Hikvision 4MP DS-2CD2347G1-L(U) ColorVu Full Colour Night Vision PoE Fixed Turret Network Camera 2.8mm

Model: DS-2CD2347G1-L(U)

Who This Is For

Property managers specifying outdoor camera coverage for carparks, entry points, and building perimeters will find the Hikvision DS-2CD2347G1-L(U) a strong fit for sites where conventional IR cameras fall short after dark. Standard IR cameras illuminate subjects in black and white - this camera uses ColorVu technology to produce full-colour footage at night without any additional lighting infrastructure, making it far easier to identify clothing colour, vehicle colour, and other details that matter when reviewing an incident. The 2.8mm lens covers a wide 109 degree horizontal field, suiting eave and soffit mounting at residential and small commercial properties. The integrated strobe light and audio alarm give it active deterrence capability, not just passive recording. With PoE (802.3af) support and an onboard microSD slot, it suits both networked NVR setups and standalone single-camera installs where simple cabling is a priority.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Residential installers: Mounting under eaves at homes where colour identification overnight is the primary brief and the owner does not want to install separate perimeter lighting alongside the cameras.
• Small business owners: Covering rear access points, bin areas, and loading zones where colour footage is needed after dark and a visible strobe deterrent is a useful secondary function.
• Property managers: Specifying cameras for apartment building entrances and carpark approaches where 109 degree wide coverage reduces the total camera count needed per run.
• Childcare and aged care facilities: Installing cameras at exterior entry points where full-colour identification of visitors and vehicles during low-light hours is a compliance and reporting requirement.
• Security integrators adding active deterrence: Upgrading sites from passive IR cameras to a system where the camera itself responds to a classified human detection with a strobe and audio warning before the operator is even notified.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD2347G1-L(U) is genuinely strong where colour night vision and active deterrence are the priority at a moderate camera budget. The ColorVu sensor produces usable colour footage at extremely low light levels, the AI classification meaningfully cuts false alarm rate compared to standard motion detection, and the 2.8mm turret form factor suits eave and soffit mounting at residential and small commercial sites. The 120dB WDR also handles backlit entry scenarios well. Where this camera has limits: the fixed 2.8mm lens cannot be adjusted - if the coverage zone requires a tighter view of a longer approach, a varifocal or bullet-format camera will serve better. It is also not rated for hazardous or industrial environments, and sites requiring long-range identification beyond 15-20 metres should consider a higher focal length. This model is available through Security Australia and suits the large majority of standard outdoor colour surveillance applications.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need full-colour night footage at a residential or small commercial property and the coverage zone is within 10-15 metres of the camera - the ColorVu sensor and 2.8mm wide-angle lens are built for exactly this application.
• Good match if: The site requires an active deterrence response - the integrated strobe and audio alarm allow the camera to warn intruders on detection without requiring a separate siren or notification device at the camera location.
• You may need a different model if: The target zone is a long driveway, a carpark lane, or a street approach beyond 20 metres - a varifocal turret or bullet-format camera with a longer focal length and extended IR or white-light range will give you better identification quality at distance.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: Full-colour night footage and onboard active deterrence (strobe and audio alarm) are the primary requirements, and the coverage zone is within 10-15 metres of the camera position.
• You may need a different model if: The site has long approaches or narrow corridors requiring identification at 20 metres or more - a varifocal turret or bullet-format camera with a longer adjustable focal length will give far better identification quality at distance.
• Pairs well with: A Hikvision PoE NVR with AI event management, allowing the camera's human and vehicle classification alerts to be centralised, logged, and actioned from a single interface across multiple camera positions.

Common Questions

1. Does this camera actually record in colour at night, or does it switch to black and white like a standard IR camera?

   Yes, it records in colour at night. The ColorVu sensor and onboard white light allow the DS-2CD2347G1-L(U) to produce full-colour footage down to 0.0014 Lux in ambient light conditions, and at absolute 0 Lux when the built-in white light is active. Unlike IR cameras that produce monochrome images after dark, this camera retains colour throughout the night - clothing colour, vehicle colour, and scene detail all remain visible in recorded footage.

2. Will this camera work with a standard PoE switch or does it need PoE+?

   Standard PoE is sufficient. The camera supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, which is standard PoE - not PoE+ (802.3at). Any compliant PoE switch or PoE NVR port will power it correctly via a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable. You do not need to upgrade to a PoE+ switch specifically for this camera.

3. How does the AI classification reduce false alarms compared to standard motion detection?

   It filters by target type rather than triggering on any pixel change. Standard motion detection triggers on shadows, insects, rain, headlight sweep, or foliage movement. The AI engine on this camera classifies detected objects as human or vehicle before generating an alarm. Events that do not match those target types are not flagged. The result is that alarm events arriving at your NVR or phone are far more likely to represent a genuine person or vehicle in the scene.

4. Does the strobe light and audio alarm activate automatically, or does it need to be configured?

   It requires configuration before it will activate. The strobe and audio alarm are linked to detection rules set up in the camera's web interface or through a connected Hikvision NVR. You need to define detection zones, choose target classification (human, vehicle, or both), and assign the alarm response action to the strobe and audio output. Out of the box, neither will trigger without this setup being completed during commissioning.

5. Will this camera work as a standalone unit without an NVR?

   Yes, it can operate independently. The microSD slot supports cards up to 128GB, allowing the camera to record locally without an NVR connected. You can access live and recorded footage remotely through Hikvision's compatible mobile application. This makes it a practical option for single-camera sites, outbuildings, or temporary installs where running cabling back to a central recorder is not feasible.

6. Is the 2.8mm lens suitable for identifying faces or reading number plates?

   At close range, yes - beyond 8-10 metres, no. The 2.8mm lens provides a very wide 109 degree horizontal field of view, which prioritises coverage area over detail at distance. For face identification, the subject needs to be within approximately 4-6 metres of the camera. For number plates, usable recognition depends on lighting conditions and angle, but reliable plate reading beyond 8 metres should not be expected from a 2.8mm wide-angle lens. If plate capture or face identification at longer distances is the goal, a 4mm or 6mm lens - or a dedicated ANPR camera - is the more appropriate choice. The range available through Security Australia includes varifocal models that allow the focal length to be adjusted on site.

7. What does the IP67 rating mean for outdoor installation in Australian conditions?

   IP67 means the camera is fully dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion in water to 1 metre for up to 30 minutes. In practical terms for Australian outdoor installs, this means the camera handles direct rain, garden irrigation spray, pressure-washing near the housing, and coastal salt air exposure without ingress damage. It is rated for fully exposed outdoor mounting - eaves, soffits, external walls - without requiring additional weatherproofing or a protective housing.

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