Hikvision 4 x 8MP Cameras & 8 Channel NVR CCTV Kit: 4 x ColorVu Hybrid Turret Cameras + 8CH 8K NVR Bundle

Model: DS-4C8MP8CH-3TB

Who This Is For

When full-colour night visibility and active deterrence across multiple entry points is the priority, this Hikvision 4 x 8MP ColorVu kit delivers a ready-to-run system without the need to source cameras and an NVR separately. Designed for residential properties, small commercial premises, and light industrial sites that need high-resolution coverage at 4 locations, the bundle pairs four DS-2CD2387G2H-LSU/SL ColorVu turret cameras with an 8-channel PoE NVR pre-loaded with 3TB of storage. Each camera produces 3840 x 2160 resolution with a supplemental white light, built-in strobe, built-in microphone and speaker, and AcuSense human-and-vehicle classification - giving installers and self-install buyers a complete, scalable system that is operational from day one with 4 spare PoE channels reserved for future expansion.

What This System Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Residential property owners: Homeowners wanting full-colour night coverage at 4 key points - driveway, front door, side gate, rear yard - with two-way audio and strobe deterrence built into every camera.
• Small business operators: Retail stores, cafes, and small warehouses that need 8MP detail for identifying faces and reading number plates, with AcuSense reducing after-hours false alarm call-outs.
• Self-install buyers: Technically capable buyers who want a pre-matched, single-brand system where the NVR auto-discovers the cameras over PoE - eliminating compatibility guesswork between recorder and camera.
• Installers quoting residential upgrades: Trade installers replacing ageing 2MP or 4MP systems who need to supply a complete kit at a defined price point, with 4 spare NVR channels to upsell additional cameras later.

Honest Assessment

This kit does several things genuinely well. The combination of ColorVu colour-at-night imaging, AcuSense classification, active strobe, and two-way audio in a single turret housing is a practical package - not a list of rarely-used features. The 8-channel PoE NVR with 3TB installed means the system is ready to record on arrival, and the 4 spare channels give genuine headroom for expansion. 130dB WDR handles backlit entrances and bright vehicle headlights without washing out the image.

Where this kit has limits: the 2.8mm fixed lens on each camera gives a wide field of view but limits recognition distance - at 19 metres for recognition and 9 metres for identification (per confirmed DORI values), this is not the right choice for long driveways or perimeter fencing where targets are beyond 20 metres. For those applications, a kit with varifocal or bullet cameras would serve better. The white supplemental light also produces a visible glow at night that some buyers prefer to avoid. Both of those scenarios are covered by other options available through Security Australia.

Complete Package Contents

• 4 x Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H-LSU/SL ColorVu Turret Camera - 8MP, 2.8mm fixed, AcuSense, built-in mic and speaker, strobe light, IP67, PoE (802.3af) / 12V DC
• 1 x Hikvision DS-7608NI-M2/8P NVR - 8 channel, 8 x PoE ports, 8K output, 1U, 3TB HDD pre-installed

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need full-colour night imaging at 4 locations - driveways, car parks, entrances - where targets will be within 19 metres of the camera and a wide view is required.
• Good match if: You want active deterrence built into the cameras themselves - the strobe and speaker on each unit mean no additional siren hardware is needed for a basic alarm-response function.
• You may need a different model if: Your primary locations involve long approaches, perimeter fencing, or targets beyond 20-25 metres - a kit with varifocal turrets or bullet cameras with extended IR or white-light range would be more appropriate for those detection distances.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need full-colour night imaging, active strobe deterrence, and two-way audio at 4 locations - all built into the camera body - with a PoE NVR that can grow to 8 cameras without any hardware swap.
• You may need a different model if: Your site has long outdoor approaches, perimeter lines, or coverage distances beyond 20-25 metres - a kit built around varifocal turrets or long-range bullet cameras with extended IR would be more appropriate for those conditions.
• Pairs well with: A PoE network switch (if adding cameras beyond the 8 built-in NVR ports in future), a UPS battery backup unit to keep the NVR operational during power outages, and an external hard drive or second HDD for extended local storage redundancy.

