{"product_id":"dahua-dh-ipc-hdw3867t-zs-il-anz-8mp-smart-dual-light-varifocal-turret-network-camera","title":"Dahua DH-IPC-HDW3867T-ZS-IL-ANZ 8MP Smart Dual-light Varifocal Turret Network Camera","description":"\u003cspan style=\"display:none;\" data-sa=\"security-australia.com.au\" data-content-type=\"product-description\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eModel: DH-IPC-HDW3867T-ZS-IL-ANZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eWhen lens flexibility and genuine full-colour night vision are the priority for an outdoor fixed-camera install, the Dahua DH-IPC-HDW3867T-ZS-IL-ANZ earns its place on the shortlist. The motorised varifocal lens means installers can dial in the exact field of view from the ground after mounting - no ladder trips to physically swap a fixed lens. The dual-light system pairs infrared with a warm white illuminator, so the camera can push to full colour when activity is detected rather than defaulting to monochrome IR footage every night. At 8MP, it captures enough detail to distinguish faces and number plates within its working range without overloading NVR storage the way higher-resolution sensors can. This model suits eave and soffit mounts on homes, small-to-medium commercial premises, and any site where the installer needs to confirm field of view on the day rather than committing to a lens at the point of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWhat This Camera Actually Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 10px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eMotorised Varifocal Lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe ZS motorised zoom lets installers adjust focal length remotely through the camera interface after the unit is already mounted. That means the exact coverage angle - whether tighter on a driveway gate or wider across a car park - gets confirmed on-site without repeated ladder work or lens changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eSmart Dual-Light Illumination\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTwo separate illuminators - infrared for continuous low-visibility monitoring and a warm white LED for triggered full-colour capture - operate independently or together. The camera can switch to the white light on motion detection, producing colour footage during genuine events while keeping IR active as the baseline overnight mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e8MP Image Resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e8 megapixels gives roughly 4 times the pixel density of standard 1080p cameras. In practical terms, this means a wider scene can still yield usable facial or vehicle detail when you zoom into recorded footage - a meaningful difference when reviewing an incident rather than watching live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eSmart Motion Detection (SMD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDahua's SMD filters motion events by classifying moving objects as people or vehicles rather than triggering on wind, foliage, or lighting changes. Fewer false alarms means push notifications and recording triggers correspond to actual events worth reviewing, which reduces alert fatigue on both managed and self-monitored installs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; padding: 16px 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eTurret Housing and IP67 Rating\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe turret form factor sits flush against the mounting surface, making it harder to physically redirect than a bullet camera. The IP67 weatherproof rating confirms the enclosure is sealed against dust ingress and sustained water jets - appropriate for Australian outdoor conditions including direct rain exposure under eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eWho Buys This Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential installers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifying eave-mounted cameras where the final field of view needs to be verified on the day - the motorised varifocal removes the guesswork on lens selection before job completion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall business owners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Running car parks, driveways, or retail rear entries who want colour footage when something actually happens at night rather than standard monochrome IR images every night without exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperty managers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overseeing strata complexes or commercial tenancies where nuisance alerts from standard motion detection create constant complaints - SMD filtering reduces false triggers to identifiable human and vehicle events only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity integrators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building out mixed 8MP Dahua IP systems who need a varifocal turret option that feeds into existing Dahua NVR infrastructure without compatibility questions on the ANZ-specific firmware variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eHonest Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe DH-IPC-HDW3867T-ZS-IL-ANZ does two things particularly well: the motorised varifocal genuinely simplifies installs in locations where the ideal framing is hard to predict from a plan, and the dual-light design produces colour footage on triggered events without requiring a fully floodlit scene all night. The 8MP sensor provides real forensic value when reviewing recorded footage in post-incident investigations. What this camera will not do is cover very long approaches - if the site has a driveway exceeding roughly 40-50 metres or requires licence plate capture at distance, a dedicated bullet camera with longer IR range and optical zoom will serve better. It is also a fixed-mount turret, so wide-area or multi-directional coverage from a single point requires a PTZ or multi-sensor camera instead. Available through Security Australia, this model suits installs where installation flexibility and night colour imaging matter more than maximum range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e8735a; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 10px 0; background: #fdf8f6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Range and Mounting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e The motorised varifocal gives flexibility, but the working IR and white-light illumination range varies with focal length - at the telephoto end the field narrows and effective illumination distance increases, while at the wide end coverage broadens but range shortens. Plan your mounting height and distance to subject before finalising focal length, and confirm your NVR has a spare PoE port that supports the camera's power draw - the dual illuminator under active white-light mode draws more than a standard IR-only camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #e8735a; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 10px 0; background: #fdf8f6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANZ Firmware Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The -ANZ suffix confirms this unit ships with firmware configured for the Australian and New Zealand market. This affects default region settings, frequency compliance, and DMSS\/DSS Pro integration behaviour. Mixing ANZ and non-ANZ Dahua units on the same NVR is generally functional but can create inconsistencies in AI feature menus - keep your system variant consistent where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 8px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDH-IPC-HDW3867T-ZS-IL-ANZ\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e8MP (3840 x 2160)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eCamera Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTurret (Eyeball)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eLens Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMotorised varifocal (ZS)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eIllumination\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSmart Dual-light - IR + warm white LED\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eNight Vision Mode\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFull-colour (white light) or IR monochrome, switchable\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eSmart Motion Detection\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSMD - human and vehicle classification\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eWeatherproof Rating\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIP67\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003ePower