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Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS 8MP (4K) Bullet Fixed Starlight Wizsense Camera

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Dahua 8MP 4K WizSense Bullet Camera | DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS | Fixed Lens | Starlight | IP Network CCTV Camera

The Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS delivers an 8MP 4K WizSense bullet camera designed for homes, businesses, warehouses, entrances, driveways and perimeter areas requiring detailed fixed-camera surveillance. Featuring Starlight low-light performance, WizSense intelligent detection and a fixed bullet camera design, it supports dependable monitoring for compatible Dahua IP CCTV systems.

It also provides strong image detail with smarter event filtering, making this camera available at Security Wholesalers practical for locations where clearer evidence and more focused alerts are important. Its bullet-style format suits outdoor-style security points where visible camera presence, directional coverage and reliable day-and-night surveillance are required.

Key Features

  • 8MP 4K IP Imaging: Captures detailed surveillance footage for compatible Dahua network CCTV systems.
  • WizSense AI Detection: Helps focus alerts on relevant human and vehicle activity in supported configurations.
  • Starlight Performance: Helps improve visibility and image detail in challenging low-light environments.
  • Fixed Lens Design: Provides consistent fixed coverage for entrances, driveways, shopfronts and perimeter areas.
  • Bullet Camera Format: Offers directional coverage with a visible camera presence for residential and commercial sites.
  • Commercial & Residential Use: Suits homes, offices, retail stores, warehouses, car parks and managed facilities.
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Additional Information

Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS Datasheet

$220.08 $262.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support

Product SKU: DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS

Product Overview

The Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS is an 8MP 4K Starlight WizSense bullet network camera designed for homes, businesses and commercial sites requiring detailed fixed surveillance with intelligent human and vehicle detection. It records up to 3840 × 2160 at 25/30fps and is available with 2.8mm or 3.6mm fixed lenses to suit different coverage requirements. Starlight low-light performance works alongside infrared illumination up to 30 metres, while 120dB WDR helps retain detail in strongly backlit scenes. SMD 4.0, tripwire and intrusion analytics classify people and vehicles, while AI SSA adapts image settings to changing environmental conditions. The camera also includes a built-in microphone, audio and alarm I/O, MicroSD storage up to 256GB, PoE and an IP67-rated metal housing for dependable indoor or outdoor surveillance.

Key Capabilities

8MP 4K Video at 25/30fps

Maximum 3840 × 2160 output at up to 25/30fps provides detailed 4K surveillance footage for entrances, driveways, commercial areas and building perimeters where higher pixel density helps with reviewing people, vehicles and events.

Starlight Low-Light Performance

The F1.4 lens and Starlight imaging support useful detail in low illumination before infrared becomes necessary, making the camera well suited to entrances, car parks and external areas where available lighting changes through the evening.

SMD 4.0 Human and Vehicle Filtering

SMD 4.0 uses intelligent target classification to focus motion events on people and vehicles while filtering unrelated targets. This can make alerts and recorded-event searches more useful than relying on conventional motion detection alone.

AI Scene Self-Adaptation

AI SSA recognises changing environmental conditions including rain, fog, backlight, low light and flicker, then adjusts relevant image parameters to help maintain a more usable image across changing surveillance conditions.

Built-In Audio Recording

A built-in microphone allows audio to be recorded with video where appropriate, while separate RCA audio input and output connections provide additional integration options for installations requiring external audio hardware.

PoE and IP67 Metal Construction

The camera can be powered by 12VDC or PoE, while its metal casing and IP67 protection make it suitable for correctly installed outdoor locations exposed to dust, rain and changing weather conditions.

Best For

  • Driveways and Entrances: High-resolution 4K video and intelligent human and vehicle detection suit residential and commercial approach areas.
  • Retail and Shopfronts: Built-in audio, SMD 4.0 and detailed 8MP video provide practical monitoring around customer entrances and external shopfront areas.
  • Building Perimeters: IP67 protection and 30m infrared illumination make the camera suitable for properly installed external walls and access paths.
  • Warehouses and Loading Areas: 4K imaging and human/vehicle perimeter rules can help monitor doors, loading zones and external operational areas.
  • Existing PoE CCTV Networks: Standard PoE allows straightforward integration into compatible network-camera systems without requiring separate local camera power.

Why Choose the DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS

The DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS is a practical choice when high-resolution fixed surveillance and intelligent event filtering matter more than optical zoom or PTZ movement. Its 8MP sensor records full 4K video at up to 25/30fps, while Starlight imaging, 120dB WDR and AI SSA help the camera cope with changing light and environmental conditions. SMD 4.0 and perimeter protection provide focused human and vehicle alerts, and Quick Pick can add more efficient target searching when paired with a compatible AI NVR. Built-in audio, local MicroSD recording and PoE add useful installation flexibility. Available through Security Wholesalers, this model is particularly well suited to residential and commercial installations requiring a durable fixed bullet camera with detailed imaging and practical WizSense analytics.

