Product SKU: DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0)
Product Overview
The Hikvision DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0) TandemVu is a dual-channel panoramic and PTZ network camera designed for wide-area surveillance where both broad situational awareness and close-up zoom detail are required. It combines a 6MP panoramic bullet channel with a 4MP PTZ channel in one IP66-rated housing, making it suitable for car parks, commercial perimeters, open yards, campuses, public areas, warehouses and critical site entrances. The panoramic channel provides a wide 180° overview, while the PTZ channel delivers 25× optical zoom for inspecting people, vehicles or activity in more detail. With ColorVu, DarkFighter, AcuSense human and vehicle classification, 30 m white light, 100 m IR, PTZ presets and flexible 12 V DC or PoE+ power, this model is built for sites that need more coverage intelligence than a standard fixed camera.
Key Capabilities
Panoramic and PTZ Coverage in One Unit
The TandemVu design combines a 6MP panoramic channel for wide scene awareness with a 4MP PTZ channel for zoomed inspection. This is useful where operators need to see the whole area while still being able to investigate specific activity.
25× Optical Zoom PTZ Detail
The PTZ channel uses a 4.8–120 mm lens with 25× optical zoom, giving users the ability to inspect activity at a distance. This makes the camera more suitable than a fixed-only model for larger areas where detail needs vary.
Wide 180° Panoramic View
The panoramic channel provides a 180° horizontal field of view, helping reduce blind spots across open areas. This is useful for monitoring car parks, yards, entrances and wide perimeters where a narrow camera view may miss important context.
Low-Light and Night Coverage
The panoramic channel uses ColorVu with 30 m white light, while the PTZ channel uses DarkFighter with up to 100 m IR. This gives the system different night-view strengths for overview monitoring and longer-distance inspection.
AcuSense Target Classification
Human and vehicle classification helps reduce false alerts from background movement such as rain, leaves or other non-critical activity. This matters in large outdoor scenes where standard motion detection can create too many unnecessary events.
PTZ Presets and Patrols
The PTZ channel supports 360° endless pan, -15° to +90° tilt, 300 presets and configurable patrol or pattern scanning. This helps cover changing areas of interest without relying only on one fixed viewing direction.
Best For
- Car Parks and Open Yards: Suitable for monitoring wide areas while retaining PTZ zoom capability for closer inspection of people or vehicles.
- Commercial Perimeters: Useful around warehouses, depots, industrial sites and external boundaries where wide coverage and target tracking are important.
- Gate and Entry Monitoring: A good fit where overview footage and zoomed inspection are both useful for vehicle entry points or access roads.
- Public and Campus Areas: Suitable for parks, school grounds, facility entrances and other open spaces requiring wide situational awareness.
- Sites Requiring Active Operator Review: Best suited to installations where staff or operators can benefit from PTZ presets, zoom control and multi-area monitoring.
Why Choose the DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0)
Choose the DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0) when a standard fixed camera or standalone PTZ does not provide enough context. The panoramic channel helps maintain a wide view of the scene, while the PTZ channel can zoom into activity without losing the value of the broader overview. This makes it especially useful for outdoor areas where events can occur across a large field of view, such as car parks, perimeter roads, open yards and campus-style sites. For buyers comparing wide-area surveillance cameras supplied by Security Wholesalers, the main advantage is the combination of 180° overview, 25× optical zoom, AcuSense filtering and dual night-view technologies in one camera body.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: Choose this TandemVu model when you need both wide-area awareness and zoomed detail from one camera location. If you only need a fixed view of a driveway, doorway or small entry point, a standard turret or bullet camera may be more cost-effective.
