Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG2-LM-ELWY-26F0 8MP Ultra Series Outdoor TandemVu DarkFighter PTZ Camera with 48x Optical Zoom 400m Laser IR 6.25-300mm

Product SKU: DS-2SF8C848MXG2-LM-ELWY-26F0

Product Overview

The Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG2/LM-ELWY/26(F0) is an Ultra Series TandemVu outdoor network speed dome combining a 6 MP panoramic bullet channel with a separate 8 MP PTZ channel for simultaneous overview and long-range investigation. The panoramic channel uses a 2.8 mm F1.0 lens with approximately 190° horizontal coverage, while the PTZ channel uses a 6.25–300 mm motorised lens with 48× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom. DarkFighter 2.0 low-light imaging, hybrid illumination on the panoramic channel and laser illumination up to 400 metres on the PTZ channel support demanding night surveillance. The ELWY version also adds a wiper and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion protection alongside IP67 and IK10 protection for specialised outdoor deployments.

Key Capabilities

Best For

• Industrial Facilities: TandemVu overview coverage, long-range zoom and intelligent perimeter protection suit large factories, plants and operational yards.
• Ports & Logistics Sites: 400 m laser illumination and 48× optical zoom provide long-distance observation across large loading and transport environments.
• Roads & Vehicle Entrances: Deep-learning vehicle analytics and supported licence-plate functions suit controlled road and checkpoint applications.
• Large Commercial Campuses: The panoramic channel maintains continuous awareness while operators use the PTZ channel to inspect distant activity.
• Coastal or Corrosive Outdoor Sites: The -Y configuration adds NEMA 4X anti-corrosion protection for installations requiring greater environmental resistance.

Why Choose the DS-2SF8C848MXG2/LM-ELWY/26(F0)

The DS-2SF8C848MXG2/LM-ELWY/26(F0) solves a key limitation of conventional PTZ surveillance by maintaining a panoramic overview even while the PTZ channel is zoomed onto a distant target. Its 6 MP wide-angle channel, 8 MP 48× PTZ, 400 m laser illumination and DarkFighter 2.0 performance make it suitable for expansive sites where operators need both context and detail. Advanced analytics include large-scale AI perimeter protection, smart tracking, face capture and comparison, vehicle analytics and scenario-aware detection. Available through Security Wholesalers, the ELWY variant also adds a wiper and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion protection for more demanding outdoor deployments.

Buyer Decision Tips

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Product Type	Ultra Series TandemVu panoramic network speed dome.
Model	DS-2SF8C848MXG2/LM-ELWY/26(F0).
Panoramic Channel Sensor	1/2.5-inch Progressive Scan CMOS.
PTZ Channel Sensor	1/1.2-inch Progressive Scan CMOS.
Panoramic Maximum Resolution	3680 × 1656, approximately 6 MP.
PTZ Maximum Resolution	3840 × 2160, 8 MP.
Panoramic Lens	2.8 mm fixed lens.
Panoramic Aperture	F1.0.
Panoramic Field of View	Horizontal 190° ±10°, vertical 80° ±10°, diagonal 198° ±10°.
Panoramic Tilt Adjustment	12° to 24°.
PTZ Lens	6.25–300 mm motorised zoom.
Optical Zoom	48×.
Digital Zoom	16×.
PTZ Aperture	F1.6.
PTZ Horizontal Field of View	59.1° to 2°.
PTZ Vertical Field of View	34.2° to 1.1°.
Zoom Speed	Approximately 1.5 seconds.
Minimum Illumination – Panoramic	Colour: 0.0005 lux at F1.0; B/W: 0.0001 lux; 0 lux with supplementary light.
Minimum Illumination – PTZ	Colour: 0.0005 lux at F1.6; B/W: 0.0001 lux; 0 lux with illumination.
Panoramic Supplement Light	White light up to 40 m; IR up to 60 m.
PTZ Laser Range	Up to 400 m on ELWY/26(F0).
Wide Dynamic Range	Panoramic channel: 120 dB; PTZ channel: 140 dB.
Image Enhancement	3D DNR, HLC, BLC, EIS and digital defog.
Pan Range	0° to 360°.
PTZ Tilt Range	-20° to 90°.
Pan Speed	0.1° to 160°/s; preset speed 240°/s.
Tilt Speed	0.1° to 120°/s; preset speed 200°/s.
Presets	300.
Patrols	8 patrols with up to 32 presets per patrol.
Patterns	4 pattern scans with more than 10 minutes recording time per pattern.
Perimeter Protection	Large-scale AI model with line crossing, intrusion, region entrance and region exiting plus human and vehicle classification.
Perimeter VCA Range	Panoramic: up to 40 m night / 60 m day; PTZ wide: up to 70 m night / 100 m day; PTZ tele: up to 400 m under standard test conditions.
Scenario-Aware Detection	Supports automatic recognition of scene categories including roads, intersections, toll stations, petrol stations, squares and entrance/exit scenarios.
Face Capture	Up to 30 faces simultaneously.
Face Comparison	Up to 10 face libraries, 30,000 faces per library and 150,000 faces total.
Vehicle Analytics	Supports vehicle and motorcycle licence-plate recognition in supported scenarios plus vehicle type, colour, brand and direction detection.
Smart Tracking	Manual tracking and Auto Tracking 3.0 with linked tracking functions.
People Density	Supported on panoramic channel.
Video Compression	H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG on supported streams.
On-Board Storage	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC up to 1 TB.
Network Storage	NAS with NFS and SMB/CIFS plus Automatic Network Replenishment.
Ethernet Interface	1 × RJ45 100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Alarm I/O	7 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs.
Audio I/O	1 line input and 1 line output.
RS-485	Half-duplex with Hikvision, Pelco-P and Pelco-D support.
Power	36 VDC ±25% or IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 Class 6 PoE, maximum input rating 90 W.
Protection Rating	IP67.
Impact Protection	IK10, excluding glass window.
Anti-Corrosion Protection	NEMA 4X on -Y model.
Wiper	Yes on -W model.
Demist	Yes.
Electrical Protection	Lightning, surge and voltage-transient protection; ±6 kV line-to-ground and ±3 kV line-to-line.
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 70°C.
Operating Humidity	95% or less, non-condensing.
Material	ADC12.
Dimensions	Approximately Ø290 × 453.2 mm.
Weight	Approximately 11.5 kg.

