Key Features

• 8MP / 4K Ultra HD Resolution
• Maximum Resolution: 3840 × 2160
• Large 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor
• Ultra-Wide F1.0 Aperture
• Ultra-Low-Light Colour Imaging – 0.0008 Lux
• Hikvision AcuSense Technology
• Human & Vehicle Classification
• Deep-Learning Perimeter Protection
• Active Deterrence
• Built-In White Flashing Strobe Light
• Built-In Audible Warning
• Real-Time Two-Way Audio
• Dual Built-In Microphones
• Powerful Built-In Speaker
• 120dB WDR
• Smart IR Night Vision
• Up to 30m IR Range
• Face Capture
• Line Crossing Detection
• Intrusion Detection
• Region Entrance Detection
• Region Exit Detection
• H.265+ Video Compression
• microSD Storage up to 512GB
• 1 × Audio Input / 1 × Audio Output
• 1 × Alarm Input / 1 × Alarm Output
• Hik-Connect Support
• ONVIF Support
• PoE+ Connectivity
• Metal Construction
• IP67 Weather Resistance
• Suitable for Indoor & Outdoor Installation

8MP 4K Ultra HD Imaging

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL captures video at a maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160, providing true 8MP / 4K surveillance detail.

In Australian 50Hz operation, the camera supports up to 25fps at full 3840 × 2160 resolution, providing high-detail, smooth surveillance footage.

The additional resolution can be particularly valuable when reviewing:

• People
• Clothing
• Vehicles
• Driveways
• Entrances
• Property Activity
• Objects
• Commercial Areas
• Security Incidents

Large 1/1.8" Image Sensor

At the heart of the camera is a large 1/1.8-inch Progressive Scan CMOS sensor.

The larger sensor works together with the F1.0 lens to capture more available light, helping the camera produce detailed images in challenging lighting conditions.

This is particularly beneficial for outdoor surveillance areas where lighting can vary significantly between daytime and night-time.

Ultra-Wide F1.0 Aperture

The camera uses an exceptionally bright F1.0 fixed-aperture lens, allowing significantly more available light to reach the image sensor.

Hikvision specifies minimum colour illumination of:

0.0008 Lux @ F1.0, AGC ON

and:

0 Lux with IR

This makes the DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL particularly suitable for applications where high-quality low-light imaging is important.

Hikvision AcuSense Technology

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL incorporates Hikvision AcuSense deep-learning technology to classify human and vehicle targets in supported security events.

Rather than treating every movement as equally important, AcuSense allows the camera to focus event detection on:

• Humans
• Vehicles

This can help reduce unnecessary event triggers from irrelevant movement and improve the efficiency of event searching and security monitoring.

Human & Vehicle Classification

Human and vehicle classification is available with supported motion and perimeter-protection events.

This can help reduce unnecessary triggers caused by movement such as:

• Animals
• Leaves
• Rain
• Shadows
• Changing Light
• Other Non-Target Movement

When paired with a compatible Hikvision NVR, AcuSense can provide a significantly more intelligent surveillance system than conventional motion-only CCTV.

Active Deterrence – White Strobe Light

A major advantage of the DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL is its integrated active-deterrence capability.

When a configured security event occurs, the camera can activate a flashing white strobe light to provide an immediate visual warning.

The /SL version specifically uses a white flashing light.

This is different from the DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SRB, which uses red and blue flashing lights.

Active deterrence can be particularly useful around:

• Driveways
• Front Yards
• Side Access
• Building Entrances
• Warehouses
• Loading Areas
• Car Parks
• Restricted Areas
• Commercial Properties
• Property Perimeters

Built-In Audible Warning

In addition to the visual strobe, the camera provides an integrated audible warning.

Supported event linkage can activate the audible warning together with the strobe when configured security conditions are met.

This gives the system the ability to respond proactively to a security event rather than simply recording it.

Real-Time Two-Way Audio

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL provides built-in real-time two-way audio, allowing compatible users to listen and communicate through the camera.

