HiLook THC-T180-M(2.8mm) 8MP 4-in-1 EXIR Turret Camera 2.8mm 102.9°

Overview

The HiLook THC-T180-M(2.8mm) is the 8 MP member of the THC-T1 turret family — the same compact metal turret as the 2 MP THC-T120-MS and 5 MP THC-T150-MS, with four times the pixels of the 2 MP model. At 3840 × 2160 over coax, it lets you pull usable detail out of a wide scene without moving to IP.

EXIR 2.0 is the practical difference at night. Rather than a ring of discrete LEDs, it uses a lens-based emitter that spreads infrared more evenly across the frame to about 30 m — so you get less of the hot centre and dark corners that plague cheaper IR turrets, which matters a great deal when you are trying to read a face at the edge of the picture.

The output is 4-in-1: TVI, AHD, CVI or CVBS, switchable on the camera. That means it works with practically any analogue DVR an installer is likely to meet, and it is a straightforward drop-in replacement on existing coax. Bear in mind that recording the full 8 MP requires a DVR that supports 8 MP input; on an older recorder the camera will still work, just at that recorder's maximum resolution.

One thing to note if you are comparing with its siblings: the -M suffix means there is no built-in microphone. The THC-T120-MS and THC-T150-MS carry the -MS suffix and do include audio. If you need sound on this run, choose one of those or the THC-T257-LTS.

Construction is a metal housing rated IP67, tested from -40 °C to 60 °C, drawing a modest 2.9 W from a 12 VDC supply. Same-day dispatch from Netview CCTV Leicester — authorised HiLook wholesale distributor — once stock lands.

Key Features

• 8 MP resolution — 3840 × 2160 from an 8.29 MP CMOS sensor
• EXIR 2.0 infrared to 30 m — more even illumination than conventional LED arrays
• 4-in-1 output — TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS switchable
• Frame rates: TVI 8 MP @ 12.5 / 15 fps, 4 MP @ 25 / 30 fps, 2 MP @ 25 / 30 fps
• 2.8 mm fixed lens — 102.9° horizontal field of view
• Also made in 3.6 mm (79°) and 6 mm (44.7°) for narrower views
• 0.01 Lux @ F1.2 (AGC on); 0 Lux with IR
• Digital WDR, BLC, HLC, Smart IR
• STD / HIGH-SAT image modes; auto or manual white balance
• Auto / Colour / B&W day-night with ICR
• Pan 0°-360°, tilt 0°-75°, rotation 0°-360°
• IP67 rated, metal housing
• 12 VDC ± 25%, max 2.9 W
• -40 °C to 60 °C, humidity 90% or less
• 82.6 × 90 × 79.37 mm, approx. 300 g

Typical Applications

• Maximum detail on existing coax — forecourts, yards and car parks where you want 8 MP without recabling to IP
• Wide scenes needing digital zoom headroom — the extra pixels let you crop into a recorded frame
• Upgrades from 2 MP analogue turrets in the same housing footprint
• Mixed-brand sites — the 4-in-1 output suits any analogue recorder
• Trade installs needing same-day stock — Netview CCTV Leicester

Compatibility

• HiLook Turbo HD DVRs supporting 8 MP input — DVR-2xx U-series and above
• Hikvision Turbo HD and AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide DVRs with 8 MP / 3K Lite input
• Third-party TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS recorders (at that recorder's maximum resolution)
• Hik-Connect mobile app and iVMS-4200 when used with a compatible DVR
• Mounting: DS-1272ZJ-110-TRS wall mount, DS-1275ZJ-SUS vertical pole mount, DS-1276ZJ-SUS corner mount, DS-1280ZJ-XS junction box

What's in the Box

• 1 × HiLook THC-T180-M(2.8mm) 8 MP turret camera
• 1 × mounting template and fixings
• 1 × quick start guide