Hikvision DS-2DF8225IX-AEL(W) 2MP 25× Network IR Speed Dome Outdoor Darkfighter PTZ
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Hikvision DS-2DF8225IX-AEL(W) 2MP 25× Network IR Speed Dome Outdoor Darkfighter PTZ

SKU: 2DF8225IX
Description

The Hikvision DS-2DF8225IX-AEL(W) is an 8-inch 2 MP DarkFighter network speed dome built to watch large, open sites from a single moving camera. A 25x optical zoom reaches distant subjects, DarkFighter low-light technology keeps the image clean in near-darkness, and long-range smart infrared lights the scene at night. Deep-learning analytics detect and auto-track people and vehicles, and a built-in wiper, IP67 housing and IK10 rating handle harsh outdoor conditions.

Key points
- 2 MP (1920 x 1080) 1/1.8" CMOS DarkFighter, 120 dB WDR
- 25x optical and 16x digital zoom; 5.7-142.5 mm lens
- Long-range smart infrared that auto-adjusts its angle to the zoom
- Deep-learning auto-tracking of people and vehicles, plus face capture
- 360° endless pan, -20° to 90° tilt, 300 presets
- Built-in wiper; IP67 weatherproof, IK10 vandal resistant
- Powered by Hi-PoE or 24 VAC (high-power PTZ)
2MP Ultra HD False Alarm Reduction Human/Vehicle Detection
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§ 01Overview

What the 2DF8225IX is

The Hikvision DS-2DF8225IX-AEL(W) is a long-range DarkFighter speed dome made to cover wide perimeters, yards, car parks and public spaces from one moving camera. A motorised 5.7-142.5 mm lens gives 25x optical zoom, so you can pull a distant subject in close, while continuous 360° endless pan and -20° to 90° tilt let you, or the analytics, steer the view anywhere across the scene. A 2 MP sensor keeps streaming and storage light for a busy PTZ.

Its strength is seeing at distance in poor light. DarkFighter low-light technology captures clean, low-noise images in near-darkness, and long-range smart infrared illuminates the scene at night and automatically adjusts its beam angle to match the zoom, so distant subjects stay lit as you zoom in. Deep-learning analytics detect and auto-track human and vehicle targets - the camera pans, tilts and zooms to follow a target on its own - and it captures faces and supports road-traffic vehicle detection. A 120 dB WDR handles glare and deep shadow on exposed sites.

Two practical notes so you specify it correctly. This is a DarkFighter low-light camera that uses infrared at night, so the night picture is black-and-white rather than full colour. And it is a large 8-inch PTZ that draws real power: plan a Hi-PoE source or a 24 VAC supply rated for the camera, its infrared and its heater, plus a sturdy pole or wall bracket. A built-in wiper clears rain from the dome, and the IP67, IK10 housing suits demanding outdoor positions. Record it to a Hikvision NVR that supports PTZ control.

See it in action

What the 2DF8225IX features actually look like

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

False Alarm Reduction — Filtering helps separate real activity from harmless movement like rain, leaves or ...

False Alarm Reduction

Filtering helps separate real activity from harmless movement like rain, leaves or pets, so you get fewer pointless notifications and the alerts that matter stand out.
Human/Vehicle Detection — Smart detection focuses on people and vehicles and can ignore things like swaying...

Human/Vehicle Detection

Smart detection focuses on people and vehicles and can ignore things like swaying branches, rain or small animals — helping cut down false alerts and making the right moments easier to find.

Illustrative — simulated for demonstration

§ 02Engineering

2DF8225IX specifications

- 2 MP (1920 x 1080) 1/1.8" CMOS DarkFighter for low-light imaging
- 25x optical and 16x digital zoom (5.7-142.5 mm lens)
- Long-range smart infrared that auto-adjusts its angle to the zoom
- Deep-learning auto-tracking of human and vehicle targets
- Face capture and road-traffic vehicle detection
- 360 degree endless pan, -20 to 90 degree tilt, 300 presets
- Built-in wiper to clear rain from the dome
- IP67 weatherproof, IK10 vandal resistant; Hi-PoE or 24 VAC

§ 03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — Hikvision DS-2DF8225IX-AEL(W) 2MP 25× Network IR Speed Dome Outdoor Darkfighter PTZ
FeatureDetail
Image Sensor 1/1.8" progressive scan CMOS
Max. Resolution 1920 × 1080 (2 MP)
Min. Illumination Color: 0.002 Lux @ (F1.5, AGC ON); 0 Lux with IR
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) 120 dB
Day & Night IR cut filter
Digital Zoom 16x

§ 04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the 2DF8225IX

Reach across big sites

A 25x optical zoom and 360 degree endless pan cover a wide area and pull distant subjects in close.

