Product Overview
Wide-area monitoring from a single fixed camera point is the defining strength of the Hikvision DS-2CD2T45G0P-I, a 4MP EXIR bullet camera equipped with a 1.68mm fixed lens delivering a full 180-degree horizontal field of view. Built into a robust full-metal bullet housing, this camera is suited to wall or ceiling mounting at entry points, corridors, retail counters, car park pillars, and other locations where a single lens needs to cover a sweeping arc without rotating parts or multiple camera heads. Featuring DarkFighter low-light technology, it reaches a colour sensitivity of 0.028 lux and drops to 0 lux with the built-in EXIR illuminator, which extends up to 10 metres. Equipped with 120 dB True WDR, it handles scenes with mixed bright and shadowed zones, and built-in distortion correction processes the extreme wide-angle image into a usable view. It also includes H.265+ compression, a built-in micro SD card slot, and HIK-Connect cloud access, making it well suited to installations where broad single-point coverage is a priority.
Key Capabilities
180-Degree Panoramic Coverage
The 1.68mm fixed lens produces a 180-degree horizontal and 180-degree diagonal field of view from a single camera position, reducing the number of devices needed to monitor wide entry points, counters, or corridor junctions from one mounting location.
DarkFighter Low-Light Imaging
DarkFighter technology achieves a minimum illumination of 0.028 lux in colour mode, allowing the sensor to produce usable colour footage in near-dark conditions before the EXIR illuminator activates, making it practical for dimly lit indoor and semi-outdoor environments.
120 dB True WDR
A 120 dB Wide Dynamic Range rating lets the camera expose for both bright and shadowed areas simultaneously, which is valuable at entry points where exterior daylight competes with a darker interior background and faces or objects near the threshold need to remain visible.
Built-In Distortion Correction
Processing applied within the camera corrects the barrel distortion inherent to a 1.68mm fisheye-style lens, producing a more usable rectangular image output without requiring separate software dewarping on the recorder or viewing client.
H.265+ Compression with Local Storage
H.265+ compression significantly reduces bitrate and storage consumption compared to H.264, while the built-in micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slot provides local on-camera storage for edge recording, useful in bandwidth-limited or standalone deployments.
Best For
- Single-Point Wide Coverage: Locations where one camera must monitor a broad horizontal arc, such as a retail counter, reception desk, or corridor junction, benefit from the 180-degree FOV without requiring multiple camera heads.
- Low-Light Entry Monitoring: DarkFighter sensitivity down to 0.028 lux makes this camera suited to foyer, stairwell, or car park pillar positions where lighting is minimal or inconsistent.
- Mixed-Light Scenes: The 120 dB WDR rating handles doorways and entry points where bright outdoor light meets a darker interior, maintaining detail across the full scene width.
- Bandwidth-Conscious Installations: H.265+ compression reduces the storage and network load generated by a 4MP stream, making this camera practical where bandwidth is constrained across multiple camera positions.
Why Choose the DS-2CD2T45G0P-I
The DS-2CD2T45G0P-I fills a specific coverage requirement that standard fixed-lens bullet cameras cannot match: a full 180-degree horizontal sweep from a single bullet-format housing. Where a conventional 2.8mm or 4mm bullet covers a forward cone of 80 to 100 degrees, this camera uses a 1.68mm lens to nearly double that coverage arc, with built-in distortion correction processing the image on-camera so recorders and NVRs receive a usable output without additional dewarping software. DarkFighter technology lifts the colour low-light threshold to 0.028 lux, outperforming standard sensors in dim corridors or partially lit entry areas. Combined with 120 dB True WDR, EXIR illumination to 10 metres, and H.265+ for storage efficiency, the DS-2CD2T45G0P-I is a well-specified option for scenarios where broad single-point coverage is the core requirement. Available at Security Wholesalers, it suits installers who need panoramic bullet coverage without adding a separate panoramic camera category to a project.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: The 1.68mm lens on this camera produces a very wide horizontal sweep but compresses depth, so the 10-metre EXIR IR range reflects the practical illumination limit of the wide-angle beam spread rather than a long-throw illuminator. If your primary need is identifying subjects at distances beyond 10 metres, a longer focal length with a narrower FOV will serve that purpose better. Where this camera excels is close-range panoramic coverage, for example a counter width of 3 to 5 metres, a lobby, or a corridor width where subject detail is needed across the full arc rather than at depth.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DS-2CD2T45G0P-I |
| Resolution |
4MP (2688 x 1520) |
| Sensor |
1/2.7″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Lens |
1.68mm fixed |
| Horizontal FOV |
180° |
| Vertical FOV |
101° |
| Diagonal FOV |
180° |
| Frame Rate |
25fps / 24fps at 2688 x 1520 |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.028 lux (colour, F2.0, AGC ON); 0 lux with IR |
| IR Illumination |
EXIR, up to 10m |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
120 dB True WDR |
| Video Compression |
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 / MJPEG |
| Image Processing |
3D DNR, BLC, HLC, ROI, Distortion Correction |
| Power Supply |
DC12V and PoE |
| Local Storage |
Built-in micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Analytics |
VCA functions |
| Streams |
Dual streams |
| Remote Access |
HIK-Connect cloud service |
| Housing |
Full metal bullet |
Ideal Use Cases
Retail Counters and Service Desks
The 180-degree horizontal FOV allows a single camera mounted above or behind a counter to capture the full width of the service area, including customers approaching from either side, without needing a separate camera for each coverage zone.
