and how brightly the white light comes on.
Q.03

Will the white light annoy neighbours?
You can manage it. Smart Light lets you set the white light to come on only when needed rather than glowing all night, which keeps light spill down. In areas with some ambient light, the F1.0 lens often holds colour with very little supplement light.
Q.04

Does it connect to an NVR or use PoE?
No. This is an analog camera, so it connects to a DVR over coax and is powered by a local 12 VDC supply. It does not use PoE and does not plug into an IP NVR.
Q.05

Does this model have a microphone?
No. The base DS-2CE72KF3T datasheet lists no audio, so this version is video only. Hikvision sells related ColorVu turrets with a built-in microphone under different model suffixes if you need sound.
Q.06

What does the 2.8 mm lens cover?
The 2.8 mm fixed lens gives roughly a 112-degree wide horizontal view, a good fit for a shopfront, an entrance or a courtyard. A 3.6 mm version gives a slightly narrower, longer view.
Q.07

Is it suitable for outdoors?
Yes. The metal turret is rated IP67 against dust and water, with an operating range down to -40 degrees C, so it suits eaves, walls and open entrances across Australian conditions.

§ 09Bundles

Recommended packages

01

Record it on a Turbo HD DVR

Connect it to a Hikvision 8 MP Turbo HD recorder such as the iDS-7208HTHI-M2/S, which supports the 3K image, then add a surveillance drive like the 6 TB drive for continuous footage.

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Match it with an 8 MP companion

Where you also need a long, zoomable view, run it alongside the motorised DS-2CE79U7T-AIT3ZF on the same DVR.

03

Power and cabling

Use a 12 VDC supply at the camera and your existing coax back to the DVR. There is no PoE on an analog camera, so plan a local power source at each position.