Product SKU: DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P
Product Overview
The Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P is a 4MP ultra-wide-angle WizSense dome network camera designed for entrances, shopfronts, building corners and other locations where one fixed camera needs to observe an unusually broad scene. Its 2.1mm lens provides up to a 180° horizontal field of view with lens distortion correction disabled, or approximately 170° with LDC enabled by default, giving the camera substantially wider coverage than a conventional 2.8mm dome. It records 4MP video at up to 25/30fps and can also provide a maximum 2880 × 1620 output at up to 20fps. SMD 3.0, tripwire and intrusion analytics classify people and vehicles, while EPTZ can enlarge and track intelligent-alarm targets within the wide image. The camera also includes a built-in microphone, alarm and audio I/O, MicroSD storage up to 256GB, 120dB WDR, PoE and an IP67/IK10 metal housing.
Key Capabilities
Up to 180° Wide-Angle Coverage
The 2.1mm lens is designed for extremely broad coverage. With lens distortion correction disabled, the horizontal view reaches 180°, making the camera particularly useful where a single mounting position needs to observe activity across a wide frontage or open area.
4MP at Up to 25/30fps
The camera outputs 2688 × 1520 at up to 25/30fps for smooth 4MP surveillance footage. A maximum 2880 × 1620 resolution is also supported at up to 20fps when the additional image resolution is preferred over the higher frame rate.
SMD 3.0 Human and Vehicle Detection
SMD 3.0 helps reduce unrelated motion events, while tripwire and intrusion analytics classify human and vehicle targets. This gives operators more focused event notifications and more useful recorded-event searches than standard motion detection alone.
EPTZ Intelligent Target View
EPTZ can digitally enlarge and track targets associated with intelligent alarms within the camera’s broad image. It does not physically pan or tilt the camera, but it provides a useful closer digital view of relevant activity occurring within the ultra-wide scene.
120dB WDR and Scene Adaptation
120dB WDR, BLC, HLC, 3D noise reduction, defog and Scene Self-adaptation help the camera handle changing lighting and difficult exposures, including entrances where bright exterior light and darker covered areas appear in the same image.
Outdoor Vandal-Resistant Construction
The metal enclosure combines IP67 weather protection with IK10 impact resistance, making the dome suitable for exposed and publicly accessible locations where environmental protection and resistance to physical impact are important.
Best For
- Shopfronts: The ultra-wide field of view can cover a broad customer-facing frontage from a single suitably positioned dome.
- Building Entrances: Wide coverage and 120dB WDR suit entrances where the camera needs to monitor both the doorway and surrounding approach.
- Building Corners: The 2.1mm lens can reduce blind areas where a conventional fixed camera would provide a much narrower view.
- Reception and Commercial Areas: A broad field of view is useful where one camera needs to observe a large internal area without optical zoom.
- Human and Vehicle Event Zones: SMD 3.0 and perimeter analytics help focus alerts on people and vehicles entering configured areas.
Why Choose the DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P
The main reason to choose the DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P is its exceptionally wide fixed view. A conventional 2.8mm camera may require multiple devices to observe a broad frontage, whereas this 2.1mm model can provide up to 180° horizontal coverage from one mounting point. The trade-off is that image detail is distributed across a much wider scene, so it is better suited to situational awareness and nearby identification than long-distance detail. WizSense analytics, SMD 3.0 and EPTZ add useful intelligence to that broad image, while the built-in microphone, local storage, alarm connections and PoE provide installation flexibility. Available through Security Wholesalers, it is particularly well suited to projects where wide coverage, vandal resistance and intelligent event detection are more important than optical zoom or long-range infrared performance.
Buyer Decision Tips
Wide-Angle Tip: A 180° view covers a very broad scene, but it also means distant subjects occupy fewer pixels. The published DORI identification distance for the 2.1mm lens is 5.2 metres, so use this model where broad coverage is the priority and important identification targets are reasonably close to the camera.
Resolution Tip: The camera is sold as a 4MP wide-angle model and provides 2688 × 1520 at up to 25/30fps. It can also output 2880 × 1620 at up to 20fps, so choose the operating resolution according to whether maximum image size or the higher frame rate is more important for the installation.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Wide-angle fixed dome WizSense network camera. |
| 4MP Output | 2688 × 1520 at up to 25/30fps. |
| Maximum Resolution | 2880 × 1620 at up to 20fps. |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7-inch CMOS. |
| Lens | 2.1mm fixed-focal M12 lens. |
| Maximum Aperture | F2.0. |
| Field of View – LDC Off | 180° horizontal, 78° vertical and 180° diagonal. |
| Field of View – LDC On | Approximately 170° horizontal, 75° vertical and 175° diagonal. |
| Close Focus Distance | 0.6m. |
| DORI Distance | Detect 52m, observe 20.8m, recognise 10.4m and identify 5.2m. |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.01 lux colour and 0.001 lux black and white at F2.0; 0 lux with illuminator on. |
| Infrared Illumination | 3 built-in IR LEDs with up to 15m illumination distance. |
| Day / Night | Auto ICR, colour or black-and-white operation. |
| Wide Dynamic Range | 120dB WDR. |
| Image Enhancement | BLC, HLC, 3D noise reduction, defog, Scene Self-adaptation and Smart Illumination. |
| SMD | SMD 3.0. |
| Perimeter Protection | Intrusion and tripwire detection with human and vehicle classification. |
| EPTZ | Digitally enlarges and tracks targets associated with intelligent alarms. |
| Smart Search | Supports refined intelligent search and event extraction when used with a compatible Smart NVR. |
| Audio | Built-in microphone plus 1 RCA audio input and 1 RCA audio output. |
| Alarm I/O | 1 alarm input and 1 alarm output. |
| Video Compression | H.265, H.264, H.264B and MJPEG, with Smart H.265+/H.264+ and AI H.265/H.264 coding. |
| Stream Capability | 3 video streams. |
| Local Storage | MicroSD card support up to 256GB, plus FTP, SFTP and NAS. |
| Network | RJ45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet. |
| Interoperability | ONVIF Profiles S, G and T plus CGI and P2P. |
| Remote Management | SmartPSS, DSS and DMSS with iOS and Android support. |
| Power | 12VDC or PoE. |
| Maximum Power Consumption | Up to 6.4W on 12VDC or 7.7W using PoE. |
| Protection Rating | IP67 weather protection and IK10 impact resistance. |
| Housing | Metal casing. |
| Operating Conditions | -40 °C to +60 °C with less than 95% relative humidity. |
| Dimensions | 94mm × Ø122mm. |
| Net Weight | Approximately 500g. |
Ideal Use Cases
Shopfronts
The ultra-wide lens can observe activity across a broad retail frontage from one carefully selected mounting position.
