Product SKU: IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL
Product Overview
The Uniview IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL is an 8MP EasyStar Series ColorHunter dual-light turret network camera designed for homes, shops, offices and outdoor commercial areas where detailed fixed coverage and flexible night illumination are important. Its 2.8 mm fixed lens provides a wide 98.7° horizontal field of view, while the 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor records up to 3840 × 2160 at 20 fps. Dual illumination combines Smart IR up to 30 metres with warm light up to 30 metres, allowing the camera to support different night-time monitoring requirements. A built-in microphone and speaker provide two-way audio, while human-body-based cross-line and intrusion detection, Ultra Motion Detection, 120 dB WDR, microSD storage up to 512 GB and PoE add practical surveillance capability. The IP67-rated turret housing and 3-axis adjustment make the camera suitable for both indoor and exposed outdoor installations.
Key Capabilities
8MP Wide-Angle Coverage
The 8MP sensor captures up to 3840 × 2160 resolution, while the 2.8 mm fixed lens provides a 98.7° horizontal viewing angle. This combination is useful when the camera needs to cover a driveway, shopfront, entrance or general outdoor area without creating an excessively narrow field of view.
ColorHunter Dual-Light Night Coverage
The camera combines infrared illumination up to 30 metres with warm-light illumination up to 30 metres. This gives installers flexibility to use conventional IR monitoring or visible supplementary lighting depending on the site, ambient lighting and whether colour detail or discreet infrared operation is preferred.
Built-In Microphone and Speaker
Both a microphone and speaker are built into the camera, allowing supported systems to provide two-way audio without separate audio hardware at the camera position. This can be useful at entrances, driveways, shopfronts and other areas where listening and remote voice communication are useful alongside video.
Human-Based Event Detection
Cross-line and intrusion detection can operate using human body detection, helping the system focus these events on people rather than relying only on basic pixel-based movement. Ultra Motion Detection, standard motion detection, tampering alarms and audio detection provide additional event options for compatible recording setups.
120 dB True WDR
True 120 dB WDR helps balance areas of strong and weak illumination within the same image. This is particularly useful around entrances, garages, shopfronts and covered outdoor areas where bright daylight, shade and internal lighting can appear together in one camera view.
Flexible Recording and Installation
PoE allows network data and power to share one Ethernet cable, while microSD storage up to 512 GB provides an edge-recording option. IP67 weather protection, 3-axis physical adjustment and support for both 12 VDC and IEEE 802.3af PoE make the camera adaptable to a wide range of installations.
Best For
- Driveways and front entrances: The 2.8 mm lens gives a broad view, while dual-light night coverage and two-way audio add useful monitoring capability around access points.
- Homes and residential properties: 8MP recording, human-based event detection and PoE make the camera suitable for general exterior security coverage.
- Retail shops and shopfronts: Wide-angle coverage and 120 dB WDR are useful where entrances, customer areas and changing lighting conditions appear within one scene.
- Offices and commercial premises: Built-in audio, event detection and IP67 construction suit entrances, loading areas, side access and general building surveillance.
- Short-to-medium range outdoor monitoring: The 30 metre IR and 30 metre warm-light ranges suit general perimeter and approach coverage rather than specialised long-distance surveillance.
Why Choose the IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL
The IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL is a practical option when a conventional fixed turret camera needs to combine high resolution, flexible night illumination and integrated audio without moving into a more complex specialist camera. The wide 2.8 mm lens suits common residential and commercial viewing areas, while ColorHunter dual-light capability provides both 30 metre IR and 30 metre warm-light illumination. Human-body-based intrusion and cross-line events add useful filtering beyond basic motion detection, and the built-in speaker and microphone allow supported two-way communication. Offered through Security Wholesalers, this model is especially suited to buyers who want 8MP detail, broad fixed coverage, audio, local storage and outdoor durability in one compact PoE camera.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: The 2.8 mm lens is designed for broad coverage rather than long-distance identification. Its specified DORI identification distance is 8.7 metres, so position the camera close enough to entrances, driveways or other important target areas if identifying detail is a priority.
Buyer Tip: This model supports human-body-based cross-line and intrusion detection, but the published specification does not list vehicle classification. If separate human and vehicle classification is a requirement, choose a camera that explicitly confirms both detection types rather than assuming they are included.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Resolution |
8MP maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160 at up to 20 fps. |
| Camera Type |
Fixed ColorHunter dual-light turret network camera. |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor. |
| Lens |
2.8 mm fixed lens with F1.6 aperture. |
| Field of View |
98.7° horizontal, 53.9° vertical and 103.6° diagonal. |
| DORI Distance |
Detect 87.0 m, observe 34.8 m, recognise 17.4 m and identify 8.7 m. |
| Minimum Illumination |
Colour 0.005 Lux at F1.6 with AGC on; 0 Lux with supplementary light. |
| IR Illumination |
Smart IR up to 30 m using 850 nm infrared illumination. |
| Warm Light |
Warm-light illumination up to 30 m. |
| WDR |
120 dB true WDR. |
| Detection |
Human-body-based cross-line and intrusion detection, motion detection, Ultra Motion Detection, tampering alarm and audio detection. |
| Audio |
Built-in microphone and built-in speaker with two-way audio support. |
| Video Compression |
Ultra 265, H.265, H.264 and MJPEG. |
| Video Streams |
Dual video streams with bitrate from 128 Kbps to 16 Mbps. |
| Image Functions |
2D/3D DNR, HLC, BLC, digital defog, ROI, privacy masking and 9:16 corridor mode. |
| Edge Storage |
MicroSD storage up to 512 GB with ANR and NAS using NFS. |
| Network Integration |
10/100 Mbps Ethernet with ONVIF Profile S, G and T, API and SDK support. |
| Power |
12 VDC ±25% or IEEE 802.3af PoE. |
| Weather Protection |
IP67 with operation from -30°C to 60°C. |
| Dimensions & Weight |
Ø118 mm × 96 mm; approximately 0.32 kg. |
Ideal Use Cases
Driveways
The wide 2.8 mm view suits driveways where the camera can be positioned close enough to the main vehicle and pedestrian approach for useful identifying detail.
