Product SKU: DS-2CD2366G2H-IS2U-SL
Product Overview
The Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2H-IS2U-SL is a 6MP AcuSense strobe light and audible warning fixed turret network camera built for sites that need sharp image quality, intelligent event filtering, and visible deterrence in one compact unit. It records at up to 3200 × 1800 resolution and uses deep learning to distinguish people and vehicles from general motion, helping reduce nuisance alarms while improving the relevance of security notifications. With its built-in two-way audio, white strobe warning, onboard recording support, and weather-resistant metal housing, it suits residential, retail, and commercial applications where proactive monitoring is important.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2366G2H-IS2U-SL
The DS-2CD2366G2H-IS2U-SL stands out because it combines strong image clarity, active deterrence, and practical smart analytics in a single turret camera that is easy to deploy across many site types. Its 6MP resolution gives you more scene detail than lower-resolution models, while AcuSense filtering helps the system focus on human and vehicle targets instead of irrelevant background movement. The built-in strobe light, audible warning, and two-way audio add a more proactive layer of site protection, making this model well suited to entry points, shopfronts, driveways, walkways, and perimeter areas where both evidence capture and immediate response matter.
Key Capabilities
6MP High-Definition Surveillance
With a maximum resolution of 3200 × 1800, this camera captures clearer facial detail, clothing features, and movement across the scene than lower-resolution alternatives. That added image detail is especially useful for reviewing incidents, monitoring entry points, and maintaining more usable recorded footage for identification and investigation purposes.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Detection
Deep learning technology helps the camera distinguish people and vehicles from less important motion triggers such as shadows, rain, leaves, or general environmental movement. This improves the quality of alerts, reduces unnecessary notifications, and makes it easier for users to focus on events that are more likely to require attention.
Active Deterrence with Strobe and Audible Warning
The built-in warning functions allow the camera to do more than simply record an event. When configured as part of an event response, the flashing light and audible warning can help discourage loitering, trespassing, or suspicious behaviour in real time, adding a visible and audible deterrent layer to your security setup.
Two-Way Audio Communication
Built-in two-way audio allows operators to hear activity near the camera and speak back through it when required. This can be valuable for challenging unauthorised visitors, communicating with delivery drivers, guiding customers, or issuing verbal warnings without needing a separate intercom or dedicated audio device.
Improved Performance in Low Light and Backlit Scenes
The F1.0 aperture helps the camera gather more light in dim conditions, while 120 dB WDR improves visibility where bright backgrounds and darker foregrounds appear in the same scene. This makes the camera more effective at doorways, receptions, loading zones, and other areas affected by strong daylight or difficult contrast.
Reliable Outdoor Installation
With an IP67-rated metal body, the camera is designed to handle rain, dust, and demanding outdoor conditions. This makes it a dependable option for external walls, car parks, driveways, building perimeters, and other exposed areas where durability and stable long-term operation are essential.
Key Features
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6MP Resolution: The camera records at up to 3200 × 1800 resolution, delivering sharp, detailed footage suited to identifying people, vehicles, and scene activity more effectively than lower-resolution models. This makes it a practical choice for users who want stronger forensic detail without stepping up to a full 4K camera platform.
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2.8mm Fixed Lens: The 2.8mm lens provides a wide horizontal field of view of 115°, making it well suited to entrances, front yards, driveways, pathways, reception approaches, and other areas where broader scene coverage is more useful than a narrow long-distance view.
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120dB True WDR: Wide dynamic range helps maintain image balance in scenes with strong backlight, such as doors, windows, roller shutters, and external entries. This improves the visibility of subjects that might otherwise appear too dark when bright light sources are present in the background.
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Built-In Two-Way Audio: The camera supports real-time audio communication, supported by built-in microphones and speaker capability. This allows users to monitor sound, respond verbally to activity, and create a more interactive and proactive security presence at the monitored location.
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Active Strobe and Audio Warning: In addition to capturing events, the camera can help deter them. Its integrated flashing warning light and audible alert functions can be linked to intrusion-related events so the device can react immediately when a configured rule is triggered.
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Onboard Storage up to 512GB: A built-in microSD card slot supports local recording up to 512GB, giving installers and end users added flexibility for edge recording, backup storage, or standalone use in applications where an NVR may not always be the primary recording destination.