See in poor light

DarkFighter imaging and long-range smart infrared keep distant scenes usable after dark.

Hands-free tracking

Deep-learning auto-tracking follows people and vehicles on its own across the scene.

Built for the weather

A built-in wiper plus IP67 and IK10 keep it working on exposed poles and in heavy rain.

§ 05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Industrial yards and depots

Sweep a large site and zoom in on activity at the far fence line.

Car parks and forecourts

Track vehicles and people across a wide open area from one camera.

Perimeters and boundaries

Watch a long boundary from a single pole-mounted PTZ with auto-tracking.

Public spaces and roads

Cover open civic areas and roadways and zoom in on incidents as they happen.

§ 06Setup

Installation & setup

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What's in the box

One DS-2DF8225IX-AEL(W) 8-inch DarkFighter speed dome with mounting hardware and documentation. The Hi-PoE source or 24 VAC power supply, bracket, network cable and any NVR are supplied separately.

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Installation requirements

Mount it on a sturdy wall bracket, pole or pendant over the area to cover, allowing for its size and weight. Provide a Hi-PoE source or a 24 VAC supply rated for the camera, its infrared and its heater, connect the network, set the presets, patrols and deep-learning auto-tracking in the software, and add it to a Hikvision NVR that supports PTZ control.

§ 07Questions

Frequently asked about the 2DF8225IX

Q.01

How much zoom does the DS-2DF8225IX-AEL(W) have?
It has a 25x optical zoom with a 5.7 to 142.5 mm lens, plus 16x digital zoom. The optical zoom magnifies without losing resolution, so you can read a distant subject, and full pan and tilt let you cover a wide area from one camera.
Q.02

Does it film in colour at night?
It is a DarkFighter low-light camera that uses infrared after dark, so the night image is black-and-white. DarkFighter keeps the picture clean in very low light, and the smart infrared adjusts its beam to match the zoom so distant subjects stay lit. For 24/7 colour from a moving camera, choose a ColorVu PTZ instead.
Q.03

Does it track people and vehicles automatically?
Yes. Deep-learning analytics detect human and vehicle targets and the camera auto-tracks them, panning, tilting and zooming to follow the target. It also captures faces and supports road-traffic vehicle detection for traffic and access tasks.
Q.04

How is it powered?
It runs on Hi-PoE or a 24 VAC supply. As a large 8-inch PTZ with infrared and a heater it draws far more than a fixed camera, so make sure your injector, switch or power supply is rated for a high-power PTZ, not a standard camera.
Q.05

Can I talk or listen through it?
It records audio through a line input and has no built-in microphone or speaker, so it is not a two-way talk-back camera on its own. Add a line-in microphone if you need to capture sound at the camera.
Q.06

Will it cope with rain and exposed sites?
Yes. It has a built-in wiper to clear the dome in heavy rain, and the housing is IP67 against dust and water and IK10 against impact, so it suits high poles and exposed industrial or rural positions in the Australian climate.
Q.07

Which recorder should I use with it?
Use a Hikvision NVR that supports PTZ control and can supply or pass through the power the camera needs, so you keep auto-tracking and the preset and patrol functions. Match the channel count to the rest of your cameras.

§ 09Bundles

Recommended packages

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Step up the zoom

For even longer reach, the DS-2DF8C435MHS-DELW 4MP DarkFighterX PTZ adds 35x optical zoom.

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Compare a 5-inch option

The DS-2DF5225X-AEL3 2MP DarkFighter PTZ is a smaller 25x alternative where the 8-inch dome is more than you need.