Hikvision Acusense DS-2CD2386G2-I IP Camera 8MP 4K Turret Network Camera (no mic)
The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-I is an 8MP 4K AcuSense fixed turret for outdoor surveillance. Its deep-learning engine classifies people and vehicles to cut false alarms, DarkFighter handles low light and 120dB WDR holds detail against harsh backlight. This is the base model without a microphone, strobe or siren.
Key points
- 8MP 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution for fine identification detail
- AcuSense human and vehicle classification to reduce false alarms
- 30m infrared night vision with Smart IR; 120dB true WDR; H.265+
- 2.8mm, 4mm or 6mm fixed lens (chosen at checkout)
- Compact flush-mount turret form for walls, eaves and ceilings
- IP67 weatherproof; PoE (802.3af) or 12V DC; microSD up to 512GB; no microphone
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§ 01Overview
What the DS-2CD2386G2-I is
The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2-I is an 8MP 4K AcuSense fixed turret camera for outdoor and undercover use.
AcuSense gen 2 deep learning classifies people and vehicles, so motion and perimeter events come from real targets rather than animals, shadows or headlights, and recorded footage is quick to search by target type.
Its 8MP 4K sensor (3840 x 2160) captures identification-grade detail of faces and vehicles within range.
DarkFighter low-light processing keeps the picture usable in dim conditions, and 120dB true WDR balances bright and shadowed areas such as a doorway backlit by the sky or a storefront with large windows.
An 850nm infrared illuminator reaches up to 30 metres at night; as an infrared model it records in black and white in full darkness, while DarkFighter retains more colour detail when some ambient or street light is present.
The fixed lens is available in 2.8mm, 4mm or 6mm, so you can match the field of view to an entry, a yard or a longer approach.
This is the base "-I" model: it has no built-in microphone, strobe or siren (the -ISU/SL adds those).
The compact turret housing is IP67-rated and mounts flush to a wall, soffit or ceiling, and the camera runs over PoE (802.3af) or 12V DC.
It takes a microSD card up to 512GB and works with Hikvision AcuSense NVRs and Hik-Connect.
It is normally installed by a security or cabling technician.
See it in action
What the DS-2CD2386G2-I 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.
30m IR Night Vision
False Alarm Reduction
Human/Vehicle Detection
IP67 Weatherproof
Illustrative — simulated for demonstration
§ 02Engineering
DS-2CD2386G2-I specifications
- AcuSense gen 2 deep-learning detection classifies people and vehicles and filters out animals and shadows.
- 30m infrared night vision with Smart IR to avoid over-exposing close subjects.
- DarkFighter low-light processing and 120dB true WDR for dim and backlit scenes.
- 2.8mm, 4mm or 6mm fixed lens in a compact flush-mounting turret housing.
- IP67 weatherproof, PoE (802.3af) or 12V DC, microSD up to 512GB; this base model has no microphone.
§ 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 |
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 the DS-2CD2386G2-I
Strong low-light detail
A larger 1/1.8" sensor with DarkFighter holds detail in dim conditions and keeps more colour where street or ambient light is present, switching to clear black-and-white IR in full darkness.
True 120dB wide dynamic range
Captures usable detail in harsh contrast such as backlit doorways, storefront windows and shaded eaves where budget cameras clip to black or white.
Tough, discreet turret
A compact IP67 turret mounts flush to walls and eaves, with three-axis aiming and a fixed lens choice to suit each scene.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Front entry and driveway
Mount under the eaves at 2.5-3 m to capture face-level detail within 10-15 metres while watching street activity for context.
Side passage and rear access
The flush turret form suits a narrow side passage, with line-crossing alerts when someone enters a vulnerable rear-yard access.
Acreage and property approach
A 6mm lens carries detection out toward 140 metres for a rural driveway or shed approach, separating delivery vehicles from people on foot.
Small business and retail
8MP detail gives identification-quality faces within 8-10 metres while 120dB WDR handles bright storefront-window backlight.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What it is
An 8MP 4K AcuSense fixed turret with a 2.8mm, 4mm or 6mm lens; choose the lens in your order comments. No microphone, strobe or siren on this base model.
Power and cabling
Run solid-copper Cat5e or Cat6 (up to 100 m) and power it over PoE (802.3af, the camera draws about 6.8W) from a PoE switch or NVR, or use 12V DC.
Mounting
Fix it to a wall, soffit or ceiling at about 2.5-3 m with three-axis adjustment after mounting; under eaves limits UV exposure and extends housing life.
Setup
In Australia a network camera is usually fitted by a licensed security installer or a competent IT/cabling technician, who runs the Cat5e/6 cable, terminates the RJ45, mounts the camera and adds it to the NVR or app. Add it in Hik-Connect or your NVR, enable human and vehicle notifications, and set a static IP for reliable operation across NBN connection types.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DS-2CD2386G2-I
Q.01
Does this camera have a microphone or two-way audio?
Q.02
Which lens should I choose, 2.8mm, 4mm or 6mm?
Q.03
Does it record in colour at night?
Q.04
Does it support PoE or do I need a power supply?
Q.05
Will it work with my existing Hikvision NVR?
Q.06
Can it record without an NVR?
Q.07
Is it suitable for outdoor use in Australia?
Q.08
What warranty applies when buying in Australia?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Record it on an NVR
Pair it with a Hikvision PoE NVR such as the DS-7604NI-M1/4P, DS-7608NI-M2/8P or DS-7616NI-M2/16P for one-cable power and recording.
Add storage for 4K
Fit a surveillance drive such as the 6TB or 8TB in the NVR; 8MP streams suit a larger drive.
Mount and protect cabling
Add the DS-1273ZJ-140 junction box for tidy, weather-protected terminations behind the turret.
Want audio or active deterrence?
This base model has no mic or siren. For colour-at-night or strobe-and-audio options compare the DS-2CD2T67G2H ColorVu bullet or the DS-2CD2686G2-IZSU/SL LiveGuard bullet.