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IR Night Vision up to 30 Metres: Infrared illumination supports night monitoring up to 30 metres, helping maintain visibility after dark without requiring constant external lighting. This makes it suitable for residential perimeters, business frontages, side access areas, and similar low-light environments.
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Audio and Alarm Interfaces: The camera includes audio input and output as well as alarm input and output, which can be useful in more advanced installations. These interfaces allow greater integration flexibility when connecting external microphones, speakers, sensors, or alarm-linked devices.
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IP67 Metal Housing: The durable metal construction and IP67 protection rating help the camera perform reliably in outdoor environments exposed to weather and dust. This improves long-term suitability for demanding installations where lower-grade housings may not provide the same resilience.
Specifications Summary
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Maximum Resolution: 3200 × 1800
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Image Sensor: 1/2.4″ Progressive Scan CMOS
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Lens: 2.8 mm fixed focal lens
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Horizontal Field of View: 115°
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Vertical Field of View: 60°
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Diagonal Field of View: 144°
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Aperture: F1.0
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Minimum Illumination: Colour 0.001 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON), B/W 0 Lux with IR
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WDR: 120 dB
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IR Range: Up to 30 m
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Compression: H.265, H.264, H.264+, H.265+
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Onboard Storage: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC up to 512 GB
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Built-In Audio: 2 built-in microphones and built-in speaker
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Alarm Interface: 1 input, 1 output
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Power: 12 VDC or PoE
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Protection Rating: IP67
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Housing Material: Metal cover and main body
Ideal Use Cases
- Residential Front Entrances – Ideal for front doors, garages, and side access points where users want clear video, smart alerts, and the option to speak to visitors or warn off suspicious activity.
- Retail Shopfronts – Well suited to customer-facing entries and external shopfront areas where clear identification, loitering detection, and visible deterrence are all valuable.
- Office and Warehouse Access Points – Useful for staff entrances, loading areas, and perimeter walkways where accurate human and vehicle filtering helps reduce nuisance alerts.
- Driveways and Car Parking Areas – The wide 2.8mm field of view and active warning capability make it a practical option for monitoring vehicle movement and site access after hours.
Choosing the 2.8mm Lens
The 2.8mm version of the DS-2CD2366G2H-IS2U-SL is designed for users who want wider area coverage from a single camera position. With a 115° horizontal field of view, it is well suited to monitoring broad zones such as driveways, front yards, open approaches, reception entries, and general perimeter areas. This wider perspective helps reduce blind spots close to the camera and makes it easier to cover more of the scene without needing a second device. It is the better choice when overall area visibility is more important than tightly framed long-distance detail.
FAQs
- Does the DS-2CD2366G2H-IS2U-SL support smart human and vehicle detection?
Yes, this model supports AcuSense-based filtering that focuses on human and vehicle targets. In practical use, this helps reduce false or nuisance alarms caused by non-critical movement such as trees, shadows, or general environmental motion. It gives users more relevant notifications and makes footage review more efficient, especially in busy or exposed outdoor areas.
- Can this camera warn intruders in real time?
Yes, the camera includes an active strobe light and audible warning function designed to provide a stronger deterrent response when an event is triggered. Rather than only recording an incident after it happens, the device can help interrupt unwanted behaviour at the time of detection, which is valuable for perimeter protection and after-hours monitoring.
- Does it record audio as well as video?
Yes, the camera includes built-in microphones and speaker support for two-way audio. This means it can capture surrounding sound and also allow spoken communication back through the unit when configured appropriately. It is useful for visitor interaction, verbal warnings, delivery instructions, and adding extra context to recorded security footage.
- Is the camera suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, the DS-2CD2366G2H-IS2U-SL has an IP67-rated housing and metal construction, making it suitable for outdoor environments exposed to rain and dust. This makes it a dependable choice for external walls, entrances, pathways, car parks, and perimeter installations where consistent performance in changing weather conditions is important.
- Can the camera record without an NVR?
Yes, it supports onboard recording to a microSD card up to 512GB, which can be useful for standalone use, backup recording, or smaller installations where a full recorder is not always essential. Many users still pair it with an NVR for centralised storage and easier management, but local recording adds flexibility.
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