Product Overview
Combining full-colour night imaging with deep learning analytics, the DS-2CD2087G2-L is an 8MP ColorVu Gen2 mini bullet camera built for wall, fascia, and eave mounting at building entrances, driveways, carparks, and shopfronts. Equipped with a 1/1.8″ progressive scan CMOS sensor, an F1.0 aperture, and a 30m white LED illuminator, it delivers vivid colour footage around the clock without switching to greyscale after dark. AcuSense technology classifies humans and vehicles using deep learning, filtering out motion from animals, weather, and passing headlights to reduce nuisance alerts. A built-in microphone adds ambient audio to recorded footage, supporting more complete evidence capture. Available in 2.8mm or 4mm fixed lens options, the DS-2CD2087G2-L suits both wider entry-point coverage and more focused directional monitoring. IP67 weatherproofing makes it appropriate for exposed outdoor positions year-round.
Key Capabilities
Full-Colour Night Vision via White LED
The 30m white LED illuminator produces colour footage in near-total darkness rather than switching to greyscale IR. At wall or fascia mounting positions on driveways and entryways, this means clothing colour, vehicle colour, and distinguishing details remain visible in recordings overnight.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning analytics on the camera itself classify detected motion as human or vehicle before triggering an alert. This reduces unwanted notifications from animals, foliage movement, and passing lights, making alarm outputs from outdoor-mounted positions far more actionable.
8MP 4K Resolution
A 3840 x 2160 output captures fine spatial detail across the scene. At entrance and driveway positions, this resolution supports after-the-fact review of facial features, garment details, and partial number plates without requiring optical zoom.
130 dB Wide Dynamic Range
Scenes with strong backlight, such as a doorway lit from behind or a driveway facing a rising sun, are handled by 130 dB WDR. Both the bright and shadowed areas of the frame are rendered with usable detail rather than one zone being blown out or crushed.
Built-In Microphone for Audio Evidence
The integrated microphone captures ambient audio alongside the video stream. For cameras positioned at entrances or pedestrian walkways, this adds conversational context and environmental sound to recorded footage, supporting more thorough incident review.
Best For
- Residential Driveways and Front Entries: The 2.8mm lens covers a 102-degree horizontal field, well suited to capturing approaching vehicles and pedestrians across a front yard or driveway apron with full-colour detail at night.
- Shopfront and Retail Entrance Monitoring: AcuSense classification reduces alert fatigue in high-footfall environments by distinguishing human activity from other motion sources, keeping alarm outputs meaningful.
- Carpark Entry and Pedestrian Access Points: The 4mm lens option provides an 88-degree horizontal field that suits narrower lanes and pedestrian gates where more directional framing is needed without losing subject scale.
- Exposed Outdoor Positions Requiring Weatherproofing: IP67 ingress protection means the camera can be mounted on eaves, fascias, and external wall brackets in positions exposed to rain, dust, and temperature variation without additional housing.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2087G2-L
The DS-2CD2087G2-L separates itself from standard IR bullet cameras by delivering genuine full-colour footage after dark through its white LED illuminator rather than producing the greyscale imagery associated with traditional infrared. Where colour detail matters for identifying people or vehicles at night, this is a significant practical difference. The 0.0005 Lux minimum illumination at F1.0 means the camera produces a usable image in conditions that would render most sensors inadequate without supplemental light. AcuSense on-camera classification means the NVR or monitoring platform receives fewer irrelevant alerts, which is especially useful for sites reviewed remotely or with limited monitoring staff. At 8MP, the sensor provides enough resolution for meaningful detail review without requiring a PTZ camera at fixed-coverage positions. Available through Security Wholesalers, the DS-2CD2087G2-L suits installers and end users who need dependable full-colour outdoor coverage in a compact, direction-adjustable bullet format.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Selection – 2.8mm vs 4mm: The 2.8mm lens covers 102 degrees horizontally and is the better choice for wide open areas like front yards, carparks, and retail interiors where covering lateral spread matters. The 4mm lens narrows to 88 degrees horizontally and suits entry lanes, gated access points, or positions where the camera is mounted at moderate distance and you need more subject scale in the frame. Both lenses are fixed, so the choice needs to be confirmed before ordering as the focal length cannot be changed post-installation.
