HiLook Pro by Hikvision IPC-T581H-MU_BLK 8MP Hi-Color Fixed Turret Network Camera (BLACK)
HiLook Pro by Hikvision IPC-T581H-MU_BLK 8MP Hi-Color Fixed Turret Network Camera (BLACK)
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HiLook Pro by Hikvision IPC-T581H-MU_BLK 8MP Hi-Color Fixed Turret Network Camera (BLACK)

SKU: IPC-T581H-MU-BLK
Description

The HiLook IPC-T581H-MU-BLK is an 8MP (4K) Hi-Color turret camera that records in full colour around the clock — there is no infrared and no black-and-white night mode. A very fast F1.0 lens and a large 1/1.8" sensor gather enough light to keep true colour after dark, helped by a white LED to about 30 metres, so clothing and vehicle colour stay visible when it matters most. Deep-learning human and vehicle classification keeps alerts accurate, an arrayed dual-microphone records clear audio, and a 130 dB scene-adaptive WDR sensor handles harsh contrast. It runs over one PoE cable behind an IP67 metal housing. This is the black model.

Key points
- 8MP 4K (3840 × 2160) with an ultra-fast F1.0 lens for low light
- Hi-Color / ColorVu: 24/7 full colour, white light to 30 m (no infrared)
- Arrayed dual-microphone for clear audio recording
- Deep-learning human and vehicle classification
- 130 dB scene-adaptive WDR; face capture and perimeter analytics
- IP67 metal turret; PoE or 12 V DC; microSD up to 512 GB; black casing
8MP Ultra HD Full Color Night Vision IP67 Weatherproof Human/Vehicle Detection Built-in Microphone
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Bundle total: $240.00
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§ 01Overview

What the IPC-T581H-MU-BLK is

The HiLook IPC-T581H-MU-BLK is an 8MP Hi-Color turret camera built around one idea: keep everything in full colour, day and night.

Where a normal camera drops to black and white in the dark, this one uses an ultra-fast F1.0 lens and a large 1/1.8" sensor to pull in far more light, backed by a warm white LED to about 30 metres.

The result is true-colour footage after dark, so you can describe a jacket, a car or a face by colour rather than guessing from a grey image.

There is no infrared mode at all — this is a dedicated full-colour camera, which also means no IR glow and no reflection off glass.

At 4K (3840 × 2160) it has the resolution to make that colour detail count for identifying people and vehicles, and deep-learning classification filters alerts down to humans and cars instead of every animal, branch or shadow.

It adds face capture and perimeter analytics such as line-crossing and intrusion, while an arrayed dual-microphone records clear audio alongside the video.

A 130 dB scene-adaptive WDR sensor balances bright lights and deep shade in the same frame, which suits car parks, shopfronts and entrances that mix glare and darkness.

Two honest notes worth knowing before you buy.

First, because it relies on white light rather than infrared, it works best where there is at least some ambient light or where the white LED can reach — in pitch-black areas beyond about 30 metres a hybrid or infrared camera may suit better.

Second, it has an arrayed dual-microphone but no built-in speaker, so it records audio but does not offer two-way talk.

It comes in a 2.8 mm or 4 mm lens, runs over one PoE cable (802.3af) or 12 V DC, and sits behind an IP67 metal housing.

This is the black version; a white model is also available, and both are genuine stock with a local 3-year warranty.

See it in action

What the IPC-T581H-MU-BLK 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.
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.
IP67 Weatherproof — Sealed against dust and water to IP67, built to keep working through rain, storms and h...

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

IPC-T581H-MU-BLK specifications

- 8MP 4K Hi-Color turret camera (3840 × 2160) with an ultra-fast F1.0 lens
- 24/7 full-colour imaging (ColorVu) — no infrared, no black-and-white night mode
- White supplement light to about 30 m; 2.8 mm or 4 mm lens; black housing
- Deep-learning human and vehicle classification, plus face capture and perimeter analytics
- Arrayed dual-microphone for clear audio recording (no speaker; not two-way talk)
- 130 dB scene-adaptive WDR, BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, defog and EIS
- IP67 metal turret; PoE (802.3af) or 12 V DC; microSD up to 512 GB; H.265+
- Works with HiLook NVRs and ONVIF recorders; genuine stock with a local 3-year warranty

§ 03Full datasheet

Detailed specifications

Camera & Image

Camera & Image — HiLook Pro by Hikvision IPC-T581H-MU_BLK 8MP Hi-Color Fixed Turret Network Camera (BLACK)
FeatureDetail
Product Model IPC-T581H-MU (2.8mm/4mm)
Image Sensor 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS
Max. Resolution 3840 × 2160
Min. Illumination Color: 0.0005 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light
Shutter Time 1 s to 1/100,000 s
Day & Night IR cut filter
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) 130 dB (scene-adaptive)
SNR ≥ 52 dB
Day/Night Switch Day, Night, Auto, Schedule
Image Enhancement BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, Distortion Correction, Defog
Image Stabilization EIS
Angle Adjustment Pan: 0° to 360°, tilt: 0° to 75°, rotate: 0° to 360°
Privacy Mask 4 programmable polygon privacy masks

§ 04Why choose this

Built for the way you actually use the IPC-T581H-MU-BLK

Colour all night, no IR

An F1.0 lens, large sensor and white light hold true colour 24/7 — no infrared glow and no glass reflection.