Front Entrances
Two-way audio, human-based event detection and dual-light illumination make the camera useful where visitors and activity near an entrance need to be monitored.
Shopfronts
120 dB WDR helps balance changing light around glass entrances and external walkways, while the 8MP sensor provides detailed fixed coverage.
Side Access Paths
Cross-line and intrusion detection based on human body detection can be useful for monitoring pedestrian access around side gates and building approaches.
Offices and Small Businesses
PoE, built-in audio, edge storage and broad 2.8 mm coverage suit general entry, reception and exterior monitoring around smaller commercial properties.
Outdoor Building Perimeters
IP67 weather protection and 30 metre dual-light coverage make the camera suitable for short-to-medium-range monitoring around building exteriors.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You want 8MP resolution, a wide 2.8 mm field of view, 30 metre IR and warm light, built-in microphone and speaker, human-based event detection and IP67 outdoor protection.
- Choose a narrower lens if: Your main requirement is identifying people or objects further from the camera rather than covering a broad nearby area.
- Choose another analytics model if: Explicit vehicle classification is essential, as vehicle classification is not listed in the confirmed specification for this camera.
FAQs
- Is the Uniview IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes. The IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL is rated IP67 and is specified to operate from -30°C to 60°C in non-condensing humidity up to 95%. Its turret body also provides 3-axis adjustment for installation positioning. This makes it suitable for exposed outdoor locations as well as indoor use, provided the 2.8 mm wide-angle view matches the area that needs to be monitored.
- Does the IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL provide colour images at night?
The IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL is a ColorHunter dual-light camera with both infrared and warm-light illumination rated to 30 metres. The warm light can support colour imaging when the scene requires visible supplementary light, while IR provides conventional infrared night coverage. The best lighting mode depends on the installation, nearby ambient light and whether visible warm light is acceptable at the monitoring location.
- How wide is the view from the 2.8 mm lens?
The 2.8 mm fixed lens provides a 98.7° horizontal, 53.9° vertical and 103.6° diagonal field of view. This makes the IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL well suited to driveways, entrances, shopfronts, side access areas and other locations where broad fixed coverage is more useful than a narrower long-distance view. Its specified identification DORI distance is 8.7 metres.
- Does the IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL have two-way audio?
Yes. The IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL has both a built-in microphone and a built-in speaker, and two-way audio is supported. This allows compatible systems to provide listening and voice communication without requiring a separate microphone or speaker at the camera. Audio performance and remote communication still depend on the recorder, application, network setup and configuration used with the camera.
- What detection functions does the IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL support?
The camera supports cross-line detection and intrusion detection based on human body detection, along with motion detection, Ultra Motion Detection, tampering alarm and audio detection. These functions can help make event monitoring more useful than basic continuous viewing. The published specification does not list vehicle classification for this model, so buyers requiring explicit human and vehicle classification should select a camera that confirms both.
- Can the IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL record to a microSD card?
Yes. The IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL supports microSD edge storage up to 512 GB and also supports ANR and NAS using NFS. This gives installers options for local camera storage as well as network-based recording. For a multi-camera system, storage planning should still consider the NVR, required retention period, recording schedule, resolution and bitrate rather than relying only on the camera’s memory card.
- Does the IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL support PoE?
Yes. The IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL supports IEEE 802.3af PoE as well as 12 VDC power. PoE allows power and network data to travel over the same Ethernet cable, which can simplify installation. When selecting this camera through Security Wholesalers, confirm that the chosen NVR PoE port, network switch or injector supports IEEE 802.3af and provides sufficient power for the installation.
- Is the IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL a good choice for a driveway or entrance?
The IPC3618LE-ADF28KC-DL suits driveways and entrances where a broad 2.8 mm view, 8MP detail, dual-light night coverage and two-way audio are useful. Its 120 dB WDR is also helpful where bright and shaded areas appear together. For longer-distance identification, the wide 2.8 mm lens may not be ideal, so camera position should be chosen around the distance at which identifying detail is required.
Additional Information
UNV IPC3618LE-ADF28(40)KC-DL 8MP Fixed Eyeball Camera Datasheet
