Product Overview
Full-colour night vision over existing coaxial cabling is the core strength of the Hikvision DS-2CE72HFT-F28, a compact mini turret camera designed for eave, soffit, and wall-mounted outdoor installation at homes and small commercial sites. Built around a 5MP CMOS sensor with 24/7 colour imaging, the DS-2CE72HFT-F28 uses a warm white supplemental light with a 20m range to produce colour footage in total darkness rather than switching to black-and-white infrared mode. Featuring a 2.8mm fixed lens with a horizontal field of view of 99.7 degrees, it suits entrances, driveways, carparks, and shopfronts where broad coverage from a single mounting point is needed. Equipped with 130dB true WDR, it handles backlit scenes such as doorways with bright daylight behind a subject. It also carries IP67 weather resistance and 4-in-1 signal compatibility, making it a practical upgrade option for existing analogue DVR installations without any recabling.
Key Capabilities
24/7 Full-Colour Imaging
Unlike IR cameras that produce monochrome footage at night, the DS-2CE72HFT-F28 delivers colour video around the clock. The warm white supplemental light activates to illuminate scenes up to 20m, preserving colour detail in clothing, vehicles, and signage that would otherwise be lost in greyscale.
5MP Resolution with Wide FOV
A 5MP sensor at 2560 x 1944 combined with a 2.8mm lens and 99.7-degree horizontal field of view covers wide entry points and open areas effectively from a single mounting position, reducing the number of cameras needed across smaller sites.
130dB True Wide Dynamic Range
A 130dB WDR rating enables the camera to balance exposure across scenes with strong contrast, such as a doorway with sunlight behind a subject or a shopfront facing a bright street. Detail is retained in both the highlights and shadow areas simultaneously.
4-in-1 Signal Compatibility
Switchable output across TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS means the DS-2CE72HFT-F28 can work with a wide range of existing analogue DVRs without rewiring. This is a practical advantage when upgrading cameras on a site that already has coaxial cabling in place.
IP67 Weather Resistance
Rated IP67, the camera is protected against dust ingress and temporary water immersion, making it suitable for outdoor eave and soffit mounting in Australian conditions including rain, humidity, and dusty environments typical of residential and light commercial sites.
Best For
- Colour identification at night: The warm white supplemental light and full-colour sensor produce usable colour footage in low light conditions, supporting identification of clothing colours, vehicle colours, and other details that IR cameras cannot capture.
- Existing coaxial installations: The 4-in-1 signal output allows drop-in replacement or upgrade of older analogue cameras on sites with existing RG59 or RG6 coaxial cabling, avoiding the cost and disruption of recabling.
- Residential driveways and front entries: The 99.7-degree horizontal FOV and compact turret housing are well suited to eave-mounted positions covering driveway approaches, front doors, and gate entries at residential properties.
- Backlit scenes and shopfronts: The 130dB WDR is particularly useful at shopfront entrances or car park entries where strong ambient light creates contrast challenges for cameras with lower dynamic range.
Why Choose the DS-2CE72HFT-F28
The DS-2CE72HFT-F28 addresses a specific gap in analogue camera upgrades: delivering full-colour night imaging without replacing the cabling infrastructure. Where a standard IR turret camera switches to monochrome after dark, this model maintains colour detail through its warm white supplemental light, which is meaningful for any scenario where colour is needed for identification purposes. The 5MP sensor, 130dB true WDR, and 99.7-degree field of view from a 2.8mm fixed lens give it a practical specification for wide-entry monitoring. The 4-in-1 output means installers can match it to existing TVI, AHD, CVI, or CVBS DVRs without signal conversion hardware. Available through Security Wholesalers, the DS-2CE72HFT-F28 suits contractors looking to lift image quality and night-time colour performance on sites where coaxial infrastructure is already in place.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: The 2.8mm fixed lens gives a wide 99.7-degree horizontal field of view, which suits broad coverage of driveways, car parks, and entries but is not adjustable. If the mounting position requires a narrower field of view to cover a longer corridor or extended driveway approach, a camera with a longer fixed focal length or a varifocal lens would be more appropriate. Confirm your mounting distance and coverage width before selecting this model.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
DS-2CE72HFT-F28 |
| Image Sensor |
5MP CMOS |
| Max. Resolution |
2560 x 1944 |
| Day/Night Mode |
Full-colour (no IR mode) |
| Min. Illumination |
0.0005 Lux (F1.0, AGC ON); 0 Lux with white light on |
| Supplemental Light |
Warm white, up to 20m range |
| Lens Type |
2.8mm fixed focal lens, M16 mount |
| Field of View |
Horizontal: 99.7°, Vertical: 72°, Diagonal: 139.8° |
| Frame Rate |
TVI: 5MP@20fps, 4MP@30fps/25fps, 1080p@30fps/25fps; AHD: 5MP@20fps, 4MP@30fps/25fps; CVI: 4MP@30fps/25fps; CVBS: PAL/NTSC |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
130dB true WDR |
| Image Enhancement |
BLC, HLC, 3D DNR |
| Video Output |
Switchable TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS (4-in-1) |
| Angle Adjustment |
Pan: 0° to 360°; Tilt: 0° to 75°; Rotate: 0° to 360° |
| Weather Rating |
IP67 |
| Power Supply |
12VDC ±25% |
| Max. Power Consumption |
3.5W |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to 60°C, Humidity 90% or less (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions |
109.82mm x 85.56mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 350g |
| Housing Material |
Metal body, plastic enclosure |
Ideal Use Cases
Residential Driveways
Eave-mounted at a driveway entry, the 2.8mm lens covers a broad approach at 99.7 degrees horizontal. The warm white light and full-colour sensor capture vehicle colours and plate area detail in darkness up to 20m from the camera position.
