Product SKU: DH-IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV
Product Overview
Combining full-colour Starlight imaging with active deterrence and a motorised varifocal lens, the Dahua IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV is built for installations where fixed-lens cameras fall short. This 8MP TIOC 2.0 dome camera features a 2.7-13.5mm motorised zoom lens that allows remote field-of-view adjustment without repositioning the hardware, making it a practical choice for shopfronts, warehouse exteriors, commercial driveways, and residential garages where coverage requirements may shift post-installation. Equipped with built-in microphone and speaker, the camera supports two-way audio communication and active deterrence triggered by motion events. It also includes SMD (Smart Motion Detection) for human and vehicle classification, reducing nuisance notifications in busy environments. With an IP67-rated enclosure, PoE power delivery, and onboard MicroSD support up to 256GB, this dome suits both networked and standalone deployment scenarios across a wide range of Australian outdoor conditions.
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Key Capabilities
8MP Full-Colour Starlight Imaging
The 8MP sensor captures 3840 x 2160 resolution footage with vivid colour reproduction down to 0.005 Lux at F1.0. Starlight technology maintains colour detail in near-darkness, so clothing, vehicle colour, and facial features remain distinguishable in footage captured well after sunset.
Motorised 2.7-13.5mm Varifocal Lens
The motorised zoom lens covers a 5x focal range that can be adjusted remotely through an NVR interface or software, removing the need to physically reposition the dome after mounting. This is particularly valuable on high eave or ceiling installations where ladder access is inconvenient after commissioning.
Two-Way Audio with Built-In Mic and Speaker
A built-in microphone and speaker enable real-time two-way voice communication through a compatible NVR or the DMSS mobile app. This allows operators to verbally address visitors, delivery personnel, or intruders directly from a smartphone or monitoring station without a separate intercom device.
Smart Motion Detection (SMD)
SMD uses AI-based classification to identify human and vehicle movement separately from irrelevant scene changes such as animals, wind, or shifting light. For properties with constant background activity, this means alert notifications are tied to genuine events rather than motion volume, reducing daily notification fatigue.
IP67 Weatherproof Housing
The IP67 rating confirms full dust exclusion and sustained water immersion resistance, making this dome dependable across Australian conditions including coastal humidity, construction dust, and heavy seasonal rainfall. The dome profile also reduces wind loading compared to a bullet camera at exposed mounting points.
PoE Power with Local MicroSD Storage
IEEE 802.3af PoE delivers power and network connectivity over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable, simplifying cable management on eave, soffit, and wall installations. Onboard MicroSD support up to 256GB provides a local recording backup independent of network recorder connectivity.
Best For
- Commercial Shopfronts and Retail Entries: The motorised lens allows precise framing of entrance zones and display windows, while full-colour Starlight imaging captures clear after-hours footage without IR bleaching.
- Warehouse and Industrial Exteriors: The 2.7-13.5mm zoom range lets a single camera cover large open bays or loading dock approaches from a fixed mounting point, with SMD filtering vehicle and pedestrian events from ambient movement.
- Residential Driveways and Garages: 8MP resolution and full-colour night imaging capture number plates and visitor faces at night, while two-way audio enables remote communication with people at the door or gate.
- Sites Requiring Post-Installation Zoom Adjustment: Installers working across multiple sites or covering areas where layout may change benefit from motorised zoom that can be refined remotely without returning to site.
- Standalone or Backup Recording Scenarios: MicroSD support up to 256GB enables continuous local recording independent of NVR uptime, useful for remote sites or as a failover storage layer.
Why Choose the IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV
Where a standard fixed-lens 8MP dome covers a set angle determined at installation, the IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV gives operators and installers genuine flexibility to define and refine that angle after the camera is mounted. The motorised 2.7-13.5mm lens means a single SKU can serve narrow corridor angles or wide-area approaches without hardware changes. The TIOC 2.0 platform adds active deterrence capability through the built-in speaker and mic, turning the camera into an interactive tool rather than a passive recorder. Starlight full-colour night imaging at 0.005 Lux means this camera produces usable colour footage in conditions where standard cameras would switch to black and white. SMD intelligence ensures meaningful alerts rather than constant motion triggers. Customers sourcing this camera through Security Wholesalers have access to competitive trade pricing, full Dahua warranty support, and pre-sales advice matched to specific site and NVR compatibility requirements.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: The motorised lens on this camera provides genuine post-installation flexibility, but it does add cost over a fixed-lens equivalent. If your site has a well-defined, consistent coverage angle and two-way audio is not required, a fixed-lens 8MP WizSense dome will provide comparable resolution at a lower price point. Choose the IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV where zoom adjustment, full-colour dual-light output, or active deterrence from a dome housing are confirmed requirements for the site.
Buyer Tip: Before purchasing, confirm your NVR supports 8MP resolution across all intended channels at your required frame rate. This camera delivers up to 30fps at 3840 x 2160 using H.265+ compression, but older or entry-level NVRs may have bandwidth or resolution limitations that reduce effective performance. Also verify your PoE switch or NVR PoE ports meet IEEE 802.3af before installation.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model | IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV |
| Resolution | 8MP (3840 x 2160) |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Lens Type | Motorised Varifocal |
| Focal Length | 2.7-13.5mm |
| Day/Night Mode | Full-Colour with Smart Illumination (Starlight) |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.005 Lux @ F1.0 (Colour) |
| Video Compression | H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Frame Rate | Up to 30fps at 3840 x 2160 |
| Smart Motion Detection | SMD – Human and Vehicle Classification |
| Audio | Built-in Microphone and Speaker (Two-Way Audio) |
| Local Storage | MicroSD up to 256GB |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 |
| Power Supply | PoE (IEEE 802.3af) |
| Wide Dynamic Range | Yes |
| Camera Form Factor | Dome |
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Shopfronts
The motorised lens allows store managers or installers to precisely frame entrance points, window displays, and checkout areas from a single dome unit. Full-colour Starlight imaging captures clear after-hours footage of the shopfront exterior without producing the IR-washed appearance of standard night-mode cameras.
