Hikvision DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW 8MP (4K) PTZ Camera, 42x Zoom, up to 500m IR, IP66, IK10, Hi-PoE/24VAC
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Hikvision DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW 8MP (4K) PTZ Camera, 42x Zoom, up to 500m IR, IP66, IK10, Hi-PoE/24VAC

SKU: DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW
Description

The Hikvision DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW is an 8 MP (4K) DarkFighter PTZ speed dome with a 42x optical zoom and infrared to 500 metres, built for long-range tracking across airports, highways, ports and other large sites. On-camera deep learning classifies people and vehicles and drives smart auto-tracking, while a built-in gyroscope steadies the picture at full zoom.

Key points
- 8 MP 4K (3840 x 2160) on a 1/1.2" sensor
- 42x optical zoom (7.5 to 315 mm) plus 16x digital
- Smart IR to 500 metres; image is black and white under IR at night
- DarkFighter low-light imaging; 120 dB WDR
- Human and vehicle detection with smart auto-tracking
- 360-degree endless pan; 300 presets; built-in gyroscope
- IP67 and IK10 metal body; Hi-PoE or 24 VAC; microSD to 256 GB

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01Overview

What the DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW is

The Hikvision DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW is an 8 MP 4K DarkFighter PTZ speed dome made for watching, and reaching across, very large sites such as airports, highways, ports and critical infrastructure. A 1/1.2" sensor records 3840 x 2160 video, and the 42x optical zoom (7.5 to 315 mm) lets one camera hold a wide overview and then close in on a face or a number plate far down the site. DarkFighter low-light technology keeps a usable picture as light fades, and 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range balances a bright sky against shaded ground.

The smart movement is the reason to fit a PTZ at this level. On-camera deep learning labels people and vehicles, so auto-tracking can lock onto a target and follow it across the scene, and line-crossing and intrusion rules alarm on real targets rather than wind or weather. A built-in gyroscope steadies the image 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 on a schedule. The 360-degree endless pan leaves no blind spot around the mount, and face capture plus vehicle attribute reading suit identity-aware and traffic monitoring.

Plan for the night picture and the power. Smart IR reaches up to 500 metres, but like any infrared camera the image is black and white in the dark, not colour; the DarkFighter sensor only holds colour while some ambient light remains. The metal housing is rated IP67 against dust and water and IK10 against impact, with a heater, demist and rain-sensing wiper for harsh weather. It is a high-power camera that runs on Hi-PoE or a 24 VAC supply, so a standard NVR PoE port is not enough on its own. Records to a high-bandwidth Hikvision NVR or to a microSD card up to 256 GB.

See it in action

What the DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW 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.
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.

02Engineering

DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW specifications

- 8 MP 4K (3840 x 2160) on a 1/1.2" progressive-scan CMOS sensor
- 42x optical zoom (7.5 to 315 mm) plus 16x digital zoom
- Smart IR to 500 m; the night image is black and white under infrared
- DarkFighter low-light imaging, 120 dB WDR, HLC, BLC and 3D DNR
- Human and vehicle detection with smart auto-tracking
- Face capture and vehicle attribute reading for identity and traffic work
- 360-degree endless pan, 300 presets, patrol and pattern scans
- Built-in gyroscope (EIS); IP67 and IK10 body, heater, demist and wiper

03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — Hikvision DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW 8MP (4K) PTZ Camera, 42x Zoom, up to 500m IR, IP66, IK10, Hi-PoE/24VAC
FeatureDetail
Image Sensor 1/1.2" progressive scan CMOS
Min. Illumination Color: 0.002 Lux @(F1.6, AGC ON), B/W: 0.0002 Lux @(F1.6, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR
Shutter Speed 1/1 s to 1/30,000 s
Slow Shutter yes
Focus semi-auto, manual, auto
Day & Night ICR
Day/Night Switch day, night, auto, scheduled-switch
BLC yes
WDR 120 dB WDR
HLC yes
3D DNR yes
Defog yes
EIS Yes. Built-in gyroscope to improve EIS performance.
Regional Exposure yes
Regional Focus yes
Image Settings saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness
White Balance auto, ATW, sodium lamp, fluorescent lamp, indoor, outdoor, MWB
Digital Zoom 16 ×
Optical Zoom 42 ×
Privacy Mask up to 24 masks, polygon region, mosaic mask, mask color configurable
SNR ≥ 55 dB
General Function mirror, password protection, video tampering alarm, watermark, IP address filter
Optical Defog yes
Max. Resolution 3840 × 2160

04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW

See wide, then reach 500 m

A 42x optical zoom, 360-degree pan and 500 m Smart IR let one camera cover a whole site and then identify a person or vehicle far down the perimeter, day or night.