Buyer Tip: PTZ cameras need careful placement, clear sightlines and correct configuration of presets, patrols or tracking behaviour. Before choosing this model, confirm that the mounting position gives the panoramic and PTZ channels the view they need.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Camera Type | TandemVu panoramic bullet and PTZ network camera. |
| Panoramic Channel Resolution | 6MP, 3632 × 1632. |
| PTZ Channel Resolution | 4MP, 2560 × 1440. |
| Panoramic Image Sensor | 1/2.5″ Progressive Scan CMOS. |
| PTZ Image Sensor | 1/2.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS. |
| Panoramic Lens | 2.8 mm fixed lens with 180° horizontal field of view. |
| PTZ Lens | 4.8–120 mm lens with 25× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom. |
| Panoramic Low-Light | 0.0005 Lux @ F1.0 in colour; 0 Lux with light. |
| PTZ Low-Light | 0.005 Lux @ F1.6 in colour; 0 Lux with IR. |
| White Light Range | 30 m on the panoramic bullet channel. |
| IR Range | 100 m on the PTZ channel. |
| Pan and Tilt Range | 360° endless pan; -15° to +90° tilt. |
| PTZ Presets | 300 presets with patrol and pattern scan support. |
| AI Detection | Human and vehicle classification using AcuSense smart algorithms. |
| Smart Events | Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance, region exiting, audio exception and PTZ linkage. |
| Audio | Audio in/out with noise filtering. |
| Video Compression | H.265, H.264 and MJPEG with up to 16 Mbps bitrate. |
| Network Interface | RJ45 10/100 Mbps with IPv4, IPv6, ONVIF, HTTP/S, RTSP and related protocols. |
| Power | 12 V DC and PoE+ supported. |
| Power Consumption | Maximum 24 W, with 11 W for light and 2.6 W heater. |
| Housing | ADC12 aluminium housing with demist heater and glass heater. |
| Weather Rating | IP66-rated housing for outdoor use. |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to +65 °C. |
| Dimensions and Weight | Ø166 × 375 mm; approximately 2.4 kg. |
Ideal Use Cases
Car Parks
Use the panoramic channel for broad vehicle-area awareness and the PTZ channel for closer inspection of movement or incidents.
Commercial Perimeters
Suitable for long fence lines, external boundaries and access roads where wide monitoring and zoom detail are both useful.
Warehouses and Depots
A practical option for loading yards, entry roads, roller-door areas and external storage zones needing overview and PTZ inspection.
Campus and Public Areas
Useful for open spaces where people and vehicles move across a wide field of view and event filtering helps reduce irrelevant alerts.
Entry Roads and Gates
Position the camera to maintain broad gate awareness while using the PTZ channel for closer vehicle or pedestrian inspection.
Critical Site Monitoring
Best suited to sites where wide situational awareness, zoom detail and configured PTZ movement provide operational value.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need panoramic overview and PTZ zoom inspection from one camera location.
- Choose a fixed camera if: You only need one stable view of a driveway, doorway, shopfront or narrow access point.
- Choose a standalone PTZ if: You do not need a built-in 180° panoramic overview and only require zoom control across a smaller number of target areas.
- Plan the mounting location carefully: The camera works best where both channels have a clear view across the area and the PTZ can inspect important targets without obstructions.
FAQs
- What makes the DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0) different from a normal PTZ camera?
The DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0) combines a 6MP panoramic channel with a 4MP PTZ channel. A normal PTZ may zoom and move, but it can lose sight of the wider scene while focused on one direction. This TandemVu design helps maintain a broad overview while still allowing close-up inspection through the PTZ channel. - Is this camera suitable for car parks and large outdoor areas?
Yes. This model is well suited to car parks, yards, entry roads, depots and other open areas where both wide situational awareness and zoom detail are useful. The 180° panoramic view helps cover a broad scene, while the 25× optical zoom PTZ can inspect activity in more detail. - How far can the DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0) see at night?
The panoramic bullet channel supports up to 30 m white light, while the PTZ channel supports up to 100 m IR range. Real-world night performance depends on mounting height, camera angle, scene lighting, reflectivity and the size of the subject. Correct placement is important for useful identification. - Does this camera support human and vehicle detection?
Yes. The camera uses AcuSense smart algorithms to classify human and vehicle targets. This helps reduce false alerts from irrelevant movement such as rain, leaves or general background activity. For large outdoor scenes, this can make alerts and event review more manageable. - Can this camera track or follow activity?
The camera includes PTZ functionality, presets, patrols and PTZ linkage features, with smart events such as line crossing, intrusion and region entrance or exiting. Tracking behaviour depends on configuration and the installation scenario. Security Wholesalers buyers should plan the mounting position and PTZ settings carefully so the camera can follow useful areas of interest. - Does the camera provide colour at night?
The panoramic bullet channel uses ColorVu with an F1.0 aperture and 30 m white light to support full-colour low-light imaging. The PTZ channel uses DarkFighter and IR for longer-range night monitoring. This gives the camera different night performance strengths across the two channels. - Is this camera weather resistant?
Yes. The DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/26(F0) has an IP66-rated housing and operates from -30 °C to +65 °C. It also includes demist heater and glass heater features, making it suitable for demanding outdoor environments when installed with appropriate mounting and cable protection. - Does this camera support audio?
Yes. The camera supports audio in/out with noise filtering. Audio use depends on the connected audio devices, recorder compatibility and configuration. This can be useful in installations where audio context or two-way communication is part of the site design. - Is this camera overkill for a small driveway?
For a small driveway, this model may be more advanced than necessary. It is better suited to wide or complex outdoor areas where the panoramic overview and PTZ zoom both provide value. A fixed turret, bullet or dome camera may be a more practical choice for a single narrow driveway view.
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