Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14 4MP 42x Zoom ColorVu DarkFighter AcuSense 8-inch TandemVu Dual PTZ Camera
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Genuine Hikvision product, managed with Hik-Connect, iVMS-4200 and HikCentral. UK stock with same-day dispatch and trade pricing from Netview CCTV Leicester — authorised Hikvision wholesale distributor.
Key Features
- 4MP (2688 × 1520) resolution, 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS sensor
- TandemVu - a fixed overview channel and a PTZ detail channel in one unit
- ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 24/7 full-colour imaging with DarkFighter 2.0 low-light performance
- Bullet channel tilt adjustable from 7° to 17°
- 42x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom for close-up views over large areas
- Up to 300 m IR and 30 m white-light night vision
- Deep-learning analytics (perimeter protection, face and vehicle capture)
- IP67 weatherproof and IK10 vandal-resistant
- Audio and visual alarm - white flashing light and audible warning triggered by events
- 0° to 360° pan, -20° to 90° tilt; 300 presets, 8 patrols, 4 pattern scans
- Built-in wiper
- MicroSD slot up to 1 TB
- Alarm I/O: 7 input(s), 2 output(s); audio in/out
- H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 compression
- Power: PoE++ (802.3bt) 60 W switch / injector, or 36 VDC PSU
- Managed via Hik-Connect, iVMS-4200 and HikCentral; ONVIF Profile S/G/T
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Overview
The Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14 4MP 42x Zoom ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 DarkFighter AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide 8-inch TandemVu Dual PTZ Camera is a 4MP 8-inch TandemVu Dual PTZ IP camera with TandemVu / ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 / DarkFighter / AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide, 42x optical zoom and 300 m IR night vision. Its 42x optical zoom (6 to 252 mm) brings distant subjects in for identification while the pan-tilt mechanism (0° to 360° pan, -20° to 90° tilt) covers the whole scene from a single mounting point. It sees in colour down to 0.0003 lux and in black-and-white to 0.0001 lux (0 lux with the built-in illuminator). 150 dB wide dynamic range handles scenes with strong backlight. AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide deep-learning analytics classify people and vehicles so alarms are not triggered by animals, foliage or weather. ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 delivers full-colour video at night where conventional cameras switch to black-and-white. Smart tracking (manual tracking, auto-tracking 3.0) follows a moving target automatically. Managed with Hik-Connect, iVMS-4200 and HikCentral and compatible with Hikvision NVRs and ONVIF systems. Same-day dispatch from Netview CCTV Leicester — authorised Hikvision wholesale distributor — with trade pricing on stocked product.
Key Features
- 4MP (2688 × 1520) resolution, 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS sensor
- TandemVu - a fixed overview channel and a PTZ detail channel in one unit
- ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 24/7 full-colour imaging with DarkFighter 2.0 low-light performance
- Bullet channel tilt adjustable from 7° to 17°
- 42x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom for close-up views over large areas
- Up to 300 m IR and 30 m white-light night vision
- Deep-learning analytics (perimeter protection, face and vehicle capture)
- IP67 weatherproof and IK10 vandal-resistant
- Audio and visual alarm - white flashing light and audible warning triggered by events
- 0° to 360° pan, -20° to 90° tilt; 300 presets, 8 patrols, 4 pattern scans
- Built-in wiper
- MicroSD slot up to 1 TB
- Alarm I/O: 7 input(s), 2 output(s); audio in/out
- H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 compression
- Power: PoE++ (802.3bt) 60 W switch / injector, or 36 VDC PSU
- Managed via Hik-Connect, iVMS-4200 and HikCentral; ONVIF Profile S/G/T
Typical Applications
- Car parks, forecourts and yards - one PTZ covers what several fixed cameras would
- Perimeters and open sites - long-range zoom for identification
- Operator-monitored sites - joystick / keyboard control and preset patrols
- Retail parks, town centres and public spaces - full-colour evidence at night
- Traffic and vehicle monitoring - ANPR / vehicle attribute capture (checkpoint scenes)
- Trade installs needing same-day stock - Netview CCTV Leicester ships Hikvision from UK stock
Compatible Hikvision Devices
- Hikvision NVRs (AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide, VPro, K and M series) and HikCentral
- Hik-Connect app (iOS / Android)
- iVMS-4200 management software
- Hikvision DS-1200KI / DS-1600KI PTZ keyboards for joystick control
- ONVIF-compliant recorders and VMS (Profile S, G, T)
- PoE++ (802.3bt) switches and injectors (60 W) or a 36 VDC PSU
- Hikvision PTZHikvision PTZ Camera Installer Guide 2026 wall, corner, pole and pendant mounts (DS-1602ZJ / DS-1604ZJ / DS-1691ZJ range)
What's in the Box
- 1 × Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14 4MP 42x Zoom ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 DarkFighter AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide 8-inch TandemVu Dual PTZ Camera
- 1 × mounting / fixing kit (where applicable)
- 1 × quick start guide
Detailed Specifications — Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14 4MP 42x Zoom ColorVu DarkFighter AcuSense 8-inch TandemVu Dual PTZ Camera
Specifications as published by Hikvision (18-10-2026). Shipping weight may differ from the unit weight shown.
