Key Features

• 8MP / 4K Ultra HD Resolution
• Maximum Resolution: 3840 × 2160
• Powered-by-DarkFighter Technology
• Large 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor
• Ultra-Wide F1.0 Aperture
• Ultra-Low-Light Colour Imaging
• 0.0008 Lux Colour Sensitivity
• Hikvision AcuSense Technology
• Deep-Learning Human & Vehicle Classification
• 120dB Wide Dynamic Range
• Smart IR Night Vision
• Up to 30m IR Range
• Built-In Microphone
• Environmental Noise Filtering
• Intelligent Perimeter Protection
• Line Crossing Detection
• Intrusion Detection
• Region Entrance Detection
• Region Exit Detection
• Face Capture
• H.265+ Video Compression
• 2.8mm or 4mm Fixed Lens Options
• microSD Storage up to 512GB
• Hik-Connect Support
• ONVIF Support
• PoE Connectivity
• Metal Construction
• IP67 Weather Resistance
• Indoor & Outdoor Applications

8MP 4K Ultra HD Imaging

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

In Australian 50Hz environments, the camera supports up to 25fps at full 3840 × 2160 resolution, providing smooth, detailed video for professional CCTV applications.

The additional resolution can assist when reviewing:

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

Powered-by-DarkFighter Technology

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU features Hikvision's Powered-by-DarkFighter technology, specifically designed to improve image performance in challenging low-light environments.

The combination of a large 1/1.8-inch image sensor and ultra-wide F1.0 aperture enables the camera to capture significantly more available light.

Hikvision specifies minimum illumination of:

Colour: 0.0008 Lux @ F1.0, AGC ON

B/W: 0 Lux with IR

This makes the DS-2CD2386G2H-IU an excellent choice for locations where ambient lighting may be limited.

Large 1/1.8" Image Sensor

The camera uses a large 1/1.8-inch Progressive Scan CMOS sensor.

A larger sensor combined with the F1.0 aperture helps improve light collection, supporting better image quality in demanding lighting environments.

This is particularly useful for:

• Driveways
• Car Parks
• Building Entrances
• Warehouses
• Side Access
• Commercial Properties
• Perimeter Surveillance
• Low-Light Outdoor Areas

Ultra-Wide F1.0 Aperture

The F1.0 fixed-aperture lens is another important feature of the G2H camera.

The wide aperture allows more available light to reach the image sensor, supporting the camera's extremely low 0.0008 Lux specified colour sensitivity.

This combination makes the DS-2CD2386G2H-IU particularly suitable where strong low-light performance is required without moving to a larger specialist camera.

Hikvision AcuSense Technology

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU incorporates Hikvision AcuSense deep-learning technology to distinguish between human and vehicle targets during supported security events.

Rather than treating every movement within the scene as equally important, AcuSense can help focus event detection on:

• Humans
• Vehicles

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

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

Intelligent Human & Vehicle Detection

Human and vehicle classification can be used with supported motion and perimeter-protection events.

When correctly configured with a compatible Hikvision NVR or surveillance platform, this can make event searching and security monitoring significantly more efficient than conventional motion-only detection.

Intelligent Perimeter Protection

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU supports intelligent perimeter-protection functions including:

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

These functions support alarm triggering according to specified human and vehicle target types.

This makes the camera particularly useful for monitoring:

• Driveways
• Gates
• Property Boundaries
• Side Access
• Restricted Areas
• Car Parks
• Loading Zones
• Building Entrances

Face Capture

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU also supports face capture.

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

120dB Wide Dynamic Range

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

This is particularly beneficial for:

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

Smart IR Night Vision – Up to 30m

When ambient lighting becomes insufficient, the camera can use infrared illumination for night-time surveillance.

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU provides:

• Up to 30m IR Range
• 850nm Infrared
• Smart Supplement Light

This allows the camera to continue monitoring in complete darkness without requiring visible white supplementary lighting.

Built-In Microphone

The -IU version incorporates a built-in microphone for real-time audio security.

The camera also features environmental noise filtering, helping improve captured audio in suitable surveillance environments.

Integrated audio can provide valuable additional context when reviewing security incidents around:

• Entrances
• Driveways
• Retail Premises
• Warehouses
• Offices
• Workshops
• Commercial Properties

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

2.8mm & 4mm Fixed Lens Options

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU is available with 2.8mm and 4mm fixed lens options.

2.8mm Lens

Provides approximately:

• 108.8° Horizontal
• 56.4° Vertical
• 134.3° Diagonal

The 2.8mm lens is ideal for wider general surveillance applications such as:

• Driveways
• Front Yards
• Building Entrances
• Retail Areas
• General Outdoor Surveillance

4mm Lens

Provides approximately:

• 93.3° Horizontal
• 47.2° Vertical
• 114.2° Diagonal

The 4mm lens provides a narrower field of view where the target area is more concentrated or positioned further from the camera.

