Hikvision 4MP DS-2CD2347G1-L(U) ColorVu Full Colour Night Vision PoE Fixed Turret Network Camera 4mm

Model: DS-2CD2347G1-L

Who This Is For

When full-colour footage at night is the priority - not just greyscale IR images - the Hikvision DS-2CD2347G1-L is the turret to specify. This ColorVu camera uses a large-aperture F1.0 lens and a high-sensitivity CMOS sensor to produce vivid colour video down to 0.0014 Lux, meaning poorly lit driveways, carparks, side gates, and building perimeters all record in colour rather than washing out to monochrome. The 4mm fixed lens suits medium-range coverage from eaves, soffits, and wall brackets at heights of 2.5 to 4 metres. At 4MP resolution across a 2688 x 1520 frame, there is enough detail to distinguish clothing colours, vehicle colours, and facial features at typical entry-point distances. The IP67 rating and -30°C to +60°C operating range make it a practical year-round outdoor choice for homes, small businesses, childcare centres, and retail sites where colour context in low light genuinely matters.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Residential installers: Specifying cameras for driveways, side gates, and rear yards where homeowners want colour footage at night rather than greyscale IR images - particularly on properties with some ambient street or garden lighting.
• Small retail and cafe owners: Mounting above entry doors or point-of-sale areas where 120dB WDR handles the contrast between bright interior lighting and darker street-facing angles, and where colour detail matters for incident review.
• Childcare and aged care facility managers: Covering outdoor play areas and entry points where accurate colour footage of persons and clothing supports incident reporting, and where the compact turret form factor fits neatly on eaves or soffits.
• Property managers on mixed-use sites: Deploying across carparks, bin enclosures, and building entries where IP67 weatherproofing and a -30°C to +60°C operating range handle year-round Australian outdoor conditions without issue.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD2347G1-L delivers on its core purpose: producing colour footage in conditions where a standard IR camera would switch to greyscale. The 0.0014 Lux sensitivity is genuinely impressive for a fixed turret at this price point, and the 120dB WDR handles the mixed-lighting scenarios common at retail entries and residential gates. H.265+ encoding keeps storage use manageable across a multi-camera NVR system, and the PoE 802.3af support makes installation straightforward wherever Cat cable is already run. The 4mm fixed lens is well-suited to entry-point coverage at standard mounting heights - it is not a wide-area or long-range tool. For approaches longer than 15 to 20 metres, a bullet camera with extended IR range would serve better. For sites that need active deterrence with a built-in strobe and speaker, a TiOC model is the appropriate step up. Available through Security Australia, this camera suits buyers whose primary need is colour-accurate night footage at a defined, close-range position.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You are covering an outdoor entry point, driveway, or yard with some ambient lighting present and colour footage at night is more important than long-range IR reach - the ColorVu sensor and F1.0 aperture handle this well.
• Good match if: You are building a PoE NVR system and want to keep cabling simple - the 802.3af PoE support means a single Cat5e or Cat6 run to each camera position with no separate power supply required.
• You may need a different model if: Your site has long unlit approaches of 30 metres or more, or you need active deterrence with a built-in strobe and speaker - a bullet camera with extended IR or a TiOC turret from the Hikvision range would be more appropriate for those requirements.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: Your priority is full-colour night footage at a close-range fixed position with PoE simplicity - the ColorVu sensor, F1.0 aperture, and 802.3af PoE make this the efficient choice for residential and small commercial entry-point coverage.
• You may need a different model if: Your site has long unlit approaches, requires optical zoom to follow movement across a wide area, or needs active deterrence with a built-in strobe light and speaker - a bullet camera with extended IR or a TiOC turret would be more appropriate product types for those scenarios.
• Pairs well with: A Hikvision PoE NVR with H.265+ decoding support, giving you centralised recording management, remote viewing through Hik-Connect, and the ability to expand channel count as additional cameras are added to the site.

Common Questions

1. Will this camera record in colour at night without any extra lighting?

   Yes, in most real-world outdoor situations - but not in total darkness. The ColorVu sensor produces colour footage down to 0.0014 Lux at F1.0, which means ambient street lighting, a porch light, or lit signage nearby is sufficient. In a genuinely sealed dark environment with zero ambient light, the camera falls back to its 30-metre IR illuminator and records in greyscale.

2. Does this camera work with a standard PoE switch or NVR?

   Yes. The DS-2CD2347G1-L supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, which is the standard specification supported by the vast majority of PoE switches and Hikvision PoE NVRs. A single Cat5e or Cat6 cable run to each camera position carries both power and video data - no separate power adaptor is required at the camera end.

3. Does the DS-2CD2347G1-L have two-way audio?

   No. The (U) variant includes a built-in microphone for audio recording, but there is no built-in speaker on this model. Audio can be recorded alongside video, but you cannot push audio out through the camera itself. If two-way communication at the camera position is a requirement, a TiOC or intercom-capable model is a more appropriate product type.

4. How much storage does the microSD slot actually give me?

   The slot accepts microSD/SDHC/SDXC cards up to 128GB. At 4MP resolution using H.265+ compression, a 128GB card typically stores between 3 and 7 days of continuous footage depending on scene complexity and motion frequency. For longer retention, connecting to a PoE NVR with a large internal HDD is the more practical approach. The Security Australia range includes compatible Hikvision NVRs if central recording is needed.

5. Is this camera suitable for installation in direct rain exposure?

   Yes. The IP67 rating means the camera housing is fully sealed against dust ingress and can withstand direct water jets from any direction - standard Australian outdoor exposure including driving rain is within specification. The operating range of -30°C to +60°C also covers all Australian climate zones including high-heat northern regions and alpine conditions.

6. What is the difference between the DS-2CD2347G1-L and the DS-2CD2347G1-L(U)?

   The (U) suffix denotes the variant with a built-in microphone for audio recording. The standard DS-2CD2347G1-L does not include audio input. Both variants share the same image sensor, ColorVu capability, resolution, and IP67 housing. If audio recording at the camera position is required, confirm you are ordering the (U) variant before purchase.

7. Does the 120dB WDR actually make a visible difference at a doorway or shopfront?

   Yes, noticeably so in mixed-lighting scenarios. Without WDR, a camera facing an open door or glass shopfront during daylight will either blow out the bright exterior or silhouette anyone standing inside. True 120dB WDR processes both exposure zones simultaneously so that faces and detail are readable in both the bright and dark areas of the frame at the same time - this is particularly relevant for retail entries, reception areas, and covered carpark entrances.

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