DS-2CD2646G2H-IZS2U/SL(2.8-12mm)
Hikvision 4MP DarkFighter motorized Varifocal Bullet netwrok camera with 2.8-12mm lens
Overview Summary:
The Hikvision DS-2CD2646G2H-IZS2U/SL 4MP DarkFighter bullet camera delivers advanced surveillance performance with a motorised 2.8-12mm varifocal lens for flexible coverage and precise monitoring. Designed for demanding environments, it combines high-resolution imaging with intelligent security features including strobe light warning, audible alarm, and two-way audio communication.With IP67 weather resistance and IK10 vandal protection, this camera is built for reliable outdoor deployment across homes, businesses, and industrial sites in South Africa. Enhanced low-light performance, IR night vision up to 60m, and efficient H.265+ compression ensure clear footage while optimising storage and bandwidth. Ideal for proactive security, it supports smart detection features such as face capture and motion alerts.
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What tier does this fall into?
Professional / Enterprise-grade surveillanceWhat is this best for?
perimeter security, commercial premises monitoring, residential security, warehouse surveillance, retail protection, outdoor site monitoringOverview:
High-Performance 4MP Smart Surveillance Camera for Professional Security
The Hikvision DS-2CD2646G2H-IZS2U/SL is a 4MP DarkFighter motorized varifocal bullet network camera designed for advanced outdoor and indoor surveillance. Built for high clarity in low-light environments, it delivers reliable security performance with intelligent detection, active deterrence, and flexible installation options. Featuring a motorized 2.8-12mm lens, it allows remote adjustment of viewing angles for precise monitoring across wide or focused areas.
Description:
This 4MP DarkFighter bullet camera combines high-resolution imaging with intelligent security functions to deliver dependable surveillance in demanding environments. It is engineered for clear night and low-light performance, enhanced by IR illumination up to 60m and advanced wide dynamic range processing for challenging lighting conditions. The integrated strobe light, audible alarm, and white light flashing system actively deter intruders, while built-in two-way audio enables real-time communication. With AI-based human and vehicle classification, the camera reduces false alerts and improves monitoring accuracy. Its rugged IP67 and IK10-rated metal housing ensures durability against weather and vandalism, making it suitable for commercial, industrial, and high-security installations.
Features:
Core Imaging and Performance Capabilities
The camera uses a 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS sensor delivering up to 2688 x 1520 resolution. Powered by DarkFighter technology, it provides strong low-light performance with minimal illumination requirements. A 120 dB wide dynamic range ensures balanced image quality in scenes with strong backlight or contrast.
Key imaging highlights include:
- 4MP high-definition resolution for detailed monitoring
- 120 dB wide dynamic range for backlit environments
- IR night vision up to 60 meters
- 3D digital noise reduction for cleaner images
- Flexible day/night switching with IR cut filter
Motorized Lens and Flexible Viewing
Equipped with a motorized varifocal lens (2.8-12mm), the camera allows remote zoom and focus adjustment, simplifying installation and reducing setup time. This flexibility makes it suitable for both wide-area surveillance and focused target monitoring.
Lens and viewing details:
- Focal range: 2.8mm to 12mm
- Horizontal field of view: 105.4 to 34.3 degrees
- Vertical field of view: 56.1 to 19.3 degrees
- Adjustable pan, tilt, and rotation up to full 360-degree range
Intelligent Security and Active Deterrence
This model is designed not just for recording but for proactive security response. It integrates AI-based detection and active deterrence features to prevent incidents before they escalate.
Key security functions:
- Human and vehicle classification using deep learning
- Motion detection with smart target filtering
- Face capture capability
- Line crossing, intrusion, and region-based alerts
- Strobe light and audible alarm for active intrusion deterrence
- White light flashing for real-time warning
Audio and Communication Features:
Built-in dual array microphones and two-way audio support enable real-time communication and improved situational awareness. The system supports multiple audio formats and noise filtering for clearer transmission.
