Product Overview
Built for outdoor wall and eave mounting where visible deterrence meets consistent colour detail, the DS-2CE12HFT-F28 is a 5MP ColorVu fixed bullet camera that produces full-colour footage around the clock using a warm white supplemental light with a 40m range. Unlike cameras that switch to greyscale at night, this model maintains colour imaging in complete darkness by activating its built-in white light, making it suited to entry points, driveways, and perimeter walls where identifying clothing colour or vehicle colour from recorded footage matters. Equipped with a 2.8mm fixed lens delivering a 99.7 degree horizontal field of view, it captures broad scene coverage from a single mounting position. Featuring 130dB true WDR, it handles challenging lighting such as direct sun, headlights, or backlit scenes with reduced overexposure. It also integrates 4-in-1 signal output, making it compatible with TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS recorders. The metal housing is rated IP67 for dust and water ingress protection, suited to year-round outdoor use across Australian conditions.
Key Capabilities
24/7 Full-Colour Imaging
The ColorVu technology uses a warm white supplemental light extending up to 40m to produce full-colour footage in total darkness. No greyscale switching means clothing colour, vehicle colour, and scene detail remain visible in recordings taken at night.
5MP Resolution at 2560×1944
The 5MP CMOS sensor captures images at 2560 x 1944 pixels, providing sufficient detail for identifying individuals and vehicles across the wide 99.7 degree horizontal field of view provided by the 2.8mm fixed lens.
130dB True Wide Dynamic Range
A 130dB WDR rating manages scenes with extreme contrast between bright and shadowed areas, such as a sunlit driveway gate or a vehicle approaching with headlights on, reducing blown-out or underexposed zones in the recorded image.
4-in-1 Signal Compatibility
The switchable TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS output means this camera connects to a wide range of existing analogue recorders without signal converters. This makes it practical for upgrades or mixed-signal installations where replacing the recorder is not part of the project.
IP67 Metal Housing for Outdoor Durability
The all-metal construction with IP67 ingress protection handles direct rain, dust, and temperature extremes from -40 degrees C to 60 degrees C. This suits year-round outdoor mounting on external walls, soffits, and perimeter structures in Australian climates.
Best For
- Driveways and entry gates: The 2.8mm lens covers a wide approach angle and the 40m white light range provides colour detail across the full driveway length at night.
- Perimeter walls and fence lines: The bullet-style housing mounts directly to external walls and is angled for directional coverage along fence lines, with IP67 protection against weather.
- Analogue system upgrades: The 4-in-1 signal switching means the DS-2CE12HFT-F28 installs into existing TVI, AHD, CVI, or CVBS recorder setups without recorder replacement.
- Sites requiring colour at night: Where greyscale IR footage is insufficient for identifying people or vehicles after dark, the permanent colour output provides footage that retains useful identifying detail regardless of ambient light.
Why Choose the DS-2CE12HFT-F28
The DS-2CE12HFT-F28 addresses a practical gap in standard analogue camera ranges: full-colour night footage without switching to an IP system. While a standard TVI bullet camera reverts to greyscale when ambient light drops, this model uses its warm white light to maintain colour output to 40m continuously. The 5MP resolution at 2560 x 1944, combined with 130dB WDR, means the camera handles both high-contrast daytime scenes and low-light colour recording from a single unit. The 4-in-1 output retains compatibility with a broad range of recorders already in the field, reducing upgrade complexity on established analogue systems. The IP67-rated metal housing is engineered for permanent outdoor exposure. Available through Security Wholesalers, the DS-2CE12HFT-F28 is suited to installers working on analogue-based perimeter upgrades where colour night footage is a specific requirement.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: Note that the DS-2CE12HFT-F28 has been discontinued. If you require a current-production Hikvision colour night vision camera for a new installation, consider reviewing the replacement model listed on this page. If you are completing a repair or like-for-like replacement on an existing system originally built around this camera, confirm your recorder supports 5MP TVI input before ordering, as some older TVI recorders are limited to 4MP or 1080p signal inputs.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
5MP CMOS |
| Maximum Resolution |
2560 x 1944 |
| Lens Type |
2.8mm fixed lens, M16 mount |
| Field of View |
Horizontal: 99.7°, Vertical: 72°, Diagonal: 139.8° |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.0005 Lux @ F1.0 AGC ON, 0 Lux with white light |
| Day/Night Mode |
Full colour (no IR switching) |
| Supplemental White Light Range |
Up to 40m |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
130dB true WDR |
| Video Output |
Switchable TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS (4-in-1) |
| Frame Rate (TVI) |
5MP@20fps, 4MP@30fps/25fps, 1080p@30fps/25fps |
| Image Enhancement |
BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| White Balance |
ATW / Manual |
| Ingress Protection |
IP67 |
| Housing Material |
Metal |
| Dimensions |
82.6mm x 77.1mm x 220.4mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 565g |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to 60°C, humidity 90% or less (no condensation) |
| Power Supply |
12VDC ±25% |
| Power Consumption |
Max. 4.9W |
| Angle Adjustment |
Pan: 0-360°, Tilt: 0-90°, Rotation: 0-360° |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Driveways
The 40m white light range and 99.7 degree horizontal FOV cover a full driveway approach in colour at night, capturing vehicle and person detail without relying on street lighting or IR greyscale conversion.
