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Hikvision DS-2CD2087G2H 8MP Smart Hybrid Light ColorVu Mic Mini Bullet Camera 2.8mm / 4mm

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Hikvision DS-2CD2087G2H | 8MP Smart Hybrid Light ColorVu | Built-in Mic | Mini Bullet Camera

The DS-2CD2087G2H delivers 8MP resolution in a compact mini bullet form factor, designed for indoor and outdoor surveillance where both detail and colour accuracy are important. Featuring Hikvision’s Smart Hybrid Light technology, it combines IR and white light illumination to produce full-colour footage even in complete darkness. Equipped with 130 dB wide dynamic range, it maintains clear imaging in challenging backlit conditions. Built with H.265+ compression, a built-in microphone, and deep learning-based human and vehicle classification, it suits a wide range of security applications.

Key Features

  • 8MP Resolution: High-quality 4K imaging for detailed footage across wide areas.
  • Smart Hybrid Light: Combines IR and white light LEDs for long-range colour night vision.
  • 130 dB WDR: Maintains clear imaging against strong backlighting and high-contrast scenes.
  • H.265+ Compression: Reduces storage and bandwidth requirements without sacrificing quality.
  • Deep Learning Classification: Accurately distinguishes humans and vehicles to reduce false alarms.
  • IP67 Weatherproof: Rated for water and dust resistance, suitable for outdoor installation.
8MP
Colour Night Vision
Built-in Light
40m Night Vision
Weatherproof
H.265+
False Alarm Filter
Built-in Microphone
Mobile Viewing

 

Additional Information

DS-2CD2087G2H Datasheet
User Manual

$352.00 $460.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support

Note – Black is available in 2.8mm only.

Product Overview

Combining Smart Hybrid Light technology with second-generation ColorVu imaging, the DS-2CD2087G2H is an 8MP mini bullet camera built for outdoor wall and eave mounting where directional coverage and after-dark colour detail both matter. Featuring a Super Confocal F1.0 large-aperture lens, it captures vivid colour footage in ultra-low light conditions without relying solely on white light illumination. The camera offers 3 selectable lighting modes: IR for standard night monitoring, white light for full-colour capture, and a smart mode that holds IR until a person or vehicle triggers the white light for event-based colour detail. Equipped with AcuSense deep learning, it classifies humans and vehicles separately from background motion, reducing nuisance alerts from animals, rain, and foliage. A built-in microphone captures on-site audio alongside video. Available in 2.8mm or 4mm fixed lens options, it suits driveways, shopfronts, car parks, and perimeter approaches where a compact, directional form factor is preferred over a larger bullet housing.

Key Capabilities

Smart Hybrid Light – 3 Selectable Modes

IR mode conserves light energy during quiet periods, white light mode delivers full-colour illumination at all times, and smart mode automatically switches from IR to white light only when a person or vehicle is detected. This lets installers match the lighting behaviour to the site environment.

Gen 2 ColorVu with F1.0 Super Confocal Lens

The F1.0 large-aperture Super Confocal Lens is precision-engineered to maintain equal sharpness whether illuminated by IR or white light. This means colour footage in near-dark outdoor conditions remains detailed and usable rather than washed out or soft-edged.

AcuSense Human and Vehicle Classification

Deep learning algorithms continuously distinguish people and vehicles from other moving objects including animals, rain, and windblown foliage. Alerts can be filtered to trigger only on confirmed human or vehicle detections, and recorded footage can be searched by category for faster review.

8MP Resolution with 130 dB WDR

8 megapixels provides the image density needed to identify individuals or read plates across wider fields of view. The 130 dB wide dynamic range handles mixed lighting scenes such as a shadowed driveway gate backlit by direct sunlight, preserving detail in both areas simultaneously.

Built-in Microphone for Audio Capture

A built-in microphone records ambient audio alongside the video stream. For outdoor perimeter coverage, this can capture voices or activity sounds that add context to recorded events without requiring an external audio input device or separate microphone installation.

H.265+ Compression and IP67 Rating

H.265+ encoding reduces storage and bandwidth demands compared to older compression standards, which matters when running 8MP streams across multiple channels. The IP67 dust and water resistance rating confirms the housing is suited to exposed outdoor mounting positions including under eaves and on external walls.

