Hikvision DS-2CD3H87G3-LIZSUY/SL-BLK 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 (BLACK)

Model: DS-2CD3H87G3-LIZSUY-SL-BLK

Who This Is For

For installers and integrators who need a single outdoor turret to cover a wide range of distances without swapping lenses on site, the Hikvision DS-2CD3H87G3 delivers 8MP resolution through a motorised 2.7-13.5 mm varifocal lens that can be dialled in remotely after mounting. The dual-illumination system switches between IR and white light depending on detection events, making it well suited to driveways, carpark entries, building perimeters, and retail loading areas where both covert and deterrent lighting responses are useful. The deep learning AI filters humans and vehicles from irrelevant motion, keeping alert volumes manageable on busy sites. The black housing blends cleanly into dark fascia, eaves, and commercial building exteriors. This is an active-deterrence capable camera - the white light strobe combined with deep learning classification means it can respond when it counts, not just record.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Commercial property installers: Specifying outdoor perimeter cameras where the exact framing distance varies site to site - the motorised varifocal lens means one camera SKU suits short carpark aisles and longer driveway approaches without ordering different focal length variants.
• Retail and hospitality operators: Running outdoor areas after hours where visible deterrence matters - the white light activation on human or vehicle detection signals to intruders that the system is active, not just passively recording.
• Industrial and logistics site managers: Monitoring loading docks, yard entries, and perimeter fencing where both colour identification of people and vehicles and AI-filtered alerting are needed to keep false alarm volumes manageable across a large monitored area.
• Residential security integrators: Installing on high-end residential properties where a discreet black turret housing blends into dark eaves and the full-colour night footage provides actionable evidence quality without visible light towers or additional lighting infrastructure.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CD3H87G3 covers a lot of ground in a single unit. The motorised varifocal range is genuinely useful for installers because it removes the need to pre-select a focal length before seeing the actual sightline. The combination of deep learning classification and dual illumination produces a camera that can deter as well as record, and 8MP with ColorVu 3.0 delivers usable colour footage at night without supplementary lighting. H.265+ keeps storage requirements reasonable across multi-camera systems. This model is available through Security Australia as part of the Hikvision Ultra series range. Where it will not serve well: applications requiring pan and tilt tracking of moving subjects need a PTZ, and sites needing thermal detection or long-range ANPR beyond 40 m require purpose-built hardware. The 40 m illumination range also means it is not suited as the primary camera on very long open approaches - a bullet camera with extended IR range would be more appropriate there.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You need one outdoor turret to cover variable distances across different sites - the 2.7-13.5 mm motorised varifocal lens adjusts remotely after mounting, removing the need to stock multiple fixed-lens variants for different approach lengths.
• Good match if: The site requires both passive night recording and an active visible deterrent response - the dual IR and white light illumination with deep learning classification delivers both functions from a single camera without separate lighting hardware.
• You may need a different model if: Your primary requirement is continuous pan and tilt tracking of subjects across a large open area - a PTZ camera is the appropriate product type for that application and is worth reviewing in the Security Australia PTZ range.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You need a single outdoor turret that handles variable installation distances via motorised zoom, delivers full-colour night footage through ColorVu 3.0, and provides active white light deterrence triggered by deep learning human or vehicle classification.
• You may need a different model if: Your site requires tracking moving targets across a wide open area in real time - a motorised PTZ camera is the appropriate product type for continuous subject tracking and should be reviewed separately.
• Pairs well with: A PoE NVR with deep learning event management support, which allows centralised configuration of the AI detection zones and white light trigger schedules across multiple cameras from one interface.

Common Questions

1. Does the white light flash every time something moves in front of this camera?

   No. The white light deterrent is triggered by the deep learning AI, which specifically classifies humans and vehicles before activating. General motion from wind, foliage, animals, or lighting changes does not trigger the white light. This distinction is what separates deep learning-based dual illumination from older motion-triggered cameras, and it keeps the deterrent function meaningful rather than becoming background noise on a busy site.

2. Will this camera work in colour at night without adding separate lighting?

   Yes. ColorVu 3.0 produces full-colour footage in low-light conditions using the built-in white light illuminator, so no external floodlights or supplementary lighting are required for colour night vision. The IR illuminator handles standard covert night recording, while the white light delivers colour footage when active deterrence is triggered or when you want consistent colour output across all recorded footage at night.

3. How do I adjust the zoom on this camera after it is mounted?

   Zoom and focus are adjusted remotely through the connected NVR's camera management menu or via the camera's built-in web interface over the network. The motorised 2.7-13.5 mm lens responds to remote commands, so the physical camera does not need to be touched after installation. Compatible Hikvision NVRs handle this via the live view or configuration menu - confirm your NVR model supports motorised lens control before assuming this workflow, particularly if using third-party VMS software.

4. Does this camera run on standard PoE or does it need PoE+?

   Standard IEEE 802.3af PoE is sufficient for this camera. A single Cat5e or Cat6 cable carries both power and data from a standard PoE switch or PoE NVR port, with no requirement for the higher-wattage PoE+ (802.3at) standard. This keeps it compatible with most existing PoE infrastructure without needing switch upgrades, which is relevant when adding cameras to a site where the PoE budget per port is already allocated.

5. Is the black housing just a colour option, or is it a different product to the white version?

   It is the same camera in a different housing colour. The BLK suffix in the SKU denotes the black housing finish. The sensor, lens, AI engine, illumination, and all technical specifications are identical to the white variant. Black housing is specified for installations on dark fascia, charcoal eaves, or commercial exteriors where a white dome would be visually prominent. It is not a separate product line and does not carry different firmware or feature sets.

6. Can the white light and IR be set to operate independently of each other?

   Yes. The dual illumination system on this Ultra series camera allows independent scheduling and trigger configuration for IR and white light. A common setup keeps IR active all night for continuous covert recording and enables white light only on deep learning detection events during specific hours - for example, active deterrence between midnight and 6 am in a carpark while IR-only recording runs during trading hours. Configuration is handled through the NVR or camera web interface. The team at Security Australia can advise on recommended scheduling setups for specific site types.

7. What is the practical effective range of the 8MP resolution on this camera at maximum zoom?

   At 13.5 mm, the narrowed field of view concentrates all 8MP pixels on a tighter scene, meaning subjects at 25-35 m are captured with considerably more pixel density than a fixed wide-angle camera would provide at the same distance. For practical purposes this means clothing colour, face detail, and vehicle make and colour are distinguishable at distances where a lower-resolution or wider-lens camera would produce soft, unactionable imagery. The 40 m white light range aligns well with this zoom capability, ensuring the illuminated zone is adequately served by the resolution at the telephoto end of the lens.

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