4MP ColorVu 3" DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5) IP PTZ Camera with Audio (Ceiling Mounted)
The Hikvision DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5) is a 4 MP ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 Mini PT Camera (Ceiling) — 4× optical zoom (2.8 mm – 12 mm), indoor PT, H.265+ compression, 3-inch ceiling-mount ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 mini PT.
ColorvuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 super-aperture lens delivers 24/7 full-colour imaging even in near-dark conditions. Continuous 360° pan with auto-flip tilt up to 90°. H.265+ compression for efficient storage. ONVIF Profile S/G/T, Hik-Connect P2P, Hik-Central and iVMS-4200 supported.
Key Features
- 4 MP resolution
- 4× optical zoom (2.8 mm – 12 mm)
- ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 24/7 full-colour imaging (F1.0 super-aperture)
- Pan 0° to 350°, tilt -90° to 90° (auto-flip)
- Audio: Built-in mic + speaker
- H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 / MJPEG compression
- IP66 weatherproof, IK10 impact rating
- Power: 12 VDC ≤ 10 W / PoE 802.3af ≤ 11 W
- ONVIF Profile S/G/T, Hik-Connect P2P, Hik-Central, iVMS-4200, plug-in-free web access
Note: Hikvision's IP PTZ range covers indoor mini PT, outdoor 4-inch / 5-inch / 7-inch and 8-inch large-body DarkFighter chassis. For multi-sensor panoramic + PTZ designs, see the DS-2SE TandemVu range; for 180° quad-panoramic, see DS-2SF.
Hikvision DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5) — ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 Mini PT Camera (Ceiling)
4 MP IP PTZ camera, 4× optical zoom, indoor PT, IP66 weatherproof, 3-inch ceiling-mount ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 mini PT.
Overview
The Hikvision DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5) is a colorvuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 mini pt camera (ceiling) from Hikvision's DS-2DE IP PTZ range. 4 MP sensor delivers crisp imaging with H.265+ compression for efficient storage. The 4× optical zoom (2.8 mm – 12 mm) covers everything from broad situational awareness at the wide end through to detailed face / number-plate capture at maximum zoom. Continuous 360° pan + auto-flip tilt ensures full-hemisphere coverage with no blind spot when targets pass directly beneath.
ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 super-aperture lens (F1.0) delivers 24/7 full-colour imaging even in near-dark conditions — no need to switch to monochrome IR at night. Built-in mic and speaker support two-way audio for site-attendant communication and audio deterrent.
Pan range: 0° to 350°. Tilt: -90° to 90° (auto-flip). Pan and tilt speeds are user-configurable with preset patrols, scheduled tours and event-triggered movements. H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 / MJPEG compression. ONVIF Profile S/G/T conformant; supports Hikvision Hik-Connect P2P, Hik-Central, iVMS-4200 and plug-in-free web access.
Construction: IP66 weatherproof, IK10 impact rating. Dimensions Ø 122 × 99 mm, weight ≤ 700 g. Power: 12 VDC ≤ 10 W / PoE 802.3af ≤ 11 W. Audio: Built-in mic + speaker. UK CE / UKCA certified. Same-day dispatch from Netview CCTV Leicester — authorised Hikvision wholesale distributor.
Key Features
- 4 MP resolution
- 4× optical zoom (2.8 mm – 12 mm)
- Indoor PT — no IR (designed for lit indoor scenes)
- ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 24/7 full-colour imaging (F1.0 super-aperture)
- Pan range: 0° to 350°
- Tilt range: -90° to 90° (auto-flip)
- 300 presets, 8 patrols (32 presets each), 4 patterns
- Audio: Built-in mic + speaker
- H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 / MJPEG video compression
- Dual-stream encoding (main stream + sub-stream)
- 16 privacy mask zones; 24 view angle / E-PTZ
- WDR 120 dB (3D-DNR), HLC, BLC, defog
- IP66 weatherproof, IK10 impact rating
- Dimensions Ø 122 × 99 mm; weight ≤ 700 g
- Power: 12 VDC ≤ 10 W / PoE 802.3af ≤ 11 W
- ONVIF Profile S/G/T, Hik-Connect P2P, Hik-Central, iVMS-4200, plug-in-free web access
- HTTPS, IEEE 802.1X, IP filter, stream encryption
- UK CE / UKCA certified
Typical Applications
- Indoor retail floors, lobbies, lecture theatres
- Sites needing PTZ functionality without the bulk of an outdoor speed dome
- ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 24/7 colour imaging for retail and hospitality
- Boardrooms, conference rooms — pan-and-zoom by remote control
- Sites needing wide-area coverage from a single camera — replaces multiple fixed cameras
- Pre-set patrol routines for unattended monitoring of multiple zones
- Trade installs needing same-day stock — Netview CCTV Leicester ships from UK stock
Compatible Hikvision Devices
- Hikvision NVR range — iDS-* AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide (Wave 5a), DS-9xxx-NI storage (5b), DS-9xxx VPro AcuSeekWhat is Hikvision AcuSeek (5c), DS-7xxxNI-M consumer storage (5d), DS-7xxxNXI-K AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide (5e), 4G cellular NVR (5f-1), DS-7xxx VPro I-tier (5f-2)
- Hikvision iVMS-4200 desktop client (Windows / macOS) for multi-camera management
- Hik-Connect mobile app (iOS / Android) for remote view, playback and push notifications
- Hik-Central enterprise VMS / Hik-Central Professional for multi-site centralised PTZ control
- Hikvision DS-1200KI / DS-1600KI PTZ network keyboards for joystick control
- ONVIF Profile S/G/T compatible third-party VMS and NVR systems
- Mounting brackets — refer to the DS-1602ZJ / DS-1604ZJ / DS-1691ZJ wall, corner, pole and pendant mount range
What's in the Box
- 1 × Hikvision DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5) ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 Mini PT Camera (Ceiling)
- 1 × mounting plate / hardware kit
- 1 × waterproof connector kit
- 1 × cable / connector accessory bag
- 1 × quick start guide
📄 Download: Hikvision DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5) Datasheet (PDF) — full technical specification including DORI table, pan/tilt speed table, smart-function configuration, I/O diagrams and approval certificates.
