Hikvision 6MP + 8MP TandemVu Ultra DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26 PTZ Camera with ColorVu, 26x Optical Zoom, IR 500m

Product SKU: Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26

Product Overview

The Hikvision 6MP + 8MP TandemVu Ultra DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26 PTZ Camera is a high-performance panoramic and PTZ surveillance camera designed for large-scale outdoor monitoring, long-range identification and intelligent event response. It combines a 6MP panoramic channel for wide-area situational awareness with an 8MP PTZ channel for detailed close-up monitoring from the same camera unit. The PTZ channel supports 48× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom, while the camera also provides 24/7 colour imaging, DarkFighter 2.0 low-light performance, panoramic tilt adjustment, up to 500m IR/laser illumination and up to 30m white light. With deep learning analytics, audio-visual alarm support, IP67 weather resistance and IK10 vandal resistance, it is ideal for airports, ports, industrial sites, logistics yards, public spaces, transport hubs, car parks, campuses, critical infrastructure and perimeter surveillance.

Why Choose the Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26

The Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26 is ideal for sites that need both wide-area awareness and long-distance zoom detail without installing separate panoramic and PTZ cameras. TandemVu technology allows operators to maintain broad scene context while using the PTZ channel to zoom in on people, vehicles or security events. The 6MP panoramic channel helps monitor the wider scene, while the 8MP PTZ channel provides high-detail 4K close-up viewing with 48× optical zoom. Long-range IR/laser illumination, white light, deep learning analytics and audio-visual alarm functions make this camera suitable for demanding outdoor security environments where proactive monitoring, deterrence and incident response are required.

Key Capabilities

Key Features

• TandemVu Dual-Channel Design: Combines wide panoramic monitoring and PTZ close-up detail in one camera, helping reduce separate camera requirements while maintaining both overview and targeted zoom capability.

• 6MP Panoramic Channel: The panoramic channel captures a wide scene with high-quality 6MP imaging, helping operators maintain situational awareness across large outdoor areas.

• 8MP PTZ Channel: The PTZ channel provides 8MP image quality with 3840 × 2160 maximum resolution, supporting high-detail monitoring and evidence capture over long distances.

• 48× Optical Zoom: The PTZ channel supports 48× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom, allowing operators to inspect distant activity, vehicles, people, fence lines and entry points in detail.

• Long-Range IR/Laser up to 500m: The PTZ channel provides long-range night visibility with up to 500m IR/laser illumination, making it suitable for large perimeters, infrastructure, ports, yards and remote surveillance points.

• White Light up to 30m: The panoramic channel supports white light illumination up to 30m, helping deliver colour imaging and support visual warning in selected scenes.

• DarkFighter 2.0 and Colour Imaging: 24/7 colourful imaging and DarkFighter 2.0 low-light performance help improve visibility in demanding night-time and low-light environments.

• Deep Learning Functions: Built-in deep learning analytics support smarter security monitoring and event detection, helping operators focus on relevant activity across large surveillance areas.

• Audio-Visual Alarm: White flashing light and audible warning can be triggered by selected events, helping deter intruders and support proactive security response.

• IP67 and IK10 Protection: IP67 weather resistance and IK10 vandal resistance support reliable outdoor operation in demanding commercial, industrial and public-facing environments.

Specifications Summary

Available Viewing and Illumination Details

• Panoramic channel – 6MP resolution with 190° ± 5° horizontal field of view and 80° ± 5° vertical field of view
• PTZ channel – 8MP resolution with 48× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom
• PTZ channel lens – 6.25–300mm focal length with 58.5° to 3.1° horizontal field of view
• Night illumination – up to 30m white light on panoramic channel and up to 500m IR/laser distance on PTZ channel
• PTZ movement – 360° endless pan and -20° to 90° tilt for flexible wide-area monitoring

Ideal Use Cases

• Critical Infrastructure – Suitable for power facilities, utilities, communications sites and secure infrastructure requiring wide awareness and long-range zoom verification.
• Ports and Logistics Yards – Ideal for monitoring vehicle movement, loading areas, container yards, gates, fence lines and large open operational spaces.
• Airports and Transport Hubs – Useful for wide-area situational awareness, perimeter monitoring, access roads, car parks and long-distance incident verification.
• Industrial and Mining Sites – Practical for yards, boundaries, equipment zones, restricted areas and large sites where 500m IR and powerful PTZ zoom are valuable.
• Large Commercial Properties – Suitable for campuses, shopping centres, warehouses, car parks and public spaces where both overview and detailed PTZ tracking are required.

Understanding TandemVu PTZ Coverage

The Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26 uses TandemVu technology to combine panoramic situational awareness with high-detail PTZ zoom in a single camera. The panoramic channel helps operators keep sight of the wider scene, while the PTZ channel can zoom in for details over long distances. This is especially valuable in large sites where a standard PTZ camera may lose overview context while zoomed in. By combining wide-area coverage, 48× optical zoom, long-range IR and audio-visual deterrence, this camera supports detection, verification and response from one advanced surveillance platform.

Tip:
Use the Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26 where a site needs both continuous wide-area awareness and powerful PTZ zoom detail. Confirm pole or wall mounting, power budget, bandwidth, NVR/VMS compatibility, analytics requirements, lighting conditions and privacy masking before installation.

FAQs

1. What is the Hikvision DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26 used for?
   The DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26 is used for large-scale outdoor surveillance where users need both wide-area situational awareness and detailed long-range PTZ viewing. It is suited to ports, airports, industrial sites, car parks, logistics yards, campuses, public spaces and high-security perimeters.
2. What does TandemVu mean?
   TandemVu combines a panoramic channel and a PTZ channel in one camera. This allows operators to monitor the wider scene while also using the PTZ camera to zoom into specific people, vehicles or incidents, reducing the loss of context that can happen with a standard PTZ camera.
3. What resolutions does this camera provide?
   The camera provides 6MP resolution on the panoramic channel and 8MP resolution on the PTZ channel. The panoramic channel supports wide situational awareness, while the 8MP PTZ channel supports detailed close-up viewing and long-distance monitoring.
4. Does this model have 26× or 48× optical zoom?
   The supplied product title mentions 26× optical zoom, but Hikvision’s official datasheet for DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26 lists the PTZ channel as 48× optical zoom with 16× digital zoom. The description above follows the official datasheet specification.
5. How far can the camera see at night?
   The PTZ channel supports long-range IR/laser illumination up to 500m, while the panoramic channel supports white light up to 30m. Actual night performance depends on weather, mounting height, reflectivity, lighting conditions and camera positioning.
6. Is the DS-2SF8C848MXG1-EL(W)(Y)/26 suitable for outdoor use?
   Yes, the camera is IP67 rated for water and dust resistance and IK10 rated for vandal resistance, excluding the glass window. This makes it suitable for demanding outdoor installations when correctly mounted and powered.
7. Does this camera support active deterrence?
   Yes, the camera supports audio-visual alarm functions. White flashing light and audible warning can be triggered by selected events, helping deter intruders and support proactive security response in restricted or high-risk areas.
8. Where is this camera best installed?
   This camera is best used in large open areas where operators need both wide overview and long-range detail. Common locations include perimeter poles, industrial yards, ports, transport hubs, logistics facilities, car parks, critical infrastructure and large commercial sites.

Additional Information

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