Hikvision Acusense DS-2CD2386G2-I IP Camera 8MP 4K Turret Network Camera (no mic)
- 8MP 4K Resolution: High-quality detailed imaging.
- DarkFighter Technology: Excellent low-light performance.
- True WDR (120 dB): Clear imaging against strong back light.
- H.265+ Compression: Efficient data handling.
- AcuSense & Deep Learning: Reduces false alarms by classifying humans/vehicles.
- IP67 Rated: Water and dust resistant for outdoor use.
- No Built-in Mic: Model without microphone.
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§ 01Overview
What this product is
The DS-2CD2386G2-I is a fixed turret network camera without microphone for outdoor surveillance.
Equipped with 4K high-quality imaging, DarkFighter low-light performance, 120 dB true WDR for backlight clarity, AcuSense deep learning for human and vehicle classification to reduce false alarms, and IP67 water and dust resistance.
§ 02Engineering
Technical specifications
- Enhanced Low-Light Performance: Powered by DarkFighter technology for improved visibility.
- True WDR: 120 dB technology ensures clear images against strong backlight.
- H.265+ Compression: Efficiently reduces bandwidth and storage requirements.
- AI Detection: Classifies human and vehicle targets using deep learning to minimize false alarms.
- IP67 Protection: Water and dust resistant for outdoor durability.
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.003 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Speed | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| P/N | P/N |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 120 dB |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Rotate mode, saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, Night, Auto, Schedule |
| Target Cropping | Yes |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed focal lens, 2.8, 4, and 6 mm optional |
| Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 mm, horizontal FOV 111°, vertical FOV 59°, diagonal FOV 131° | 4 mm, horizontal FOV 87°, vertical FOV 47°, diagonal FOV 102° | 6 mm, horizontal FOV 51°, vertical FOV 28°, diagonal FOV 60° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.6 |
| DORI | 2.8 mm: D: 89.2 m, O: 35.4 m, R: 17.8 m, I: 8.9 m | 4 mm: D: 99.4 m, O: 39.4 m, R: 19.9 m, I: 9.9 m | 6 mm: D: 140.0 m, O: 55.6 m, R: 28.0 m, I: 14.0 m |
| Pan Range | 0° to 360° |
| Tilt Range | 0° to 75° |
| Rotation Range | 0° to 360° |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supplement Light Type | IR |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| IR Range | Up to 30 m |
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Max. Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Main Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (3840 × 2160, 3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) | 60 Hz: 24 fps (3840 × 2160); 30 fps (3200 × 1800, 2688 × 1520, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720) |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) | 60 Hz: 30 fps (1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) |
| Third Stream | 50 Hz: 10 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) | 60 Hz: 10 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 640 × 360) *Third stream is supported under certain settings. |
| Video Compression | Main stream: H.265/H.264/H.264+/H.265+; Sub-stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG; Third stream: H.265/H.264 *Third stream is supported under certain settings. |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 16 Mbps |
| H.264 Type | Baseline Profile/Main Profile/High Profile |
| H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| H.264+ | Main stream supports |
| H.265+ | Main stream supports |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR/VBR |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Face Capture | Yes |
| Perimeter Protection | Line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection; Supports human and vehicle targets classification |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Protocols | TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS, PPPoE, SNMP, ARP, WebSocket, WebSockets |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | Open Network Video Interface (PROFILE S, PROFILE G, PROFILE T), ISAPI, SDK |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users. 3 user levels: administrator, operator and user |
| Security | Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, IP address filter, Security Audit Log, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, TLS 1.1/1.2, WSSE and digest authentication for Open Network Video Interface |
| Network Storage | NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), auto network replenishment (ANR); Together with high-end Hikvision memory card, memory card encryption and health detection are supported. |
| Client | iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect, Hik-Central |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view: IE 10, IE 11; Plug-in free live view: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+, Edge 89+; Local service: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+, Edge 89+ |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic Event | Motion detection (human and vehicle targets classification), video tampering alarm, exception |
