Hikvision DS-2CD2347G2-L 4MP Gen2 Outdoor ColorVu Turret Camera with Acusense 30m White LED 2.8mm

Model: DS-2CD2347G2-L

Who This Is For

When full-colour night footage is the priority - not greyscale IR - the Hikvision DS-2CD2347G2-L is built for that purpose. This is a camera specified by installers and property owners who need to capture actionable colour detail after dark: a shirt colour, a vehicle colour, a face without the washed-out look of standard infrared. The 2.8mm lens covers a wide 111-degree horizontal field, making it well-suited to eaves, soffits, and corner-mount positions on homes, retail shopfronts, childcare facilities, and small commercial properties. The white LED illuminator reaches 40 metres, AcuSense filters human and vehicle events away from false triggers, and the IK10 vandal-resistant housing handles exposed outdoor positions. It runs on standard 802.3af PoE, so a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable is all that is needed at the install point. A solid all-rounder for everyday outdoor positions where colour retention at night genuinely matters.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Residential installers: Specifying eave and soffit cameras on homes where the owner needs colour footage of anyone approaching the front door, driveway, or side access after dark - not greyscale IR images.
• Retail shopfront operators: Mounting over roller doors or entry points where lighting conditions change throughout the day and WDR handling of bright shopfront windows against darker interiors is needed.
• Childcare and aged care facilities: Requiring IK10 vandal-resistant outdoor cameras at perimeter positions where the housing needs to handle accidental or deliberate contact without failing.
• Small commercial property managers: Running NVR systems that need AcuSense-compatible cameras to reduce overnight false alert volume without disabling motion detection entirely.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD2347G2-L does its primary job well: it produces colour footage at night using white LED illumination, and it filters alerts intelligently using AcuSense classification. The 4MP sensor, 130 dB WDR, and IK10/IP67 housing make it a genuinely capable outdoor turret for everyday residential and light commercial positions. The 2.8mm fixed lens gives useful wide coverage but is not adjustable - if you need to reach further down a long approach or isolate a specific target zone, a 4mm variant or a camera with a motorised varifocal lens will serve better. The white LED is visible when active, which can act as a deterrent but also signals to subjects that they are being recorded - worth considering for covert applications. There is no confirmed built-in speaker, so two-way audio is not available on this model. For positions requiring audio communication or longer-range coverage, a different product type from the Security Australia range would be more appropriate.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You are mounting on an eave or soffit to cover a driveway, entry, or yard area where colour footage after dark is a requirement and the 2.8mm wide-angle FOV fits the coverage zone.
• Good match if: Your NVR system uses AcuSense-compatible channels and you need human/vehicle classification to reduce false alert volume at an outdoor perimeter position.
• You may need a different model if: The installation requires coverage of a long narrow approach - a corridor, driveway, or laneway beyond 20-25 metres - where a longer fixed focal length or a motorised varifocal turret would provide the recognition distance needed.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: Colour night footage is the primary requirement and the installation position suits a 2.8mm wide-angle lens on an eave, soffit, or wall mount with PoE cabling already in place.
• You may need a different model if: The scene requires coverage beyond 25 metres with recognition-level detail, or if you need a motorised varifocal lens to fine-tune the focal length after install - a varifocal turret or bullet camera would be more appropriate.
• Pairs well with: An AcuSense-compatible NVR with enough channels to receive human/vehicle classification events and route them to separate alert profiles, maximising what the smart detection features can do.

Common Questions

1. Does this camera record in colour at night or does it switch to black and white?

   It records in colour throughout the night. The DS-2CD2347G2-L uses a white LED illuminator rather than infrared, so it does not switch to greyscale in low light. The minimum illumination is 0 Lux with the white light active, meaning the camera produces colour footage even in complete darkness within the 40-metre illumination range.

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

   Yes, a standard IEEE 802.3af PoE switch is sufficient. This camera does not require PoE+ (802.3at). A single Cat5e or Cat6 cable carries both power and data to the camera, which simplifies installation and keeps it compatible with most existing PoE NVRs and switches.

3. How does AcuSense actually reduce false alarms compared to standard motion detection?

   AcuSense uses deep learning to classify detected motion as either a human, a vehicle, or neither before triggering an alert. Standard motion detection triggers on any pixel change - a branch, an animal, a shadow - whereas AcuSense only sends a notification when the classified object matches the target type you have configured. In outdoor positions with passing traffic, wind, or animals, this difference in alert volume is significant in day-to-day use.

4. What is the recognition distance with the 2.8mm lens - will I be able to identify a person's face at the boundary of my property?

   The confirmed DORI identify distance for the 2.8mm lens is 6 metres, and the recognise distance is 13 metres. This means detailed facial identification is achievable within approximately 6 metres of the camera. For positions where you need to read a face at greater distances - a long driveway approach or wide gate entry - a longer focal length lens or higher-resolution model should be considered.

5. Does this camera support two-way audio?

   No. The DS-2CD2347G2-L has a confirmed built-in microphone for audio capture, but there is no confirmed built-in speaker. Two-way audio communication - where you can speak through the camera - requires both a microphone and a speaker to be present in the same unit. If two-way audio is a requirement, a camera model with a confirmed built-in speaker is needed instead.

6. Is the DS-2CD2347G2-L suitable for Australian coastal or tropical climates?

   Yes, the IP67 rating and -40 to 60 degree Celsius operating range make it suitable for Australian outdoor environments including tropical and coastal locations. IP67 means complete dust protection and resistance to water immersion up to 1 metre for 30 minutes, which covers heavy rain and coastal humidity. The IK10 housing also handles the physical stress of high-wind debris contact in exposed positions. The DS-2CD2347G2-L is stocked by Security Australia and is a commonly specified model for outdoor positions across a range of Australian climate zones.

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