White Light vs Traditional IR: The white LED illuminator in this camera produces colour night footage but is visible to people in the monitored area, functioning as a mild deterrent. If covert night coverage is a priority, an IR-equipped camera would be more appropriate. If usable colour footage after dark is the priority and overt illumination is acceptable, the DS-2CD2087G2-L is a strong fit.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Resolution |
3840 x 2160 (8MP / 4K) |
| Lens Options |
2.8mm fixed or 4.0mm fixed |
| Field of View – 2.8mm |
Horizontal: 102°, Vertical: 52°, Diagonal: 124° |
| Field of View – 4mm |
Horizontal: 88°, Vertical: 49°, Diagonal: 102° |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.0005 Lux @ F1.0 (AGC ON); 0 Lux with white light on |
| White LED Range |
30m |
| Day/Night Mode |
Full-colour with supplemental white light (no IR mode) |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
130 dB |
| Shutter Speed |
1/3 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Video Compression |
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Smart Detection |
AcuSense human and vehicle classification |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone |
| Ingress Protection |
IP67 |
| DORI Distance – 2.8mm |
4.5m to infinity |
| DORI Distance – 4mm |
7m to infinity |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Driveway Coverage
Mounted on a wall or eave at the garage or front boundary, the 2.8mm lens covers a 102-degree horizontal arc to capture approaching pedestrians and vehicles with full colour at night via the 30m white LED, regardless of available ambient light.
Retail Shopfront and Entrance
AcuSense filters out non-human motion sources at busy street-facing positions, delivering targeted alerts for pedestrian activity after trading hours. The 8MP sensor captures sufficient detail across the storefront facade for post-incident review.
Commercial Building Entry Points
Positioned above a doorway or pedestrian gate, the 4mm lens keeps approaching individuals in frame with good scale for recognition. The built-in microphone adds ambient audio to the recording stream at locations where verbal interactions occur.
Carpark and Access Lane Monitoring
130 dB WDR manages the mixed lighting common in carpark environments, including bright headlights against dark surrounds. Vehicle classification through AcuSense supports automated event logging without requiring manual review of every motion event.
School and Childcare Perimeter Coverage
IP67 weatherproofing and full-colour night imaging make the DS-2CD2087G2-L suitable for external fence lines and building perimeters at educational sites, where after-hours monitoring requires dependable colour output from fixed outdoor positions.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose the 2.8mm version if: Your mounting position is close to the area being monitored and lateral coverage width is more important than subject scale, such as a front boundary wall covering the full width of a driveway and footpath approach.
- Choose the 4mm version if: The camera is mounted further back from the target zone and you need better subject scale in the frame, such as covering an entry lane or access gate from a distance of 6 to 15 metres.
- Choose a different model if: You need covert night coverage without a visible illuminator. A camera using infrared LEDs rather than white light would suit positions where the illumination should not be apparent to people in the scene. Similarly, if the installation requires a varifocal or motorised zoom lens to fine-tune framing after mounting, a fixed-lens model like this one is not appropriate.
FAQs
- Does the DS-2CD2087G2-L produce colour footage at night or does it switch to black and white?
It produces colour footage at night. The white LED illuminator activates in low light conditions and the F1.0 aperture enables imaging down to 0.0005 Lux. There is no infrared mode on this camera, so all footage, day and night, is recorded in full colour.
- How far does the white light reach on this camera?
The DS-2CD2087G2-L has a white LED illumination range of 30 metres. This makes it suitable for covering driveways, entry paths, and access lanes of typical residential and light commercial length, though actual effective range will vary based on surface reflectivity and environmental conditions.
- Can I mount this camera fully exposed to rain and direct weather?
Yes. The IP67 rating means the camera is sealed against dust ingress and can withstand sustained exposure to rain. It is appropriate for wall, eave, and fascia mounting positions with no additional housing required under normal Australian outdoor conditions.
- What does AcuSense actually do differently from standard motion detection?
Standard motion detection triggers on any pixel change in the frame, including animals, blowing debris, shadows, and vehicle headlight sweep. AcuSense uses deep learning on the camera to classify the moving object as a human or vehicle before generating an alert. This means fewer irrelevant notifications reach the NVR or monitoring app, so genuine activity is easier to identify and act on.
- Does the built-in microphone support two-way audio communication?
No. The DS-2CD2087G2-L includes a built-in microphone for ambient audio recording only. There is no built-in speaker confirmed in the product specification, so two-way voice communication is not supported on this model.
- Which NVRs are compatible with the DS-2CD2087G2-L?
As a Hikvision IP camera using standard ONVIF and Hikvision protocols, it is compatible with Hikvision NVRs that support 8MP input channels. For full AcuSense functionality, including human and vehicle filtering at the recorder level, a Hikvision NVR with AcuSense support is recommended. Contact Security Wholesalers to confirm compatibility with your specific recorder model before purchasing.
- What is the difference in coverage between the 2.8mm and 4mm lens options?
The 2.8mm lens produces a 102-degree horizontal field of view, suited to wide-area coverage from close mounting positions such as above a front door or at the corner of a building. The 4mm lens narrows to 88 degrees horizontally, providing better subject scale at moderate distances, such as covering an entry gate or access lane from further back. Both are fixed lenses and the choice must be made at the time of purchase.
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