Shopfront Entries
The 130dB WDR manages the contrast challenge common at glass shopfronts where bright outdoor daylight sits behind subjects entering the premises. Colour imaging adds usable detail to footage captured at night after close.
Camera Upgrade on Existing Coaxial Systems
Where a site already has RG59 or RG6 coaxial runs and an analogue DVR, the 4-in-1 switchable output allows the DS-2CE72HFT-F28 to replace older cameras without any cabling changes, upgrading image quality and adding colour night vision in one step.
Small Car Parks and Forecourts
The wide 99.7-degree field of view covers multiple bays or a compact forecourt from a single eave or wall mounting point. Colour night imaging retains vehicle colour and type information that IR cameras cannot provide in these unlit or poorly lit areas.
Outdoor Areas in Harsh Conditions
With IP67 ingress protection and an operating temperature range of -40°C to 60°C, the camera suits exposed outdoor mounting positions on sites subject to driving rain, dust, or significant temperature variation across seasons.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need full-colour night imaging on an existing coaxial DVR system with TVI, AHD, CVI, or CVBS input, and your mounting position benefits from the wide 99.7-degree field of view provided by the 2.8mm fixed lens.
- Choose a different model if: You require a built-in microphone for audio recording, a narrower field of view for longer-distance coverage, a varifocal lens for adjustable framing, or a higher resolution such as 3K or 4K. Note that this model has been replaced by the Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T-LS, which includes a built-in microphone and 3K Smart Hybrid Light technology.
FAQs
- Does the DS-2CE72HFT-F28 record in colour at night?
Yes. This camera operates in full-colour mode at all times. When scene lighting drops below the sensor’s threshold, the built-in warm white supplemental light activates to illuminate the area up to 20m, maintaining colour imaging. There is no infrared mode and no switch to black-and-white footage at night.
- What DVR formats is this camera compatible with?
The DS-2CE72HFT-F28 has switchable 4-in-1 output covering TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS. This means it can connect to a wide range of existing analogue DVRs without any cabling changes. For 5MP TVI output at 20fps, a TVI 4.0-compatible DVR is required. At 4MP, it operates at 30fps on compatible TVI and AHD recorders.
- Is the camera suitable for outdoor use in Australian conditions?
Yes. The IP67 rating confirms full dust ingress protection and resistance to temporary water immersion, making it appropriate for outdoor eave, soffit, and wall mounting. The operating temperature range of -40°C to 60°C covers the temperature extremes found across Australian climates.
- What field of view does the 2.8mm lens provide?
The 2.8mm fixed lens delivers a horizontal field of view of 99.7 degrees, a vertical field of view of 72 degrees, and a diagonal of 139.8 degrees. This wide coverage is suited to entries, driveways, and open areas viewed from a corner or eave position, but is not adjustable after installation.
- Does this camera have a built-in microphone or support audio recording?
No built-in microphone or speaker is confirmed for the DS-2CE72HFT-F28. Audio recording is not a feature of this model. If audio capture is required, a camera with a confirmed built-in microphone should be selected instead.
- Has this camera been discontinued or replaced?
Yes. The DS-2CE72HFT-F28 has been superseded by the Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T-LS, which introduces 3K Smart Hybrid Light technology and a built-in microphone. Stock of the DS-2CE72HFT-F28 remains available through Security Wholesalers, and it remains a functional choice for coaxial upgrade projects where 5MP full-colour imaging is the priority and the newer model’s additional features are not required.
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