Product Overview
The Hikvision DS-2CD2387G3P-LIS2UY/SL is an 8MP panoramic ColorVu fixed turret network camera designed to provide a full 180-degree viewing angle from a single camera position. With a 4256 × 1888 maximum resolution and a 2.8mm fixed lens delivering a 182.6-degree horizontal field of view, it is ideal for wide-area surveillance in warehouses, retail stores, shopping centre entrances, factory floors, lobbies, loading bays, and commercial sites where a standard fixed camera would leave blind spots or require multiple cameras to cover the same scene.
As part of Hikvision’s newer ColorVu 3.0 range, this camera is built for vivid full-colour imaging around the clock. It combines a large F1.0 aperture, low-light performance down to 0.0005 Lux, HikAI-ISP noise reduction, 130 dB WDR, and Smart Hybrid Light technology to improve image quality in challenging lighting conditions. The built-in white light and IR illumination support up to 30m, while the camera can be configured to use white light, IR light, or Smart Hybrid Light depending on the application.
The DS-2CD2387G3P-LIS2UY/SL also includes intelligent person and vehicle classification based on deep learning, helping reduce false alerts caused by rain, insects, animals, moving leaves, or other non-threatening motion. For active deterrence, it includes an integrated strobe light, built-in speaker, audio alarm, arrayed dual microphones, and audio/alarm interface support. With IP67 weather resistance and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion design, it is suited to demanding indoor and outdoor installations where wide panoramic coverage, colour night vision, and built-in deterrence are required from one camera.
Key Capabilities
180-Degree Panoramic Coverage
The 182.6-degree horizontal FOV allows one camera to monitor a very wide scene from a single mounting position. This makes it a strong choice for wide entrances, open warehouses, retail aisles, loading areas, factory floors, and other areas where two standard cameras may otherwise be required.
ColorVu 3.0 Full-Colour Imaging
ColorVu 3.0 technology helps the camera maintain vivid colour images in very low-light scenes. With a minimum illumination of 0.0005 Lux and support for white light illumination, the camera is designed to keep important details such as clothing colour, vehicle colour, and object appearance visible after dark.
HikAI-ISP Noise Reduction
HikAI-ISP improves image processing in low-light environments by reducing noise and improving clarity. This is particularly useful in wide panoramic scenes where the image needs to remain clean and usable across a broad field of view.
Smart Hybrid Light
The camera supports white light, IR light, and Smart Hybrid Light modes. This allows the installer to choose between discreet IR monitoring, full-colour white light illumination, or intelligent lighting behaviour depending on the site requirements.
Person and Vehicle Classification
Deep learning analytics classify people and vehicles separately from general motion. This helps reduce nuisance alerts from environmental movement and makes the camera better suited to active monitoring, event recording, and after-hours intrusion detection.
Active Strobe and Audio Alarm
The integrated strobe light and speaker can be configured to activate when a detection rule is triggered. This gives the camera an active deterrence function, warning trespassers before an incident escalates and reducing the need for separate deterrent hardware at the camera location.
Arrayed Dual-Microphone Audio
The -2U model includes arrayed dual microphones with environmental noise filtering. This helps improve audio capture in real-world environments where wind, machinery, traffic, or general site noise may otherwise reduce audio clarity.
Outdoor-Ready Construction
With IP67 dust and water resistance and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion design, the DS-2CD2387G3P-LIS2UY/SL is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, including more demanding commercial environments and some exposed installation positions.
Best For
- Wide-Area Single-Camera Coverage: The panoramic field of view allows one camera to cover a very wide scene, reducing blind spots and helping lower hardware, cabling, and NVR channel requirements.
- Retail and Shopping Centre Entrances: Full-colour imaging, wide coverage, and person classification make this camera suitable for monitoring people entering and exiting wide doorway areas.
- Warehouse and Factory Floors: The 180-degree panoramic view provides excellent visibility across open workspaces, cross-aisles, loading areas, and production zones.
- After-Hours Intrusion Deterrence: The built-in strobe, speaker, and audio alarm can be linked to detection events to provide an immediate warning response.
