Product Description
The Hikvision DS-2CD2085G1-I 8MP DarkFighter PoE IP Bullet Camera 2.8mm IP67 is a fixed network camera for outdoor sites and poor light. Here is what each headline spec means on screen.
Picture and lens
- 8MP, 3840 × 2160: about four times the pixels of a 1080p camera, so there is more detail to review.
- Fixed 2.8mm lens, approx. 102° horizontal field of view: a wide view that suits entrances, car parks and building exteriors. The focal length is fixed.
Night and glare
- DarkFighter: low-light technology that gives usable colour images in very low light.
- IR night vision to 30m: built-in infrared (IR) lighting for complete darkness.
- 120dB true WDR (Wide Dynamic Range): keeps both bright sunlight and shadow readable in one scene.
Power and housing
- PoE (Power over Ethernet, IEEE 802.3af) or 12V DC: one network cable can carry power and video.
- IP67 weatherproof metal bullet housing: rated against dust and water ingress.
- H.265+ compression: lower bandwidth and storage use.
What you need to run it
- A Hikvision NVR (network video recorder) or ONVIF-compatible video management platform with a free channel.
- A free PoE port on the recorder, a PoE switch or injector, or a 12V DC supply.
- A hard drive sized for how long you want to keep footage.
Motion detection, video tampering and intelligent events are built in.
Specifications
- Model
- DS-2CD2085G1-I
- Resolution
- 8MP (4K)
- Camera Style
- Bullet
- Smart Hybrid Light
- IR Only
- Low Light
- Yes
- ColorVu
- No
- White Light
- No
- Day/Night Mode
- True Day Night
- Built-in Microphone
- No
- Built-in Speaker
- No
- Two-Way Audio
- No
- Motion Detection
- Basic
- Human Detection
- No
- Line Crossing
- Yes
- Intrusion Detection
- Yes
- Face Detection
- Yes
- Face Recognition
- No
- False Alarm Filtering
- No
- AI Analytics
- Yes
- PoE Support
- Yes
- PoE Standard
- IEEE 802.3af
- Power Supply
- 12V DC ±25% PoE IEEE 802.3af
- Max Power
- 7.5W max
- IP Rating
- IP67
- Video Compression
- H.265+
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How far does the night vision reach?
The built-in infrared illumination covers up to 30 metres. DarkFighter low-light technology adds usable colour images in very low light.
How is the DS-2CD2085G1-I powered?
It runs on PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or 12V DC. PoE carries power and network over one Ethernet cable.
Does it work with third-party recorders?
It integrates with Hikvision NVR systems and ONVIF-compatible video management platforms.
Why might the image flicker or go black at night?
Infrared LEDs draw more power at night, so a weak power adapter or a long, poor-quality cable can cause voltage drop. A stuck IR cut filter is another possible cause.
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