CLEARANCE – Hikvision 4MP Outdoor Mini PTZ Camera | 4x Optical Zoom, PoE, Night Vision | DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3

This is a clearance unit. Comms Direct holds limited stock of the DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 with no restock planned. Once sold, this product will not be available again through Comms Direct. If this mini PTZ meets your installation requirement, act now — stock is allocated on a first-come basis.

The DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 is a compact 4MP mini PTZ dome that solves the coverage problem most fixed cameras can’t — a single camera that pans, tilts and zooms to cover an area that would otherwise require multiple fixed units. 4x optical zoom on a 2.8–12mm motorised varifocal lens, DarkFighter low-light imaging, 120dB WDR, 20m IR night vision, PoE single-cable connectivity, IP66 weatherproofing and IK10 vandal resistance. Built for Australian retail environments, offices, warehouses, car parks and residential properties where flexible single-camera coverage matters.

One Camera, Multiple Angles — PTZ in a Mini Dome

The key advantage of a PTZ camera over fixed cameras is flexibility — one device covers the scene, zooms in on detail and repositions to follow activity, all without adding cable runs or mounting points. The DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 pans approximately 355° and tilts 0–90°, covering a full room or outdoor area from a single ceiling or wall mount. For Australian retail operators, office managers and installers speccing jobs where mounting locations are limited, this is the camera that replaces two or three fixed units without sacrificing coverage quality.

The 2.8–12mm motorised varifocal lens delivers 4x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom — from a wide-angle view at 2.8mm for full-room coverage down to a narrow field at 12mm for licence plate or face detail at distance. Preset positions, patrol routes and auto-tracking means the camera can be configured to automatically cover defined zones without manual operation.

DarkFighter Low-Light — Colour Before Dark

DarkFighter technology on the DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 delivers colour imaging at 0.005 Lux — conditions where most standard cameras have already switched to black and white. The F1.5 maximum aperture lets in significantly more light than standard lenses, and the 1/2.8″ progressive scan CMOS sensor is optimised for low-light colour performance. For Australian retail environments, car parks, building entries and covered outdoor areas where lighting is variable and colour identification of persons and vehicles matters — DarkFighter maintains colour footage longer into the dark before the IR system activates. At 0 Lux with IR on, the camera maintains clear imaging in complete darkness to 20m.

120dB WDR — Handles the Hardest Lighting Scenarios

Wide Dynamic Range at 120dB handles the lighting scenarios that standard cameras fail at — shopfront windows with bright daylight behind subjects, building entries with artificial lighting against dark exteriors, car parks with mixed shadow and sunlight. 120dB WDR simultaneously exposes both the bright and dark areas of the scene correctly, producing a usable image where a standard camera would show either blown-out highlights or completely blocked shadows. For Australian security applications where the camera faces a window, entrance or mixed-light environment, 120dB WDR is the specification that produces footage you can actually use for identification.

PoE — Single Cable, Clean Installation

The DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 is powered by PoE (IEEE 802.3af) — a single Cat6 cable delivers both power and data from the NVR or PoE switch to the camera. No separate power supply required at the camera position. For Australian electricians and security installers, this is the most efficient deployment architecture — one cable run per camera, plug-and-play detection with Hikvision NVRs, clean and professional finish. The camera also accepts 12VDC for installations using a separate power supply where PoE is not available. MicroSD slot supports cards up to 256GB for local edge recording — useful as a backup recording layer independent of the NVR.

IP66 + IK10 — Built for Real-World Locations

IP66 rating means fully sealed against dust ingress and water jets — suitable for all Australian outdoor environments including coastal and tropical conditions. IK10 vandal resistance means the dome housing withstands 20 joule impacts — the highest IK rating, suited for locations where physical interference with the camera is a genuine risk. Surge protection to ±2kV line-to-ground and ±1kV line-to-line. Operating temperature range -20°C to 60°C covers all Australian climatic conditions from alpine to tropical. For retail shopfronts, car park entries, warehouse exteriors and any location where a camera is exposed to weather or potential interference, IP66 + IK10 is the specification that holds up.

Smart Detection — Focus on What Matters

The DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 supports a full suite of smart detection analytics — face detection, line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entry/exit detection, object removal detection and unattended baggage detection. Configure detection zones and rules via the Hikvision interface or iVMS-4200. Smart detection filters out routine background activity and triggers alerts and recording only when defined conditions are met — reducing false alarm fatigue while ensuring genuine events are captured and flagged. Compatible with Hikvision NVRs, iVMS-4200 and HikCentral for centralised management.

Ideal Applications Across Australia

🏪 Retail shops & convenience stores — cover the full sales floor, counter and entry simultaneously with PTZ presets. Zoom in on the POS area or exit without adding camera positions

🏢 Offices & reception areas — a single mini PTZ at reception covers entry, waiting area and desk without multiple fixed cameras. Pan to follow activity, zoom in for identification

🍽️ Cafés & restaurants — single-cable PoE installation. Cover the full venue from a ceiling mount with pan, tilt and zoom to any table or entry point

🏭 Warehouses & small factories — IP66 and IK10 for industrial environments. Single camera covers wide floor areas with 4x optical zoom for identification at distance

🏠 Residential — driveways & yards — PoE installation for clean permanent setups. Pan and tilt to cover the full property perimeter from a single mounting point. DarkFighter for colour night vision in poorly-lit outdoor areas

The DS-2DE2A404IW-DE3 is part of the Hikvision PTZ camera range at Comms Direct. Pair with a Hikvision Ultra Series or VPro NVR for a complete surveillance system, or with a Hikvision AX Pro alarm system for integrated detection and recording across your site.

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