Audio capabilities include:
- Built-in dual-microphone array
- Two-way audio communication (line in and line out support)
- Environment noise filtering
- Multiple audio compression formats including G.711, AAC, and MP3
Video Compression and Network Efficiency
The camera supports modern compression standards to optimize bandwidth and storage without compromising image quality. It also supports multiple simultaneous streams for flexible monitoring setups.
- H.265, H.264, H.265+, and H.264+ compression support
- Up to 6-channel simultaneous live view
- Adjustable bit rate from 32 Kbps to 8 Mbps
- Triple-stream support for flexible recording and monitoring
- ONVIF compatibility for system integration
Storage, Interface, and Connectivity
Designed for flexible deployment, the camera includes multiple interface options and onboard storage support.
- Built-in microSD card slot supporting up to 512GB
- 1x RJ45 Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps)
- 1 alarm input and 1 alarm output
- Audio input and output terminals
- PoE support for simplified installation
Rugged Build and Environmental Resistance
Built with a full metal body and bracket, this camera is engineered for harsh environments. Its IP67 rating protects against dust and water, while IK10 ensures resistance to vandalism.
- IP67 weatherproof protection
- IK10 impact resistance
- Operating temperature range: -30 to 60 degrees Celsius
- Suitable for outdoor and industrial installations
Product Specifications Snapshot
Part Number / SKU: DS-2CD2646G2H-IZS2U/SL (2.8-12mm)
- Max resolution: 2688 x 1520
- Sensor: 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS
- IR range: up to 60 meters
- Lens: motorized 2.8-12mm varifocal
- Wide dynamic range: 120 dB
- Video compression: H.265 / H.264 / H.265+ / H.264+
- Storage: microSD up to 512GB
- Protection rating: IP67 and IK10
- Audio: dual-microphone, two-way communication
Ideal Applications
This camera is well suited for commercial buildings, warehouses, retail environments, parking areas, and perimeter security installations where reliable low-light performance, active deterrence, and intelligent detection are required.
Specifications:
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Specifications![]() | |
| Product Code | DS-2CD2646G2H-IZS2U/SL(2.8-12mm)![]() |
| Camera | |
| Image Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 2688 x 1520 |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.001 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON),B/W: 0 Lux with IR |
| Shutter Time | 1/3 s to 1 / 100,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter |
| Angle Adjustment | Pan: 0degrees to 360degrees,tilt: 0degrees to 90degrees,rotate: 0degrees to 360degrees |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Varifocal lens, motorized lens, 2.8 to 12 mm |
| Focal Length & FOV | 2.8 to 12mm, horizontal FOV 105.4degrees to 34.3degrees, vertical FOV 56.1degrees to19.3degrees, diagonal FOV 125.8degrees to 39.4degrees |
| Lens Mount | Ø14 |
| Iris Type | Fixed |
| Aperture | F1.0 |
| Depth of Field | 2.8 to 12mm: 1m-∞ |
| DORI | |
| DORI | Wide: D: 63 .4m, O: 25.2 m, R: 12 .7m, I: 6.3 m |
| Tele: D: 180.6 m, O: 71.7 m, R: 36.1 m, I: 18.1 m | |
| Illuminator | |
| Supplement Light Type | IR |
| Supplement Light Range | Up to 60 m |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| IR Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Video | |
| Main Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (2688 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720) |
| 60 Hz: 30 fps (2688 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720) | |
| Sub-Stream | 50 Hz: 25 fps (1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 640 x 360) |
| 60 Hz: 30 fps (1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 640 x 360) | |
| Third Stream | 50 Hz: 10 fps (1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 640 x 360) |
| 60 Hz: 10 fps (1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 640 x 360) | |
| *Third stream is supported under certain settings. | |
| Video Compression | Main stream: H.265/H.264/H.264+/H.265+ |
| Sub-stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG | |
| Third stream: H.265/H.264 | |
| *Third stream is supported under certain settings. | |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 8 Mbps |
| H.264 Type | Baseline Profile,Main Profile,High Profile |
| H.265 Type | Main Profile |
