Hikvision DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW 8MP (4K) PTZ Camera, 35x Zoom, up to 300m IR, IP66, IK10, Hi-PoE/24VAC
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Hikvision DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW 8MP (4K) PTZ Camera, 35x Zoom, up to 300m IR, IP66, IK10, Hi-PoE/24VAC

SKU: DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW
Description

The Hikvision DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW is an 8 MP (4K) DarkFighterX TandemVu PTZ speed dome. Two sensors give a fixed panoramic overview and a 35x optical zoom at once, so you keep the whole scene in view while the zoom closes in, with infrared up to 300 m.

Key points
- 8 MP (3840 x 2160) 4K; two 1/1.2" sensors (TandemVu)
- 35x optical zoom (7.4 to 259 mm) plus 16x digital
- Panoramic overview and zoomed detail at the same time
- DarkFighterX low light; hybrid IR up to 300 m + white light
- 140 dB WDR; face capture and vehicle detection
- IP67 and IK10 body, wiper; Hi-PoE or 36 VDC
8MP Ultra HD Dual-Light Night Vision Full Color Night Vision Human/Vehicle Detection
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Add accessories Optional. Junction box → hides & weatherproofs cable joins (best for outdoors). Brackets → only if mounting on a corner or under eaves. Cable → one per camera; skip if you already have your own.
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§ 01Overview

What the DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW is

The Hikvision DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW is an 8 MP, 4K DarkFighterX TandemVu PTZ speed dome, and the TandemVu design is what sets it apart. It carries two sensors: a fixed panoramic camera that always shows the whole scene, and a 35x optical zoom (7.4 to 259 mm) that closes in on detail. With an ordinary PTZ, zooming in means losing sight of everything else; here the panoramic channel keeps the full picture while the zoom channel reads a face or a plate, so an operator never loses situational awareness during an incident.

Both channels use large 1/1.2" sensors with DarkFighterX low-light technology and 140 dB Wide Dynamic Range, so the camera holds detail in very low light and against harsh backlight. Night supplement is hybrid: the panoramic channel can use white light to keep a colour overview, while the zoom channel reaches up to 300 m with infrared, where the image is black and white. On-camera smart features include face capture, face comparison, vehicle detection with number-plate, model and colour recognition, and smart auto-tracking that follows a moving target. 300 presets with patrol and pattern scans automate a tour of fixed views, and the 360-degree pan covers every direction.

It is built for demanding, exposed sites. A built-in wiper, heater and demist keep the long zoom usable in rain and cold, and the metal housing is rated IP67 against dust and water and IK10 against impact, with an operating range down to -40 degrees C. (Some listings quote IP66 for this model; the official datasheet rates it IP67 / IK10.) This is a high-power camera that runs on Hi-PoE or a 36 VDC supply, not a standard NVR PoE port, and records both channels to a high-bandwidth Hikvision NVR. Because TandemVu records two streams, size your recorder bandwidth and storage accordingly.

See it in action

What the DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW features actually look like

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

8MP Ultra HD — 8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p. Even when a person or car is fa... (1/2)
8MP Ultra HD — 8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p. Even when a person or car is fa... (2/2)

8MP Ultra HD

8MP (4K) resolution captures four times the detail of 1080p.
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.
Dual-Light Night Vision — Combines infrared with a warm spotlight so it can light a scene in colour at nigh...

Dual-Light Night Vision

Combines infrared with a warm spotlight so it can light a scene in colour at night rather than relying on black-and-white alone — clearer, more useful footage when there's something to see.
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.
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

DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW specifications

- 8 MP (3840 x 2160) 4K with two 1/1.2" sensors (TandemVu)
- 35x optical zoom (7.4 to 259 mm) plus 16x digital zoom
- Panoramic overview and zoomed detail captured at the same time
- DarkFighterX low-light imaging; 140 dB WDR
- Hybrid supplement: white light overview plus IR up to 300 m on the zoom
- Face capture, face comparison and vehicle detection
- Smart auto-tracking, 360-degree pan, 300 presets
- IP67 / IK10 body, wiper, heater; Hi-PoE or 36 VDC

§ 03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — Hikvision DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW 8MP (4K) PTZ Camera, 35x Zoom, up to 300m IR, IP66, IK10, Hi-PoE/24VAC
FeatureDetail
Image Sensor Two sensors, 1/1.2" Progressive Scan CMOS
Max. Resolution 3840 × 2160
Min. Illumination Color: 0.0004 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0.0001 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR
Shutter Speed 1/1 s to 1/30000 s
Zoom 35 × optical, 16 × digital
Slow Shutter Yes
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, schedule
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) 140 dB
SNR ≥ 52 dB
Image Stabilization EIS
Image Enhancement BLC, HLC, 3D DNR
Privacy Mask 24 programmable polygon privacy masks, mask color or mosaic configurable
Regional Focus Yes
Regional Exposure Yes

§ 04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW

Never lose the wider view

TandemVu keeps a full panoramic picture while the zoom closes in, so an operator sees the whole scene and the detail at once during an incident.