Best For

  • Driveway and Entry Point Monitoring: The 2.8mm lens covers a wider approach while the 4mm option narrows focus further along a driveway. Smart mode lighting activates colour capture only when a person or vehicle appears, making it practical for residential and commercial entry points.
  • Outdoor Perimeter and Car Park Coverage: The mini bullet housing mounts directionally on walls or poles to cover fence lines, car park bays, and loading approaches. IP67 protection and AcuSense classification reduce nuisance alerts in environments with frequent background movement.
  • Shopfront and Small Business Exteriors: 8MP resolution combined with Gen 2 ColorVu delivers colour-accurate footage at a shopfront even in low ambient light, supporting incident review and deterrence at premises that are unoccupied overnight.
  • Sites Requiring Audio Evidence Alongside Video: The built-in microphone captures on-site audio without additional hardware, making this camera suitable for locations where recorded ambient sound adds evidentiary value to footage.

Why Choose the DS-2CD2087G2H

The DS-2CD2087G2H separates itself from standard outdoor bullet cameras through the combination of Smart Hybrid Light mode selection and Gen 2 ColorVu imaging. A basic IR bullet camera produces monochrome night footage with no ability to switch to colour on detection. A standard white-light camera runs illuminators continuously, which can cause light pollution and draws more power. The DS-2CD2087G2H’s smart mode resolves both issues by holding IR until AcuSense confirms a person or vehicle, then switching to white light for full-colour capture. The F1.0 Super Confocal Lens ensures that image quality holds across both light types. At 8MP, the camera also delivers more detail per frame than a 4MP or 5MP alternative, supporting wider field placement without sacrificing identification capability. Available at Security Wholesalers with a 3-year warranty and local support, it is a well-specified option for installers who need colour-accurate perimeter coverage without continuous white-light operation.

Buyer Decision Tips

Lens Choice – 2.8mm vs 4mm: The 2.8mm lens provides a wider field of view suited to covering broad entry areas, garage aprons, or car park bays close to the camera. The 4mm lens narrows the angle and increases the effective recognition range, making it more appropriate for longer driveways, corridor approaches, or perimeter fence lines where the camera is mounted further from the area of interest. Check the DORI figures: the 4mm option reaches 109m detection range versus 89m for the 2.8mm. For most residential installs, 2.8mm is the practical starting point. For commercial perimeter runs, 4mm is the more useful choice.

Smart Mode vs White Light Mode: If the installation location has neighbours, pedestrian traffic, or is visible from a public road, smart mode is the recommended default as it avoids continuous white-light illumination that can be seen as intrusive. White light mode is more appropriate for isolated locations such as industrial yards or internal car parks where constant colour illumination is acceptable and preferred for ongoing monitoring without relying on event triggers.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Model DS-2CD2087G2H
Resolution 8MP
Housing Type Mini Bullet
Lens Options 2.8mm / 4mm fixed
Aperture F1.0 Super Confocal Lens
Night Vision Technology Smart Hybrid Light with Gen 2 ColorVu
Lighting Modes IR mode, White Light mode, Smart mode
Wide Dynamic Range 130 dB WDR
AI / Deep Learning AcuSense – human and vehicle classification
Audio Built-in microphone
Compression H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
Weather Rating IP67
DORI – 2.8mm Detection: 89m, Observation: 35m, Recognition: 17m, Identification: 8m
DORI – 4mm Detection: 109m, Observation: 43m, Recognition: 21m, Identification: 10m

Ideal Use Cases

Residential Driveway Entry

Smart mode holds IR illumination until a person or vehicle triggers white light, making it practical for residential driveways where constant illumination at the front of a property is not desirable. The 2.8mm lens covers the breadth of a standard driveway apron effectively.

Commercial Shopfront and Retail Exterior

Gen 2 ColorVu captures colour footage at the shopfront during overnight hours without requiring external lighting infrastructure. AcuSense filters alerts by human presence, meaning the system triggers on actual activity rather than passing traffic or environmental movement.

Car Park Perimeter and Access Lanes

The 4mm lens option reaches a 109m detection range, covering the length of a car park access lane from a single mounting point. The 8MP resolution provides sufficient image density to review individuals or identify vehicles across the full width of a standard car park bay.

Industrial Yard and Loading Areas

Mini bullet form factor mounts on wall brackets or poles across an industrial yard with directional aim. White light mode keeps the coverage area continuously illuminated in colour, while H.265+ compression manages the bandwidth load across multi-camera NVR installations common in larger yard environments.

