Hikvision DS-2CD3H87G3-LIZSUY/SL 8 MP Ultra-Series Deep-Learning Motorised Turret Camera With Dual-Illumination, Varifocal 2.7–13.5 mm, IR/White Light Up To 40 m

Model: DS-2CD3H87G3-LIZSUY/SL

Who This Is For

When lens flexibility and full-colour night performance are both priorities on a single camera run, the DS-2CD3H87G3-LIZSUY/SL is built for exactly that brief. This is an 8 MP Ultra-Series turret with a motorised varifocal lens spanning 2.7-13.5 mm, meaning installers can dial in the exact field of view from ground level after the camera is fixed - no ladder repositioning, no angle guesswork. The dual-illumination system delivers both IR and white-light coverage to 40 m, with deep-learning AI onboard to separate human and vehicle detections from environmental movement. It suits commercial properties, apartment complexes, retail carparks, and school campuses where a single camera position needs to cover varying distances and night colour detail is a requirement for incident review rather than just motion alerts.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Commercial property installers: The motorised varifocal lens makes this practical for sites where the exact framing cannot be confirmed until the camera is physically mounted - office building perimeters, loading areas, and retail centre carparks where access to adjust a fixed lens post-install is not realistic.
• School and childcare facility managers: Deep-learning AI limits alerts to human and vehicle detections, which is important for outdoor zones where vegetation movement or wildlife would otherwise generate constant false notifications overnight.
• Apartment complex and strata managers: Dual-illumination gives residents and management the choice between covert IR monitoring and full-colour recording at entry points - useful where residents expect colour footage for incident reporting without a separate floodlight fixture.
• Retail security integrators: 8 MP resolution at a varifocal range allows a single camera to cover a loading dock approach and still deliver identification-quality detail on faces or number plates when the footage is reviewed post-event.
• Security consultants scoping mixed-distance outdoor zones: The 2.7-13.5 mm range covers everything from a wide forecourt overview to a tighter focused approach - one camera model handles scene types that would otherwise require 2 different fixed-lens units.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD3H87G3-LIZSUY/SL does three things well together: it gives installers real post-mount lens flexibility with 5x motorised zoom range, it produces colour footage at night without relying on a separate lighting circuit, and its deep-learning AI meaningfully filters what triggers an alert. For outdoor commercial positions where the scene distance is uncertain at quoting time, or where night-colour detail is a regular operational requirement, this camera addresses those needs within a standard turret form factor that mounts on eaves, soffits, or junction boxes. What it will not do is track movement across wide-area scenes - this is a fixed-position camera and if pan-tilt-zoom coverage of a large open area is required, a PTZ model from the Security Australia range would be the more appropriate direction. The 40 m illumination range also means it is not the right choice for long driveway or perimeter approaches exceeding that distance.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need to finalise camera field of view after installation - the 2.7-13.5 mm motorised lens adjusts remotely through software, which is practical for commercial sites where repositioning a mounted camera is time-consuming or access is restricted.
• Good match if: Night-colour footage is a requirement for your client's incident review process - dual-illumination with ColorVu 3.0 means clothing and vehicle colours are captured without a separate lighting fixture up to 40 m.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires active pan-tilt-zoom coverage across a large open area - a PTZ camera provides motorised tracking and much longer optical reach that a fixed-housing turret cannot replicate regardless of lens range.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need motorised lens adjustment after installation combined with dual IR/white-light illumination and deep-learning AI in one 4K turret housing - that combination is the specific brief this model answers.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires continuous pan-tilt coverage or optical zoom beyond 5x - a PTZ camera provides motorised directional tracking and long-range optical zoom reach that this fixed-housing turret cannot match.
• Pairs well with: A compatible Hikvision Ultra-Series NVR with deep-learning search capability - the AI metadata this camera generates is most useful when the NVR can query it for human or vehicle search across recorded footage.

Common Questions

1. Can the zoom be adjusted after the camera is installed, or does the lens need to be set physically at the time of mounting?

   Yes - the zoom adjusts remotely after installation. The 2.7-13.5 mm motorised varifocal lens is controlled through the camera's web interface, compatible NVR, or Hik-Connect application. This means the installer can mount and cable the camera first, then fine-tune the exact field of view from ground level or a control room without returning to the mounting position.

2. Does this camera produce colour footage at night, or only black and white IR?

   It produces colour footage at night. The dual-illumination system includes a white-light component that activates to deliver full-colour recording in darkness, with ColorVu 3.0 technology refining the colour accuracy compared to earlier generations. IR mode is also available for covert black-and-white recording when the white-light activation is not desired - both modes reach 40 m.

3. What does deep learning actually change compared to standard motion detection on this camera?

   Deep learning classifies detected objects as humans or vehicles rather than triggering on any pixel movement. Standard motion detection reacts to anything that changes in the frame - wind-blown trees, animals, lighting shifts, passing headlights. Deep-learning detection on the DS-2CD3H87G3-LIZSUY/SL is trained to distinguish human and vehicle targets specifically, so alarm notifications can be configured to trigger only on those classifications, reducing false alerts substantially on busy outdoor scenes.

4. Does this camera work with non-Hikvision NVRs via ONVIF?

   Partially. Basic video streaming over ONVIF will generally function with third-party NVRs, but deep-learning metadata, dual-illumination switching controls, and motorised lens adjustment are proprietary Hikvision functions that require a compatible Hikvision NVR or software to operate fully. Buyers integrating into a mixed-brand system should confirm ONVIF profile support with their NVR vendor before committing. The full feature set is accessed through Hikvision's own ecosystem, available through Security Australia alongside compatible NVR options.

5. Will this camera work at 40 m in complete darkness using only the built-in illumination?

   Yes, to 40 m in both IR and white-light modes. IR mode operates in total darkness without any ambient light required, producing black-and-white footage at that distance. White-light mode also reaches 40 m but produces visible illumination in the scene - it is not a covert mode. For scenes beyond 40 m in darkness, a camera with longer-range IR or a supplemental external IR illuminator would be required.

6. Does this camera require PoE+ or will a standard PoE switch port run it?

   A PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) source is recommended for this model. The motorised lens mechanism draws additional current beyond a standard fixed-lens turret, and the dual-illumination white-light LEDs add to the power draw when active. Standard IEEE 802.3af ports at 15.4W may be marginal or insufficient depending on cable run length and simultaneous power demands. Using PoE+ ports rated at 30W ensures stable operation of both the motorised zoom and white-light illumination simultaneously.

7. Is the 8 MP resolution useful at the widest end of the zoom range, or does the image quality drop at 2.7 mm?

   The 8 MP sensor retains resolution at all focal lengths within the zoom range - what changes is how much of that resolution covers any given area of the scene. At 2.7 mm wide angle, the 8 MP image covers a broad area, meaning fewer pixels per square metre on distant subjects. At 13.5 mm narrow angle, those same 8 MP pixels concentrate on a tighter zone and deliver greater detail per subject. For most installs, the practical benefit is that even at the wide end, the high pixel count still provides enough density to crop into the 4K frame during playback without the result becoming unusable.

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