Hikvision DS-2DF6A436XG1-ELY 4MP 36X DarkFighter Speed Dome (Ultra Series)
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Hikvision DS-2DF6A436XG1-ELY 4MP 36X DarkFighter Speed Dome (Ultra Series)
SKU: DS-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y)
Description
The Hikvision DS-2DF6A436XG1-ELY is a 4 MP DarkFighter PTZ speed dome with a 36x optical zoom for long-range, around-the-clock monitoring of large sites. Deep-learning auto-tracking follows people and vehicles, a built-in gyroscope steadies the long zoom, and 150 dB WDR holds detail in harsh light.
Key points
- 4 MP (2688 x 1520) on a 1/1.8" sensor
- 36x optical zoom (6 to 216 mm) plus 16x digital
- DarkFighter low-light colour imaging; 150 dB WDR
- Human and vehicle detection with auto-tracking 3.0
- 360-degree endless pan; 300 presets; gyroscope EIS
- IP67 and IK10 metal body; Hi-PoE or 36 VDC
- No IR illuminator: this is a low-light DarkFighter model, not an IR camera
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§ 01Overview
What the DS-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y) is
The Hikvision DS-2DF6A436XG1-ELY is a 4 MP DarkFighter speed dome built for watching, and reaching across, large open sites such as transport corridors, ports, car parks and industrial perimeters.
A 1/1.8" sensor records 2688 x 1520 video, and the 36x optical zoom (6 to 216 mm) lets one camera hold a wide overview and then close in on a person or a vehicle far down the site.
DarkFighter low-light technology keeps usable colour as light fades, where a basic camera would drop to a noisy grey image, and 150 dB Wide Dynamic Range balances a bright sky against shaded ground.
The reason to choose a high-end PTZ like this is the smart movement.
On-camera deep learning classifies people and vehicles, so auto-tracking 3.0 can lock onto a target and follow it across the scene, and the perimeter rules, line crossing and intrusion, alarm on real targets rather than wind or weather.
A built-in gyroscope steadies the picture at full zoom, where the smallest vibration is magnified, and 300 presets with patrol and pattern scans let the camera tour a fixed set of views automatically.
The 360-degree endless pan leaves no blind spot around the mount.
One point to plan around: this is a DarkFighter low-light model, not an infrared camera.
It has no IR illuminator, so it relies on ambient and site lighting at night and produces low-light colour rather than the black-and-white image of an IR dome; for a fully dark site, choose an IR or laser PTZ instead.
The metal housing is rated IP67 against dust and water and IK10 against impact, with a heater and demist for cold and damp, and an operating range down to -40 degrees C.
It is a high-power camera that runs on Hi-PoE or a 36 VDC supply, and records to a network video recorder or a microSD card.
Pair it with a high-bandwidth Hikvision NVR for continuous recording.
See it in action
What the DS-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y) features actually look like
Representative illustrations of how each key feature performs in a real scene.
4MP Ultra HD
4MP captures roughly twice the detail of standard 1080p.
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.
