Hikvision DS-2CD2167G3-LIS2UY 6MP Smart Hybrid Light Dome 2.8 mm / 4 mm Lens Options

Model: DS-2CD2167G3-LIS2UY

Who This Is For

For installers and property managers who need full-colour night coverage without committing to a camera that only does one thing after dark, the Hikvision DS-2CD2167G3-LIS2UY delivers Smart Hybrid Light - a system that combines traditional IR and white supplemental light in a single 6MP dome body. The result is a camera that handles dimly lit outdoor environments with genuine colour detail when it matters, while falling back to IR when white light activation is not appropriate. The 2.8mm and 4mm fixed lens options make it adaptable across entry points, car parks, pathways, and building perimeters. The dome form factor suits eave soffits, external wall brackets, and flush ceiling positions in covered outdoor areas. This model suits commercial and residential sites where image colour at night is a compliance or identification requirement, not just a preference.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Commercial property managers: Sites where after-hours colour footage is needed for incident reporting and insurance purposes - car parks, building entries, and loading areas where IR-only cameras have historically returned unusable greyscale images.
• Retail installers: Shopfronts and outdoor retail precincts where clothing colour and vehicle colour are identification priorities, and where a discreet dome profile is preferred over a visible bullet camera.
• Strata and body corporate managers: Apartment building entry points, covered car parks, and common area pathways where a single camera needs to perform across varying light conditions throughout a 24-hour period.
• Security integrators upgrading older systems: Replacing legacy 2MP or analogue cameras on sites where the client has specifically requested colour night footage as an upgrade outcome, with the 6MP resolution justifying the camera count reduction.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD2167G3-LIS2UY does something genuinely useful: it removes the night-vision trade-off that forces most installers to choose between IR range and colour output. Smart Hybrid Light with ColorVu 3.0 means the camera produces colour footage in very low ambient light, and the 6MP sensor means that colour footage carries enough detail to be useful for identification rather than just scene confirmation. The 2.8mm and 4mm lens options also make this a practical fit across a wider range of mounting positions than a single fixed focal length would allow. Where this model is not the right tool: if long-range IR coverage beyond 40-60 metres is the priority, a bullet-style camera with extended IR throw will serve better. If the installation is deep indoors under controlled lighting, a standard 4MP dome at lower cost delivers the same outcome. The DS-2CD2167G3-LIS2UY is part of the Security Australia range of Hikvision G3 series products.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: Your site requires colour identification in low-light or zero-ambient-light conditions and you want a single dome camera that can toggle between IR and white light rather than committing to one technology.
• Good match if: You are specifying a 6MP system on a covered outdoor or semi-outdoor mounting position - eave soffit, external wall bracket, or covered entry - where the dome profile suits the architecture and the lens choice can be confirmed upfront.
• You may need a different model if: Your primary requirement is maximum IR throw across open grounds, long driveways, or unlit approaches beyond 60 metres - a bullet-style camera with extended IR is a better fit for that application, and alternatives are available at Security Australia.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need full-colour night footage from a dome housing and want the flexibility to operate in IR-only, white light, or hybrid mode depending on site conditions - without purchasing separate cameras for each scenario.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires coverage of long unlit approaches beyond the range of a dome-mounted unit - a bullet-format camera with extended IR range is the more appropriate product type for that application.
• Pairs well with: A Hikvision G3-compatible NVR with H.265+ decoding support to take full advantage of the bandwidth savings from H.265+ compression at 6MP, keeping storage requirements manageable across a multi-camera installation.

Common Questions

1. What is Smart Hybrid Light and how does it differ from standard IR or ColorVu-only cameras?

   Smart Hybrid Light means this camera has both IR LEDs and white supplemental LEDs built in, rather than just one or the other. A standard IR dome produces greyscale footage at night. A ColorVu-only camera always activates white light in darkness. Smart Hybrid Light lets you configure which mode activates - IR for discreet operation, white light for full colour output, or a combination of both - giving the installer control over the trade-off between colour detail and visible light emission.

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

   Yes. The DS-2CD2167G3-LIS2UY supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, meaning a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable from a standard PoE switch or PoE NVR port carries both data and power. No separate power supply or cabling run is required at the camera mounting point, which simplifies installation particularly for external wall and eave soffit positions.

3. Will this camera produce colour footage in a completely dark environment with no ambient light?

   Yes, when white supplemental light is active. ColorVu 3.0 uses white LEDs to illuminate the scene, generating colour images even in zero ambient light conditions. In pure IR mode with no white light, the camera produces greyscale footage like a standard IR camera. The Smart Hybrid Light system lets you determine which mode operates in which conditions, based on your site and compliance requirements.

4. Does this camera have an IK rating and is it suitable for locations with vandal risk?

   Yes. The DS-2CD2167G3-LIS2UY carries an IK10 vandal resistance rating, which is the highest standard classification for mechanical impact resistance. IK10 means the dome housing is rated to withstand 20 joules of impact force. This makes it appropriate for locations where deliberate interference with the camera is a possibility - car parks, external building entries, stairwells, and public-facing positions.

5. Which lens option should I choose - 2.8mm or 4mm?

   It depends on your mounting height and the zone you need to cover. At 3 metres height, the 2.8mm produces a noticeably wider horizontal field of view suited to open areas, foyers, and car parks where broad coverage from a single mount is the priority. The 4mm provides a narrower view with more apparent reach down a defined corridor, entrance lane, or gate approach. The lens is fixed and cannot be changed after purchase, so confirm the mounting position and coverage zone before ordering.

6. Does this camera support H.265+ and how does that affect storage requirements?

   Yes. H.265+ is supported and it materially reduces storage consumption compared to H.264 or standard H.265. For a 6MP camera running continuously, H.265+ encoding can reduce bitrate by up to 50% compared to H.264 on the same scene, which directly translates to either longer retention periods on the same hard drive capacity or the ability to run more cameras on an NVR without increasing storage. Confirm your NVR supports H.265+ decoding to realise the full benefit - this is available through Security Australia alongside compatible Hikvision NVR units.

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