Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H-LIU 8MP 4K Smart Hybrid Light ColorVu Turret Camera 2.8mm BLACK

Model: DS-2CD2387G2H-LIU-BLACK

Who This Is For

For installers and property owners who need colour detail at night without committing to permanent white-light flood illumination, the Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H-LIU in black is built around that exact problem. The Smart Hybrid Light system runs on infrared by default and switches to white-light colour imaging automatically when the camera's deep learning engine detects a person or vehicle - giving you colour evidence exactly when it matters, without lighting up a driveway or carpark all night. The 8MP 4K sensor with F1.0 Super Aperture captures fine detail across a wide scene, and the built-in microphone adds an audio dimension that standalone cameras lack. Mounted on eaves, soffits, or exterior walls in black to suit darker fascia and modern facades, this model suits residential installs, small commercial premises, and rental properties where a discreet but capable outdoor camera is the brief.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Residential installers: Mounting on dark-coloured eaves or modern facades where a black housing blends in, and the homeowner wants colour evidence on detection rather than a white light running all night.
• Small business owners: Covering a car park, rear lane, or shopfront where a 2.8mm wide angle picks up the full scene and deep learning filtering keeps false alarm notifications manageable.
• Rental property managers: Specifying an exterior camera that handles the varying light at a street-facing entry without requiring separate lighting infrastructure, with audio capture as an added deterrent layer.
• Installers replacing older cameras: Upgrading existing turret positions to 4K and Smart Hybrid Light in a single footprint, using the existing cable run to a compatible Hikvision NVR.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD2387G2H-LIU does two things particularly well: it gives you colour footage precisely when a person or vehicle is present without wasting white-light illumination the rest of the night, and it delivers that footage at a resolution high enough to zoom into detail during review. The F1.0 aperture is a genuine advantage over standard lenses in dim ambient light, and the 130dB WDR handles backlit entry points that would otherwise produce silhouettes. The built-in microphone adds audio context without additional equipment. Where this camera is not the right call: if you need pan-tilt coverage of a wide open area, a PTZ is the appropriate product type. If your brief is long-range IR detection along a fence line or loading dock approach beyond 40 metres, a bullet-format camera with a longer focal length will serve you better. This model is stocked by Security Australia for eave, soffit, and wall installations requiring wide-angle 4K colour-on-event coverage outdoors.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You are mounting on dark eaves or a black fascia and need a camera that produces full-colour footage when a person or vehicle is detected, without running white light permanently through the night.
• Good match if: Your install involves a backlit entry point - garage door, front gate, or a door that faces morning sun - where 130dB WDR is needed to keep subjects visible against bright backgrounds.
• You may need a different model if: Your coverage requirement is a long open approach, fence line, or loading dock beyond 40 metres - a bullet-format camera with a longer focal length and extended IR range is better suited to that application. Browse the outdoor bullet camera range at securityaustralia.com.au.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need 4K outdoor colour-on-event coverage with a wide 2.8mm angle on a dark-coloured building, and audio capture without a separate microphone.
• You may need a different model if: Your brief is to cover a long fence line, a loading dock approach, or any outdoor run beyond 40 metres - a bullet-format camera with extended IR range and a longer focal length is more appropriate for that application.
• Pairs well with: A Hikvision PoE NVR with AcuSense-compatible AI processing, allowing human and vehicle event filtering, smart search, and correct Smart Hybrid Light mode configuration from a single interface.

Common Questions

1. Does this camera produce colour footage all night or only when it detects something?

   It depends on which mode you configure. In Smart mode - the default - the camera uses infrared illumination (producing black and white footage) until the deep learning engine detects a person or vehicle, at which point white light activates and footage switches to full colour. You can also set it to 24/7 colour mode if you want constant colour output, or IR-only mode for black and white night vision throughout. Smart mode is the setting most installers use for outdoor positions.

2. Will this camera work with my existing Hikvision NVR?

   Yes, in most cases. The DS-2CD2387G2H-LIU is a standard Hikvision IP camera and will connect to any ONVIF-compatible NVR. However, to take full advantage of Smart Hybrid Light mode configuration and human/vehicle classification filtering, you should pair it with a Hikvision NVR that supports AcuSense event processing. Older or entry-level NVRs may record and display the camera feed correctly but will not expose the Smart mode controls or AI event categories in the interface.

3. What does the 130dB WDR rating actually mean for a real installation?

   130dB WDR means the camera can simultaneously expose and render both the brightest and darkest parts of a scene clearly within the same frame. In practical terms, this is the spec that matters when your camera faces a garage door opening, a glass shopfront, or any position where the subject stands in shade but a bright light source sits behind them. Without strong WDR, you get a properly exposed background and a dark silhouette. At 130dB, both are rendered at usable exposure levels.

4. How far will this camera recognise a person's face at 2.8mm?

   Based on confirmed DORI figures, recognition distance at 2.8mm is 17 metres and identification distance is 8 metres. Recognition means you can confirm it is a person and make out distinguishing features. Identification means a face is clear enough for positive identification. If your critical zone - a gate or doorway - is within 8 metres of the camera position, identification-grade footage is achievable. Beyond that, you are working with recognition or observation-grade detail. If you need identification at greater distances, a 4mm lens variant produces identification at 10 metres and recognition at 21 metres.

5. Does this camera have two-way audio?

   No. The DS-2CD2387G2H-LIU has a built-in microphone for audio capture and recording, but there is no built-in speaker. You can hear audio from the camera's location but you cannot push audio back to the camera from an NVR or app. If two-way audio is required at an entry point, a video intercom or a camera with both built-in microphone and speaker is the correct product type. The microphone in this model is for evidence recording, not for live conversation.

6. Is the F1.0 aperture a meaningful difference over a standard outdoor camera?

   Yes, it is a confirmed optical advantage. A standard outdoor camera typically uses an F1.6 or F2.0 aperture lens. An F1.0 aperture admits roughly 2.5 times more light than F1.6. This translates directly to lower-light performance before the illuminators even activate - the camera produces sharper, more detailed images in ambient light conditions where a standard lens would produce a noticeably noisier image. The Super Confocal design also ensures focus is maintained correctly whether the camera is in IR mode or white-light colour mode, which eliminates the soft-focus issue some cameras show when switching between illuminator types. This camera is available through Security Australia as part of the Hikvision Smart Hybrid Light range.

7. Does the IP67 rating mean this camera is suitable for a fully exposed outdoor position?

   Yes. IP67 confirms complete protection against dust ingress and protection against temporary immersion in water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes. In practical outdoor installation terms, this means the camera handles direct rain, sprinkler overspray, and humid coastal environments without sealing or housing concerns. It does not require a junction box or weather shroud for standard eave, soffit, or wall mounting in exposed outdoor positions. For installations in areas with driving rain or direct hose exposure, the rating is sufficient.

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Downloads & Resources

• User Manual - Network Camera
• DS-2CD2387G2H-LIU Datasheet