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-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y) specifications
- 4 MP (2688 x 1520) on a 1/1.8" progressive-scan CMOS sensor
- 36x optical zoom (6 to 216 mm) plus 16x digital zoom
- DarkFighter low-light colour imaging; no IR illuminator on this model
- 150 dB WDR, HLC, BLC and 3D DNR for harsh, mixed light
- Human and vehicle detection with auto-tracking 3.0
- 360-degree endless pan, 300 presets, patrol and pattern scans
- Built-in gyroscope (EIS) steadies the image at full zoom
- IP67 and IK10 metal body, heater and demist; Hi-PoE or 36 VDC
- 36x optical zoom (6 to 216 mm) plus 16x digital zoom
- DarkFighter low-light colour imaging; no IR illuminator on this model
- 150 dB WDR, HLC, BLC and 3D DNR for harsh, mixed light
- Human and vehicle detection with auto-tracking 3.0
- 360-degree endless pan, 300 presets, patrol and pattern scans
- Built-in gyroscope (EIS) steadies the image at full zoom
- IP67 and IK10 metal body, heater and demist; Hi-PoE or 36 VDC
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Camera & Image
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" progressive scan CMOS |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.0003 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON), B/W: 0.0001 Lux @(F1.2, AGC ON) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1 s to 1/30,000 s |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Zoom | 36x optical, 16x digital |
| Max. Resolution | 2688 × 1520 |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, and white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Day/Night Switch | Day, night, auto, scheduled-switch |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | 150 dB WDR |
| Defog | Optical defog |
| Image Stabilization | Yes. Built-in gyroscope to improve EIS performance. |
| Regional Exposure | Yes |
| Regional Focus | Yes |
| Privacy Mask | Up to 24 masks, polygon region, mosaic mask, mask color configurable |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Satellite Positioning | No |
| Compass | No |
Lens & Distance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Focus | Auto, semi-auto, manual, rapid focus |
| Focal Length | 6.0 mm to 216 mm, 36× Optical |
| Zoom Speed | Approx. 4.5 s |
| FOV | Horizontal field of view: 56.6° to 1.7° (wide-tele); Vertical field of view: 33.7° to 0.9° (wide-tele); Diagonal field of view: 63.4° to 1.9° (wide-tele) |
| Aperture | Max. F1.2 |
| Movement Range (Pan) | 360° |
| Movement Range (Tilt) | -20° to 90° (auto flip) |
| Pan Speed | pan speed: configurable from 0.1° to 300°/s; preset speed: 300°/s |
| Tilt Speed | tilt speed: configurable from 0.1° to 150°/s, preset speed 250°/s |
| Proportional Pan | Yes |
| Presets | 300 |
| Patrol Scan | 8 patrols, up to 32 presets for each patrol |
| Pattern Scan | 4 pattern scans, record time over 10 minutes for each scan |
| Power-off Memory | Yes |
| Park Action | Preset, pattern scan, patrol scan, auto scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan |
| 3D Positioning | Yes |
| PTZ Status Display | Yes |
| Preset Freezing | Yes |
| Scheduled Task | Preset, pattern scan, patrol scan, auto scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan, dome reboot, dome adjust, aux output |
| DORI Distance | Detect 2979.3 m (9774.6 ft.); Observe 1182.3 m (3878.9 ft.); Recognize 595.9 m (1955.1 ft.); Identify 297.9 m (977.4 ft.) (Tele) |
Night Vision
| Feature | Detail |
|---|
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main Stream | 50 Hz：50 fps (2688 × 1520, 2560 × 1440), 100 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720); 60 Hz：60 fps (2688 × 1520, 2560 × 1440), 120 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720) *High frame rate is supported under monitoring mode only. |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288) | 60 Hz: 30 fps (704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240) |
| Third Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288) | 60 Hz: 30 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240) |
| Video Compression | Main stream: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 | Sub-stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG | Third stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 16384 Kbps |
| H.264 Type | Baseline Profile/Main Profile/High Profile |
| H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 8 fixed regions for each stream |
| Target Cropping | No |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Compression | G.711alaw, G.711ulaw, G.722.1, G.726, MP2L2, PCM |
| Audio Bit Rate | 64 Kbps (G.711)/16 Kbps (G.722.1)/16 Kbps (G.726)/32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | MP2L2: 16kHz, 32kHz, 48kHzAAC-LC: 16kHz, 32kHz, 48kHzPCM: 8kHz, 16kHz, 32kHz, 48kHzMP3: 8kHz, 16KHz, 32KHz, 48KHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Perimeter Protection | Line crossing detection, region entrance detection, intrusion detection, region exiting detection |
| Multi-Target-Type Detection | Supports simultaneous detection and capture of human body, face and vehicle, Gets 7 face features, 14 human body features and 8 vehicle features |
| Face Capture | Detects up to 30 faces simultaneously, Uploads face with background and closed-up face pictures,Supports detecting, tracking, capturing, grading, selecting of face in motion, and outputs the best face picture |