| Identification | |
|---|---|
| SKU | DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14(F1) |
| MPN | DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14(F1) |
| EAN | 6936422109899 |
| Brand | Hikvision |
| Hikvision product name | TandemVu 8C Series 4 MP 42X DarkFighter Network Speed Dome |
| Product Type | IP PTZ Camera |
| Camera | |
| Image Sensor | [Bullet channel] 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS, [PTZ channel] 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS |
| Min. Illumination | [Bullet channel] Color: 0.0005 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON), B/W: 0.0001 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light, [PTZ channel] Color: 0.0003 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON), B/W: 0.0001 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON), 0 lux with IR |
| Shutter Speed | 1 s to 1/30000 s |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Day & Night | [Bullet channel] Day,Night,Schedule,Auto, [PTZ channel] Day,Night,Schedule,Auto |
| Zoom | [PTZ channel] 42 × optical, 16 × digital |
| Max. Resolution | [Bullet channel] 2688 × 1520, [PTZ channel] 2688 × 1520 |
| Lens | |
| Focus | Auto,semi-auto,manual |
| Zoom Speed | [Bullet channel] No, [PTZ channel] approx. 5.5 s |
| Focal Length | [Bullet channel] 4 mm, [PTZ channel] 6 to 252 mm |
| FOV | [Bullet channel] horizontal field of view: 89° ± 5°, vertical field of view: 45° ± 5°, diagonal field of view: 107° ± 5°, [PTZ channel] horizontal field of view: 59° to 2°, vertical field of view: 34.2° to 1.1°, diagonal field of view: 67.1° to 2.3° |
| Aperture | [Bullet channel] F1.0, [PTZ channel] F1.36 |
| Illuminator | |
| Supplement Light Range | [Bullet channel] white light: up to 30 m, [PTZ channel] IR: up to 300 m |
| Smart Supplement Light | Yes |
| PTZ | |
| Movement Range (Pan) | [PTZ channel] 0° to 360° |
| Movement Range (Tilt) | [Bullet channel] 7° to 17°, [PTZ channel] -20° to 90° |
| Pan Speed | [PTZ channel] pan speed: configurable from 0.1° to 160°/s, preset speed: 240°/s |
| Tilt Speed | [Bullet channel] tilt speed configurable,[PTZ channel] tilt speed: configurable from 0.1° to 120°/s, preset speed 200°/s |
| Proportional Pan | [Bullet channel] No, [PTZ channel] Yes |
| Presets | 300 |
| Patrol Scan | 8 patrols, up to 32 presets for each patrol |
| Pattern Scan | 4 pattern scans, record time over 10 minutes for each scan |
| Power-off Memory | Yes |
| Park Action | Preset,pattern scan,patrol scan,auto scan,tilt scan,random scan,frame scan,panorama scan |
| 3D Positioning | Yes |
| PTZ Status Display | Yes |
| Preset Freezing | Yes |
| Scheduled Task | Preset,pattern scan,patrol scan,auto scan,tilt scan,random scan,frame scan,panorama scan,dome reboot,dome adjust,aux output |
| Video | |
| Main Stream | [Bullet channel] 50 Hz: 25 fps (2688 × 1520, 2560 × 1440), 60 Hz: 30 fps (2688 × 1520, 2560 × 1440) [PTZ channel] 50 Hz: 50 fps (2688 × 1520, 2560 × 1440), 100 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720), 60 Hz: 60 fps (2688 × 1520, 2560 × 1440), 120 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720) *High frame rate is supported under monitoring mode only. |
| Sub-Stream | [Bullet channel] 50 Hz: 25 fps (704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288), 60 Hz: 30 fps (704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240),[PTZ channel] 50 Hz: 25 fps (704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288), 60 Hz: 30 fps (704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240) |
| Third Stream | [Bullet channel] 50 Hz: 25 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288), 60 Hz: 30 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240),[PTZ channel] 50 Hz: 25 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 704 × 576, 640 × 480, 352 × 288), 60 Hz: 30 fps (1920 × 1080, 1280 × 960, 1280 × 720, 704 × 480, 640 × 480, 352 × 240) |
| Video Compression | Main stream: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264, Sub-stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG, Third stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG |
| Video Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 16 Mbps |
| H.264 Type | Baseline profile,Main profile,High profile |
| H.265 Type | Main profile |
| Scalable Video Coding (SVC) | H.264 and H.265 encoding |
| Region of Interest (ROI) | 8 fixed regions for each stream |
| Audio | |
| Audio Compression | G.711,G.722.1,G.726,MP2L2,PCM,AAC-LC,MP3 |
| Audio Bit Rate | 32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2),16 to 64Kbps (AAC-LC),64 Kbps (G.711),16 Kbps (G.726),16 Kbps (G.722.1),8-48 Kbps (PCM) |