Car Parks and Driveways
The 8MP sensor and 5x motorised zoom range allow vehicle detail and number plate information to be captured across varying approach distances. SMD vehicle classification helps separate legitimate parking activity from suspicious late-night movement without continuous alert fatigue.
Warehouse and Loading Dock Exteriors
A single dome with motorised zoom can cover a wide loading bay or external dock area from an elevated wall or eave position. The IP67 housing withstands the dust and humidity common in industrial settings, and PoE simplifies cable runs over longer distances to the recorder.
Residential Garages and Entry Points
Two-way audio lets homeowners speak with visitors or couriers remotely via the DMSS mobile app. Full-colour night imaging records face and clothing detail in low ambient light conditions, and the dome housing suits soffit or eave mounting at standard residential heights.
School and Institutional Entry Gates
High-resolution 8MP footage supports identification across wider entry zones such as pedestrian gates and car drop-off areas. SMD human detection flags confirmed pedestrian events for review, helping staff and administrators respond to genuine access concerns without wading through hours of general movement recordings.
Multi-Site Commercial Deployments
Installers managing multiple premises with different layouts can standardise on this dome and fine-tune the field of view at each site remotely after commissioning. MicroSD onboard storage provides a consistent local recording fallback across sites regardless of NVR uptime.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires an 8MP dome with motorised varifocal zoom for flexible post-installation coverage, full-colour Starlight night imaging, two-way audio active deterrence, and SMD intelligence in a single IP67-rated unit.
- Choose a different model if: Coverage angle is fixed and predictable, two-way audio is not required, and budget efficiency is the primary concern. A fixed-lens 8MP WizSense dome will deliver comparable resolution at a lower cost where zoom flexibility and active deterrence are not needed.
FAQs
- What practical advantage does the motorised varifocal lens offer compared to a fixed-lens dome?
The 2.7-13.5mm motorised lens on the IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV allows the field of view to be adjusted remotely through an NVR menu or software interface without physically repositioning the camera. For domes mounted on high eaves or ceilings, this removes the need to return to site with a ladder to refine coverage after initial commissioning, which saves time and reduces installation costs on multi-camera projects. - Does this dome camera record in colour at night without IR illumination?
Yes. The TIOC 2.0 platform uses warm-light LEDs combined with Starlight sensor technology to produce full-colour footage in very low ambient light, down to 0.005 Lux at F1.0. Unlike cameras that switch to black-and-white IR mode after dark, the IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV maintains colour detail across clothing, vehicles, and faces, which is directly relevant for after-hours incident review and identification. - How does the two-way audio function work on this camera?
The built-in microphone and speaker allow real-time voice communication between the camera location and a monitoring point. When connected to a compatible Dahua NVR or accessed through the DMSS mobile application, an operator can speak and listen through the camera directly. This supports verbal deterrence of intruders, remote interaction with visitors, or communication with staff at a remote site entrance without a separate intercom device. - What does SMD do and how does it differ from standard motion detection?
SMD (Smart Motion Detection) applies AI classification to distinguish human and vehicle movement from other scene changes such as animals, swaying vegetation, or shifting shadows. Standard motion detection triggers on any pixel change within the detection zone. SMD only raises an alert when a confirmed human or vehicle is identified, which significantly reduces nuisance notifications in outdoor environments with regular background movement such as trees, traffic passing at distance, or wildlife. - What is the maximum MicroSD card size supported by this camera?
The IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV supports MicroSD cards up to 256GB. This provides a substantial local recording capacity that operates independently of NVR connectivity, making it useful as a standalone recorder at remote access points or as a failover layer ensuring footage is retained even during network or recorder outages. - Is this camera compatible with third-party NVRs?
The IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV supports standard ONVIF protocol, which provides basic compatibility with most modern IP NVRs from other manufacturers. However, advanced features including SMD alerts, two-way audio integration, and motorised lens control via the NVR interface are fully supported only when paired with a compatible Dahua WizSense or Pro AI NVR. Confirm your NVR supports 8MP channel resolution before purchasing. - Does the dome housing suit outdoor eave or soffit mounting?
Yes. The low-profile dome form factor is well suited to eave and soffit positions on residential and commercial buildings. The IP67 rating ensures the housing withstands direct rain exposure from beneath eaves or in open outdoor positions. The dome profile also creates less wind resistance and a less obtrusive visual footprint compared to a bullet camera at the same mounting height. - Where is the IPC-HDBW3849R1-ZAS-PV available in Australia?
This camera is available through Security Wholesalers, an Australian supplier stocking Dahua IP cameras, NVRs, and compatible accessories. Security Wholesalers provides competitive trade pricing, full Dahua warranty coverage, and pre-sales support to help match the camera to compatible recorders, PoE equipment, and mounting hardware for each specific installation.
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