| Face Comparison | Up to 10 face libraries. 30000 faces for each library. 150000 faces in total, Recognizes face identity via face modeling, grading and comparing to those in face library, Supports face library encryption |
| Road Traffic and Vehicle Detection | Smart Function: Support license plate recognition of vehicles and motorcycles (only in checkpoint scenario); Support vehicle attribute detection, including vehicle type, color, brand, driving direction, etc.; Support vehicle and non-vehicle counting; Blocklist and allowlist: up to 10,000 records | LPR Countries/Regions: 4 areas (Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa) and more than 124 countries/regions | Accuracy (Under recommended installation and lighting conditions): License plate recognition rate ≥98%; Capture rate ≥99%; Driving direction accuracy rate ≥98% | Vehicle Capture Speed: Front installation in checkpoint scenario: up to 120 km/h; Side installation: up to 80 km/h | Capture Mode: License Plate and Vehicle Mode, Vehicle Priority Mode |
| Smart Tracking | Manual tracking, auto-tracking 3.0 |
| Object Tracking | Support person arming. When the device detects the armed face or human body in the monitoring scene, it triggers alarms, and tracks and captures the target. During the tracking, the target location and other related information are uploaded.Support vehicle arming. When the device detects the armed vehicles in the monitoring scene, it triggers alarms, and tracks and captures the target. During the tracking, the target location and other related information are uploaded. |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Smooth Streaming | Yes |
| Security | Password protection,complicated password,HTTPS encryption,802.1X authentication (EAP-TLS, EAP-LEAP, EAP-MD5),watermark,IP address filter,basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS,WSSE and digest authentication for Open Network Video Interface, RTP/RTSP over HTTPS,control timeout settings,security audit log,TLS 1.3,host authentication (MAC address),TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 level 2) |
| Network Storage | NAS (NFS, SMB/ CIFS), ANR |
| Protocols | IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1x, Qos, FTP, SMTP, UPnP, SNMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTCP, RTP, TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, UDP, IGMP, ICMP, Bonjour |
| API | ISUP, ISAPI, Hikvision SDK, Open Network Video Interface (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T, Profile M)，OTAP |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 20 channels |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users. 3 levels: Administrator, Operator and User |
| Client | HikCentral, iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect |
| Web Browser | IE11, Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+, Safari 11+ |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic Event | Motion detection,video tampering alarm,exception (network disconnected, IP address conflict, illegal login, HDD full, HDD error),alarm input and output,vandal-proof alam,audio exception detection,unattended baggage detection, object removal detection |
| Linkage | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card,notify surveillance center,send email,trigger recording,and PTZ actions (such as preset, patrol scan, pattern scan) |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reset | Yes |
| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| On-board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support MicroSD/MicroSDHC/MicroSDXC, up to 1 TB |
| Alarm | 7 inputs, 2 outputs |
| Audio | 1 input (line in), max. input amplitude: 2-2.4 vpp, input impedance: 1 KΩ ± 10%; 1 output (line out), line level, output impedance: 600 Ω |
| Video Output | 1.0V[p-p]/75Ω, PAL, NTSC, BNC connector |
| RS-485 | HIKVISION, Pelco-P, Pelco-D, self-adaptive |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vandal-proof Alarm | No |
| Heater | Yes |
| Wiper | No |
| De-icing | No |
| Demist | Yes |
| General Function | Mirror, password protection, watermark, IP address filter |
| Power | 36 VDC (Max. 45 W, including max. 6 W for heater), Hi-PoE (Max. 40 W, including max. 6 W for heater) |
| Operating Condition | Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F), Humidity: ≤ 95% |
| Dimension | ⌀ 231.1 mm × 355.6 mm (⌀ 9.10" × 14") |
| Weight | Approx. 6 kg (13.23 lb.) |
| 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 |
| EMC | CE-EMC (EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014); RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015); IC VoC (ICES-003: Issue 6, 2019); KC (KN 32: 2015, KN 35: 2015) |
| Safety | CB (IEC 62368-1:2014+A11); CE-LVD (EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017), BIS (IS 13252(Part 1):2010+A1:2013+A2:2015); LOA (SANS IEC60950-1) |
| Environment | CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU); WEEE (2012/19/EU); Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) |
| Anti-Corrosion Protection | NEMA 4X |
| Protection | IP67 Standard, Lightning Protection, Surge Protection and Voltage Transient Protection, ±6kV Line to Gnd, ±3kV Line to Line, IEC61000-4-5, IK10 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DS-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y)
Tracks real targets by itself
Human and vehicle detection drives auto-tracking 3.0 and keeps perimeter alarms to people and vehicles, not wind, rain or animals.