Tracks real targets, not weather

Human and vehicle detection drives smart auto-tracking and keeps perimeter alarms to people and vehicles, cutting false alerts from wind, rain and animals.

4K detail for faces and plates

8 MP resolution with face capture and vehicle attribute reading suits airports, highways and access points where identity and number plates matter.

Built to stay sharp outdoors

IP67 and IK10 housing with heater, demist and a rain-sensing wiper, plus a gyroscope that steadies the long-zoom image in wind.

05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Airports and transport hubs

Cover a wide apron or forecourt and zoom onto a gate, aircraft stand or vehicle, with auto-tracking following anything that crosses a line.

Highways and traffic

Watch a long stretch of road from one high mount, read vehicle details at distance and follow incidents as they move.

Ports, yards and logistics

Sweep a large container yard for an overview, then close in on a gate, truck or container number across hundreds of metres.

Critical infrastructure perimeters

Patrol a set of preset views around a plant or substation and lock onto a person or vehicle that enters a restricted zone at night.

06Setup

Installation & setup

  1. In the box

    PTZ speed dome, mounting hardware and the printed guide. A wall, pole or pendant bracket and the power supply are chosen to suit the site and bought separately.

  2. Power and cabling

    Plan for Hi-PoE or a 24 VAC supply; a standard NVR PoE port will not run it. Run network back to the recorder and keep cable runs within Ethernet limits or use a fibre or media-converter link for long distances.

  3. Mounting

    Fit it on a solid pole or a rated wall or pendant bracket at a height that clears obstructions for the long zoom. A steady mount matters because any sway is magnified at 42x.

  4. Setup

    Set presets, patrols and the tracking and perimeter rules in the web interface or your NVR, and aim the IR for the lane or zone you most need at night.

08Questions

Frequently asked about the DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW

Q.01

How far can the DS-2DF8C842IXS-AELW see at night?
Its Smart IR reaches up to 500 metres, and the infrared brightness follows the zoom so distant targets are lit without washing out close ones. Note the night image is black and white under IR; the DarkFighter sensor only keeps colour while some ambient or site lighting remains.
Q.02

Does it detect and follow people and vehicles by itself?
Yes. On-camera deep learning labels people and vehicles, and smart auto-tracking 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.03

How is it powered, and can I run it from my NVR?
It is a high-power PTZ that needs Hi-PoE or a 24 VAC supply. A standard NVR PoE port (802.3af or at) does not deliver enough power, so use a Hi-PoE injector or a dedicated supply at the camera and send the video back over the network.
Q.04

What is the real IP rating, IP66 or IP67?
The Hikvision datasheet rates this camera IP67 against dust and water, along with IK10 impact resistance. Some listings print IP66 by mistake; the official figure is IP67, and it ships with a heater, demist and rain-sensing wiper for exposed sites.
Q.05

Can it read number plates and capture faces?
At full 4K resolution and 42x zoom it can capture faces and read vehicle details such as plate, model and colour at distance, under good light. Plate reading at long range still depends on the angle, vehicle speed and lighting, so plan the mounting position for the lane you want to cover.
Q.06

Will the picture be shaky at full zoom?
It has a built-in gyroscope for electronic image stabilisation, which steadies the view at long zoom where the smallest vibration is magnified. Mounting it on a solid pole or a rated wall bracket also helps keep the long-range image steady.
Q.07

What can I record it to?
Record it to a high-bandwidth Hikvision NVR over the network for continuous 4K footage, or to a microSD card up to 256 GB inside the camera for local backup. Choose an NVR with enough recording throughput for an 8 MP stream at a high frame rate.

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