Lobby and Reception Monitoring
Mounted on a wall or above an entrance, the 180-degree arc covers the full lobby width in a single view. The 120 dB WDR handles mixed lighting conditions common in foyer environments where glass facades introduce strong backlight.
Corridor and Hallway Coverage
The wide vertical FOV of 101 degrees combined with the 180-degree horizontal sweep makes this camera effective in corridors where a single mounting position must capture movement along the full width and moderate depth of a passageway.
Car Park Pillar Mounting
Mounted on a pillar, the 180-degree lens monitors both directions of a car park lane from one device. DarkFighter low-light performance to 0.028 lux supports visibility in undercover car parks where artificial lighting is limited or uneven.
Edge Recording Deployments
The built-in micro SD card slot supports local on-camera storage, allowing this unit to record independently of a centralised NVR. This suits remote sites, temporary deployments, or installations where network bandwidth constraints make continuous streaming impractical.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a single bullet-format camera to cover a 180-degree horizontal arc at close to medium range, with DarkFighter low-light performance and built-in distortion correction, at a standard 4MP resolution.
- Choose a different model if: You require IR coverage beyond 10 metres, since the wide-angle beam spread limits effective illumination distance. A standard fixed-lens bullet with a longer focal length and a dedicated long-throw IR illuminator will outperform this camera at range. Similarly, if AI-based perimeter detection such as line crossing or intrusion analytics with smart filtering is a project requirement, consider a camera from a current-generation range with confirmed deep-learning event detection built in.
FAQs
- What does the 180-degree FOV actually look like in practice?
The 1.68mm lens captures a 180-degree horizontal and 180-degree diagonal field of view from a single point. The raw image has pronounced barrel distortion typical of extreme wide-angle lenses, but the DS-2CD2T45G0P-I applies on-camera distortion correction to produce a more usable rectangular output. The result covers a very wide arc but compresses perceived depth, so subjects at the edges of the frame appear proportionally smaller than subjects directly in front of the lens.
- What is the effective IR range with a 1.68mm lens?
The EXIR illuminator on this camera reaches up to 10 metres. This is shorter than the IR range on standard bullet cameras with narrower lenses because the 180-degree FOV spreads the IR light across a much wider angle rather than concentrating it forward. The 10-metre figure represents practical illumination across the wide arc rather than a narrow long-throw beam.
- Does this camera require dewarping software on the NVR or VMS?
The DS-2CD2T45G0P-I includes built-in distortion correction that processes the image within the camera before it is transmitted. The output stream delivered to a recorder or VMS is already corrected, so dedicated fisheye dewarping software is not required on the receiving device. This simplifies compatibility with standard NVRs and viewing clients.
- What power options does this camera support?
The DS-2CD2T45G0P-I supports both DC12V direct power and Power over Ethernet (PoE). PoE allows a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable to carry both data and power to the camera, simplifying installation where running a separate power cable is inconvenient. A PoE-capable switch or NVR with PoE ports is required when using the PoE option.
- Can this camera record locally without an NVR?
Yes. The built-in micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot supports on-camera local recording. This allows the DS-2CD2T45G0P-I to store footage independently of a centralised recorder, which is useful for standalone deployments, backup recording alongside an NVR, or temporary installations where full network infrastructure is not available.
- Is a junction box required for installation?
A junction box is not included but is available separately, such as the Hikvision DS-1260ZJ, which is listed alongside this camera through Security Wholesalers. A junction box is recommended when installing on a flat wall surface to conceal cabling neatly behind the camera body. It is not mandatory if cabling is routed through the wall or managed through conduit directly at the mounting point.
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