Product Overview
Combining active deterrence with 8MP AcuSense imaging, the DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL is a fixed turret camera built for outdoor locations where both event accuracy and a visible response matter. Featuring a 2.8mm lens, 30m IR range, built-in strobe light, audible warning, and two-way audio, it suits driveways, shopfronts, side access paths, building entrances and commercial perimeters. AcuSense Gen2 deep learning classifies human and vehicle targets to help reduce irrelevant alerts, while DarkFighter low-light performance and 120dB true WDR support usable footage across challenging lighting conditions. Its IP67-rated turret housing is suited to wall, eave or soffit mounting in exposed outdoor settings, making it a practical choice where fixed high-resolution coverage and an active deterrent response are both required from the one camera.
Key Capabilities
8MP Fixed Coverage for Key Areas
At 8MP, this camera captures a strong level of image detail across fixed outdoor areas such as driveways, entrances and loading zones. This matters when reviewing footage of people or vehicles after an event and needing enough detail to make the recording useful.
Strobe and Audible Active Deterrence
The integrated strobe light and audible warning allow the DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL to do more than passively record. When configured on a compatible system, these features provide a visible and audible response at the moment suspicious activity is detected, rather than after the event has passed.
AcuSense Gen2 Human and Vehicle Filtering
Deep learning analytics classify targets as human or vehicle, filtering out motion caused by animals, foliage or passing shadows. For outdoor locations where motion triggers frequently, this helps keep event recordings focused on activity that actually warrants attention.
Built-In Two-Way Audio
A built-in microphone and speaker support real-time two-way audio communication through the camera. This is useful at gate entry points, delivery zones, shopfront entrances and other locations where a spoken warning or brief interaction may be needed without requiring a separate intercom device.
DarkFighter Low-Light and 120dB WDR
DarkFighter technology improves image quality in low-light scenes, while 120dB true WDR helps the camera handle high-contrast situations such as bright entrances against dark backgrounds, vehicle headlights, or mixed daylight and shadow. Both are relevant for outdoor positions with variable lighting conditions.
IP67 Turret Housing for Outdoor Mounting
The IP67 rating means the camera can be installed in exposed outdoor positions including eaves, soffits and building walls without concerns about rain and dust ingress. The turret form factor also keeps the camera profile low and practical for a range of wall and ceiling mounting situations.
Best For
- Driveways and property entrances: Fixed 8MP coverage with AcuSense vehicle and human classification helps focus recording on meaningful activity at approach points.
- Shopfronts and business entries: Active strobe and audible warning provide a deterrent response to after-hours loitering or attempted access without needing a separate alarm device.
- Side access paths and gate points: IP67 housing supports outdoor use in narrower or more exposed areas, and two-way audio adds communication capability at unmanned access points.
- Warehouses and commercial perimeters: Suitable for fixed viewing positions at roller doors, loading bays and yard entries where visible deterrence and event filtering are both valued.
- Residential properties needing smarter alerts: Better suited to homeowners wanting AI-filtered detection rather than constant motion-triggered notifications from a basic outdoor camera.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL
The DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL stands apart from standard fixed turret cameras by combining 8MP AcuSense detection, active strobe and audible deterrence, and built-in two-way audio in one outdoor-rated unit. A basic turret camera records the same area but cannot issue a visible warning, produce an audible response, or filter out nuisance motion events using deep learning. The 120dB WDR and DarkFighter technology add practical value for locations with changing or challenging lighting. For installers and buyers comparing AcuSense turret cameras available through Security Wholesalers, this model is a strong fit when the installation requires more than passive recording and where deterrence at the point of detection is a priority.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: The active deterrence features on the DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL deliver the most value when the camera is placed at a visible, high-traffic access point such as a driveway entrance, shopfront, gate or side path. Positioning it in a low-visibility or low-risk area will limit the practical benefit of the strobe and audible warning, as the deterrent effect relies on the camera being seen by the person approaching.