Detailed Specifications — Hikvision DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5)
Full technical specification taken from the official Hikvision DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5) ColorVu Mini PT Camera (Ceiling) datasheet.
| Camera & Image | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 4 MP 1/2.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Resolution | 4 MP (max 2560 × 1440 @ 25 fps) |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.0005 lux colour @ F1.0 (ColorVu) |
| WDR | 120 dB true WDR (3D-DNR) |
| Shutter | 1 s to 1/30,000 s |
| Day & Night | IR-cut filter with auto-switch |
| Lens & Optical | |
| Optical Zoom | 4× |
| Focal Length | 2.8 mm – 12 mm |
| Digital Zoom | 16× |
| Aperture | F1.0 (ColorVu super-aperture) |
| Field of View (horizontal) | Wide: 60–62°; Tele: 1.5–3° |
| Pan & Tilt | |
| Pan Range | 0° to 350° |
| Pan Speed | Manual 0.1°–160°/s; preset up to 280°/s |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 90° (auto-flip) |
| Tilt Speed | Manual 0.1°–120°/s; preset up to 250°/s |
| Presets | 300 |
| Patrols | 8 patrols, up to 32 presets each |
| Patterns | 4 patterns |
| Park Action | Yes (preset / patrol / pattern / pan scan / tilt scan / random scan) |
| Smart Function | |
| ColorVu | 24/7 full-colour imaging via F1.0 super-aperture lens + supplementary light |
| Network & Compression | |
| Network Interface | 1 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive |
| Compression | H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 / MJPEG |
| Dual Streaming | Yes (main + sub-stream) |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, PPPoE, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, SNMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv4, IPv6, UDP, Bonjour, SSL/TLS |
| Cloud / VMS | Hik-Connect P2P, ONVIF Profile S/G/T, Hik-Central, Hik-Central Professional, iVMS-4200, plug-in-free web access |
| Security | HTTPS, IEEE 802.1X, IP filter, stream encryption, digest authentication |
| Interfaces | |
| Audio | Built-in mic + speaker |
| RS-485 | 1 × RS-485 (configurable for keyboard) |
| Storage (Edge) | microSD card slot (up to 512 GB) |
| General | |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC ≤ 10 W / PoE 802.3af ≤ 11 W |
| Body / Form Factor | 3-inch ceiling-mount ColorVu mini PT |
| Dimensions | Ø 122 × 99 mm |
| Weight | ≤ 700 g |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to 65 °C (outdoor); -10 °C to 50 °C (indoor mini PT) |
| Operating Humidity | ≤ 95% (non-condensing) |
| IP Rating | IP66 |
| IK Rating | IK10 |
| Approvals | FCC Part 15 Subpart B, CE (EN 55032, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3), UKCA, RoHS, REACH, WEEE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hikvision DS-2DE3A400BW-DE (Ceiling)?
A 4MP ColorVu mini PT (pan-tilt) IP camera in a 3-inch form factor, configured for ceiling mounting.
Does it see in colour at night?
Yes — a ColorVu super-aperture lens delivers 24/7 full-colour imaging even in near-dark conditions.
What zoom and lens does it have?
4× optical zoom with a 2.8–12mm motorised lens.
How far does it move?
Continuous 360° pan with auto-flip and tilt up to 90°.
Does it have audio?
Yes — built-in audio.
What compression does it use?
H.265+ for efficient storage.
Which recorders is it compatible with?
All Hikvision NVRs, and third-party systems via ONVIF.
Documentation — Hikvision DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5) ColorVu Mini PT Camera (Ceiling)
Download the official Hikvision datasheet for the DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5), plus browse related categories on netviewcctv.co.uk.
| Document | Format | Link |
|---|---|---|
| DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5) Product Datasheet | Download datasheet | |
| Browse all 4MP IP Cameras at Netview CCTV | Web | View 4MP IP camera range |
| Browse all IP Cameras at Netview CCTV | Web | View all IP cameras |
| Contact Netview CCTV (trade pricing & support) | Web | Contact our trade team |
Netview CCTV — authorised Hikvision wholesale distributor (Leicester, UK). For trade pricing on the DS-2DE3A400BW-DE(Ceiling)(F1)(T5), contact our trade team on 0116 3800 838 or [email protected].