Hikvision HIK-2CD4012F 1.3MP Indoor Box Camera, Low-light, DWDR, 3D DNR, HLC
1.3MP Low-light Box Camera
This camera is designed for low-light environments and delivers a resolution of 1.3 megapixels. It comes with advanced features like wide dynamic range (WDR), auto-focus, and digital noise reduction (DNR) to ensure clear, high-quality images. The camera is versatile, with options for audio and alarm interfaces, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and a built-in memory card slot for local storage. It's ideal for indoor or outdoor surveillance, depending on the model.
Key Features
- Resolution: Up to 1280 x 1024 high resolution
- Video Quality: HD 720p video (up to 60fps)
- Codec: Smart Codec
- Image Enhancement: DWDR, 3D DNR
- Streams: Triple streams
- Storage: On-board storage, up to 128GB
- Focus: Smart Focus: ABF (-A)
- Facial Detection: Smart Facial Detection
- Audio Detection: Smart Audio Detection
- Intrusion Detection
- Audio: Two-way audio, built-in Mic
- Defog
- Iris: P-Iris optional (-P)
- People Counting
Code/SKU: DS-2CD4012F-(A)(P)(W)
Quick Specs:
- Image Sensor: 1/3” progressive scan CMOS
- Minimum Illumination:
- Color: 0.01 lux @ F1.2, AGC on
- B/W: 0.001 lux @ F1.2, AGC on
- Shutter Time: 1s ~ 1/100,000s
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Product Overview
The Hikvision DS-2CD4012F-(A)(P)(W) is a 1.3MP low-light box camera designed to deliver high-quality imaging in challenging environments. Equipped with advanced low-light technology, it ensures clear, detailed images even in poor lighting conditions. The camera supports a range of features, including Smart Codec for optimized bandwidth and storage, and Smart Focus, which helps to adjust focus remotely. Its Smart VQD (Video Quality Diagnostics) feature enhances video quality by detecting any issues in the footage. The model variations offer flexibility: "-A" indicates autofocus, "-P" refers to P-Iris for optimal image clarity, and "-W" provides wireless connectivity. This camera is ideal for applications requiring high frame rates, as it supports up to 60 frames per second at a resolution of 1280x960. Additionally, the DS-2CD4012F is compatible with several accessories like the TV0550D-MPIR lens for enhanced image precision. It also includes smart detection features, such as face detection and audio anomaly detection, which can alert users to potential security breaches.
Features
- 1.3 Megapixel Resolution – Captures high-quality images with a resolution of 1280x1024.
- Low-Light Sensitivity – Equipped with a 1/3" sensor that can capture clear images in low-light conditions down to 0.001 lux.
- Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) – Ensures image clarity in environments with varying light intensities.
- Smart Facial Detection – Advanced analytics for facial recognition, improving security monitoring.
- Two-Way Audio – Built-in microphone enables communication via the camera.
- On-board Storage – Supports up to 128GB of local storage via a memory card.
- Triple Video Streams – Allows simultaneous transmission of three streams for different purposes.
- People Counting – Embedded analytics to count people entering or leaving a space.
- Backlight Compensation – Enhances image visibility in scenes with bright backgrounds.
- Multiple Compression Formats – Supports H.264, MPEG4, and MJPEG for optimized video storage and transmission.
Technical Specifications
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Signal System | PAL/NTSC |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.01 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON) B/W: 0.001 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON) |
| Shutter Time | 1 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Lens Mount | C/CS mount |
| Auto Iris | DC drive (-P: support P-Iris) |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter with auto switch |
| Wide Dynamic Range | Digital WDR |
| Digital Noise Reduction | 3D DNR |
| Focus | ABF (-A model) |
| Compression Standard | |
| Video Compression | H.264 / MPEG4 / MJPEG |
| Bit Rate | 32 Kbps ~ 16 Mbps |
| Audio Compression | G.711/G.726/MP2L2 |
| Triple Streams | Yes |
| Image | |
| Max. Image Resolution | 1280 × 1024 |
| Frame Rate | 50Hz: 25fps (1280 × 1024), 25fps (1280 × 960), 50fps (1280 × 720) 60Hz: 30fps (1280 × 1024), 30fps (1280 × 960), 60fps (1280 × 720) |
| Third Stream | Independent with Main Stream and Sub Stream, up to 50Hz: 25fps (1280 × 1024) 60Hz: 30fps (1280 × 1024) |
| Image Settings | Rotate mode, Saturation, Brightness, Contrast adjustable by client software or web browser |
| BLC | Support |
| HLC | Support |
| Smart Defog | Support |
| EIS | Support |
| ROI | Yes, up to 4 configurable areas |
| Picture Overlay | 128 × 128, BMP 24bit, zone configurable |
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What This Product Does
1.3MP Low-light Box Camera
This camera is designed for low-light environments and delivers a resolution of 1.3 megapixels. It comes with advanced features like wide dynamic range (WDR), auto-focus, and digital noise reduction (DNR) to ensure clear, high-quality images. The camera is versatile, with options for audio and alarm interfaces, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and a built-in memory card slot for local storage. It's ideal for indoor or outdoor surveillance, depending on the model.
