Product Overview
Wide-area monitoring across a carpark entry, building corner, or open perimeter often demands multiple cameras just to eliminate blind spots. The DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE addresses this with two 4MP sensors that stitch into a single 8MP (4096 x 1800) panoramic image spanning 180 degrees, delivered from one bullet-style unit. Built-in warm light illuminators provide full-colour imaging out to 40 metres in complete darkness, capturing clothing colours and vehicle detail that greyscale infrared cannot reproduce. Equipped with WizMind AI, the camera applies SMD to filter out nuisance motion from foliage and lighting changes, triggering alerts only for humans and vehicles. EPTZ allows operators to digitally zoom in on and track alarm targets within the high-resolution panoramic frame. Supporting PoE or 12VDC power, IP67 weather protection, two-way audio via a built-in microphone and speaker, and up to 512GB of onboard SD card storage, this camera consolidates what would otherwise require multiple devices into a single weatherproof installation point.
Key Capabilities
180° Dual-Lens Panoramic Image
Two 4MP sensors stitch into a single 4096 x 1800 pixel panoramic output at up to 25fps, covering wide frontages, building corners, and open areas that would otherwise require 2 or more individual cameras and separate NVR channels.
Full-Colour Warm Light to 40 m
Built-in warm light illuminators deliver genuine full-colour night footage up to 40 metres without switching to greyscale. Colour detail including clothing and vehicle appearance is retained throughout the night, providing footage with real evidential value.
SMD Smart Motion Detection
WizMind SMD classifies detected motion as human, vehicle, or irrelevant, eliminating false alerts from trees, shadows, and changing light. Security staff and automated systems receive notifications only when a genuine person or vehicle is detected.
EPTZ Alarm Target Tracking
Electronic PTZ uses the 8MP panoramic resolution to digitally crop, enlarge, and follow a target that has triggered an alarm. Operators receive a close-up tracking view without physically moving the camera or requiring a separate PTZ unit on site.
H.265+ Compression for 8MP Streams
H.265+, AI H.265, H.264+, and AI H.264 compression options significantly reduce the bandwidth and storage demands of a continuous 8MP dual-stream camera, making panoramic coverage practical on existing network infrastructure and NVR hardware.
Two-Way Audio and Local SD Storage
A built-in microphone and speaker support real-time two-way audio communication directly from the camera. Onboard Micro SD card storage up to 512GB provides a local recording layer that continues to capture footage during network outages or NVR failures.
Best For
- Carparks and Entry Points: The 180° panoramic field of view captures all vehicle and pedestrian movement across wide entry and exit zones from a single camera position, without gaps or overlapping blind spots.
- Building Corners and Perimeter Walls: A single unit covers both directions from a corner position, replacing two conventional cameras while IP67 weatherproofing ensures reliable operation in exposed outdoor conditions.
- Retail Forecourts and Loading Docks: Wide stitched coverage monitors multiple access points simultaneously, and SMD ensures alerts are raised only by human or vehicle activity rather than background movement.
- Warehouses and Industrial Facilities: Two-way audio allows direct communication with staff or deterrence of unauthorised visitors, while onboard SD storage protects recordings in environments where network connectivity can be unreliable.
- Shared Driveways and Wide Junctions: One panoramic unit replaces the need for 2 or more cameras at a wide approach, reducing cabling runs, NVR channel consumption, and total installation time.
Why Choose the DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE
A conventional bullet camera covers one direction, which means wide locations such as carpark entries, perimeter corners, and open forecourts typically require 2 or more units to avoid blind spots. The DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE handles that entire zone from a single mounting point by stitching 2 x 4MP sensors into a seamless 180-degree, 8MP panoramic image. Full-colour warm light illumination to 40 metres means the footage captured at night retains the colour detail needed for real identification, not just a greyscale shape. WizMind SMD and EPTZ elevate this beyond a simple wide-angle camera, adding intelligent alert filtering and automatic target tracking without requiring operator input or additional hardware. Available through Security Wholesalers, the DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE is a practical choice for sites where panoramic outdoor coverage, full-colour night vision, and AI-assisted detection are required without doubling or tripling camera counts.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: This camera outputs a stitched 8MP stream at 4096 x 1800 resolution. Before purchasing, confirm that your NVR or VMS can decode and display multi-sensor panoramic streams at this resolution. Not all recorders handle dual-lens stitched formats correctly, and viewing the full panoramic output may require a compatible Dahua NVR or a VMS with panoramic camera support.