Common Questions

1. Do these cameras record in colour at night, or do they switch to black and white?

   Yes - these cameras produce colour video in near-total darkness. ColorVu Gen2 technology uses a 1/1.8" large-format sensor combined with a supplemental white light to maintain colour imaging down to 0.0005 Lux. Unlike standard IR cameras that produce monochrome night footage, the DS-2CD2387G2H-LSU/SL retains colour at night - capturing clothing colour, skin tone, and vehicle colour detail that is critical for identification purposes.

2. Will I get constant motion alerts from trees, animals, or headlights?

   No - not with AcuSense active. The deep-learning classification engine on each camera filters detected motion and only triggers alerts for human and vehicle targets. Animals, insects, foliage movement, and wind-driven objects are excluded from alert triggers. This is a confirmed hardware feature on the DS-2CD2387G2H-LSU/SL, not a software add-on - it processes classification on the camera itself.

3. Does the NVR need internet access to record and store footage?

   No. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P NVR records locally to the 3TB pre-installed HDD with no internet connection required. Cameras connect directly to the NVR's 8 built-in PoE ports over Cat cable - footage records continuously without any cloud subscription or internet dependency. Internet access is only needed if you want to use Hik-Connect for remote live view or mobile notifications.

4. How far away can the cameras identify a person's face or read a number plate?

   At 2.8mm, confirmed DORI values for the DS-2CD2387G2H-LSU/SL place identification distance at 9 metres and recognition at 19 metres. Detection extends to 96 metres. For face identification or number plate reading at close approach distances (under 10 metres), the 2.8mm lens is well suited. If your target zone is beyond 15-20 metres, a longer focal length lens or varifocal camera would provide better identification capability at that distance.

5. Does the strobe light flash all the time, or only when something is detected?

   The strobe is event-triggered, not continuous. It activates in response to a detection event - typically a confirmed human or vehicle classification by AcuSense. The trigger conditions, duration, and alert tone behaviour are configurable in the NVR interface or Hik-Connect app during commissioning. This means the strobe functions as an active deterrent on detection rather than a constant flashing light that would be disruptive or draw attention unnecessarily.

6. Can I add more cameras to this kit later?

   Yes. The DS-7608NI-M2/8P NVR has 8 channels and 8 built-in PoE ports - this kit uses 4, leaving 4 spare ports and 4 spare recording channels. Additional compatible Hikvision IP cameras can be added directly to the NVR without any hardware replacement. If you need more than 8 cameras in total, a larger NVR would be required - the range of compatible options is available through Security Australia.

7. How much recording time does the 3TB HDD give me across 4 cameras at 8MP?

   Actual retention depends on motion levels, frame rate settings, and whether H.265+ compression is enabled. With H.265+ active, 8MP footage is stored at significantly reduced file sizes compared to standard H.265 or H.264. As a practical guide, continuous 24/7 recording across 4 x 8MP cameras with H.265+ enabled typically yields several weeks of retention on 3TB - though higher motion environments will reduce this. Lowering frame rate or enabling motion-only recording extends retention further.

Cabling Considerations

• Cable Type: Cat5e minimum, Cat6 recommended for all camera runs.
• Max Cable Run: 100 metres per camera from NVR PoE port to camera.
• PoE Standard: Each DS-2CD2387G2H-LSU/SL operates on IEEE 802.3af (standard PoE) - no PoE+ switch or injector required. The NVR's built-in PoE ports power the cameras directly.
• Wiring Tips: Run a single Cat cable per camera location - it carries both power and data. Label each cable at both ends during installation to simplify future channel mapping on the NVR. If running cables through external wall cavities or roof spaces, use UV-rated or armoured Cat6 for exposed outdoor sections to protect against sun and rodent damage.

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