Key Features
- Resolution: Up to 1280 x 1024 high resolution
- Video Quality: HD 720p video (up to 60fps)
- Codec: Smart Codec
- Image Enhancement: DWDR, 3D DNR
- Streams: Triple streams
- Storage: On-board storage, up to 128GB
- Focus: Smart Focus: ABF (-A)
- Facial Detection: Smart Facial Detection
- Audio Detection: Smart Audio Detection
- Intrusion Detection
- Audio: Two-way audio, built-in Mic
- Defog
- Iris: P-Iris optional (-P)
- People Counting
Code/SKU: DS-2CD4012F-(A)(P)(W)
Quick Specs:
- Image Sensor: 1/3” progressive scan CMOS
- Minimum Illumination:
- Color: 0.01 lux @ F1.2, AGC on
- B/W: 0.001 lux @ F1.2, AGC on
- Shutter Time: 1s ~ 1/100,000s
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Specifications
Specifications
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Signal System | PAL/NTSC |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.01 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON) B/W: 0.001 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON) |
| Shutter Time | 1 s to 1/100,000 s |
| Lens Mount | C/CS mount |
| Auto Iris | DC drive (-P: support P-Iris) |
| Day & Night | IR cut filter with auto switch |
| Wide Dynamic Range | Digital WDR |
| Digital Noise Reduction | 3D DNR |
| Focus | ABF (-A model) |
| Compression Standard | |
| Video Compression | H.264 / MPEG4 / MJPEG |
| Bit Rate | 32 Kbps ~ 16 Mbps |
| Audio Compression | G.711/G.726/MP2L2 |
| Triple Streams | Yes |
| Image | |
| Max. Image Resolution | 1280 × 1024 |
| Frame Rate | 50Hz: 25fps (1280 × 1024), 25fps (1280 × 960), 50fps (1280 × 720) 60Hz: 30fps (1280 × 1024), 30fps (1280 × 960), 60fps (1280 × 720) |
| Third Stream | Independent with Main Stream and Sub Stream, up to 50Hz: 25fps (1280 × 1024) 60Hz: 30fps (1280 × 1024) |
| Image Settings | Rotate mode, Saturation, Brightness, Contrast adjustable by client software or web browser |
| BLC | Support |
| HLC | Support |
| Smart Defog | Support |
| EIS | Support |
| ROI | Yes, up to 4 configurable areas |
| Picture Overlay | 128 × 128, BMP 24bit, zone configurable |
| Network | |
| Network Storage | NAS |
| Alarm Trigger | Intrusion detection, Defocus detection, Motion detection, Face detection, Dynamic analysis, Tampering alarm, Network disconnect, IP address conflict, Storage exception |
| Protocols | TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, PPPoE, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, SNMP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv6, Bonjour (SIP optional) |
| Security | User Authentication, Watermark, IP address filtering, anonymous access |
| System Compatibility | ONVIF, PSIA, CGI |
| Interface | |
| Audio Input | 1-ch 3.5 mm audio interface, Mic in/Line in, 1 built-in Microphone |
| Audio Output | 1-ch 3.5 mm audio interface (line level, 600 Ω) |
| Communication Interface | 1 RJ45 10M/100M Ethernet port, 1 RS-485 interface and 1 RS-232 interface |
| Alarm Input | 1 |
| Alarm Output | 1 |
| Video Output | 1Vp-p Composite Output (75 Ω, BNC) |
| On-board Storage | Built-in Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, up to 64 GB |
| Reset Button | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Specification (-W) | |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| Frequency Range | 2.4 GHz ~ 2.4835 GHz |
| Channel Bandwidth | 20/40MHz Support |
| Modulation Mode | 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802.11g/n: OFDM |
| Security | 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Transmit Power | 11b: 17±1.5dBm @ 11Mbps 11g: 14±1.5dBm @ 54Mbps 11n: 12.5±1.5dBm |
| Receive Sensitivity | 11b: -90dBm @ 11Mbps (Typical) 11g: -75dBm @ 54Mpbs (Typical) 11n: -74dBm (Typical) |
| Transmission Rate | 11b: 11Mbps 11g: 54Mbps 11n: up to 150Mbps |
| Wireless Range | Outdoor: 200m, Indoor: 50m (depend on environment) |
| General | |
| Operating Conditions | -30 °C ~ 60 °C (-22 °F ~ 140 °F), Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing) |
| Power Supply | 24V AC, ±10% / 12V DC, ±10%, PoE (Power Over Ethernet) |
| Power Consumption | Max. 6 W (Max. 9W with IR cut filter on) -W: Max. 7 W (Max. 10W with IR cut filter on) |
| Dimensions | 69.8×58×145 mm (2.68” × 2.56” × 5.70”) |
| Weight | 830 g (1.83 lbs) |
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Hikvision HIK-2CD4012F 1.3MP Indoor Box Camera, Low-light, DWDR, 3D DNR, HLC





