Product Overview
For sites running existing coaxial cable infrastructure, the DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F delivers a straightforward path to 5MP high-definition surveillance without the cost or disruption of recabling. This outdoor bullet camera operates on Hikvision’s TVI 4.0 platform and transmits 2560 x 1944 resolution video directly over coax, making it a practical upgrade from legacy analogue systems. Featuring a 3.6mm fixed lens and Hikvision’s EXIR technology with an 80m night vision range, it suits long outdoor approaches, perimeter walls, and loading areas where consistent IR coverage is required. Built with 130dB Wide Dynamic Range and 3D Digital Noise Reduction, it handles challenging lighting conditions including bright headlights against dark backgrounds. With its 4-in-1 video output supporting TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS formats, it is compatible with a broad range of existing DVR hardware. IP67 weatherproofing ensures reliable operation in exposed outdoor locations year-round.
Key Capabilities
5MP TVI 4.0 Resolution
The DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F captures at 2560 x 1944 pixels over standard coaxial cable. This resolution delivers significantly more image detail than 1080p analogue cameras, making it easier to identify faces, vehicles, and licence plates within the camera’s field of view.
130dB Wide Dynamic Range
A 130dB WDR rating handles scenes with extreme contrast between bright and dark areas, such as a sunlit driveway entrance or a vehicle pulling into a shadowed loading dock. Detail in both the brightest and darkest zones of the frame is preserved simultaneously.
80m EXIR Night Vision
Hikvision’s EXIR technology distributes infrared illumination more evenly than traditional IR arrays, reducing hotspots at close range while extending coverage to 80m. This makes it effective for monitoring long driveways, perimeter fencing, and wide outdoor approaches in complete darkness.
4-in-1 Video Output
Support for TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS output formats means this camera integrates with a wide range of DVR hardware. Switching between formats is done via the OSD menu, allowing the camera to be dropped into existing analogue or hybrid DVR systems without compatibility issues.
IP67 Outdoor Protection
The IP67 dust and water ingress rating makes the DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F suitable for fully exposed outdoor mounting. It withstands direct rain, humidity, and dusty environments, which is important for perimeter and industrial installations where the camera housing is exposed to the elements year-round.
Best For
- Analogue System Upgrades: Designed to transmit 5MP video over existing coaxial cable, this camera allows sites to move from standard-definition analogue to TVI 4.0 HD without rewiring.
- Long Perimeter Approaches: The 80m EXIR night vision range covers extended outdoor distances, making it suited to fence lines, long driveways, and building exteriors where shorter-range IR would leave coverage gaps.
- High-Contrast Outdoor Environments: The 130dB WDR rating is specifically useful in locations where sunlight, vehicle headlights, or artificial lighting creates strong contrast in the same scene.
- Multi-DVR Compatibility: The 4-in-1 output format allows deployment across sites running different DVR brands or hybrid recorders, reducing the need to standardise hardware before upgrading cameras.
Why Choose the DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F
The DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F stands apart from lower-resolution TVI cameras by delivering true 5MP capture at 2560 x 1944 pixels over the same coaxial cable infrastructure already in place on most analogue sites. Where a standard 1080p bullet camera would require a higher-resolution recorder to see meaningful improvement, this model pushes that resolution over existing cable runs, preserving the installation investment. The 130dB WDR rating is notably higher than the 120dB found on many comparable models, providing better performance in the high-contrast lighting conditions common to loading docks, car parks, and building entry points. Up the Coax (UTC) control via HIKVISION-C allows OSD configuration and camera management without physical access to the camera. Available through Security Wholesalers, the DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F is supported by a full Hikvision datasheet and backed by the product range of an established Australian distributor.
Buyer Decision Tips
Coax Upgrade Path: This camera transmits over coaxial cable and connects to a DVR, not an NVR. Before purchasing, confirm your recorder supports TVI 4.0 at 5MP resolution. Hybrid DVRs with 4-in-1 input compatibility will accept the signal in TVI, AHD, CVI, or CVBS mode, but the recorder must be capable of recording at the full 5MP resolution to take advantage of the image quality this camera provides.