The camera incorporates:

• 2 × Built-In Microphones
• 1 × Built-In Speaker
• 1 × External Audio Input
• 1 × External Audio Output
• Environmental Noise Filtering

The built-in speaker is rated at up to 105dB SPL at 10cm, providing substantial output for its integrated audible-warning and communication functions.

Dual Built-In Microphones

Two integrated microphones provide onboard audio capture without requiring a separate external microphone for standard applications.

Audio can provide valuable additional context when reviewing events around:

• Entrances
• Driveways
• Warehouses
• Loading Areas
• Retail Premises
• Commercial Buildings

Audio recording and monitoring should be configured in accordance with applicable privacy and surveillance requirements.

Smart IR Night Vision – Up to 30m

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL incorporates 850nm infrared supplementary lighting with a specified range of up to 30 metres.

Smart Supplement Light technology helps manage infrared illumination according to the scene.

This allows the camera to continue surveillance in complete darkness without requiring permanent visible white illumination.

120dB Wide Dynamic Range

The camera features 120dB WDR, helping maintain useful detail where very bright and dark areas appear simultaneously within the scene.

This is particularly useful around:

• Building Entrances
• Garage Entrances
• Shopfronts
• Loading Areas
• Covered Driveways
• Areas Facing Bright Daylight
• High-Contrast Indoor/Outdoor Scenes

Intelligent Perimeter Protection

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL supports intelligent perimeter-protection functions including:

• Line Crossing Detection
• Intrusion Detection
• Region Entrance Detection
• Region Exit Detection

These functions support alarm triggering based on specified human and vehicle target types.

This makes it possible to create intelligent monitoring rules around gates, driveways, boundaries, restricted areas and other important locations.

Face Capture

The camera also supports face capture as a deep-learning function.

Face capture should not be confused with facial recognition. The camera can capture facial images, while recognition or database matching requires compatible back-end equipment and system configuration.

2.8mm & 4mm Lens Options

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL is officially available with 2.8mm and 4mm fixed lens options.

2.8mm Lens

Provides approximately:

• 105° Horizontal
• 56° Vertical
• 130° Diagonal

The 2.8mm lens is ideal for wider general surveillance applications such as driveways, entrances and open areas.

4mm Lens

Provides approximately:

• 90° Horizontal
• 47° Vertical
• 111° Diagonal

The 4mm lens provides a narrower view for applications where the monitored target area is more concentrated.

H.265+ Video Compression

Hikvision's efficient H.265+ compression technology helps reduce network bandwidth and recording storage requirements.

Supported video compression includes:

• H.265+
• H.265
• H.264+
• H.264
• MJPEG on supported sub-stream configurations

The main video stream supports bit rates from 32 Kbps to 16 Mbps.

microSD Storage up to 512GB

The camera incorporates an onboard memory-card slot supporting:

• microSD
• microSDHC
• microSDXC

with capacity up to 512GB.

Local storage can be useful for:

• Edge Recording
• Event Recording
• Backup Recording
• Standalone Applications
• Additional Recording Resilience

Memory card sold separately.

Audio & Alarm Interfaces

For professional integrations, the camera includes:

• 1 × Audio Input
• 1 × Audio Output
• 1 × Alarm Input
• 1 × Alarm Output

The alarm output is rated up to 24V DC / 24V AC, 1A.

These interfaces provide additional flexibility when integrating external sensors, alarms and audio equipment.

Hik-Connect Remote Access

The camera supports the Hik-Connect client platform as part of a correctly configured Hikvision network surveillance system.

Depending on the complete system configuration, users can access functions such as:

• Live Viewing
• Playback
• Event Monitoring
• Two-Way Audio
• Security Notifications

ONVIF Support

For professional network integration, the camera supports:

• ONVIF Profile S
• ONVIF Profile T
• ONVIF Profile G
• ISAPI
• SDK
• ISUP

This provides flexibility for compatible professional surveillance and management platforms.