| Audio Sampling Rate | 8 kHz,16 kHz,32 kHz,48 kHz |
| Environment Noise Filtering | Yes |
| Network | |
| API | ONVIF (Profile S, Profile G, Profile T, Profile M),ISUP,ISAPI,SDK,OTAP |
| Security | Password protection,complicated password,HTTPS encryption,802.1X authentication (EAP-TLS, EAP-LEAP, EAP-MD5),watermark,host authentication (MAC address),TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 level 2) |
| Network Storage | NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS),auto network replenishment (ANR) |
| Protocols | IPv4/IPv6,HTTP,HTTPS,802.1X,QoS,SMTP,UPnP,SNMP,DNS,DDNS,NTP,RTSP,RTCP,RTP,TCP/IP,UDP,IGMP,ICMP,DHCP,PPPoE,Bonjour,FTP |
| Simultaneous Live View | Up to 20 channels |
| User/Host | Up to 32 users. 3 user levels: administrator, operator, and user |
| Client | iVMS-4200,HikCentral Pro,Hik-Connect |
| Web Browser | Plug-in required live view: IE8+ Plug-in free live view: Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+, Safari 11+ Local service: Chrome 41.0+, Firefox 30.0+ |
| Image | |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | [Bullet channel] 120 dB, [PTZ channel] 150 dB |
| Day/Night Switch | Day,night,auto,schedule |
| Image Enhancement | HLC,3D DNR |
| Defog | Optical defog |
| Image Stabilization | EIS (Built-in gyroscope to improve EIS performance) |
| Regional Exposure | Yes |
| Regional Focus | [Bullet channel] No, [PTZ channel] Yes |
| Image Settings | Saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, and white balance adjustable by client software or web browser |
| Image Parameters Switch | Yes |
| Privacy Mask | [Bullet channel] No, [PTZ channel] 24 programmable polygon privacy masks; mask color or mosaic configurable |
| SNR | ≥ 52 dB |
| Supplement Detection | |
| Satellite Positioning | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Compass | No |
| Interface | |
| On-board Storage | Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card, up to 1 TB . |
| Built-in Speaker | 1 built-in speaker |
| Ethernet Interface | 1 RJ45 100M self-adaptive Ethernet port |
| Alarm | 7 input(s), 2 output(s) |
| Audio | 1 input (line in), max. input amplitude: 2-2.4 vpp, input impedance: 1 KΩ ± 10%, 1 output (line out), line level, output impedance: 600 Ω |
| RS-485 | 1 RS-485 (Half duplex, HIKVISION, Pelco-P, Pelco-D, self-adaptive) |
| Reset | Yes |
| Event | |
| Basic Event | [PTZ channel] video tampering alarm,[PTZ channel & bullet channel] alarm input and output, exception |
| Smart Event | Line crossing detection,intrusion detection,region entrance detection,region exiting detection,unattended baggage detection,object removal detection,loitering detection,people gathering detection,fast moving detection,parking detection |
| Linkage | [Bullet channel] Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger alarm output, trigger recording, audible warning, white light flashing,[PTZ channel] Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, notify surveillance center, send email, trigger alarm output, trigger recording, audible warning, white light flashing, and PTZ actions (such as preset, patrol scan, pattern scan) |
| Smart Linkage | Manual tracking, auto tracking, tracking takeover, linked tracking capture |
| Deep Learning Function | |
| Perimeter Protection | Line crossing detection, region entrance detection, intrusion detection, region exiting detection |
| Face Capture | Detects up to 30 faces simultaneously, Uploads face with background and closed-up face pictures |
| Face Comparison | Up to 10 face libraries. 30000 faces for each library. 150000 faces in total, Recognizes face identity via face modeling, grading and comparing to those in face library, Supports face library encryption |
| Road Traffic and Vehicle Detection | Smart Function: Support license plate recognition of vehicles and motorcycles (only in checkpoint scenario) Support vehicle attribute detection, including vehicle type, color, brand, driving direction, etc. Support vehicle and non-vehicle counting Blocklist and allowlist: up to 10,000 records LPR Countries/Regions: 4 areas (Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa) and more than 124 countries/regions Accuracy (Under recommended installation and lighting conditions): License plate recognition rate ≥98% Capture rate ≥99% Driving direction accuracy rate ≥98% Vehicle Capture Speed: Front installation in checkpoint scenario: up to 120 km/h Side installation: up to 80 km/h Capture Mode: License Plate and Vehicle Mode, Vehicle Priority Mode |