DORI Distance

Hikvision specifies the following approximate DORI performance:

2.8mm Lens

• Detect: 89m
• Observe: 35m
• Recognise: 17m
• Identify: 8m

4mm Lens

• Detect: 109m
• Observe: 43m
• Recognise: 21m
• Identify: 10m

Actual results depend on installation height, angle, lighting, target movement and environmental conditions.

H.265+ Video Compression

The camera supports Hikvision's efficient H.265+ video compression technology, helping reduce bandwidth and recording storage requirements.

Supported main-stream compression includes:

• H.265+
• H.265
• H.264+
• H.264

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

Multiple Video Streams

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU supports multiple video streams for different recording and remote-viewing requirements.

These can be used for:

• High-Resolution NVR Recording
• Remote Viewing
• Mobile Viewing
• Secondary Monitoring
• Bandwidth Management

A third stream is supported under certain camera settings.

microSD Storage up to 512GB

The camera incorporates a built-in memory-card slot supporting:

• microSD
• microSDHC
• microSDXC

with capacity up to 512GB.

Local edge storage can be useful for:

• Event Recording
• Backup Recording
• Standalone Camera Recording
• Additional Recording Resilience
• Network Interruption Protection

Memory card sold separately.

Hik-Connect Remote Access

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

Depending on the complete system configuration, compatible remote functionality can include:

• Live Viewing
• Playback
• Event Monitoring
• Security Notifications
• Audio Monitoring

ONVIF & Professional Integration

For professional network integration, the camera supports:

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

This provides flexibility when integrating the camera into compatible professional surveillance systems.

PoE Connectivity

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU can be powered using:

• 12V DC ±25%
• IEEE 802.3af PoE, Class 3

Maximum specified power consumption is approximately:

• 6.5W via 12V DC
• 8W via PoE

PoE allows both network data and operating power to be delivered over a single Ethernet cable when connected to compatible equipment.

This makes installation straightforward with compatible:

• Hikvision PoE NVRs
• PoE Network Switches
• Professional IP CCTV Networks

IP67 Weather Resistance

The DS-2CD2386G2H-IU carries an IP67 water and dust resistance rating, making it suitable for properly installed outdoor surveillance applications.

Typical locations include:

• Driveways
• Building Entrances
• Under Eaves
• 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:

775g

Main Specifications

• Model: DS-2CD2386G2H-IU
• Camera Type: Fixed Turret Network Camera
• Resolution: 8MP / 4K
• Maximum Resolution: 3840 × 2160
• Image Sensor: 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS
• Technology: Powered-by-DarkFighter
• 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: 108.8°
• 4mm Horizontal FOV: 93.3°
• WDR: 120dB
• IR Range: Up to 30m
• IR Wavelength: 850nm
• Smart Supplement Light: Yes
• AcuSense: Yes
• Human Classification: Yes
• Vehicle Classification: Yes
• Line Crossing: Yes
• Intrusion Detection: Yes
• Region Entrance Detection: Yes
• Region Exit Detection: Yes
• Face Capture: Yes
• Built-In Microphone: Yes
• Environmental Noise Filtering: Yes
• Video Compression: H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
• Video Bit Rate: 32 Kbps to 16 Mbps
• Local Storage: microSD up to 512GB
• Network: RJ45 10/100 Ethernet
• Hik-Connect: Supported
• ONVIF: Profiles S, G & T
• Power: 12V DC or PoE
• PoE: IEEE 802.3af Class 3
• Maximum PoE Consumption: 8W
• Housing: Metal
• Protection: IP67
• Dimensions: Ø138.3 × 115.4mm
• Weight: Approx. 775g
• 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
• Property Perimeters
• High-Resolution 4K CCTV Systems
• Low-Light CCTV Applications
• Indoor & Outdoor Surveillance

Benefits

• True 8MP / 4K resolution
• Powered-by-DarkFighter low-light technology
• Large 1/1.8-inch image sensor
• Ultra-bright F1.0 aperture
• Excellent 0.0008 Lux colour sensitivity
• Hikvision AcuSense technology
• Human and vehicle classification
• Intelligent perimeter protection
• Face capture
• 120dB WDR
• Up to 30m Smart IR night vision
• Built-in microphone
• Environmental noise filtering
• H.265+ compression
• Up to 512GB microSD storage
• Hik-Connect support
• ONVIF compatibility
• Low-power PoE connectivity
• IP67 weather resistance
• Robust metal construction

The Hikvision DS-2CD2386G2H-IU 8MP 4K AcuSense Powered-by-DarkFighter Fixed Turret Network Camera combines ultra-high-resolution surveillance with exceptional low-light imaging and intelligent deep-learning analytics.

With its 8MP 4K resolution, large 1/1.8-inch sensor, F1.0 aperture, 0.0008 Lux colour sensitivity, Powered-by-DarkFighter technology, AcuSense human and vehicle classification, 120dB WDR, built-in microphone, 30m Smart IR and IP67 metal housing, it is an excellent choice for professional residential and commercial CCTV installations.

DS-2CD2386G2H-IU