Product Overview
For outdoor monitoring points where colour detail after dark genuinely matters, the DS-2CD2087G2H-LIU delivers 8MP Ultra-HD imaging in a compact mini bullet housing built to handle Australian outdoor conditions. Featuring ColorVu technology with an F1.0 super-aperture lens and Smart Hybrid Light, this camera can switch between infrared and white light illumination up to 40m, giving installers more flexibility over how night-time footage is captured. Equipped with AcuSense human and vehicle classification, it filters alerts away from irrelevant motion causes such as rain, headlights, insects and blowing foliage. Built with a 1/1.8-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor, 130dB true WDR and a fixed 2.8mm lens providing approximately 104 degrees of horizontal coverage, it is well suited to driveways, building entrances, parking bays and exposed commercial perimeters. The IP67-rated housing, PoE support, onboard microSD storage up to 512GB and built-in microphone make it a practical standalone or NVR-integrated option.
Key Capabilities
8MP Ultra-HD Imaging
The 3840 x 2160 resolution captures high-detail footage across driveways, entrances and parking areas. This level of detail is useful for identifying faces, clothing colours and vehicle characteristics during playback or incident review.
ColorVu Full-Colour Night Vision
The F1.0 super-aperture lens and ColorVu processing deliver vivid colour footage in near-dark outdoor conditions. Colour is retained across scene content including vehicle colour, clothing and signage, which supports more useful after-dark evidence.
Smart Hybrid Light
Smart Hybrid Light allows the camera to operate with infrared or white light up to 40m, depending on the scene or configuration. This gives installers the option to run discreet IR mode as default and activate white light when colour illumination is required.
AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning classification focuses motion alerts on people and vehicles rather than general movement. This helps reduce unwanted notifications from rain, headlights, blowing vegetation, pets and insects at outdoor perimeter locations.
130dB True WDR
With 130dB wide dynamic range, the camera manages high-contrast scenes where strong backlight from sunlight, vehicle headlights or doorway glare would otherwise wash out key detail. This is particularly useful at entry points facing east or west.
Built-In Microphone with IP67 Housing
The onboard microphone records audio context alongside video footage around entrances and external monitoring points. The IP67-rated mini bullet housing protects against dust and rain, making it suitable for wall or eave mounting in exposed outdoor areas.
Best For
- Residential Driveways: The wide 2.8mm field of view and AcuSense detection help capture vehicle and pedestrian movement with 8MP detail and reduced false alerts.
- Building Entrances and Shopfronts: ColorVu colour imaging and 130dB WDR handle backlit scenes, providing usable footage of faces and clothing at entry points day and night.
- Parking Bays and Car Parks: Smart Hybrid Light and human or vehicle classification make this camera practical for outdoor parking areas where lighting conditions vary and alert accuracy matters.
- Outdoor Commercial Perimeters: IP67 protection, PoE support and microSD local storage make it suitable for exposed building walls and service entries on retail and commercial sites.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2087G2H-LIU
The DS-2CD2087G2H-LIU stands out from standard IR bullet cameras because it combines three capabilities that are rarely bundled into a compact mini bullet form factor at this resolution: 8MP ColorVu full-colour night imaging, Smart Hybrid Light with configurable IR and white light up to 40m, and AcuSense human and vehicle classification. A basic IR camera at this price point will capture motion but lacks the colour evidence quality, lighting flexibility and intelligent filtering that this model provides. The 1/1.8-inch sensor and F1.0 aperture contribute directly to colour performance in low ambient light, rather than relying solely on supplemental illumination. The onboard microphone adds audio context without requiring a separate accessory. Available through Security Wholesalers, this camera suits residential and commercial installers who need a well-specified outdoor bullet with genuine low-light colour capability and smarter alerting built in.
Buyer Decision Tips
Lens Selection: The 2.8mm lens suits wide close-range coverage across driveways, parking bays, retail shopfronts and general outdoor approaches with approximately 104 degrees of horizontal field of view. If you need a more focused view of a narrow gate, doorway or specific approach path, the 4mm option provides a tighter framing angle at approximately 80 degrees horizontal.