- Sites with Limited Camera Positions: Where only one mounting point is available, the ultra-wide view helps maximise coverage without adding extra cameras.
- Installations with VMS Licence Constraints: Because one camera can cover the width of multiple conventional camera views, it can help reduce per-camera software licence costs in larger systems.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2387G3P-LIS2UY/SL
The DS-2CD2387G3P-LIS2UY/SL is a strong option when the priority is capturing a broad scene from one camera while still retaining modern low-light performance and intelligent detection features. Compared with standard fixed turret cameras, the panoramic lens gives far wider scene coverage. Compared with older panoramic models, the newer G3P platform adds ColorVu 3.0, HikAI-ISP, Smart Hybrid Light, active deterrence, improved audio capture, and person and vehicle classification.
It is particularly useful where installers want to reduce camera count without leaving gaps in coverage. In a warehouse, retail store, car park entry, reception area, or commercial entrance, a standard turret may only capture one section of the scene, while this panoramic model is designed to capture the full width. The result is a cleaner installation with fewer cables, fewer switch ports, and fewer NVR channels required for the same general area.
The addition of active deterrence also makes this more than just a passive recording camera. The built-in strobe and audio alarm can be used to warn intruders when a person or vehicle event is detected, helping deter suspicious activity before it becomes a security incident. This makes the DS-2CD2387G3P-LIS2UY/SL suitable for both real-time security response and high-quality event recording.
Buyer Decision Tips
Panoramic FOV and Mounting Position: The 180-degree panoramic view is best used when the camera is mounted centrally along a wall, above an entry, or in a position facing across a wide open area. If installed in a corner, some of the field of view may be wasted on nearby walls. For long, narrow corridors or driveways where distance is more important than width, a standard fixed or varifocal camera may be a better choice.
Identification Distance: Like most panoramic cameras, this model is designed for wide-area coverage rather than long-range identification. Its DORI rating is Detection 62m, Observation 24m, Recognition 12m, and Identification 6m. For licence plate capture, facial identification at longer distances, or narrow choke-point monitoring, a more focused lens may be more appropriate.
Active Deterrence Setup: The strobe light and audio alarm need to be configured through the camera, compatible Hikvision NVR, or VMS platform. Detection rules should be set carefully so that the deterrence features activate only for relevant events, such as after-hours person or vehicle detection, rather than general motion.
Lighting Mode Selection: The Smart Hybrid Light function allows flexibility between IR, white light, and hybrid operation. IR can be used when a more discreet night image is preferred, while white light is better when full-colour evidence is the priority.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DS-2CD2387G3P-LIS2UY/SL |
| Camera Type |
8MP Panoramic ColorVu Fixed Turret Network Camera |
| Resolution |
4256 × 1888 |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.5″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed focal lens |
| Horizontal FOV |
182.6 degrees |
| Vertical FOV |
74.6 degrees |
| Aperture |
F1.0 |
| Imaging Technology |
ColorVu 3.0 with HikAI-ISP |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour: 0.0005 Lux @ F1.0, AGC ON; 0 Lux with light |
| Supplement Light |
White light and IR |
| Supplement Light Range |
Up to 30m |
| Smart Hybrid Light |
Yes |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
130 dB WDR |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264, H.264+, H.265+ |
| Main Stream |
Up to 20fps at 4256 × 1888 |
| AI / Analytics |
Person and vehicle classification based on deep learning |
| Active Deterrence |
Built-in strobe light and audio alarm |
| Microphone |
Arrayed dual-microphone with environmental noise filtering |
| Speaker |
Built-in speaker, up to 110 dB at 10cm |
| Audio / Alarm Interface |
Audio input/output and alarm input/output supported |
| On-Board Storage |
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC card slot, up to 512GB |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 |
| Anti-Corrosion Rating |
NEMA 4X |
| DORI – Detection |
62m |
| DORI – Observation |
24m |
| DORI – Recognition |
12m |
| DORI – Identification |
6m |
| Client Support |
iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect, HikCentral |
Ideal Use Cases
Wide Commercial Entrances
The 180-degree panoramic view captures the full width of an entrance or exit zone, making it suitable for shopping centres, offices, clubs, schools, and public-facing commercial sites.
