Hikvision DS-2CE10HFT-F28 ColorVu TVI Camera 5MP, 2.8mm, 20m supplemental light

Model: DS-2CE10HFT-F28

Who This Is For

When upgrading an existing analog CCTV system is the priority - rather than switching to full IP - the Hikvision DS-2CE10HFT-F28 ColorVu TVI camera gives installers a practical path to 5MP full-colour night vision without replacing cabling infrastructure. This is a TVI analog camera, designed to connect to compatible HD-TVI DVRs over existing coaxial runs. The 2.8mm fixed lens covers a wide 99.7° horizontal field of view, making it well suited to driveways, car parks, building entries, and side paths where broad coverage from a single mounting point is needed. The ColorVu supplemental white light illuminates scenes in full colour out to 20 metres in complete darkness, so footage carries usable detail rather than greyscale silhouettes. Compact at 350g with IP67 weatherproofing and an operating range down to -40°C, this camera suits residential, light commercial, and retail installations where outdoor durability and colour night footage are both required.

What This Camera Actually Does

Who Buys This Model

• Analog system upgraders: Site owners with existing HD-TVI DVR infrastructure who want to step up from 1080p to 5MP and add colour night footage without replacing recorders or cabling.
• Residential installers: Electricians and security techs specifying cameras for driveways, side gates, and building entries where the wide 99.7° FOV reduces the number of camera positions needed.
• Retail and light commercial sites: Shop owners and strata managers needing colour night vision at car park entries and external walkways, where greyscale IR footage has previously made incident review difficult.
• Remote and harsh-environment installs: Properties in coastal, tropical, or cold-climate regions where the -40°C to +60°C operating range and IP67 rating eliminate concerns about weather-related failures.

Honest Assessment

The DS-2CE10HFT-F28 does two things well: it delivers genuine 5MP resolution over coax to sites that aren't ready to migrate to IP, and the ColorVu white light produces usable colour footage at night out to 20 metres. The wide 2.8mm lens covers large areas from one position, and the IP67 housing handles Australian outdoor conditions without qualification. These are real, confirmed strengths for the right installation context.

It will not suit installations requiring long-distance night coverage - the white light reaches 20 metres, not the 40-60 metres available from dedicated bullet cameras with longer-range IR. It also does not carry onboard AI analytics, smart motion classification, or network connectivity - those capabilities require an IP camera. If the site has no existing coax and is being wired from scratch, an IP turret or bullet camera available through Security Australia would typically deliver more flexibility for a similar cost.

Before You Buy

Quick Fit Check

• Good match if: You have an existing HD-TVI DVR system and want to upgrade camera resolution to 5MP and add colour night vision without replacing coaxial cabling infrastructure.
• Good match if: You need wide-area coverage at a driveway or building entry - the 99.7° horizontal FOV combined with 5MP resolution lets a single camera cover broad scenes while retaining enough detail for incident review.
• You may need a different model if: The site is being wired new, or you need AI-based motion classification, remote access, or night coverage beyond 20 metres - an IP bullet or turret camera would be a better fit for those requirements.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Real-World Scenarios

How It Compares

• Choose this if: You have a working HD-TVI DVR system on coaxial cabling and want 5MP resolution with colour night vision without replacing wiring or recording infrastructure.
• You may need a different model if: Night coverage beyond 20 metres is required, or you need AI motion classification and smart alerts - a long-range IR bullet camera or an IP camera with built-in analytics would serve those scenarios better.
• Pairs well with: A compatible 5MP HD-TVI DVR with ColorVu support, and a reliable 12VDC multi-channel power distribution unit for multi-camera installs.

Common Questions

1. Does this camera work with my existing HD-TVI DVR?

   It depends on whether your DVR supports 5MP TVI input. The DS-2CE10HFT-F28 outputs HD-TVI video and connects over standard coaxial cable - no network or PoE switch required. However, the 5MP resolution requires a DVR that specifically supports 5MP TVI mode. DVRs that only handle 1080p or 4MP TVI will either not display the camera or will downscale the image. Check your DVR's camera compatibility list before purchasing.

2. Will this camera record in colour at night without any external lighting?

   Yes. The built-in ColorVu white light illuminator provides colour video in complete darkness out to 20 metres - no ambient or external lighting is needed. Unlike IR-only cameras that produce greyscale footage at night, this camera captures full colour in total darkness within that 20-metre range. Beyond 20 metres in the absence of ambient light, image quality will reduce.

3. Does this camera support PoE?

   No. This is a TVI analog camera and does not support Power over Ethernet. It requires a dedicated 12VDC power supply rated at ±25% tolerance. Power must be run separately from the coaxial video cable, either via a separate DC cable or a combined video/power coaxial cable (Siamese cable). Plan for a 12VDC power adapter or multi-channel power distribution box at the installation point.

4. What resolution does the 5MP sensor actually record at, and at what frame rate?

   At 5MP (2560 × 1944), the camera records at 20fps. If your DVR is set to 4MP mode, it records at 30fps; at 1080p, also 30fps. The 20fps at native 5MP is smooth enough for general surveillance and incident review. If higher frame rates are a priority - for example, fast-moving environments - dropping to 4MP or 1080p mode on the DVR will deliver 30fps, available through Security Australia's compatible HD-TVI recorder range.

5. Is the 2.8mm lens the right choice for a long driveway or a perimeter fence line?

   For long, narrow approaches, a tighter lens would perform better. The 2.8mm lens gives a 99.7° horizontal field of view, which is wide - ideal for covering broad areas at close to medium range. For a driveway or pathway longer than approximately 15-20 metres where you need to identify faces or read plates at distance, a 3.6mm or 6mm lens variant would provide a narrower, more focused view of that extended approach.

6. How does the IP67 rating hold up in Australian coastal or high-humidity environments?

   IP67 means fully dust-tight and protected against temporary water immersion up to 1 metre. Combined with the confirmed 90% non-condensing humidity tolerance and -40°C to +60°C operating range, this camera handles coastal salt air, tropical wet-season conditions, and the temperature swings common across Australian climate zones without requiring any additional weatherproof enclosure.

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