Building Perimeter and Fence Line

Directed along a fence line or building perimeter, the DS-2CD2087G2H combines IP67-rated weatherproofing with AcuSense vehicle and human filtering to reduce alert fatigue at sites where wind, animals, or foliage would otherwise generate frequent false triggers across a long perimeter run.

Choosing the Right Model

  • Choose this model if: You need 8MP colour night vision in a compact mini bullet housing, want selectable Smart Hybrid Light modes to control when white light activates, and require AcuSense human and vehicle classification to reduce false alerts at an outdoor perimeter or entry point.
  • Choose the 2.8mm version if: The camera is mounting close to the subject area and you need a wider field of view to cover a broad driveway entrance, carport, or building facade from a short standoff distance.
  • Choose the 4mm version if: The camera is positioned further from the subject area such as on a pole at the edge of a car park or along a driveway where the longer 109m detection range adds meaningful coverage depth.
  • Choose a different model if: You need motorised zoom or remote refocus capability for a position where the exact framing cannot be determined at install time. A fixed mini bullet requires the lens focal length to be chosen before installation and cannot be adjusted remotely. Similarly, if panoramic or wide-area coverage across a large open space is the priority, a multi-sensor or fisheye camera would cover more ground from a single mounting point.

FAQs

  1. What is Smart Hybrid Light and how does the smart mode work on this camera?
    Smart Hybrid Light gives the DS-2CD2087G2H 3 selectable lighting modes. In smart mode, the camera runs infrared illumination as its default night state. When AcuSense detects a person or vehicle entering the scene, the camera automatically switches to white light illumination, producing full-colour footage with the detail needed to identify clothing colours, vehicle colours, and other visual features. Once the subject leaves, the camera returns to IR. This avoids continuous white light operation while still capturing colour at the moment it matters.
  2. Does the DS-2CD2087G2H support two-way audio?
    The DS-2CD2087G2H includes a built-in microphone that records ambient audio alongside the video stream. This allows on-site sound to be captured and reviewed as part of recorded footage. The product data confirms a microphone only; two-way communication requires confirmation of a built-in speaker, which is not confirmed for this model.
  3. What does AcuSense classification actually do at an outdoor installation?
    AcuSense uses deep learning to separate humans and vehicles from other motion in the camera’s field of view. At an outdoor location, this means the camera will not trigger an alert every time a tree sways in the wind, a cat crosses the driveway, or rain activates the motion detection zone. Alerts are reserved for confirmed human or vehicle detections, and recorded footage can be searched by those categories directly rather than scrubbing through unrelated motion events.
  4. What is the practical detection range on the 4mm lens version?
    Based on the published DORI data, the 4mm lens achieves detection at 109m, observation at 43m, recognition at 21m, and identification at 10m. For practical outdoor perimeter use, this means a person can be detected entering the frame at up to 109m, but clear identification of facial features or fine detail requires the subject to be within approximately 10m of the camera.
  5. Is the DS-2CD2087G2H suitable for a fully exposed outdoor mounting position?
    Yes. The IP67 rating confirms that the housing is dust-tight and protected against water ingress from sustained rainfall and direct water exposure. It is suited to wall mounting on exposed building exteriors, under eaves, on pole brackets in open yards, and other positions where the camera is not sheltered from weather. It does not carry an IK impact resistance rating, so for positions where deliberate physical interference is a risk, a vandal-rated housing would be more appropriate.
  6. How does the F1.0 Super Confocal Lens improve colour night vision compared to a standard camera lens?
    A larger aperture admits more light per frame, which directly improves the camera’s ability to produce usable colour images in low ambient light. The confocal design ensures that the point of sharpest focus remains consistent across both IR and white light illumination. On many standard lenses, switching between IR and visible light causes a focus shift that softens the image. The Super Confocal Lens in the DS-2CD2087G2H maintains consistent sharpness across both states, preserving image quality in smart mode when the illuminator switches during an event.
  7. Where can I purchase the DS-2CD2087G2H and is local support available?
    The DS-2CD2087G2H is available through Security Wholesalers, supplied with a 3-year warranty and local Australian support. Both the 2.8mm and 4mm lens variants can be ordered, and the product datasheet is available on the product page for installer reference before purchase.

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Hikvision DS-2CD2087G2H 8MP Smart Hybrid Light ColorVu Mic Mini Bullet Camera 2.8mm / 4mm
$352.00 $460.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support