Ideal Use Cases

Choosing the Right Model

• Choose this model if: You need simultaneous wide panoramic coverage and a separate 8 MP PTZ with 48× optical zoom for long-range investigation.
• Choose the ELWY version if: The installation requires both an integrated wiper and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion protection.
• Choose a conventional PTZ if: Maintaining a separate panoramic overview while the PTZ is zoomed or repositioned is unnecessary.
• Plan infrastructure first if: The site has not yet allowed for the approximately 11.5 kg camera weight, 90 W maximum input requirement and compatible heavy-duty mounting hardware.

FAQs

1. What resolution does the Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG2/LM-ELWY/26(F0) provide?
   The Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG2/LM-ELWY/26(F0) combines a 6 MP panoramic bullet channel with an 8 MP PTZ channel. The panoramic channel reaches 3680 × 1656, while the PTZ channel reaches 3840 × 2160. This TandemVu design allows the camera to maintain a broad overview while the PTZ channel zooms into distant activity for closer inspection.
2. How much zoom does the DS-2SF8C848MXG2/LM-ELWY/26(F0) provide?
   The PTZ channel uses a 6.25 mm to 300 mm motorised lens with 48× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom. Its horizontal field of view changes from approximately 59.1 degrees at wide angle to 2 degrees at telephoto, allowing operators to move from broad area monitoring to tightly framed long-distance views.
3. How far can the night illumination reach?
   The panoramic channel provides hybrid illumination with white light up to 40 metres and infrared up to 60 metres. The PTZ channel uses laser illumination with a stated range up to 400 metres on the ELWY/26(F0) variant. Smart Supplement Light is supported, helping the camera adapt illumination to the monitored scene.
4. What intelligent analytics does the DS-2SF8C848MXG2/LM-ELWY/26(F0) support?
   The camera supports a dedicated large-scale AI model for perimeter protection, with human and vehicle classification, combined-event alarms and extended VCA range. It also supports scenario-aware object detection, multi-target detection, face capture and comparison, vehicle and motorcycle plate recognition in supported scenarios, vehicle attributes, people-density analysis, smart tracking and object arming.
5. Can the DS-2SF8C848MXG2/LM-ELWY/26(F0) be used outdoors?
   Yes. The camera is rated IP67 and IK10, with the IK10 rating excluding the glass window. The -Y variant also carries NEMA 4X anti-corrosion protection. It operates from -40°C to 70°C and includes lightning, surge and voltage-transient protection. For Security Wholesalers installations, the mounting structure, cabling and power design should still suit the actual site.
6. What power and storage options does the DS-2SF8C848MXG2/LM-ELWY/26(F0) support?
   The camera supports 36 VDC ±25% or PoE using IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 Class 6, with a maximum input rating of 90 W. It also includes a built-in microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC card slot supporting up to 1 TB, plus NAS storage and Automatic Network Replenishment for supported recording systems.

Additional Information

• Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG2_LM-ELWY_26 8MP PTZ Camera Datasheet