Product Overview
Covering a full 180-degree horizontal field of view from a single ceiling-mounted point, the DS-2CD2345G0P-I is built for indoor spaces where conventional fixed-lens cameras leave blind corners or require multiple units. The 1.68mm fixed lens delivers a panoramic sweep suited to reception areas, corridors, open-plan offices, and retail floors, capturing 2688×1520 resolution footage at up to 25fps. Featuring DarkFighter low-light technology, the sensor operates at 0.028 lux in colour mode and drops to 0 lux with EXIR LEDs active, making it effective in dimly lit indoor environments with up to 10m of IR coverage. Equipped with 120dB true WDR, the camera handles high-contrast scenes such as entry points with strong backlight. Built-in distortion correction processes the extreme wide-angle image to reduce fisheye warping, and a built-in micro SD card slot provides local storage as a fallback. It also integrates dual-stream output, H.265+ compression, and HIK-Connect cloud connectivity.
Key Capabilities
180-Degree Panoramic Coverage
The 1.68mm fixed lens achieves a horizontal FOV of 180 degrees and a vertical FOV of 101 degrees, allowing a single ceiling-mounted unit to cover an entire room width without rotating hardware or multiple camera positions. Suited to corridors, lobbies, and open retail floors.
DarkFighter Low-Light Performance
DarkFighter sensor technology enables colour imaging at 0.028 lux, making it effective in poorly lit indoor environments such as stairwells, dimly lit reception areas, and storage rooms where standard cameras lose colour detail early.
120dB True Wide Dynamic Range
120dB true WDR manages scenes where bright light and shadow co-exist in the same frame, such as doorways with external glare or reception desks with overhead lighting. Detail is retained in both the brightest and darkest areas of the image simultaneously.
Built-In Distortion Correction
On-camera distortion correction processes the extreme wide-angle image to reduce the fisheye barrel effect common to 1.68mm lenses. This produces a more usable, less warped image for monitoring indoor spaces without requiring third-party dewarping software.
H.265+ Compression with Dual Streams
H.265+ compression substantially reduces storage and bandwidth consumption compared to H.264 at the same resolution, which is particularly relevant for 4MP streams running continuously. Dual-stream output allows a separate lower-resolution stream for remote viewing.
Local SD Card Storage
A built-in micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slot provides edge storage at the camera level, supporting continuous or event-triggered local recording as a backup if the NVR or network connection is interrupted during an incident.
Best For
- Corridor and Hallway Coverage: The 180-degree horizontal FOV captures the full width of a corridor from a ceiling-centre position, eliminating the need for multiple cameras or PTZ tracking in narrow linear spaces.
- Reception and Lobby Monitoring: Wide-angle coverage from a single ceiling point suits open reception layouts where staff movement, entry points, and waiting areas all need to be captured in one frame.
- Retail Floor Surveillance: Covering broad floor areas from ceiling mount with 4MP resolution allows operators to identify activity across a wide zone without stitching multiple narrower camera feeds.
- Low-Light Indoor Environments: DarkFighter performance at 0.028 lux and 10m EXIR makes this practical for dimly lit rooms, stairwells, or storage areas where standard cameras struggle to retain usable detail.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2345G0P-I
Where a standard 2.8mm or 4mm turret camera covers roughly 100 to 110 degrees, the DS-2CD2345G0P-I achieves a 180-degree horizontal sweep from a single fixed unit. This makes a genuine difference in indoor spaces where the goal is full-width coverage from one ceiling position rather than planning two or three narrow-angle cameras to achieve the same result. The combination of a 1.68mm lens, on-camera distortion correction, DarkFighter low-light capability, and 120dB WDR in a turret housing is uncommon at this resolution. Adding H.265+ compression reduces the storage load from a continuous 4MP stream, and the built-in SD slot provides a local recording layer independent of the NVR. This model is available through Security Wholesalers as part of the Hikvision EasyIP range, and supports PoE or DC12V power input to suit existing infrastructure.
Buyer Decision Tips
IR Range and Indoor Placement: The EXIR LED range is rated to 10m, which suits most indoor rooms but may fall short in large warehouse-style interiors or long corridors exceeding that distance. For spaces deeper than 10m, consider whether supplementary lighting is already present before relying on IR coverage alone.