Warehouse and Distribution Areas
A single panoramic camera can cover wide aisles, loading docks, forklift zones, dispatch areas, and open storage spaces while reducing the number of individual cameras required.
Retail Stores and Supermarkets
Positioned above a checkout zone, aisle intersection, or store entry, the wide field of view helps capture more of the customer area in a single image.
Factory and Manufacturing Floors
The camera’s panoramic coverage and 130 dB WDR make it useful for mixed lighting environments where operators need a broad overview of machinery, walkways, and work areas.
After-Hours Security
Active strobe and audio alarm functions can be linked to human or vehicle detection to help deter intruders outside business hours.
Open-Plan Reception and Lobby Areas
Mounted centrally, the camera can capture visitor movement across a wide lobby or reception area while recording clear colour footage and audio.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a single camera to capture a very wide 180-degree scene, especially in areas where reducing camera count, cabling, switch ports, and NVR channels is important.
- Choose this model if: You want a panoramic camera with full-colour low-light performance, Smart Hybrid Light, active deterrence, built-in audio, and person/vehicle classification.
- Choose a different model if: You need long-distance identification, number plate capture, or a tighter view down a driveway, corridor, or gate. A varifocal or longer-lens camera would be better suited to those positions.
- Choose a different model if: You need higher pixel density across a smaller target area. Panoramic models spread their pixels across a much wider scene, so they are best for overview and wide coverage rather than long-range close-up detail.
FAQs
- Is the DS-2CD2387G3P-LIS2UY/SL a true panoramic camera?
Yes. This model is designed as an 8MP panoramic turret camera with a 182.6-degree horizontal field of view. It is intended to cover a wide scene from a single camera position.
- What is the main difference between this G3P model and the older DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL?
The G3P model is a newer generation panoramic ColorVu camera. It adds ColorVu 3.0, HikAI-ISP, Smart Hybrid Light support, arrayed dual-microphone audio, NEMA 4X anti-corrosion design, and updated imaging performance compared with the older G2P version.
- Does it support full-colour night vision?
Yes. The camera uses ColorVu 3.0 technology and has a minimum illumination of 0.0005 Lux at F1.0. It also includes white light illumination to maintain colour imaging in darker scenes.
- Does it have infrared as well as white light?
Yes. The camera supports both white light and IR illumination, with Smart Hybrid Light modes available. This allows different lighting behaviour depending on the security requirement and site preference.
- What is the night illumination range?
The supplement light range is up to 30m. This applies to the built-in illumination system and should be considered when planning night-time coverage across larger areas.
- Does it support human and vehicle detection?
Yes. The DS-2CD2387G3P-LIS2UY/SL supports person and vehicle classification based on deep learning. This helps reduce false alarms caused by irrelevant movement.
- Does it have active deterrence?
Yes. The camera includes an active strobe light and audio alarm. These can be configured to activate when a detection event is triggered, such as a person entering a restricted area after hours.
- Does it include a microphone and speaker?
Yes. The model includes arrayed dual microphones and a built-in speaker. It also supports audio input/output, depending on installation requirements and recorder compatibility.
- What is the DORI range?
The DORI rating is Detection 62m, Observation 24m, Recognition 12m, and Identification 6m. Because this is a panoramic camera, it is best used for wide overview coverage rather than long-range identification.
- Can it record to a microSD card?
Yes. The camera supports a microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC card up to 512GB for on-board storage.
- Is it suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes. The camera is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance and includes NEMA 4X anti-corrosion design, making it suitable for outdoor and commercial environments when installed correctly.
- What Hikvision platforms is it compatible with?
The camera is designed for use with Hikvision platforms including Hik-Connect, iVMS-4200, HikCentral, and compatible Hikvision NVRs. Feature availability, including active deterrence linkage and two-way audio, may depend on the recorder or software used.
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