CLEARANCE – Hikvision DS-2CD2T87G2H-LISU-SL 8MP ColorVu Smart Hybrid Light Bullet Camera | AcuSense, Active Deterrence, 2.8mm

This is a clearance unit. Comms Direct holds limited stock of the DS-2CD2T87G2H-LISU-SL with no restock planned. Once sold, this product will not be available again through Comms Direct. Stock is allocated on a first-come basis.

The DS-2CD2T87G2H-LISU-SL is Hikvision’s Smart Hybrid Light ColorVu 8MP bullet — a camera that actively deters as well as records. Full-colour night vision at 0.0005 Lux, Smart Hybrid Light switching automatically between IR and white light to 60m, built-in strobe and audible alarm for on-detection deterrence, AcuSense 2nd generation deep learning for human and vehicle classification, and two-way audio — all in a single IP67-rated metal housing powered by PoE 802.3af. For Australian homes and businesses where passive recording isn’t enough and active deterrence matters — this is the specification.

Compatible with Hikvision Ultra Series M, VPro and DeepinMind NVRs. Third-party ONVIF cameras may be compatible — verify against the Hikvision compatibility list before deployment as ONVIF compliance does not guarantee full feature support. Hik-Connect app for remote live view, camera PTZ and event notifications on iOS and Android from anywhere in Australia.

ColorVu F1.0 — Full Colour in Near-Total Darkness

ColorVu technology on the DS-2CD2T87G2H-LISU-SL centres on the F1.0 aperture lens — the largest commercially available aperture in Hikvision’s fixed camera range, capturing significantly more light than a standard F1.6 or F2.0 lens. Combined with the 1/1.8″ progressive scan CMOS sensor optimised for low-light colour performance, minimum illumination reaches 0.0005 Lux in colour mode — conditions of near-total darkness where standard cameras have long since switched to black and white IR footage. For Australian security applications where colour identification matters — clothing colour, vehicle colour, facial features — ColorVu maintains that colour evidence in conditions where other cameras lose it entirely.

Smart Hybrid Light — IR by Default, White Light on Detection

Smart Hybrid Light is Hikvision’s intelligent dual-illuminator system — IR and white light in a single camera with automatic mode switching. In the default smart mode, the camera uses IR illumination only when no target is present — invisible, energy-efficient, no light pollution. When AcuSense detects a person or vehicle, white light activates automatically, switching the camera to full-colour capture and simultaneously functioning as a visual deterrent. The camera can also be set to IR-only mode for covert monitoring or white light-only mode for continuous colour capture. All three modes cover up to 60m. For Australian properties where permanent white light would disturb neighbours but colour identification on detection is required — Smart Hybrid Light is the correct specification.

Active Deterrence — Stops Incidents Before They Happen

Most CCTV cameras record crime. The DS-2CD2T87G2H-LISU-SL is configured to prevent it. The built-in strobe light and audible alarm trigger automatically when AcuSense detects a human or vehicle entering a defined zone — line crossing, intrusion, region entry/exit — delivering an immediate on-site response without requiring a monitoring centre subscription or manual intervention. The audible alarm is built into the camera body. The strobe is the white light supplement activated at maximum intensity. For Australian homeowners and business operators who want a security response that happens in the moment rather than after the fact — active deterrence on detection changes what a camera can do for a property.

AcuSense 2nd Generation — AI Detection That Actually Works

AcuSense 2nd generation uses deep learning at the camera level to classify every motion event as a person, a vehicle or neither — triggering alerts and deterrence responses only for the first two. Wind, rain, shadows, animals, moving foliage — classified as non-human/non-vehicle and filtered out. A person crossing a defined perimeter line, a vehicle entering a restricted zone after hours — detection triggered, strobe and alarm activated, notification sent. For Australian operators managing properties where overnight false alerts are the main complaint about their existing CCTV system, AcuSense 2nd generation addresses that directly. Smart detection events include line crossing, intrusion detection and region entry/exit detection — all configurable with human and vehicle target type filtering applied.

Two-Way Audio — Interact Through the Camera

The DS-2CD2T87G2H-LISU-SL has a built-in microphone and built-in speaker — two-way audio via the Hik-Connect app from any iOS or Android device. Speak through the camera to someone at a front door, driveway, entry point or loading dock from anywhere. Issue a verbal warning when the strobe activates. Communicate with staff or visitors remotely. For Australian residential and small commercial applications where two-way communication adds genuine operational value — intercom function, delivery management, site access — this is built into the camera without additional hardware.

8MP 4K Resolution + 130dB WDR

3840×2160 resolution provides the pixel budget for clear face, licence plate and clothing identification at the distances relevant for residential and small commercial outdoor cameras. 130dB True WDR handles the lighting scenarios that challenge most outdoor cameras — shopfront windows with daylight behind subjects, entry points with interior lighting against dark exteriors, car parks with high-contrast mixed lighting. At 130dB, both the bright and shadow zones of a scene are correctly exposed simultaneously, producing footage where subjects are identifiable regardless of lighting conditions. Combined with ColorVu full-colour capture and 60m Smart Hybrid Light range — this camera produces usable identification evidence in conditions that defeat standard CCTV.

Ideal Applications Across Australia

🏠 Residential — driveways, front yards, perimeters — ColorVu colour night vision for face and clothing identification. Active deterrence stops intruders without a monitoring subscription. Two-way audio for front door communication via phone from anywhere

🏪 Small to medium businesses — AcuSense filters all motion alerts to genuine human and vehicle events. Active strobe and alarm respond immediately on detection without human monitoring. 8MP evidence-grade footage for insurance and police

🏭 Warehouses & industrial sites — 60m Smart Hybrid Light range covers large outdoor areas and loading docks. Active deterrence on perimeter breach without requiring a guard. IP67 for Australian industrial environments

🅿️ Car parks and entry points — 8MP resolution for licence plate identification. AcuSense vehicle detection for access point monitoring. Active deterrence on unauthorised vehicle entry

🛍️ Retail surveillance — full-colour footage 24/7 including at night for shopfront and car park monitoring. AcuSense detection for after-hours alerts. Pair with a Hikvision AX Pro alarm system for integrated response

The DS-2CD2T87G2H-LISU-SL is part of the Hikvision 8MP IP camera range at Comms Direct — sourced through authorised Australian distribution with full Australian manufacturer warranty. For multi-camera project deployments or $10k+ project supply, contact our Project Supply Desk for project pricing and specification support.

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