| Multi-Target-Type Detection | Supports simultaneous detection and capture of human body, face and vehicle, Gets 7 face features, 14 human body features and 8 vehicle features |
| Linkage and Tracking | |
| Smart Tracking | Manual tracking, auto-tracking 3.0 |
| Object Tracking | Support person arming. When the device detects the armed face or human body in the monitoring scene, it triggers alarms, and tracks and captures the target. During the tracking, the target location and other related information are uploaded.Support vehicle arming. When the device detects the armed vehicles in the monitoring scene, it triggers alarms, and tracks and captures the target. During the tracking, the target location and other related information are uploaded. |
| General | |
| Power | 36V, 2.5 A, PoE(802.3 bt), 42.5 to 57 V, 1.76 A |
| General Function | mirror,password protection |
| Operating Condition | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing),For speaker: -30 °C to 55°C (-22°F to 131°F) |
| Wiper | Yes |
| Demist | Yes |
| Material | ADC12 |
| Dimension | Ø290 mm × 453.2 mm (Ø11.42" × 17.84") |
| Weight | Approx. 11.5 kg (25.35 lb.) |
| Language | 33 languages: English, Russian, Estonian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, German, Italian, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Turkish, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Latvian, Lithuanian, Portuguese (Brazil), Ukrainian |
| Approval | |
| EMC | CE-EMC (EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013 + A1: 2019, EN 50130-4: 2011 + A1: 2014),RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015),IC (ICES-003: Issue 7) |
| Safety | CB (IEC 62368-1: 2014 + A11),CE-LVD (EN 62368-1: 2014/A11: 2017) |
| Environment | CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU),WEEE (2012/19/EU),Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) |
| Protection | IP67 (IEC 60529-2013),TVS 6000 V lightning protection, surge protection and voltage transient protection,IK10 (IEC 62262:2002, excluding glass window) |
| Anti-Corrosion Protection | NEMA 4X (NEMA 250-2018) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zoom does the Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14(F1) have?
42x optical zoom (6 to 252 mm) plus 16x digital zoom.
What is the night-vision range?
300 m IR.
Does it cope with strong backlight?
Yes — 150 dB wide dynamic range, plus optical defog.
Does it reduce false alarms?
Yes — deep-learning analytics classify people and vehicles; detects up to 30 faces simultaneously.
Can it track a moving target automatically?
Yes — Manual tracking, auto-tracking 3.0.
How is it powered?
36V, 2.5 A, PoE(802.3 bt), 42.5 to 57 V, 1.76 A.
Is it suitable for outdoor use?
Yes — IP67 and IK10 vandal-resistant; operating range -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F). Humidity 95% or less (non-condensing),For speaker: -30 °C to 55°C (-22°F to 131°F).
Does it record locally?
Yes — Built-in memory card slot, support microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card, up to 1 TB ., plus NAS and NVR recording.
What alarm and audio connections does it have?
Alarm: 7 input(s), 2 output(s). Audio: 1 input (line in), max. input amplitude: 2-2.4 vpp, input impedance: 1 KΩ ± 10%, 1 output (line out), line level, output impedance: 600 Ω. 1 built-in speaker.
Can I control it with a joystick?
Yes — from a Hikvision NVR, iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect or a DS-1200KI / DS-1600KI network keyboard.
Which recorders is it compatible with?
All Hikvision NVRs, and third-party systems via ONVIF (Profile S, G, T).
Documentation — Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14 4MP 42x Zoom ColorVu DarkFighter AcuSense 8-inch TandemVu Dual PTZ Camera
Official Hikvision documents for this model and related Netview CCTV pages.
| Document | Format | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14(F1) Data Sheet (official PDF) | Download | |
| Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14(F1) Quick Start Guide (official PDF) | Download | |
| Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14(F1) User Manual (official PDF) | Download | |
| Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/14(F1) product page | Web | View on hikvision.com |
| Hikvision PTZ Camera Installer Guide 2026 | Web | Read the guide |
| Browse all Hikvision IP PTZ Cameras | Web | View IP PTZ Cameras |
| Contact Netview CCTV (trade pricing & support) | Web | Contact our trade team |
Netview CCTV — authorised Hikvision wholesale distributor (Leicester). Trade pricing: 0116 3800 838 or [email protected].