Buyer Tip: This is a fixed focal length camera with a 2.8mm lens, which provides a wider field of view suited to close-range coverage of entry areas and driveways. If the monitoring target is a long distance away or requires frequent repositioning, a motorised varifocal or PTZ option would be more appropriate for that position.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
8MP |
| Camera Type |
Fixed turret network camera |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed focal length |
| IR Range |
30m |
| Analytics |
AcuSense Gen2 – deep learning human and vehicle target classification |
| Active Deterrence |
Built-in strobe light and audible warning |
| Audio |
Built-in two-way audio (microphone and speaker) |
| Low-Light Performance |
DarkFighter technology |
| WDR |
120dB true WDR |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 |
| Housing Type |
Turret – suited to wall, eave and soffit mounting |
| Installation Type |
Fixed position outdoor surveillance |
| Network Interface |
IP network camera |
Ideal Use Cases
Driveway Entrances
The 2.8mm fixed lens and 8MP resolution suit close-to-medium range coverage of driveways where vehicle and person identification are the priority. AcuSense vehicle classification helps keep recordings focused on actual approach events.
Shopfront and Business Entries
Active deterrence via strobe and audible warning provides a response to after-hours loitering or entry attempts at the front of retail and commercial premises without needing a separate alarm device at that position.
Gate and Access Points
Two-way audio allows communication with visitors or delivery personnel at gate entry points, removing the need for a separate intercom at lower-traffic locations where spoken interaction is useful but occasional.
Side Access Paths
IP67 housing and the compact turret profile suit narrow or exposed outdoor paths where a camera needs to be eave or wall mounted and where human detection filtering helps reduce notifications caused by animals or foliage.
Warehouse and Loading Dock Entries
For roller doors, loading bay entries and vehicle access zones, the camera provides fixed 8MP coverage with DarkFighter performance for low-light conditions common in industrial settings during early morning or evening operations.
Building Perimeter Points
At exposed perimeter positions where both evidence capture and deterrence are required, the combination of 8MP recording, active strobe warning and IP67 outdoor rating makes this a practical single-camera solution for the position.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need an 8MP outdoor turret camera with AcuSense human and vehicle filtering, built-in active deterrence (strobe and audible warning), and two-way audio for a fixed coverage position such as a driveway, entrance, shopfront or access path.
- Choose a different model if: You require optical zoom, remote pan and tilt to follow movement across a wide area, or you only need basic recording without active deterrence features and a simpler setup would better suit the budget and installation.
FAQs
- What does AcuSense Gen2 actually do on the DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL?
AcuSense Gen2 uses deep learning to classify detected motion as either a human or a vehicle. This means the camera can trigger alerts based on the target type rather than reacting to every movement in the scene. For outdoor locations near trees, roads or areas with animal activity, this helps keep event recordings relevant and reduces the number of alerts that require checking.
- How does the active deterrence work on this camera?
The DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL has a built-in strobe light and audible warning that can be triggered when a human or vehicle target is detected, depending on how the system is configured. This allows the camera to issue a real-time visible and audio response at the moment of detection rather than simply recording the event. Configuration is handled through the connected NVR or camera software settings.
- Does the DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL support two-way audio?
Yes. This model includes a built-in microphone and speaker, enabling real-time two-way audio communication through the camera when connected to a compatible system. This is useful at gate entry points, delivery areas and shopfront positions where a spoken warning or brief interaction with a visitor is needed without installing a separate intercom device.
- Is the 2.8mm lens suitable for monitoring a driveway?
A 2.8mm lens provides a wider field of view and works well for covering the approach zone of a driveway at close to medium range. It is better suited to capturing the full width of a driveway entry than targeting a subject at a long distance. If the area being monitored is a long straight driveway where the camera needs to reach further, a 4mm lens variant may suit better for that specific position.
- What is DarkFighter and when does it make a difference?
DarkFighter is a Hikvision low-light imaging technology that improves the camera’s ability to produce usable footage in scenes with very little ambient light. It is particularly relevant for outdoor positions that are poorly lit at night, such as side access paths, car parks and perimeter areas where streetlighting or property lighting is minimal or absent. On the DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL it works alongside the 30m IR and 120dB WDR.
- Can this camera be mounted on an eave or soffit?
Yes. The turret form factor on the DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL is well suited to eave, soffit and wall mounting. The adjustable ball-joint design allows the camera to be aimed at the required coverage area after mounting. For wall mounting, compatible junction boxes and wall mount brackets are available separately. IP67 protection means exposed eave positions are suitable for outdoor use when installed correctly.
- Who should consider buying the DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL?
This camera suits buyers who want a single outdoor unit that handles recording, smart detection and active deterrence without relying on a separate alarm or audio device. It is a practical choice for homes, shopfronts, small commercial properties and industrial sites where fixed 8MP coverage and a deterrent response at key access points are both required. The DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL is part of the Security Wholesalers range and is available in both 2.8mm and 4mm lens options.
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