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

Model: DS-2CD2347G2-LU

Who This Is For

For installers and property owners who need full-colour night vision without the trade-off of switching to black-and-white, the Hikvision DS-2CD2347G2-LU delivers 4MP colour imaging around the clock using white LED illumination. This is a turret-format camera built for eave, soffit, and wall mounting across homes, small businesses, and mixed-use properties where identification quality matters after dark. The 2.8mm fixed lens suits entry points, driveways, gates, and carparks where the camera sits close to the area being covered. AcuSense human and vehicle classification reduces nuisance alerts triggered by animals, foliage, or passing vehicle headlights - making it a practical choice where standard motion detection generates too many notifications. With IP67 weather resistance and a built-in microphone for on-site audio capture, the DS-2CD2347G2-LU suits outdoor positions that need both image quality and audio context in a compact, low-profile housing.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Residential installers: Specifying cameras for house entry points, garages, and side gates where colour identification at night is a specific requirement - and where a compact turret profile fits eave or soffit mounting without requiring a large housing.
• Small business owners: Covering outdoor areas such as shopfront entries, outdoor dining areas, or small carparks where AcuSense reduces overnight false alarm notifications from foot traffic, animals, or passing vehicles.
• Property managers: Deploying cameras at stairwells, bin areas, and common entry points in low-rise residential or commercial buildings where active deterrence deters opportunistic behaviour without requiring a guard response.
• Security integrators: Filling positions in mixed systems where AcuSense-compatible NVRs are already in use and smart event filtering needs to extend to outdoor perimeter points on the same platform.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD2347G2-LU does three things well at its price point: it produces colour footage at night without switching to infrared greyscale, it classifies humans and vehicles to reduce false alerts, and it fits a standard turret footprint that installs cleanly on eaves, walls, or soffits. The 40m white LED range and 130dB WDR handle the contrast challenges common to entry-point and carpark positions. For most residential and light commercial outdoor positions this covers the brief without compromise. Where it has limits: the 2.8mm fixed lens cannot be adjusted for longer approaches - if detection beyond 65m or recognition beyond 13m is needed, a bullet camera with a longer fixed lens or varifocal option is more appropriate. The active deterrence feature - strobe and audio alarm - requires correct AI rule configuration to avoid misfires; it should not be left on default sensitivity in high foot-traffic areas. Available through Security Australia, the DS-2CD2347G2-LU suits direct purchases and integrator supply alike.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need full-colour night footage at an entry point, gate, or carpark where identifying clothing or vehicle colour after dark is a priority - ColorVu white LED delivers colour at 0 Lux without switching to infrared.
• Good match if: Nuisance alerts from standard motion detection are a problem - AcuSense human and vehicle classification filters detections at the camera level before any notification is sent.
• You may need a different model if: The installation requires covering a long approach, perimeter fence line, or open yard beyond 20m recognition distance - a bullet camera with a varifocal or longer fixed lens is better suited to that application and is worth reviewing on securityaustralia.com.au.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: Full-colour night footage is the primary requirement and the camera position is within 13m recognition distance of the target area - the 2.8mm ColorVu with AcuSense delivers colour identification and smart filtering in a compact outdoor turret.
• You may need a different model if: The coverage area requires recognition beyond 13m or a long-range approach needs to be covered - a bullet camera with a varifocal or longer fixed lens handles extended distances more effectively and is available on securityaustralia.com.au.
• Pairs well with: An AcuSense-compatible PoE NVR, which receives the human and vehicle classification metadata directly from the camera and handles smart search and event filtering at the recorder level without additional configuration.

Common Questions

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

   Yes, it records in colour at night. ColorVu technology uses a built-in white LED to illuminate the scene rather than infrared, which means footage stays in full colour regardless of ambient light level. The minimum illumination is 0.0005 Lux with the sensor alone, and at 0 Lux the white light activates to maintain colour output. There is no automatic switch to greyscale infrared mode on this model.

2. Will the AcuSense AI work without a special NVR?

   Yes, AcuSense classification runs on the camera itself - no special NVR is required for basic human and vehicle filtering. The camera processes detections locally and only triggers events for confirmed human or vehicle movement. However, to use smart search, AI event playback, or receive classified push notifications through Hik-Connect, an AcuSense-compatible NVR or the Hik-Connect app is needed to interpret and display the metadata the camera sends.

3. Does this camera support two-way audio?

   No. The DS-2CD2347G2-LU has a built-in microphone for one-way audio capture only - there is no built-in speaker. Audio from the scene is recorded alongside video and can be monitored live, but you cannot speak back through this camera. If two-way audio communication is required, a camera with both a built-in microphone and a built-in speaker is the correct choice.

4. How far away can I expect to recognise a person with the 2.8mm lens?

   Recognition distance on the 2.8mm lens is 13m according to the published DORI specification. At this distance, distinguishing features such as face shape and clothing are discernible. Identification - sufficient to confirm a specific individual - is rated at 6m. Detection of movement extends to 65m, but at that range only the presence of a person is confirmed, not their identity. Position the camera so the area of interest falls within 13m for recognition-quality results.

5. Will the active deterrence strobe and alarm trigger automatically?

   No, not without configuration. The strobe and audio alarm are linked to AI-based intrusion detection or line crossing rules that must be drawn and configured through the camera's web interface or a compatible NVR. Once rules are set, the deterrence output triggers automatically when a confirmed human or vehicle crosses the defined zone. Without rule setup, the camera records normally but the deterrence outputs remain inactive.

6. Is this camera suitable for use in heavy rain or coastal environments?

   Yes for rain - the IP67 rating confirms the housing is dust-tight and protected against temporary water immersion, so heavy rain, hosing, and outdoor humidity are within spec. For coastal environments with salt air exposure, IP67 covers moisture ingress but does not address corrosion resistance of external metal components. In high-salt locations, check that the mounting hardware is stainless steel and inspect the housing periodically for surface degradation.

7. Does the white LED stay on all the time or does it only activate in the dark?

   The white LED activates based on ambient light levels - it switches on automatically when light falls below the threshold where the sensor can produce acceptable colour footage unaided. During daylight, the LED remains off and the camera uses available natural light. The 0.0005 Lux sensitivity means the LED activates in genuinely low-light conditions rather than at dusk when there is still usable ambient light available.

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