Input\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePoE (IEEE 802.3af\/at) \/ 12V DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eCompression\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eH.265+ \/ H.265 \/ H.264+ \/ H.264\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIP network camera\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eMobile App\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDMSS\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eRegion Variant\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eANZ (Australia and New Zealand)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; padding: 9px 0; background: #f9f7f5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eCeiling \/ wall \/ soffit \/ eave\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38% 1fr; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; font-size: 14px; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDahua\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eReal-World Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 10px 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eResidential Driveway\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMounted under an eave at the driveway entry, the motorised varifocal is adjusted after installation to frame the gate and street frontage precisely. When a vehicle approaches at night, the white light illuminator activates and the camera records full-colour footage rather than standard IR greyscale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eRetail Rear Entry\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA small business mounts the camera above the rear loading entrance. SMD filtering means only genuine person or vehicle detections generate alerts - not cats, debris, or shadow movement. The 8MP sensor captures enough detail on recorded footage to identify individuals approaching the door after hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eStrata Car Park Entrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eInstalled at the undercover car park boom gate, the varifocal lens is dialled tight enough to capture vehicle details at the entry point. The IP67 rating handles moisture and dust in the semi-open structure, and the turret housing resists casual redirection compared to an exposed bullet mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eSide Gate Coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFitted to an exterior wall covering the side access path between properties, the wide end of the varifocal captures the full gate width. The dual-light system activates the white LED when motion is detected, providing colour footage of any person entering the path - useful detail for any subsequent police report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a2e; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eMulti-Camera Dahua System Upgrade\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAn integrator replacing older 2MP cameras on an existing Dahua NVR slots this 8MP model into the same PoE port. The ANZ firmware variant ensures DMSS app integration and NVR AI menus behave consistently alongside other ANZ-variant cameras already on the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose this if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You need an outdoor turret camera where the field of view cannot be fully planned in advance, and where colour night footage on triggered events is more useful than always-on white light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may need a different model if:\u003c\/strong\u003e The site requires coverage of long approaches beyond 50 metres or dedicated licence plate capture at distance - a long-range IR bullet or ANPR-specific camera will perform better in those conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Dahua PoE NVR with SMD-compatible AI processing to take full advantage of the human and vehicle filtering and reduce storage consumption through smart recording schedules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 6px 0 16px 22px; padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes this camera record in colour at night or does it switch to black and white like a standard IR camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    It records in full colour at night when the white light illuminator is active. The dual-light design means the camera can operate in IR-only mode for continuous background monitoring and switch the warm white LED on when motion is detected, producing colour footage during triggered events. This is different from always-on colour cameras that run the white light continuously all night.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWill this camera work on a standard PoE switch or NVR PoE port?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Yes, it supports IEEE 802.3af\/at PoE, so a standard PoE switch or Dahua PoE NVR port will power and connect the camera over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable. No separate power supply is required. When the white light illuminator is active under dual-light mode, power draw increases - confirm your PoE switch or NVR port can supply sufficient wattage per port before finalising the installation layout.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eWhat does the motorised varifocal actually mean in practice for installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    It means the focal length adjusts electronically through the camera's web interface or NVR menu after the camera is already mounted. The installer can widen or tighten the field of view remotely without touching the camera housing. This is particularly useful when mounting height or exact framing is uncertain during planning - the lens can be set precisely once the camera is in its final position.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes the SMD smart motion detection actually reduce false alarms, and how does it differ from standard motion detection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    Yes, it significantly reduces nuisance triggers compared to standard pixel-change motion detection. SMD analyses moving objects and classifies them as human or vehicle before generating an alert or recording trigger. Events caused by wind, insects near the lens, lighting changes, or passing animal movement that would trigger a standard motion zone are filtered out. Alerts and recordings are limited to detections that match the configured classification criteria.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eIs the 8MP resolution necessary, or will it cause storage problems on a standard NVR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    8MP produces larger files than 4MP or 2MP cameras at equivalent frame rates, but H.265+ compression substantially reduces the bitrate compared to H.264 at the same resolution. On a Dahua NVR configured with smart recording - recording continuously at low bitrate and switching to full quality only on SMD-triggered events - storage consumption is manageable. A 4-channel system running 8MP cameras with smart recording on a 4TB drive will typically deliver several weeks of retention without manual intervention. The benefit is the additional forensic detail available when reviewing specific incidents. Stocked by Security Australia, this model suits installs where image detail on reviewed footage justifies the modest storage overhead.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDoes the ANZ variant matter, and can it be used with non-Dahua NVRs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    The ANZ variant uses firmware configured for the Australian and New Zealand market, which affects default settings, regional compliance, and integration behaviour with DMSS and Dahua NVR AI menus. For use with non-Dahua ONVIF-compatible NVRs, the camera will generally connect and stream video without issue, but AI features such as SMD filtering may not pass through to the NVR's interface depending on that NVR's ONVIF implementation. For full AI feature support, a Dahua NVR is the confirmed compatible platform.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 20px 0 8px 0; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #e8735a;\"\u003eDownloads \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNo downloads available for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does this camera record in colour at night or does it switch to black and white like a standard IR camera?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It records in full colour at night when the white light illuminator is active. 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