Holds colour as light fades
DarkFighter low-light imaging and 150 dB WDR keep a usable colour picture at dusk and under site lighting where a basic camera turns to grey noise.
Steady at full zoom
A built-in gyroscope steadies the image at long zoom, so distant detail stays readable instead of blurring with every vibration.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Ports, yards and logistics
Sweep a large yard for an overview, then zoom onto a gate, container or vehicle, with auto-tracking following anything that crosses a line.
Transport corridors and car parks
Cover a wide forecourt or roadway from one high mount and reach along it to read activity at distance.
Industrial and utility perimeters
Patrol a set of preset views around a plant or substation and lock onto a person or vehicle that enters a restricted zone.
City and campus oversight
Give a control room one camera that watches a public square or campus and zooms in on an incident as it unfolds.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
In the box
Camera and mounting hardware with the quick start guide. A wall or pole bracket, Hi-PoE injector or 36VDC supply, microSD card and NVR are bought separately.
Mounting
Fit it high on a solid pole, wall bracket or corner so the zoom has a clear line down the site and the pan and tilt can sweep the area. A rigid mount keeps the long-range view steady.
Power and network
This is a high-power PTZ. A standard NVR PoE port (802.3af/at) does not supply enough power, so use a Hi-PoE injector or a 36 VDC supply at the camera, bought separately, and run the video back to the recorder over the network.
Setup tips
Program preset positions and patrols for the views you want, enable human and vehicle detection, and set auto-tracking limits so the camera returns to its home view after following a target.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DS-2DF6A436XG1-EL(Y)
Q.01
Does the DS-2DF6A436XG1-ELY have infrared night vision?
No. This is a DarkFighter low-light model with no IR illuminator. It keeps usable colour in low light by relying on ambient and site lighting, rather than lighting the scene with infrared. If your site is fully dark with no lighting, choose an IR or laser PTZ such as the DS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY instead.
Q.02
How far can the 36x zoom actually identify someone?
Hikvision rates this camera to detect movement at around 2979 metres and to identify a person at about 298 metres at full zoom, under good conditions. In practice the usable distance depends on light, weather and how steady the mount is, but it reaches far further than a fixed camera.
Q.03
Does it follow people and vehicles on its own?
Yes. On-camera deep learning labels people and vehicles, and auto-tracking 3.0 can lock onto a target and follow it across the scene. The same classification keeps line-crossing and intrusion alarms to real targets, so wind and weather are far less likely to trigger an alert.
Q.04
How is it powered, and can I just plug it into my NVR?
It is a high-power PTZ that runs on Hi-PoE or a 36 VDC supply, drawing up to 45 W. A standard NVR PoE port (802.3af or at) does not supply enough power, so use a Hi-PoE injector or a dedicated supply at the camera and send the video back over the network.
Q.05
Will the image be shaky at full zoom?
It has a built-in gyroscope for electronic image stabilisation, which steadies the picture at long zoom where the smallest vibration is magnified. Mounting it on a solid pole or wall bracket also helps keep the long-range view steady.
Q.06
What can I record it to?
Record it to a Hikvision NVR over the network for continuous footage, or to a microSD card inside the camera for local storage or backup. Choose an NVR with enough recording bandwidth for a 4 MP camera streaming at a high frame rate.
Q.07
Is it tough enough for an exposed site?
Yes. The metal housing is rated IP67 against dust and water and IK10 against impact, with a heater and demist for cold and damp and an operating range down to -40 degrees C, so it suits poles, rooftops and open perimeters across Australian conditions.
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Record it on a high-bandwidth NVR
Send it to a Hikvision NVR such as the 16-channel DS-7616NI-M2/16P or, for a larger site, the 32-channel DS-7732NI-M4/24P, and add a surveillance drive like the 8 TB drive for continuous footage.
Power it correctly
This is a high-power PTZ. A standard NVR PoE port (802.3af/at) does not supply enough power, so use a Hi-PoE injector or a 36 VDC supply at the camera, bought separately, and run the video back to the recorder over the network.
Pair it with a mid-range PTZ
Add the DS-2DF5225X-AE3 25x PTZ to cover a second area at lower cost while this DarkFighter dome handles the long-range work.