Buyer Tip: PoE powers the camera from a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable, but the warm light illuminators draw additional power when active. Use a PoE+ (802.3at) capable switch or injector rather than a basic 802.3af switch to ensure stable power delivery during night operation when illumination is running at full output.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE |
| Sensor Configuration |
2 x 4MP dual-lens |
| Combined Resolution |
8MP – 4096 x 1800 @ 25fps |
| Field of View |
180° wide-angle panoramic splicing |
| Camera Style |
Bullet |
| Lens Type |
Fixed |
| Illumination Type |
Built-in warm light (full colour) |
| Max. Illumination Distance |
40 m |
| Video Compression |
H.265+, H.265, AI H.265, H.264+, H.264, AI H.264 |
| Image Enhancement |
WDR, 3D NR, HLC, BLC, digital watermarking |
| AI Features |
SMD (Smart Motion Detection), EPTZ target tracking |
| Audio |
1 x audio in, 1 x audio out; built-in microphone and speaker; two-way talk |
| Alarm I/O |
1 x alarm in, 1 x alarm out |
| Local Storage |
Micro SD card, up to 512GB |
| Power Supply |
12VDC / PoE |
| Weather Protection |
IP67 |
| Colour |
White |
| Technology Series |
WizMind – Panoramic Series |
Ideal Use Cases
Carparks and Open Entry Zones
The stitched 180° panoramic view covers the full width of carpark entries, exits, and aisles in one camera position. All vehicle and pedestrian movement is captured without the installation of multiple units or the creation of coverage gaps between camera angles.
Building Perimeters and Corner Positions
Mounting at a building corner allows the 180° dual-lens view to monitor both sides of the structure simultaneously. IP67 protection and 40m full-colour illumination support reliable identification in exposed outdoor positions across varying Australian conditions.
Retail Shopfronts and Loading Areas
SMD filters background movement caused by foot traffic or ambient light, raising alerts only for confirmed human or vehicle activity. Full-colour footage at night supports incident review and provides usable visual evidence for staff and management.
Warehouses and Industrial Yards
Two-way audio via the built-in microphone and speaker supports direct verbal communication with personnel on site or acts as a deterrent for unauthorised visitors. Onboard SD recording up to 512GB protects footage when network connectivity is disrupted.
Wide Junctions and Shared Driveways
A single panoramic unit at a wide driveway approach replaces 2 or more conventional cameras, reducing cabling complexity, NVR channel usage, and installation time while maintaining complete coverage of the full width of the monitored zone.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site has wide open areas, building corners, or carpark entries where a 180° panoramic field of view from a single camera position is required, combined with full-colour night vision to 40m and WizMind AI detection.
- Choose a different model if: You need to monitor a single lane, corridor, or confined access point where a standard single-lens bullet or turret camera would cover the area without the additional complexity of a multi-sensor panoramic stream and the NVR compatibility considerations that come with it.
FAQs
- What does the stitched 180° panoramic output actually look like on screen?
The two 4MP lenses are stitched by the camera into a single rectangular image measuring 4096 x 1800 pixels. The result is a continuous, wide panoramic view up to 180 degrees across, displayed in a flat undistorted format. This makes it straightforward to read wide locations such as carpark frontages and building corners in a single camera window without separate split-screen views.
- Does the camera maintain colour footage at night or switch to black and white in low light?
This camera uses built-in warm light illuminators rather than infrared LEDs, so it produces full-colour footage at night out to 40 metres without switching to greyscale. Colour detail such as clothing colour, vehicle appearance, and signage remains visible throughout darkness, which is a key distinction from conventional IR bullet cameras.
- Will any NVR record this camera correctly, or are there compatibility requirements?
The DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE outputs a stitched dual-sensor stream at 4096 x 1800. Not all NVR and VMS platforms decode this format at full resolution. A compatible Dahua NVR or a VMS with explicit multi-sensor panoramic stream support is recommended. Confirm compatibility with your recording platform before purchasing to ensure the full panoramic image is displayed and stored correctly.
- What does SMD do and how does it differ from standard motion detection?
SMD (Smart Motion Detection) uses AI classification to assess each motion event and determine whether it was caused by a human, a vehicle, or an irrelevant source such as swaying foliage, rain, or light changes. Only human and vehicle events generate alerts. Standard motion detection triggers on any pixel change, which produces far more false alarms in busy outdoor environments.
- How does EPTZ work on a camera with no moving parts?
EPTZ (Electronic PTZ) uses the high resolution of the 8MP panoramic image to digitally crop and follow a target within the frame after an alarm has been triggered. The camera does not physically pan, tilt, or zoom. Instead, it magnifies a portion of the existing wide image and tracks the subject across the panoramic field, giving operators a close-up follow view while the full panoramic recording continues simultaneously.
- Can this camera power from a standard PoE port on a network switch?
The camera accepts PoE power from a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable. However, when the warm light illuminators are operating at night, the power draw increases. A PoE+ (802.3at) capable switch or injector is recommended rather than a standard 802.3af port to ensure stable power delivery during nighttime operation and avoid potential instability or illuminator dimming.
- Does the built-in microphone and speaker support real-time two-way communication?
Yes. The DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE includes both a built-in microphone and a built-in speaker, enabling real-time two-way audio communication directly from the camera. This allows an operator at a monitoring station or mobile device to speak and listen to anyone in the camera’s vicinity without any additional audio hardware attached to the camera.
- Where can this camera be purchased and is a datasheet available for pre-installation planning?
The DH-IPC-PFW5849-A180-E2-ASTE is available through Security Wholesalers, which supplies Dahua products to security installers and integrators across Australia. A full datasheet is available for download via the Additional Information section below, covering lens specifications, power requirements, and compression format details to assist with NVR compatibility and installation planning.
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Additional Information