4K detail at long range

8 MP and a 35x zoom let you identify a face or a plate far across a large site, with infrared to 300 m at night.

Colour overview, long-range night reach

The panoramic channel can hold a colour overview with white light while the zoom uses infrared for distance in the dark.

Built for tough sites

An IP67 / IK10 body with a wiper, heater and demist stands up to rain, cold and impact on exposed perimeters.

§ 05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Control rooms and city surveillance

Keep a panoramic overview of a precinct or square on screen while the zoom follows an incident, so nothing happens off-camera.

Airports, ports and stadiums

Watch a wide apron, quayside or concourse and zoom into detail without losing the surrounding context.

Large perimeters

Hold the whole boundary in the panoramic view and reach up to 300 m with the zoom and infrared on anyone who approaches.

Traffic and transport hubs

Read vehicles and plates with the zoom while the panoramic channel keeps the wider intersection or interchange in frame.

§ 06Setup

Installation & setup

01

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.

02

Mounting

Fit it high on a solid pole, wall bracket or corner with a clear line across the site, so both the panoramic and zoom channels have an open view. A rigid mount keeps the long zoom steady.

03

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.

04

Setup tips

Set preset positions and patrols for the zoom channel, enable face and vehicle detection and auto-tracking, and size your NVR for two 4K streams from one camera.

§ 07Questions

Frequently asked about the DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW

Q.01

What does TandemVu mean on the DS-2DF8C835MHS-DELW?
TandemVu means the camera has two sensors working together: a fixed panoramic camera that always shows the whole scene, and a 35x zoom that closes in on detail. With a normal PTZ, zooming in loses the wider view; with TandemVu you keep the full picture and the zoomed detail at the same time.
Q.02

Does it record in colour at night?
It depends on the channel. The panoramic overview can use white light to keep a colour picture, while the zoom channel uses infrared up to 300 metres, where the image is black and white. So you get a colour overview and a long-range infrared zoom together.
Q.03

How far does the zoom reach?
The zoom channel has a 35x optical zoom and Hikvision rates it to identify a person at about 518 metres at full zoom under good conditions, with infrared lighting the scene up to 300 metres at night. The panoramic channel covers the wider area around it.
Q.04

Is this camera IP66 or IP67?
The official Hikvision datasheet rates it IP67 against dust and water and IK10 against impact. Some retailer listings quote IP66, but we follow the datasheet, which is IP67 / IK10, plus a heater and demist for cold and damp.
Q.05

Does it detect people and vehicles?
It captures and compares faces and detects vehicles, including number-plate, model and colour, and it can auto-track a moving target. This is the earlier smart generation, so we describe it as face and vehicle detection with auto-tracking rather than the human-and-vehicle perimeter classification of the newest G1 models.
Q.06

How is it powered, and what NVR does it need?
It runs on Hi-PoE or a 36 VDC supply, not a standard NVR PoE port, so use a Hi-PoE injector or a dedicated supply at the camera. Because it records two streams, choose a high-bandwidth Hikvision NVR and size the storage for two channels.
Q.07

Is it suitable for an exposed site?
Yes. A built-in wiper keeps the window clear, and the IP67 / IK10 metal body with a heater and demist handles rain, cold and impact, with an operating range down to -40 degrees C, so it suits poles, rooftops and open perimeters.

§ 09Bundles

Recommended packages

01

Record both streams on a high-bandwidth NVR

Send it to a high-capacity Hikvision NVR such as the 32-channel DS-7732NI-M4/24P or the 8-bay DS-9632NI-M8, and add a large surveillance drive like the 10 TB drive, since TandemVu records two channels.

02

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.

03

Pair it with a long-IR zoom dome

Add the 42x DS-2DF8442IXG1-ELWY where you need infrared out to 400 m at a second position.