This model is ideal for customers wanting a premium analogue turret camera with sharper 4K image quality, strong low-light colour performance, built-in audio, and flexible night illumination. Hikvision highlights 4K resolution, 24/7 colour imaging with F1.0 aperture, Smart Hybrid Light, built-in mic with audio over coax, and IP67 protection.
Key Features
- 4K resolution up to 3840 × 2160
- 2.8mm fixed lens
- Wide 105° horizontal field of view
- 24/7 colour imaging with F1.0 aperture
- Smart Hybrid Light technology
- Up to 40m IR range
- Up to 40m white light range
- Built-in microphone
- Audio over coaxial cable
- 130 dB true WDR
- 3D DNR for cleaner night images
- IP67 weather-resistant design
Detailed Description
The Hikvision DS-2CE72UF3T-LS is a 4K Turbo HD turret camera designed for users who want a high-resolution analogue CCTV camera without moving to a full IP system. With maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160, it delivers very sharp image quality suitable for homes, businesses, entry points, driveways, workshops, and retail areas.
This camera uses Hikvision’s ColorVu technology with an F1.0 aperture to deliver bright, full-colour video in very low light. It also includes Smart Hybrid Light, allowing flexible night operation with IR, white light, or smart switching depending on the environment.
The fixed 2.8mm lens provides a wide viewing angle, with Hikvision listing a 105° horizontal field of view, making it a strong choice for broad-area coverage such as front yards, driveways, entrances, and shopfronts.
For challenging lighting conditions, Hikvision specifies 130 dB true WDR, helping the camera retain better detail where strong backlight would otherwise darken people or objects in the foreground. 3D DNR also helps reduce noise and improve image clarity in darker scenes.
A built-in microphone is included, with audio over coaxial cable, which is useful when you want video and audio without separate microphone wiring. Hikvision lists pickup distance as within a radius of up to 5 metres.
For outdoor use, the camera carries an IP67 rating and is designed to operate from -40°C to 60°C. Hikvision also lists 12VDC ±25% power input and maximum power consumption of 5.4W.
Applications
- Home CCTV systems using existing coaxial cabling
- 4K analogue CCTV upgrades
- Front doors and entry points
- Driveways and garages
- Shopfronts and retail spaces
- Warehouses and workshops
- Outdoor perimeter monitoring
Specifications
- Image sensor: 4K CMOS
- Maximum resolution: 3840 × 2160
- Lens: 2.8mm fixed focal lens
- Horizontal field of view: 105°
- Vertical field of view: 60°
- Diagonal field of view: 132°
- Minimum illumination: 0.0005 Lux @ F1.0, AGC ON; 0 Lux with white light
- Day/night: ICR
- Slow shutter: Max. 16 times
- Supplement light type: Smart, IR, White Light
- IR range: Up to 40m
- White light range: Up to 40m
- Microphone: 1 built-in mic
- Audio pickup distance: Up to 5m radius
- WDR: 130 dB true WDR
- Noise reduction: 3D DNR
- Motion detection: 4 programmable motion areas
- Power: 12VDC ±25%
- Max power consumption: 5.4W
- Material: Main body metal, enclosure plastic
- Dimensions: Ø110mm × 93mm
- Weight: Approx. 395g
- Operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C
- Protection rating: IP67
What’s in the Box
- 1 x Hikvision DS-2CE72UF3T-LS turret camera
- Mounting hardware
- Quick start guide
Exact box contents can vary slightly by supplier batch or region.
FAQs
Is this an IP camera?
No. This is a Turbo HD analogue camera, designed for use with compatible DVR systems rather than as a standalone IP network camera. This is based on Hikvision listing it in the Turbo HD range and specifying audio over coaxial cable.
Does this camera have colour at night?
Yes. It supports 24/7 colour imaging using Hikvision’s ColorVu design and F1.0 aperture.
Does it have infrared as well as white light?
Yes. Hikvision specifies IR up to 40m and white light up to 40m, with Smart Hybrid Light support.
Does this camera have a microphone?
Yes. It includes 1 built-in microphone and supports audio over coaxial cable.
What lens version is this listing for?
This listing is for the 2.8mm fixed lens version only, with a 105° horizontal field of view.
Can this camera be used outdoors?
Yes. It is rated IP67, making it suitable for outdoor installation when mounted correctly.
What recorder do I need with this camera?
You need a compatible Turbo HD DVR that supports this camera’s analogue video format and audio-over-coax functionality. That compatibility note is an inference from the official Hikvision product classification and feature set.
Is this a good upgrade from older analogue cameras?
Yes. For many users it is a strong upgrade because it combines 4K resolution, better low-light colour performance, built-in audio, and flexible night lighting. That upgrade assessment is an inference based on the listed feature set and resolution.
