Product Overview
Wide-area monitoring from a single ceiling mount point is the core strength of the DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS, a 12MP outdoor fisheye camera fitted with an Immervision 1.29mm lens that captures a full 180-degree horizontal and vertical field of view. Equipped with 18 software dewarping modes across ceiling, wall, and table mount configurations, it converts a single fisheye feed into usable panoramic, PTZ, and multi-split views without additional hardware. Built with 2 built-in microphones and a built-in speaker, it supports two-way audio for real-time communication directly from the camera. Featuring deep learning-based heat mapping, people counting, line crossing, and intrusion detection, it delivers behavioural intelligence well beyond a standard wide-angle camera. With an IP66-rated housing, built-in 15m IR with 3 independently controlled LEDs, and PoE 802.3at support, this fisheye model suits retail floors, transport hubs, open-plan offices, and public entry areas where reducing camera count without losing coverage detail is a key installation priority.
Key Capabilities
12MP Immervision Fisheye Lens
The 1.29mm Immervision lens achieves 180-degree horizontal and vertical coverage at up to 4000 x 3000 resolution, providing enough pixel density to extract usable detail from a dewarped sub-region without deploying additional cameras across the same space.
18 Dewarping Display Modes
Software decoding provides 18 display modes across ceiling, wall, and table mount positions, including 360 panorama, multi-PTZ splits of up to 8 virtual PTZ windows, hemisphere, and cylinder views – giving operators flexible review options from a single physical camera.
Deep Learning Heat Map and People Counting
Built-in deep learning algorithms generate heat maps showing visitor density and movement patterns across a monitored zone. People counting adds occupancy data useful for retail analysis, queue management, and compliance reporting without requiring a separate analytics server.
Two-Way Audio with Dual Built-In Microphones
Two built-in microphones with environment noise filtering and 1 built-in speaker enable real-time two-way communication from the camera itself. Audio exception detection alerts operators to sudden audio changes such as shouting or breaking glass within the monitored area.
IP66 Outdoor Rating with 15m IR
An IP66 weatherproof housing makes the DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS suitable for covered outdoor ceiling positions such as entrance canopies and undercover car parks. Three independently controlled 850nm IR LEDs provide up to 15m of night vision, maintaining fisheye coverage in darkness.
On-Board Storage and Flexible Power
A microSD/SDHC/SDXC slot supports up to 256GB of local storage with ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment), protecting footage if the network drops. PoE 802.3at or 12VDC power input keeps installation flexible across different cabling arrangements.
Best For
- Retail Floor and Aisle Monitoring: The 360-degree panoramic and multi-PTZ dewarping modes allow a single ceiling-mounted unit to cover an entire retail floor zone, with heat mapping tracking customer flow across product areas.
- Public Entry Lobbies and Reception Areas: Full 180-degree overhead coverage from a single camera captures all entry and exit movement, while two-way audio enables remote communication with visitors at reception points.
- Transport Hubs and Waiting Areas: People counting and line crossing detection provide operational data alongside security monitoring in passenger terminals, ticketing halls, and high-traffic queuing areas.
- Covered Outdoor Canopies and Undercover Facilities: The IP66 housing and 15m IR support deployment under outdoor canopies, loading bay rooflines, and covered walkways where a standard indoor fisheye would not be suitable.
Why Choose the DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS
Where a standard fixed-lens camera covers only a narrow corridor or zone, the DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS covers an entire open area from a single ceiling mount point. The Immervision 1.29mm lens delivers a full 180-degree field of view at 12MP, and 18 software dewarping modes let operators and VMS platforms extract panoramic, PTZ, and multi-split views from a single feed. Deep learning heat mapping and people counting add occupancy intelligence that a basic wide-angle camera cannot provide. The IP66 rating and 3 independently controlled IR LEDs extend deployment beyond purely indoor scenarios, while the confirmed built-in microphone and speaker setup means two-way audio is operational without any additional accessories. Local microSD storage up to 256GB with ANR provides a recording fallback independent of the NVR. Available through Security Wholesalers, the DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS suits integrators and end users who need analytics-capable wide-area coverage from a minimal number of camera positions.
Buyer Decision Tips
Dewarping Mode and VMS Compatibility: The DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS supports 18 display modes under software decoding and 6 modes under hardware decoding. Before purchasing, confirm that your NVR or VMS platform supports fisheye dewarping for this camera, as the quality of the dewarped PTZ and panoramic views depends on the decoding capability of the connected system. Hikvision iVMS-4200 and Hik-Central support full software dewarping for this model.