Commercial Perimeter Walls
The IP67 metal bullet housing mounts to brick or concrete perimeter walls and provides directional outdoor coverage with permanent colour output suited to commercial and industrial yard boundaries.
Car Parks
The 130dB WDR handles the contrast between headlights and shadowed areas common in car park environments, while the full-colour output at night provides vehicle colour and licence plate area detail not possible with standard IR cameras.
Retail Shopfronts
Mounted above a shop entry or loading bay, the wide 2.8mm lens captures a broad scene in full colour around the clock, providing useful after-hours footage where lighting conditions outside business hours are variable.
Analogue System Upgrades
The switchable 4-in-1 signal output (TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS) allows this camera to connect to existing analogue recorders already installed on site, providing a colour night vision upgrade without replacing the recorder or re-cabling.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a like-for-like replacement in an existing installation that was built around the DS-2CE12HFT-F28, or you specifically require a 5MP 4-in-1 analogue bullet camera with 40m warm white colour night vision and broad 2.8mm coverage.
- Choose a different model if: You are starting a new installation – this model has been discontinued and a current-production replacement is available. If your recorder only supports up to 4MP TVI input, the 5MP@20fps output of this camera may not operate at full resolution on your system. If you need a narrower field of view to cover a longer corridor or approach, a longer focal length fixed lens bullet would be a more appropriate choice.
FAQs
- Does the DS-2CE12HFT-F28 use infrared or white light at night?
This camera uses a warm white supplemental light, not infrared. It produces full-colour footage in darkness up to 40m. Unlike IR cameras that switch to greyscale after dark, the DS-2CE12HFT-F28 maintains colour imaging continuously. Be aware that the white light is visible to people and animals in the scene – it is not discreet illumination.
- Is this camera still available for purchase?
The DS-2CE12HFT-F28 has been discontinued by Hikvision. It has been replaced by a current-production model. If you are purchasing for a new installation, the replacement product listed on this page is the recommended option. If you are sourcing a spare for an existing system, confirm current stock availability directly with Security Wholesalers before ordering.
- What recorders is the DS-2CE12HFT-F28 compatible with?
The 4-in-1 switchable output makes this camera compatible with TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS analogue recorders. For 5MP resolution at 20fps, the recorder must support TVI 4.0 or 5MP-capable inputs. Older recorders limited to 1080p or 4MP may only accept the camera at a reduced resolution mode such as 4MP@30fps or 1080p@30fps, which the camera supports on TVI and AHD signal formats.
- Can the DS-2CE12HFT-F28 be mounted on an external wall in a hot Australian climate?
Yes. The operating temperature range is -40°C to 60°C with an IP67-rated metal housing. This covers the temperature extremes experienced across most Australian outdoor environments year-round, including in direct sun or high-humidity coastal areas.
- What is the field of view at 2.8mm on this camera?
The 2.8mm fixed lens delivers a horizontal FOV of 99.7 degrees, a vertical FOV of 72 degrees, and a diagonal FOV of 139.8 degrees. This is a wide-angle view suited to covering broad areas such as driveways, car park bays, or shopfronts from a single mounting point, though it reduces the usable detail on subjects at the outer edges of the frame compared to a narrower lens.
- Does the DS-2CE12HFT-F28 require a junction box for wall mounting?
A compatible junction box, the Hikvision DS-1280ZJ-XS, is available separately and is designed to suit the DS-2CE12HFT-F28 housing. Using a junction box provides a cleaner cable entry point at the wall and protects the cable penetration from water ingress, which is particularly important on external wall installations where the camera faces weather directly.
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