Distortion Correction vs. Dewarping Software: The built-in distortion correction reduces barrel distortion in the live and recorded image, but a 1.68mm lens will retain more geometric compression toward the frame edges than a standard fixed lens. For applications where accurate proportional geometry is critical (such as evidence-grade identification), a narrower lens with standard FOV will produce more consistent results. Plan the mounting position carefully to confirm the 180-degree sweep covers the intended zone without placing persons of interest at the extreme corners of the frame.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DS-2CD2345G0P-I |
| Resolution |
4MP (2688 x 1520) |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.7″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Lens |
1.68mm fixed |
| Field of View |
Horizontal: 180°, Vertical: 101°, Diagonal: 180° |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 25fps / 24fps at 2688 x 1520 |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour: 0.028 lux (F2.0, AGC ON); 0 lux with IR |
| Low-Light Technology |
DarkFighter |
| IR Range |
Up to 10m (EXIR) |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120dB True WDR |
| Video Compression |
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 / MJPEG |
| Image Enhancement |
3D DNR, BLC, HLC, ROI, Distortion Correction, ICR |
| Streams |
Dual stream |
| Local Storage |
Built-in micro SD / SDHC / SDXC slot |
| Power Supply |
DC12V and PoE (IEEE 802.3af) |
| Housing |
Full metal turret, indoor use |
| Cloud Service |
HIK-Connect |
| VCA |
Supported |
Ideal Use Cases
Lift Lobbies
A single DS-2CD2345G0P-I ceiling-mounted above a lift lobby door captures all approaches and queuing activity within the 180-degree horizontal sweep, reducing the camera count needed in a constrained space with multiple directions of movement.
Open-Plan Office Floors
Ceiling-centre mounting with a 180-degree FOV covers broad desk zones and walkways without requiring multiple narrower cameras. The 4MP resolution retains enough detail across the wide field for general activity monitoring.
Reception and Waiting Areas
120dB WDR manages backlit reception windows while the 180-degree lens captures staff counters, entry doors, and seating zones simultaneously, reducing the blind spots common to standard-lens cameras installed in the same position.
Dimly Lit Stairwells and Corridors
DarkFighter performance at 0.028 lux with 10m EXIR IR allows the camera to maintain usable image quality in poorly lit internal stairwells and corridors where lighting is minimal outside business hours.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a single ceiling-mounted camera to cover the full width of an indoor space up to 180 degrees without PTZ mechanics or multiple fixed-lens units, and the environment is indoor with a range requirement within 10m.
- Choose a different model if: You need outdoor-rated weatherproofing, IR coverage beyond 10m, or a standard-angle lens for applications where geometric accuracy and subject identification at the frame edges is the priority. A turret with a 2.8mm or 4mm lens will produce less distortion and more consistent proportional detail across the frame for identification-focused tasks.
FAQs
- What does the 180-degree FOV mean in practical terms for an indoor installation?
With a horizontal FOV of 180 degrees, the DS-2CD2345G0P-I covers the full width of a room or corridor from a single ceiling-mounted position. In a typical 4 to 6 metre wide corridor, this means one camera captures both walls and everything between them, rather than requiring 2 cameras angled in opposite directions.
- Does the built-in distortion correction fully eliminate the fisheye effect?
The on-camera distortion correction reduces barrel distortion from the 1.68mm lens but does not eliminate it entirely. Objects toward the extreme edges of the 180-degree frame will retain some geometric compression. For most indoor monitoring purposes this is acceptable, but for identification-critical applications closer to the frame edges, mounting position planning is important.
- Is this camera suitable for outdoor use?
No. The product data confirms indoor use only. No outdoor weather or ingress protection rating is listed for this model. It should be installed in sheltered indoor environments only and is not suited to exposed facades, eaves, or any position subject to rain or moisture.
- What is the maximum IR range, and what does that mean for room size?
The EXIR LEDs are rated to 10m. In practical terms this suits most indoor rooms with a ceiling height of 2.4 to 3.5 metres and a floor span up to approximately 10m from the camera position. Longer spaces or larger halls may require additional lighting to maintain image quality at the far end of the frame when IR is the primary light source.
- Can the DS-2CD2345G0P-I record locally without an NVR?
Yes. The built-in micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot allows local recording directly at the camera. This provides a backup recording layer if the NVR or network link is unavailable. Recording behaviour to the SD card depends on the camera’s configured schedule or event trigger settings managed through the camera’s web interface or IVMS-4200.
- Where can I access the datasheet and setup guides for this camera?
The Quick Start Guide, full User Manual, and DS-2CD2345G0P-I datasheet are linked in the Additional Information section of this product page at Security Wholesalers. These documents cover wiring, PoE requirements, initial network setup, and SD card configuration.
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