Buyer Decision Tips

Lens Selection Tip: The 2.8mm version provides a wider 107° horizontal view and is better for broad nearby coverage. The 3.6mm version narrows the view to 84° and provides slightly greater pixel concentration on more distant subjects. Published DORI identification distances are 8.8m for 2.8mm and 10.2m for 3.6mm.

Audio Tip: The camera includes a built-in microphone plus RCA audio input and output, but the supplied specification does not list a built-in speaker. It can record audio directly, but self-contained two-way audio should not be assumed without suitable external audio hardware.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Resolution 8MP, maximum 3840 × 2160 at up to 25/30fps.
Camera Type IR fixed-focal Starlight WizSense bullet network camera.
Image Sensor 1/2.8-inch CMOS.
Lens Options 2.8mm or 3.6mm fixed-focal M12 lens.
Maximum Aperture F1.4.
2.8mm Field of View 107° horizontal, 56° vertical and 127° diagonal.
3.6mm Field of View 84° horizontal, 47° vertical and 97° diagonal.
DORI – 2.8mm Detect 87.7m, observe 35.1m, recognise 17.5m and identify 8.8m.
DORI – 3.6mm Detect 102.1m, observe 40.8m, recognise 20.4m and identify 10.2m.
Minimum Illumination 0.007 lux colour and 0.0007 lux black and white at F1.4; 0 lux with illuminator on.
Infrared Illumination 1 built-in IR LED with up to 30m illumination distance.
Wide Dynamic Range 120dB WDR with BLC, HLC and 3D noise reduction.
Smart Motion Detection SMD 4.0.
Perimeter Protection Tripwire and intrusion detection with human and vehicle classification.
AI Functions AI SSA, Quick Pick with compatible AI NVR and Smart Search with compatible Smart NVR.
Audio Built-in microphone plus 1-channel RCA audio input and 1-channel RCA audio output.
Alarm I/O 1 alarm input and 1 alarm output.
Video Compression H.265, H.264, H.264H, H.264B and MJPEG, with Smart H.265+/H.264+ and AI H.265/H.264 coding.
Local Storage MicroSD card up to 256GB, plus FTP, SFTP and NAS.
Power & Protection 12VDC or PoE (IEEE 802.3af), metal casing and IP67 protection.

Ideal Use Cases

Driveways

Choose the 2.8mm version for broad vehicle and pedestrian coverage or the 3.6mm version where the important area is narrower and slightly further away.

Commercial Entrances

4K imaging, 120dB WDR and human detection suit entrances where changing daylight and detailed event review are important.

Shopfronts

Use the camera for detailed fixed monitoring of customer approaches, external displays and pedestrian activity around retail premises.

Building Perimeters

IP67 construction and 30m IR provide practical outdoor day-and-night surveillance around external walls and access paths.

Warehouses

Human and vehicle perimeter analytics can help monitor loading doors, external work areas and vehicle approaches.

Residential Perimeters

A fixed bullet format works well where the required direction is known and visible camera presence is suitable for the property.

Choosing the Right Model

  • Choose the 2.8mm lens if: You need the wider 107° horizontal view for driveways, entrances or broad nearby areas.
  • Choose the 3.6mm lens if: You want a narrower 84° view with slightly greater subject detail further into the scene.
  • Choose this model if: 8MP 4K video, Starlight performance, SMD 4.0, built-in audio, PoE and local MicroSD storage are useful requirements.
  • Choose another camera type if: You require motorised optical zoom, PTZ movement, active deterrence or a built-in speaker for self-contained two-way audio.