Discontinued Model – Successor Available: This product has been discontinued. A direct replacement is available. Check the Security Wholesalers product page for the current replacement model (DS-2CD63C5G1-IVS) before placing an order, as the successor may include updated firmware features and improved compatibility with current Hikvision platforms.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/1.7″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Max Resolution |
4000 x 3000 (12MP) |
| Focal Length |
1.29mm (Immervision lens) |
| Aperture |
F2.2 |
| Field of View |
180-degree horizontal, 180-degree vertical |
| Min. Illumination |
Colour: 0.05 Lux (F2.2, AGC ON), B/W: 0.01 Lux (F2.2, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR |
| IR Range |
Up to 15m, 3 independently controlled LEDs, 850nm wavelength |
| Day/Night |
IR cut filter, Day/Night/Auto/Schedule modes |
| WDR / DNR |
Digital WDR, 3D DNR |
| Video Compression |
H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 (main stream); H.265/H.264/MJPEG (sub stream) |
| Dewarping Display Modes |
18 modes (software decoding); 6 modes (hardware decoding) across ceiling, wall, and table mount positions |
| Audio |
2 built-in microphones, 1 built-in speaker; environment noise filtering; 8kHz/16kHz compression |
| Smart Analytics |
Heat map (deep learning), people counting, line crossing, intrusion detection, region entrance/exiting, unattended baggage, object removal, audio exception detection |
| On-Board Storage |
microSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 256GB, ANR supported |
| Power Supply |
12VDC 1A (max 12.5W) or PoE 802.3at (42.5-57V, max 15W) |
| Weather Rating |
IP66 |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +60°C |
| Weight |
Approx. 1400g |
| Network Interface |
1 x RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| Compatible Clients |
iVMS-4200, iVMS-4500, Hik-Connect, iVMS-5200, Hik-Central; ONVIF Profile S and Profile G |
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Stores and Shopping Centres
Deep learning heat mapping and people counting make this camera directly useful for retail analytics. A single ceiling-mounted unit tracks customer density across floor zones, product aisles, and entry points, providing both security coverage and operational data from one device.
Building Lobbies and Reception Desks
The full 180-degree overhead field of view combined with two-way audio makes this camera well suited to attended and unattended reception areas, where a single unit captures all arrival activity and allows remote voice interaction via the built-in speaker and dual microphones.
Transport Terminals and Waiting Halls
People counting and line crossing detection provide crowd management data alongside security alerts in bus interchanges, airport terminals, and train station waiting areas. The 12MP resolution ensures dewarped sub-regions remain detailed enough for identification purposes.
Covered Outdoor Entry Points and Canopies
With an IP66-rated housing and 15m IR with independently controlled LEDs, this fisheye camera can be installed under entrance canopies, covered walkways, and undercover drop-off zones where outdoor exposure is moderate and a full overhead panoramic view is needed at night.
Open-Plan Offices and Shared Workspaces
A single DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS mounted in the centre of an open-plan floor can cover the entire workspace in a 360-degree panoramic or multi-PTZ split view, reducing camera count while maintaining intrusion detection and region monitoring across the full floor area.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a single camera to deliver full 180-degree overhead panoramic coverage with built-in deep learning analytics including heat mapping and people counting, and your VMS or NVR platform supports fisheye dewarping for software-decoded multi-PTZ modes.
- Choose a different model if: You need coverage of a long narrow corridor, car park lane, or extended perimeter where a directional bullet or turret camera with longer IR range would provide better detail depth. A fisheye at 15m IR is not suited to open outdoor areas requiring surveillance beyond 15 metres from the camera mount point.
- Consider the successor model if: This unit is confirmed discontinued. For new installations, the replacement DS-2CD63C5G1-IVS offers the same core form factor and should be verified for firmware and platform compatibility before specifying this earlier revision.
FAQs
- How many dewarping modes does the DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS support?
The camera supports 18 display modes under software decoding across ceiling, wall, and table mount configurations. These include fisheye view, 180-degree and 360-degree panoramic views, 360 panorama with up to 8 virtual PTZ windows, hemisphere, AR hemisphere, and cylinder modes. Hardware decoding supports 6 modes. Your connected NVR or VMS must support fisheye dewarping to access the full software-decoded mode set.
- Can this camera be installed outdoors?
Yes. The DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS carries an IP66 weather rating, making it suitable for covered outdoor installations such as entrance canopies, undercover car parks, and sheltered external ceiling positions. The 3 independently controlled IR LEDs provide up to 15m of night vision. It is not suited to open outdoor areas exposed to direct rain without additional housing, and its 15m IR range limits usefulness in large open outdoor spaces.
- Does this camera support two-way audio?
Yes. The DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS has 2 built-in microphones with environment noise filtering and 1 built-in speaker, enabling real-time two-way audio communication directly from the camera. No external microphone or speaker is required. Audio exception detection can also trigger alerts based on sudden sound changes within the monitored area.
- What resolution is delivered when dewarping into a virtual PTZ view?
The camera captures at up to 4000 x 3000 pixels (12MP) on the main stream. When the feed is dewarped into multiple virtual PTZ windows, the 12MP source provides enough pixel density that individual dewarped sub-regions remain usable for identification and review, though resolution per virtual window is naturally lower than a dedicated fixed-lens 12MP camera pointed at the same sub-area.
- How does the heat mapping feature work on this camera?
The built-in deep learning algorithm analyses movement and occupancy across the camera’s field of view and generates a colour-coded heat map showing where people spend the most time or move most frequently. This data is available through Hikvision’s iVMS-4200 and Hik-Central platforms. It is useful for retail traffic analysis, queue monitoring, and identifying high-activity zones without manual review of footage.
- What local storage does the DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS support?
The camera supports microSD, SDHC, and SDXC cards up to 256GB. ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment) is enabled, meaning footage recorded locally during a network outage is automatically synced back to the connected NVR once the connection is restored. This provides a recording fallback independent of the primary NVR storage.
- Is this camera still available as a new purchase?
The DS-2CD63C5G0-IVS has been confirmed discontinued. A successor model is available. Contact Security Wholesalers to confirm current stock status or to be directed to the replacement DS-2CD63C5G1-IVS, which carries the same core lens and form factor specification. For new installations, the successor model is recommended to ensure ongoing firmware support and platform compatibility.
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