Building Entrances
Use the wide image and 120dB WDR where an entrance needs coverage of both the doorway and surrounding pedestrian approach.
Building Corners
A 170°–180° horizontal field of view can reduce blind areas where conventional fixed cameras would require additional coverage.
Reception Areas
Broad internal coverage suits reception and waiting areas where nearby people need to remain visible across a wide scene.
Covered Commercial Areas
The IP67 and IK10 metal design works well in publicly accessible locations where environmental and impact protection matter.
Wide Human and Vehicle Zones
Tripwire, intrusion and SMD 3.0 can monitor configured areas across the wide image while prioritising human and vehicle targets.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need approximately 170° to 180° horizontal coverage from one fixed dome rather than the narrower view of a conventional 2.8mm camera.
- Choose this model if: Human and vehicle classification, EPTZ, built-in audio, local MicroSD storage and PoE are useful requirements for the installation.
- Choose a narrower-lens camera if: Long-distance identification is more important than wide situational awareness, because the 2.1mm lens spreads available pixels across an exceptionally broad scene.
- Choose another night-vision model if: The installation requires substantially more than the specified 15m infrared illumination distance.
FAQs
- What makes the Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P different from a standard 4MP dome camera?
The DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P uses an ultra-wide 2.1mm lens that provides up to a 180° horizontal field of view with lens distortion correction disabled, or approximately 170° with LDC enabled by default. This makes it useful where one camera needs to cover a very broad scene. It also adds SMD 3.0, human and vehicle classification, EPTZ, a built-in microphone and local MicroSD recording. - Is the DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P really a 180-degree camera?
Yes. With lens distortion correction disabled, Dahua specifies a 180° horizontal and 180° diagonal field of view from the 2.1mm lens. With LDC enabled by default, the field of view is approximately 170° horizontal, 75° vertical and 175° diagonal. The practical advantage is broad scene coverage, but distant subjects occupy fewer pixels than they would with a narrower lens. - What resolution does the DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P record?
The camera is marketed as a 4MP wide-angle model and outputs 2688 × 1520 at up to 25/30fps. It also supports a maximum 2880 × 1620 resolution at up to 20fps. For buyers, the important point is that the higher 5MP-class output has a lower maximum frame rate, while the 4MP mode provides the camera’s full 25/30fps performance. - How far does the infrared night vision reach?
The DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P has three built-in infrared LEDs with a maximum specified illumination distance of 15 metres. Its wide 2.1mm lens is intended for broad-area coverage rather than long-range night identification. If the installation needs to identify subjects much further away after dark, a narrower-lens camera or additional camera positioned closer to the target area may be more appropriate. - Does the DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P support human and vehicle detection?
Yes. The camera supports intrusion and tripwire analytics with classification and accurate detection of human and vehicle targets, as well as SMD 3.0 for more focused motion events. It can also work with a compatible Smart NVR for refined intelligent search and event extraction. Correct mounting and target size still matter because the ultra-wide lens spreads the available image detail across a very broad scene. - Does the DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P record audio?
Yes. The camera has a built-in microphone and also provides one RCA audio input and one RCA audio output. This allows audio to be recorded with video and supports additional external audio integration where required. The specification does not list a built-in speaker, so the camera should not be described as having self-contained two-way audio unless suitable external audio hardware is added. - Can the DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P be used outdoors?
Yes. The camera has a metal housing with IP67 weather protection and IK10 impact resistance, and it is specified for operation from -40 °C to +60 °C. This makes it suitable for correctly installed outdoor locations such as entrances, building corners, shopfronts and covered commercial areas. The wide field of view is particularly useful where one mounting point needs to observe activity across a broad frontage. - What should I check before buying the DH-IPC-HDBW3466R-AS-P?
Confirm that the ultra-wide 2.1mm view suits the installation and that subjects requiring identification will be close enough to the camera; the published DORI identification distance is 5.2 metres. Also confirm that your recorder or network supports the required stream and WizSense functions. Buyers sourcing the camera through Security Wholesalers should decide whether PoE or 12 VDC power, MicroSD storage and any external alarm or audio connections are required.
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