FAQs

  1. What is the main advantage of the Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS?
    The DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS combines 8MP 4K imaging, WizSense analytics, Starlight low-light performance and a fixed wide-angle lens in a compact metal bullet camera. SMD 4.0, tripwire and intrusion rules can classify human and vehicle targets, while AI SSA adapts image parameters to changing conditions. It is particularly useful where a straightforward fixed camera is preferred over a motorised lens or PTZ design.
  2. What resolution does the DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS record?
    The camera outputs a maximum 3840 × 2160 8MP image at up to 25/30fps, providing full 4K surveillance video. It can also generate lower-resolution streams for different recording, remote-viewing and bandwidth requirements. For buyers, the key benefit is the ability to retain high-resolution evidence while still configuring secondary streams for mobile viewing or other applications where lower bandwidth is more practical.
  3. What is the difference between the 2.8mm and 3.6mm lens options?
    The 2.8mm version provides a wider 107° horizontal field of view, while the 3.6mm version narrows the view to 84° and concentrates more image detail on a smaller area. Dahua lists DORI identification distances of 8.8 metres for 2.8mm and 10.2 metres for 3.6mm. Choose 2.8mm for broader coverage and 3.6mm when the target area is narrower or slightly further away.
  4. How does the DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS perform at night?
    The camera uses Dahua Starlight low-light technology with an F1.4 lens and is rated to 0.007 lux in colour and 0.0007 lux in black and white before the illuminator is considered. When infrared is required, the built-in IR LED provides illumination up to 30 metres. Actual usable identification distance depends on target size, camera placement and scene conditions rather than the IR figure alone.
  5. Does the DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS support human and vehicle detection?
    Yes. The camera supports SMD 4.0 together with tripwire and intrusion perimeter protection that can classify human and vehicle targets. SMD 4.0 is designed to reduce alarms from unrelated objects, while Quick Pick becomes available when the camera is paired with a compatible AI NVR. This can make recorded-event review more efficient by helping users locate relevant people and vehicles from SMD event footage.
  6. Does the DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS record audio?
    Yes. The DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS 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. The supplied datasheet 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 to the installation.
  7. Can the DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS be used outdoors?
    Yes. The camera has a metal casing with IP67 protection and is specified to operate from -40 °C to +60 °C. This makes it suitable for correctly installed outdoor locations such as driveways, entrances, building perimeters, loading areas and commercial sites. The datasheet does not list an IK vandal-resistance rating, so installations requiring a specified impact rating should take that into account.
  8. What should I check before buying the DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS?
    Confirm whether the 2.8mm or 3.6mm lens best suits the required field of view, and check that the recorder or network supports 8MP video and any WizSense functions you plan to use. Buyers sourcing the camera through Security Wholesalers should also decide whether PoE or 12VDC power, local MicroSD storage, external alarm or audio connections, and a compatible junction or pole-mount accessory are required.

Additional Information

Day time – cars driving by

Night

Night

Early morning

Sample 8MP Videos from a similar Dahua camera

3 Years Warranty!

All Dahua IP cameras and recording device (NVR’s/DVR’s) are covered by a 3 year back-to-base manufacturer warranty.

(Note disk drives limited to 1 one year)

Our warranty is limited to the replacement of faulty items or parts and does not include damage due to incorrect fitting of parts or accessories.

Consumer Law, Return, Refund and Exchange Policy:
(a) ACL: Certain legislation including the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) in the Consumer and Competition Act 2010 (Cth), and similar consumer protection laws and regulations may confer you with rights, warranties, guarantees and remedies relating to the provision of goods or services to you by us via the Site which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified. Our liability is governed solely by the ACL and these Terms.

(b) Goods: If you are a consumer as defined in the ACL, the following notice applies to you: “Our goods come with warranties and guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (Consumer Guarantees). You are entitled to a replacement or a refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure

(c) Our warranties: To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all express and implied warranties, and all material and work is provided to you without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We expressly disclaim all warranties including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

(d) Manufacturer warranties: Certain products, including particular models of IP security cameras and DVR/NVR equipment, may come with a manufacturer’s warranty. The manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to but may overlap with any rights and remedies you may have under applicable law, including any Consumer Guarantees. If you are not considered a “consumer” within the meaning of the ACL, the manufacturer’s warranty may be your sole remedy. You should check the manufacturer’s warranty, as many manufacturers’ warranties do not apply in a business or commercial setting. Please contact the manufacturer if you would like to make a claim under the manufacturer’s warranty.

(e) Repair, replacement or a refund: If you wish to seek repair, replacement or a refund for a product, please contact us and we will explain the requirements to you. This may include you providing evidence of the faulty product to us.

(f) Refund: You are not entitled to a refund for change of mind. If you are entitled to a refund, we will only give you the refund once evidence of faulty product is received by us, or we have received the product at our warehouse and inspected it and assessed whether it is eligible for a refund under these Terms. Any refund we make will be by the same payment method used to purchase the product.

(g) Installed: Subject to this clause, we will not accept for return any product that has been used, connected, installed, attempted to be connected or installed, or if your product is custom-made or is a special buy product.

(h) Packaging: You must adequately package any product you are returning for our collection to ensure that it is not damaged during return delivery to our warehouse. You are also responsible for arranging the return delivery and the costs involved.

(i) Duty of care: You have a duty of care for the product while it is in your possession. If you damage products, then subsequently return the products, you may be liable to pay to repair the product to its original condition. In these circumstances, where a repair is not economically viable, no refund will be made.

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Dahua DH-IPC-HFW3866EP-AS-AUS 8MP (4K) Bullet Fixed Starlight Wizsense Camera
$220.08 $262.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support