| Bit Rate Control | CBR,VBR |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 1 fixed region for main stream and sub-stream |
| Audio | |
| Audio Compression | G.711/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM/MP3/AAC-LC |
| Audio Bit Rate | 64 Kbps (G.711ulaw/G.711alaw)/16 Kbps (G.722.1)/16 Kbps (G.726)/32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2)/8 to 320 Kbps (MP3)/16 to 64 Kbps (AAC-LC) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | 8 kHz/16 kHz/32 kHz/48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| Network | |
| Protocols | TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS, PPPoE, SNMP, WebSocket, WebSockets, SRTP, SFTP |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 6 channels |
| API | ONVIF (Profile S, Profile T, Profile G),ISAPI,SDK,ISUP |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users |
| 3 user levels: administrator, operator, and user | |
| 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 1.1/1.2/1.3, host authentication (MAC address) |
| Network Storage | NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS),Auto Network Replenishment (ANR) |
| Client | iVMS-4200,Hik-Connect,Hik-Central |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view: IE 10, IE 11 |
| Plug-in free live view: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+, Edge 89+ | |
| Local service: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+, Edge 89+ | |
| Image | |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Image Settings | Rotate mode,saturation,brightness,contrast,sharpness,gain,white balance,adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Day/Night Switch | Day,Night,Auto,Schedule |
| Image Enhancement | BLC,HLC,3D DNR |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | 120 dB |
| Privacy Mask | 4 programmable polygon privacy masks |
| Interface | |
| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 10 M/100 M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| On-Board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card, up to 512 GB |
| Audio | Built-in Microphone: Arrayed dual-microphone |
| 1 input (line in), two-core terminal block, max. input amplitude: 3.3 Vpp, input impedance: 4.7 KΩ, interface type: non-equilibrium | |
| 1 output (line out), two-core terminal block, max. output amplitude: 3.3 Vpp, output impedance: 100 Ω, interface type: non-equilibrium | |
| Alarm | 1 input, 1 output (max. 24 VDC/24 VAC, 1 A) |
| Reset Key | Yes |
| Event | |
| Basic Event | Motion detection (support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle)),video tampering alarm,exception |
| Smart Event | Scene change detection |
| Linkage | Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card,notify surveillance center,send email,trigger alarm output,trigger recording,trigger capture,audible warning |
| Deep Learning Function | |
| Face Capture | Yes |
| Perimeter Protection | Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, region exiting |
| Support alarm triggering by specified target types (human and vehicle) | |
| General | |
| Power | 12 VDC ± 25%, 1.21 A, max. 14.5 W,two-core terminal block,reverse polarity protection |
| PoE: IEEE 802.3at, Class 4, max. 18 W | |
| Material | Front cover: metal, body: metal, bracket: metal |
| Dimension | Ø140 mm x 333.8 mm (Ø5.51" x 13.14") |
| Package Dimension | 385 mm x 190 mm x 180 mm (15.2" x 7.5" x 7.1") |
| Weight | Approx. 1520 g (3.4 lb.) |
| With Package Weight | Approx. 2520 g (5.6 lb.) |
| Storage Conditions | -30 degreesC to 60 degreesC (-22 degreesF to 140 degreesF). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Startup and Operating Conditions | -30 degreesC to 60 degreesC (-22 degreesF to 140 degreesF). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| General Function | Heartbeat,mirror,password reset via email,pixel counter,anti-banding |
| 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 |
| Flashing Light | /SRB model: Red and Blue Light |
| /SL model: White Light | |
| Approval | |
| EMC | CE-EMC: EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021 |
| IC: ICES-003: Issue 7 | |
| RCM: AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015 | |
| KC: KN32: 2015, KN35: 2015 | |
| Safety | CB: IEC 62368-1: 2014+A11 |
| CE-LVD: EN 62368-1: 2014/A11: 2017 | |
| Environment | CE-RoHS: 2011/65/EU |
| WEEE: 2012/19/EU | |
| Reach: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 | |
| Protection | IP67: IEC 60529-2013,IK10: IEC 62262:2002 |

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