PoE+ Connectivity

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL can be powered using:

• 12V DC ±25%
• IEEE 802.3at PoE+, Class 4

Maximum specified power consumption is approximately 16W at 12V DC or 18W via PoE+.

Because this model requires more power than a basic fixed camera, installers should ensure the connected NVR or PoE switch has sufficient PoE power budget.

IP67 Weather Resistance

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL carries an IP67 water and dust resistance rating, making it suitable for appropriately installed outdoor applications.

Typical applications include:

• Driveways
• Front Yards
• Building Entrances
• Car Parks
• Warehouses
• Loading Areas
• Commercial Buildings
• Side Access
• Property Perimeters

Robust Metal Construction

Hikvision specifies both the cover and main camera body as metal, providing robust construction for professional installations.

The camera measures approximately Ø138.3 × 115.4mm and weighs approximately 780g.

Main Specifications

• Model: DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL
• Camera Type: Fixed Turret Network Camera
• Resolution: 8MP / 4K
• Maximum Resolution: 3840 × 2160
• Image Sensor: 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS
• Minimum Colour Illumination: 0.0008 Lux @ F1.0, AGC ON
• B/W Illumination: 0 Lux with IR
• Lens Options: 2.8mm / 4mm Fixed
• Aperture: F1.0
• 2.8mm Horizontal FOV: 105°
• 4mm Horizontal FOV: 90°
• WDR: 120dB
• IR Range: Up to 30m
• IR Wavelength: 850nm
• Smart Supplement Light: Yes
• AcuSense: Yes
• Human Classification: Yes
• Vehicle Classification: Yes
• Face Capture: Yes
• Perimeter Protection: Yes
• Built-In Microphones: 2
• Built-In Speaker: Yes
• Two-Way Audio: Yes
• Active Deterrence: Yes
• Strobe: White Flashing Light
• Audible Warning: Yes
• Audio I/O: 1 Input / 1 Output
• Alarm I/O: 1 Input / 1 Output
• Video Compression: H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• microSD Storage: Up to 512GB
• Hik-Connect: Supported
• ONVIF: Profiles S, T & G
• Power: 12V DC or IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• Maximum PoE Consumption: 18W
• Housing: Metal
• Protection: IP67
• Dimensions: Ø138.3 × 115.4mm
• Weight: Approx. 780g
• Operating Temperature: -30°C to +60°C
• Application: Indoor & Outdoor

Ideal For

• Residential Homes
• Driveways
• Front Yards
• Side Access
• Apartment Buildings
• Retail Stores
• Offices
• Warehouses
• Workshops
• Car Parks
• Building Entrances
• Loading Areas
• Commercial Properties
• Restricted Areas
• Property Perimeters
• Active Deterrence CCTV Systems
• High-Resolution 4K CCTV Systems

Benefits

• True 8MP / 4K surveillance
• Large 1/1.8-inch image sensor
• Ultra-bright F1.0 aperture
• Excellent 0.0008-lux low-light performance
• AcuSense human and vehicle classification
• Intelligent perimeter protection
• Active white strobe deterrence
• Built-in audible warning
• Real-time two-way audio
• Dual built-in microphones
• Powerful built-in speaker
• 120dB WDR
• Up to 30m Smart IR
• Face capture
• H.265+ compression
• Up to 512GB microSD storage
• Audio and alarm I/O
• Hik-Connect support
• ONVIF compatibility
• PoE+ connectivity
• IP67 weather resistance
• Robust metal construction

The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL 8MP 4K AcuSense Fixed Turret Network Camera is an excellent choice for installations requiring both high-quality surveillance and proactive security deterrence.

Combining 8MP 4K resolution, a large 1/1.8-inch sensor, F1.0 low-light imaging, AcuSense human and vehicle classification, white strobe deterrence, audible warning, dual microphones, built-in speaker, two-way audio, 120dB WDR and 30m Smart IR, it provides a comprehensive professional security solution in a single turret camera.

DS-2CD2386G2H-IS2U/SL