- Datasheet of DS-2DF842IXSAEL Datasheet
Part of Hikvision’s Pro PTZ series, the DS-2DF8442IXS-AEL is smart PTZ Dome Cameras are able to capture high quality images in intense light source environment.
Hikvision Pro Series PTZ Dome | 3MP Resolution | 42× Optical Zoom | 120dB Ultra WDR | 60fps Imaging | 500m IR
The Hikvision DS-2DF8442IXS-AEL delivers a 3MP Pro PTZ dome camera designed for expansive surveillance where long-range zoom, high frame rate capture and extreme night visibility are required. Featuring a 1/3″ progressive scan CMOS chip, 42× optical zoom and 120dB Ultra WDR, it supports detailed monitoring in intense light source environments and wide-area scenes.
It also includes 3MP imaging at up to 60 frames per second, making this model available at Security Wholesalers suitable for fast-moving areas requiring smoother video capture and closer subject inspection. Built with high-performance infrared LEDs, it provides visibility in zero lux conditions up to 500m for long-range night surveillance.
Key Features


Additional Information
$3,680.00 $4,012.00 inc GST +3 Year Warranty & Support
Part of Hikvision’s Pro PTZ series, the DS-2DF8442IXS-AEL is smart PTZ Dome Cameras are able to capture high quality images in intense light source environment.
| Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Image Sensor: | 1/1.8″ progressive scan CMOS | |
| Effective Pixels: | 2560(H)×1440(V) | |
| Signal System: | PAL/NTSC | |
| Minimum Illumination: | Color: 0.002 Lux @(F1.5, AGC ON) B/W: 0.0002 Lux @(F1.5, AGC ON) 0 Lux with IR |
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| AGC: | Auto/Manual | |
| BLC: | ON/OFF | |
| HLC: | Support | |
| Smart defog: | Support | |
| WDR: | 120dB | |
| Shutter Time: | 50Hz: 1~1/30,000s; 60Hz: 1~1/30,000s | |
| Day& Night: | ICR | |
| Digital Zoom: | 16X | |
| Privacy Mask: | 24 programmable privacy masks; optional multiple colors and mosaics | |
| Auto Focus: | Auto / Semi-automatic / Manual | |
| Lens | ||
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length: | 5.7 mm to 205.2 mm, 36× Optical | |
| Zoom Speed: | Approx. 4.4s (optical lens, wide-tele) | |
| Field of View: | Horizontal field of view: 51.1° to 1.7° (wide-tele) Vertical field of view: 31.3° to 1.0° (wide-tele) Diagonal field of view: 58.0° to 2.0° (wide-tele) |
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| Minimum Working Distance: | 10-1500mm(Wide-Tele) | |
| Aperture Range: | F1.5~F4.5 | |
| Pan & Tilt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pan Range: | 360°endless | |
| Pan Speed: | Configurable, from 0.1°/s to 210°/s, Preset Speed: 280°/s | |
| Tilt Range: | -20°~90°(Auto Flip) | |
| Tilt Speed: | Configurable, from 0.1°/s to 150°/s, Preset Speed: 250°/s | |
| Proportional Zoom: | Yes | |
| Number of Preset: | 300 | |
| Patrol: | 8 patrols, up to 32 presets per patrol | |
| Pattern: | 4 patterns, with the recording time not less than 10 minutes per pattern | |
| Power-off Memory: | Support | |
| Park Action: | Preset / Patrol / Pattern / Pan scan / Tilt scan / Random scan / Frame scan / Panorama scan | |
| PTZ Position Display: | ON/OFF | |
| Smart-tracking: | Manual/ Panorama/ Intrusion trigger/ Line crossing trigger / Region entrance trigger / Region exiting trigger | |
| Wiper: | Optional | |
| Infrared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Smart IR: | Yes | |
| IR Distance: | 200m | |
| Alarm | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alarm Input: | 7 Inputs | |
| Alarm Output: | 2 | |
| Alarm Linkage: | Preset, Patrol, Pattern, Micro SD/SDHC card recording, Relay output, Notification on Client, Send Email, Upload to FTP, Trigger Channel | |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet: | 10Base -T, /100Base-TX, RJ45 Connector | |
| Main Stream: | 50Hz: 25fps (2560 × 1440, 2048 × 1536, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720) 60Hz: 30fps (2560 × 1440, 2048 × 1536, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720) |
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| Sub Stream: | 50Hz: 25fps(704×576, 640×480,352×288); 60Hz: 30fps(704×480, 640×480,352×240) | |
| Third Stream: | 50Hz: 25fps(704×576, 640×480, 352×288); 60Hz: 30fps(704×480, 640×480, 352×240) |
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| Video Compression: | Main Stream: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 Sub-Stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG Third Stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG |
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| ROI encoding: | Eight fixed region for each stream | |
| Audio Compression: | G.711alaw/G.711ulaw/G.722.1/G.726/MP2L2/PCM | |
| Audio Mode: | OFF/Audio input/Audio output | |
| Protocols: | IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1x, Qos, FTP, SMTP, UPnP, SNMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTCP, RTP, TCP, UDP, IGMP, ICMP, DHCP, PPPoE, Bonjour | |
| Simultaneous Live View: | Up to 20 channels | |
| Three-Stream: | Support | |
| Storage: | Built-in memory card slot, support Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC, up to 256 GB; NAS (NFS, SMB/ CIFS), ANR | |
| User/Host: | Up to 32 users, 3 levels: Administrator, Operator and User | |
| Security Measures: | User authentication (ID and PW), Host authentication (MAC address) IP address filtering |
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| Client GUI | ||
|---|---|---|
| Client: | iVMS-4200, iVMS-4500, iVMS-5200, Hik-Connect | |
| Web Browser: | IE 8 to 11, Chrome 31.0+, Firefox 30.0+, Edge 16.16299+, Safari 11+ | |
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| RS-485 Protocols: | HIKVISION, Pelco-P, Pelco-D, self-adaptive | |
| Language: | English, Russian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Turkish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese (Brazil) | |
| Power Consumption: | 24 V, 3.0 A, 50/60Hz, AC (Max. 60 W, including max. 18 W for IR and max. 6 W for heater) Hi-PoE, 42.5 to 57 V, 1.41 A (Max. 50 W, including max. 18 W for IR and max. 6 W for heater) |
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| Working Temperature/Humidity: | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) | |
| Protection Level: | IP67 Standard, IK10 (only supported by camera without wiper), TVS 6,000V Lightning Protection, Surge Protection and Voltage Transient Protection | |
| Dimensions: | Φ 266.6 mm × 410 mm (Φ 10.50″ × 16.14″) | |
| Weight (approx.): | 8kg (approx.17.64lb) | |
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