Audio and Deterrence Functions: The DS-2CD2087G2H-LIU includes a built-in microphone for audio recording, but does not have a confirmed built-in speaker. If active deterrence with audible warnings, strobe lighting or two-way talk-back is a requirement for your installation, select a model that explicitly lists those features in its specification.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
8MP, 3840 x 2160 ultra-high-definition. |
| Camera Type |
Outdoor ColorVu mini bullet camera with Smart Hybrid Light and built-in microphone. |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.8″ progressive scan CMOS. |
| Lens |
Fixed 2.8mm (4mm option also available). |
| Field of View |
2.8mm: approximately 104 degrees horizontal. 4mm: approximately 80 degrees horizontal. |
| Aperture |
F1.0 super-aperture for enhanced low-light colour performance. |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour: 0.0005 Lux at F1.0. Black and white: 0 Lux with illumination active. |
| Smart Hybrid Light |
IR and white light illumination up to 40m. |
| AI Detection |
AcuSense human and vehicle classification to reduce false alarms from irrelevant motion. |
| WDR |
130dB true WDR for high-contrast and backlit scenes. |
| Image Enhancements |
BLC, HLC and 3D DNR. |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone for real-time audio recording. |
| Compression |
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 and MJPEG. |
| Local Storage |
microSD up to 512GB. NAS and ANR also supported. |
| Network |
RJ45 10/100Mbps, IPv4/IPv6, PoE 802.3af. |
| Power |
12V DC +/-25% or PoE. Maximum consumption 8.5W. |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 for dust and rain protection in outdoor installations. |
| Operating Temperature |
-30 degrees C to +60 degrees C. |
| Shutter Speed |
1/3s to 1/100,000s. |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Driveways
The 2.8mm lens provides wide coverage across driveway approaches. AcuSense classification distinguishes vehicles and pedestrians from other motion sources, helping reduce unnecessary alerts during evenings and overnight hours.
Retail Entrances and Shopfronts
ColorVu imaging retains colour in low-light conditions outside business hours, while 130dB WDR manages backlit doorways and window glare. The built-in microphone adds audio context at public-facing entry points.
Parking Bays and Car Parks
Smart Hybrid Light with up to 40m range covers parking areas effectively at night. Human and vehicle classification keeps alerts relevant to actual activity rather than general environmental movement.
Commercial Building Perimeters
Wall mounting on external building faces, service entries and loading areas is supported by the IP67 housing and -30 to +60 degree operating range. PoE simplifies cabling to a single Cat5e/Cat6 run per camera position.
Backlit Entry Points
Doorways and gate openings facing direct sunlight or positioned in front of bright artificial lighting benefit from the 130dB true WDR, which balances exposure across bright and shadowed areas within the same frame.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need 8MP full-colour night imaging with Smart Hybrid Light, AcuSense human and vehicle detection, built-in audio recording and IP67 outdoor protection in a compact mini bullet housing.
- Choose the 4mm variant if: Your mounting position requires a narrower, more focused view of a specific gate, doorway or narrow approach rather than wide-angle general coverage.
- Choose a different model if: Your installation requires active deterrence functions such as a built-in speaker, strobe light or two-way audio talk-back capability. A camera with those features listed in its specification should be selected instead.
- Choose a dome or turret model if: The mounting position is on a ceiling or soffit where a bullet housing orientation is impractical or where a lower-profile form factor is preferred for the installation environment.
FAQs
- Does the DS-2CD2087G2H-LIU record in colour at night without white light active?
Yes. The F1.0 super-aperture lens and 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor allow the camera to capture colour footage at extremely low ambient light levels, down to 0.0005 Lux. This means colour detail can still be recorded in scenes with minimal street or ambient lighting before white light is needed.
- What is the practical difference between Smart Hybrid Light and a standard IR camera?
A standard IR camera illuminates the scene in infrared only, producing black and white footage at night. Smart Hybrid Light on the DS-2CD2087G2H-LIU allows the camera to operate in IR mode for discreet monitoring or switch to white light when full-colour illumination is required, giving the installer control over how the camera behaves at night depending on the application.
- Does this camera have two-way audio?
The DS-2CD2087G2H-LIU includes a built-in microphone for audio recording, but a built-in speaker is not confirmed in the supplied specification. It should not be treated as a two-way audio camera. If live voice communication or talk-back is a requirement, select a model that explicitly confirms both a microphone and a speaker in its specification.
- How accurate is the human and vehicle detection on this camera?
AcuSense uses deep learning to classify motion targets as humans or vehicles rather than triggering on all movement. In outdoor perimeter applications such as driveways, car parks and building approaches, this reduces false notifications caused by rain, moving branches, insects, headlights passing across the scene and other non-relevant triggers.
- Can this camera be used without a network video recorder?
Yes. The camera supports microSD storage up to 512GB for local recording, as well as NAS storage and ANR. This allows it to operate as a standalone unit if required. For multi-camera installations with centralised playback, recording schedule management and longer retention, connecting to a compatible NVR is recommended.
- Is the DS-2CD2087G2H-LIU suitable for harsh outdoor environments?
The IP67-rated housing provides protection against dust ingress and water immersion, making it appropriate for exposed outdoor mounting in Australian residential and commercial environments. The operating temperature range of -30 degrees C to +60 degrees C also covers the extreme temperature variations experienced across most Australian climates. This camera is part of the Security Wholesalers range and is stocked for Australian installations.
- Does the 2.8mm lens cover a wide enough area for a standard driveway or car park bay?
The 2.8mm lens provides approximately 104 degrees of horizontal field of view, which covers a broad scene width at close to medium range. For a single residential driveway or a parking bay viewed from a nearby wall mount, this is generally sufficient. For longer driveway approaches or when the camera must be mounted further from the subject, the 4mm option or a camera with a wider zoom range may be more appropriate.
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