Detail you can describe

8MP resolution plus full colour means you can identify clothing and vehicle colour rather than guessing from grey.

Accurate alerts

Deep-learning human and vehicle classification, face capture and perimeter rules keep notifications relevant.

Built for hard light

130 dB scene-adaptive WDR balances glare and shade, which suits car parks, shopfronts and bright entrances.

§ 05Where it fits

Right at home in these scenarios

Lit shopfronts and entrances

Full-colour 4K footage of an entry or till area where there is some ambient or signage light at night.

Car parks and forecourts

Colour detail of vehicles and people under existing lighting, with WDR handling headlights and shadows.

Driveways and front yards

Identify a visitor or vehicle by colour after dark within the white-light range, with people and vehicle alerts.

Areas where IR is a problem

Behind glass or near reflective surfaces, full-colour white-light imaging avoids the wash-out of infrared.

§ 06Setup

Installation & setup

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What's in the box

One IPC-T581H-MU-BLK turret camera with mounting accessories and a quick start guide. A HiLook NVR, PoE switch or power supply, network cable and any microSD card are supplied separately. Optional brackets include the DS-1273ZJ-140 wall mount.

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Installation requirements

Fit it to a wall or ceiling aimed across the area, ideally where there is some ambient light or the white LED can reach, and run one network cable to a HiLook PoE NVR or switch (or use 12 V DC). Activate it on the NVR or in the app, set the AI rules, and test the night colour view before relying on it.

§ 07Questions

Frequently asked about the IPC-T581H-MU-BLK

Q.01

Does the IPC-T581H-MU use infrared at night?
No. It is a Hi-Color (ColorVu) camera that records in full colour 24/7 using an ultra-fast F1.0 lens and a white LED to about 30 metres. It has no infrared mode and no black-and-white night mode, which also means no IR glow and no reflection off glass.
Q.02

Will it work in a completely dark area?
It performs best where there is some ambient light or where its white light can reach, out to about 30 metres. In a pitch-black area with no light at all and nothing for the white LED to illuminate beyond that range, a Smart Hybrid Light or infrared camera such as the IPC-T383H-MU may be a better fit.
Q.03

Does it have two-way audio?
No. It has an arrayed dual-microphone that records clear audio with the video, but it does not have a built-in speaker, so it does not offer two-way talk. For talk-through audio, look at an all-in-one model such as the IPC-T289 series.
Q.04

What does the F1.0 lens actually do?
The F1.0 aperture is wider than a typical F1.6 lens and lets in significantly more light. Combined with the large 1/1.8 inch sensor, that is what allows the camera to hold true colour at night rather than dropping to a grainy or black-and-white image.
Q.05

What smart detection does it include?
It uses deep learning to classify people and vehicles and filter out irrelevant motion, and adds face capture and perimeter protection such as line-crossing, intrusion, and region entry and exit. You set the zones and rules so alerts focus on what matters.
Q.06

How is it powered and mounted?
It runs over a single PoE cable (IEEE 802.3af) or from a 12 V DC supply. The turret housing mounts on a wall or ceiling and aims easily into a corner, and it connects straight to a HiLook PoE NVR or switch.
Q.07

What lens and colour options are there?
It comes with a 2.8 mm lens for a wide view of about 109° horizontal, or a 4 mm lens for a tighter, longer reach. This listing is the black housing; a white version is also available.
Q.08

Is it suitable for outdoor use in Australia?
Yes. It has an IP67-rated metal housing and a wide operating temperature range for rain, dust, heat and sun, plus scene-adaptive 130 dB WDR for harsh lighting. It is genuine stock with a local 3-year warranty and support.

§ 09Bundles

Recommended packages

02

Add a surveillance hard drive

HiLook NVRs ship without a drive — add a surveillance-grade 2TB hard drive or 6TB hard drive to record continuously.

03

Need night infrared instead?

For dark areas beyond the white-light range, the IPC-T383H-MU adds Smart Hybrid Light with 30 m infrared.

04

Want deterrence and talk-back?

The IPC-T289H-MU all-in-one adds a strobe, siren and two-way audio for active deterrence.