| Smart Event | Scene change detection |
| Linkage Method | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger recording, trigger capture |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| On-Board Storage | Built-in micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, up to 512 GB |
| Hardware Reset | Yes |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Camera Material | Metal |
| Camera Dimension | Ø138.3 mm × 126.3 mm (Ø5.4" × 5") |
| Package Dimension | 170 mm × 170 mm × 150 mm (6.9" × 6.9" × 5.9") |
| Camera Weight | Approx. 740 g (1.6 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 1020 g (2.2 lb.) |
| Storage Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Startup and Operating Conditions | -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F), humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Web Client Language | 33 languages: English, Russian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Turkish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese (Brazil), Ukrainian |
| General Function | Anti-flicker, heartbeat, mirror, privacy mask, flash log, password reset via email, pixel counter |
| Firmware Version | V5.5.112 |
| Software Reset | Yes |
| Power Consumption and Current | 12 VDC, 0.48 A, max. 5.8 W; PoE (802.3af, 36 V to 57 V), 0.19 A to 0.12 A, max. 6.8 W |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC ± 25%, reverse polarity protection; PoE: 802.3af, Class 3 |
| Power Interface | Ø5.5 mm coaxial power plug |
| EMC | FCC (47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B); CE-EMC (EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014); RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015); KC (KN 32: 2015, KN 35: 2015) |
| Safety | UL (UL 60950-1); CB (IEC 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013); CE-LVD (EN 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013) |
| Environment | CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU); WEEE (2012/19/EU); Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) |
| Protection | IP67 (IEC 60529-2013) |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use it
Superior Darkfighter Low-Light Performance
Larger 1/1.8" sensor with 0.003 lux sensitivity maintains full-colour footage under typical suburban street lighting down to 30-50 metres away
True 120dB Wide Dynamic Range
Captures clear detail in harsh Australian sun conditions including backlit doorways, driveway headlight glare, and shadowed areas under eaves where budget cameras fail
Proven Field Reliability with IP67 Rating
Sub-0.5% failure rate over six years from professional installers, complete dust sealing and water immersion protection for coastal salt air and -30°C to +60°C extremes
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Front Entry and Driveway Monitoring
Mount at 2.5-3 metres under eaves to capture facial identification within 10-15 metres whilst 89-metre detection range monitors street activity for contextual awareness
Side Passage Access Protection
Turret form factor mounts flush to weatherboards covering typical 1.2-1.5 metre passage width with line-crossing detection providing instant alerts when someone enters vulnerable rear-yard access
Acreage Property Perimeter Security
6mm lens variant delivers 140-metre detection distance for rural driveways, distinguishing between expected delivery vehicles and trespassers on foot approaching the homestead
Small Business Retail Theft Prevention
8MP resolution provides identification-quality facial captures within 8-10 metres whilst 120dB WDR handles storefront backlight from large windows creating extreme brightness contrast
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the Box
1. Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-I Camera × 1 2. Power Connector × 1 3. Quick Start Guide × 1
Installation Requirements
1. Network Cabling: Solid copper Cat5e or Cat6 cable (maximum 100 metres) with UV-resistant jacketing for exposed outdoor runs not protected by conduit 2. Power Source: IEEE 802.3af PoE switch or injector with minimum 15.4W per port capacity, though camera draws only 6.8W maximum power 3. Mounting Location: 2.5-3 metre height on flat surface (walls, soffits, eaves) with three-axis adjustment after mounting, avoiding direct sun exposure during peak hours 4. Environmental Protection: IP67 rating suits all Australian climate zones, though mounting under eaves extends lifespan by minimising UV exposure to housing plastics
App Setup
1. Download Hik-Connect app from iOS App Store or Google Play Store and create free account using email address for remote viewing access 2. Access camera web interface, navigate to Platform Access settings, enable Hik-Connect and P2P, then scan displayed QR code with mobile app 3. Configure static IP address on camera and set DNS to 8.8.8.8 for reliable operation across all Australian NBN connection types including CGNAT 4. Enable Smart Event notifications with human and vehicle filters through app Notification Management to receive alerts only for classified detections