Fixed Lens Coverage Planning: The 3.6mm fixed lens provides a wide field of view suited to broad coverage of open outdoor areas. It is not adjustable after installation, so camera positioning needs to be planned carefully before mounting. For locations requiring a narrower field of view or longer focal reach into a specific area, a varifocal bullet camera may be more appropriate.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F |
| Image Sensor |
5MP high-performance CMOS |
| Resolution |
2560 x 1944 |
| Lens |
3.6mm fixed |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
130dB |
| Noise Reduction |
3D DNR |
| IR Technology |
EXIR |
| IR Range |
Up to 80m |
| Video Output |
4-in-1 (TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS) |
| TVI Standard |
TVI 4.0 |
| UTC Control |
Up the Coax (HIKVISION-C) |
| OSD Menu |
Yes |
| Ingress Protection |
IP67 |
| Power Supply |
12VDC |
| Housing Type |
Outdoor bullet |
Ideal Use Cases
Analogue Site Upgrades
Existing analogue sites with coaxial cable runs can be upgraded to 5MP TVI 4.0 resolution without replacing cable infrastructure. The 4-in-1 output ensures compatibility with hybrid DVRs already on-site.
Car Parks and Driveways
The 130dB WDR handles the contrast between vehicle headlights and surrounding darkness effectively, and the 80m EXIR range covers long entry approaches where shorter IR cameras would lose detail.
Warehouse and Industrial Exteriors
The IP67-rated bullet housing withstands rain, dust, and humidity in exposed industrial environments. Wall mounting on warehouse perimeters provides wide-angle coverage of loading areas and external yards.
Perimeter Fence Lines
An 80m EXIR range allows single-camera coverage of extended fence line sections at night, reducing the number of cameras required to monitor the perimeter of large commercial or industrial properties.
Building Entry Points
The 3.6mm fixed lens provides broad coverage suited to monitoring building entrances, gate access points, and boom gate areas where a wide field of view captures the full scene without requiring a varifocal adjustment.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You are upgrading an existing coaxial cable installation to 5MP HD resolution and need a bullet camera with strong WDR performance and long-range IR for outdoor perimeter coverage.
- Choose a different model if: Your site does not have existing coaxial cable and you are starting a new installation. In that case, an IP camera connected via Cat5e or Cat6 to a PoE NVR would offer greater flexibility in channel count, remote access features, and future expansion options.
- Choose a different model if: The installation location requires a narrower focal length to cover a specific distant area, such as a gate entrance or number plate capture zone. A varifocal bullet camera allows lens adjustment to frame the scene precisely before locking off.
FAQs
- What does 4-in-1 video output mean on the DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F?
4-in-1 means the camera can output video in TVI, AHD, CVI, or CVBS (standard analogue) format. The active format is selected through the OSD menu. This allows the camera to integrate with a wide range of existing DVR hardware, including hybrid recorders that accept multiple analogue formats across different channels.
- Can this camera be used with my existing coaxial cable?
Yes. The DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F is specifically designed to transmit 5MP TVI 4.0 video over standard RG59 or RG6 coaxial cable. No recabling is required, making it one of the more practical upgrade options for sites already fitted with coaxial infrastructure. The recorder must support TVI 4.0 at 5MP to capture the full resolution.
- How does the EXIR technology differ from standard IR LEDs?
Standard IR LEDs can create a bright central hotspot with fading illumination toward the edges of the frame. Hikvision’s EXIR technology uses a different LED array design that distributes infrared light more evenly across the scene. This provides more consistent illumination from close range out to the 80m maximum, reducing overexposed areas directly in front of the camera.
- What does the 130dB WDR rating mean in practical terms?
Wide Dynamic Range at 130dB means the camera can simultaneously capture detail in very bright and very dark areas of the same frame. In outdoor applications this is relevant when monitoring a shaded building entrance with a bright sky behind it, or when vehicle headlights enter the frame against a dark background. The camera processes both extremes in a single exposure rather than overexposing or underexposing part of the image.
- Is the DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F suitable for permanent outdoor installation?
Yes. The camera carries an IP67 ingress protection rating, meaning it is fully dust-tight and protected against water immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes. For typical outdoor mounting under an eave or on a wall in exposed conditions, IP67 provides sufficient protection against rain and humidity in Australian outdoor environments.
- What power supply does this camera require, and does it support PoE?
The DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F runs on 12VDC and does not support Power over Ethernet. As a coaxial TVI camera, it connects to a DVR rather than a PoE NVR, and requires a dedicated 12VDC power supply run separately to the camera location. This is standard practice for coaxial analogue and HD analogue installations. The DS-2CE16H8T-IT5F is available through Security Wholesalers along with compatible power supply accessories.
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