Hikvision DS-2CD1327G2-LUF 2MP ColorVu PoE IP Turret Camera Mic IP67

The Hikvision DS-2CD1327G2-LUF 2MP ColorVu PoE IP Turret Camera Mic IP67 records in colour after dark, using built-in white light instead of infrared.

What the specs mean in practice

• 2MP, 1920 × 1080: a full HD picture from a 1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS sensor.
• Fixed 2.8mm lens, 106° horizontal field of view: a wide view that suits an entrance, walkway or building perimeter. The focal length is fixed, so framing is set by where you aim the camera.
• F1.0 aperture with ColorVu: the lens admits more light, so night footage stays in colour rather than switching to black and white.
• White light up to 30m: lights the scene in complete darkness.
• Built-in microphone: sound is recorded alongside the video.
• Human and vehicle detection: recording can be triggered by classified targets, not just any movement.
• H.265+, H.265, H.264+ and H.264: video compression formats. The "+" modes reduce bandwidth and storage requirements.
• IP67 housing: rated against dust and water ingress, for outdoor use.

What you need to run it

• Power: PoE (Power over Ethernet) to IEEE 802.3af over a single Cat5e or Cat6 cable, or 12V DC. For PoE, the switch or recorder port must supply 802.3af.
• Recorder: it works with Hikvision NVRs (network video recorders) and ONVIF-compliant video management platforms. Each camera takes one recorder channel.
• Storage: size the recorder's drives to your retention period. The compression options above help stretch capacity.