Hikvision HiLook THC-T259-MS(2.8mm) 3K ColorVu Turret Camera with Mic
The HiLook THC-T259-MS(2.8mm) is a 3K (5 MP) Turbo HD ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 turret — F1.0 super-aperture optics deliver 24/7 colour imaging in low light without relying on white-light LEDs. 2.8 mm fixed fixed lens, 20 m supplementary IR, IP67 rated body, and 5-in-1 hybrid coax output (HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS).
F1.0 super-aperture ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 optics deliver clean colour imaging in low light without relying on white-light LEDs — supplementary IR kicks in for total-darkness scenes. Built-in microphone and audio-output enable 2-way audio over coax (AoCWhat is Hikvision AOC) when paired with a compatible Turbo HD AcusenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide DVR — no separate audio cable run. 5-in-1 hybrid coax video (HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS) auto-detects on connection — the camera works with virtually any UK analogue DVR in stock with installers today.
Key Features
- 3K (5 MP) resolution (2960 x 1665)
- 2.8 mm fixed fixed lens
- 20 m IR range with Smart IR
- ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 F1.0 super-aperture — 24/7 colour imaging
- 5-in-1 hybrid coax video — HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS auto-detect
- Drops into any existing UK analogue DVR or coax cable run (BNC)
- Built-in microphone + audio-output — 2-way audio over coax (AoCWhat is Hikvision AOC)
- Digital WDR + 3D-DNR for clean low-light / back-lit scenes
- IP67 weatherproof
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to 60 °C
- Power: 12 VDC
- CE / UKCA / RoHS approved
Note: ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 Turbo HD cameras use F1.0 super-aperture optics for 24/7 colour imaging without bright white-light LEDs. Supplementary IR handles total-dark scenes. Pair with a compatible Hikvision Turbo HD AcusenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide DVR for full feature support over coax.
HiLook THC-T259-MS(2.8mm) — 3K (5 MP) ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 Turret
3K (5 MP) 3K (5 MP) ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 Turret, 2.8 mm fixed lens, 20 m IR, ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 F1.0 super-aperture (24/7 colour), 2-way audio over coax (AoCWhat is Hikvision AOC), IP67 rated.
Overview
The HiLook THC-T259-MS(2.8mm) is a 3K (5 MP) Turbo HD ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 turret — F1.0 super-aperture optics deliver 24/7 colour imaging in low light without relying on bright white-light LEDs. Supplementary IR engages for total-darkness scenes when ambient light falls below the ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 threshold.
The F1.0 super-aperture lens pairs with a 1/2.7″ CMOS sensor (2960 x 1665) to retain colour information at very low scene illumination. Supplementary IR (20 m range) engages for total-darkness scenes when ambient light falls below the ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 threshold — selectable Colour / B/W / Auto via DVR menu over coax (UTC).
5-in-1 hybrid coax is the major selling angle. The THC-T259-MS(2.8mm) auto-detects HD-TVI, AHD, HDCVI or CVBS on connection — drops straight into virtually any UK analogue DVR in stock with installers today. That makes it an ideal upgrade path for sites still running an older HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI DVR that doesn't justify a full IP migration: keep the recorder, keep the cables, swap in the 3K (5 MP) camera. Digital WDR + 3D-DNR clean up back-lit and noisy low-light scenes.
Construction: IP67 weatherproof housing, -40 °C to 60 °C operating range. Power: 12 VDC. CE / UKCA / RoHS / REACH / WEEE certified. Same-day dispatch from Netview CCTV Leicester — authorised HiLook wholesale distributor — with trade pricing on stocked Turbo HD product.
Key Features
- 3K (5 MP) resolution (2960 x 1665)
- 1/2.7″ Progressive Scan CMOS sensor (3K)
- 2.8 mm fixed fixed lens
- F1.0 super-aperture (ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026, fixed)
- 20 m IR range with Smart IR intensity adjustment
- ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 24/7 colour imaging — F1.0 super-aperture optics
- 5-in-1 hybrid coax video output — HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS auto-detect
- Drops into any existing UK analogue DVR or BNC coax run
- Digital WDR (DWDR)
- 3D-DNR digital noise reduction
- Day & Night with IR-cut filter (auto-switch)
- On-screen menu adjustable from DVR over coax (UTC)
- Built-in microphone — 2-way audio over coax (AoCWhat is Hikvision AOC)
- Audio-output for AoCWhat is Hikvision AOC playback when paired with a compatible Hikvision Turbo HD AcusenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide DVR
- IP67 rated outdoor body
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to 60 °C
- Power: 12 VDC
- CE / UKCA / FCC / RoHS / REACH / WEEE certified
Typical Applications
- Low-light commercial premises — forecourts, back-of-house, perimeter installs needing colour-at-night without intrusive white light
- Premium retail / hospitality — colour capture on entrance / car-park areas where IR-only mono imaging looks dated
- Domestic / residential perimeter — 24/7 colour imaging without bright white-light LEDs visible to neighbours
- Analogue DVR retrofits — sites running an older HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS DVR that doesn't justify a full IP migration
- Trade installs needing same-day stock — Netview CCTV Leicester ships from UK stock
- 2-way audio installations — AoCWhat is Hikvision AOC pairs with Hikvision Turbo HD AcusenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide DVRs for recorded audio alongside video without separate cabling
Compatible HiLook Devices
- HiLook Turbo HD AcusenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide DVR range — iDS-7200HUHI / iDS-7300HUHI / iDS-9000HUHI-K series (5-in-1 input, AoCWhat is Hikvision AOC audio-over-coax recording)
- HiLook Turbo HD standard DVR range — DS-7200HQHI / DS-7300HQHI / DS-7100HGHI-F families (HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS / IP input)
- Third-party HD-TVI, AHD, HDCVI and CVBS DVRs — auto-detect on connection
- HiLook iVMS-4200 desktop client when used with a compatible DVR
- HiLook video-balun / coax accessories — BNC connectors, surge protectors, video amplifiers
- Any UK analogue / hybrid recorder accepting BNC composite or HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI input
What's in the Box
- 1 × HiLook THC-T259-MS(2.8mm) 3K (5 MP) ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 Turret
- 1 × mounting bracket / hardware kit
- 1 × cable / connector accessory bag
- 1 × waterproof BNC / power adaptor set
- 1 × quick start guide
Further reading
📄 Download: HiLook THC-T259-MS(2.8mm) Datasheet (PDF) — full technical specification including video-format compatibility table, I/O wiring diagram and approval certificates.
Detailed Specifications — HiLook THC-T259-MS(2.8mm)
Full technical specification taken from the official HiLook THC-T259-MS(2.8mm) 3K (5 MP) ColorVu Turret datasheet.
| Camera & Image | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7″ Progressive Scan CMOS (3K) |
| Resolution | 3K (5 MP) (2960 x 1665) |
| Max Frame Rate | max 2960 × 1665 @ 20 fps; 1920 × 1080 @ 25/30 fps |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.0005 lux @ F1.0 (Colour, with light); 0 lux with IR |
| WDR | Digital WDR (DWDR) |
| Noise Reduction | 3D-DNR digital noise reduction |
| Shutter | 1/3 s to 1/100,000 s (auto / manual) |
| Day & Night | IR-cut filter with auto-switch |
| BLC / HLC | Supported |
| Lens & Optical | |
| Lens Type | Fixed |
| Focal Length | 2.8 mm fixed |
| Aperture | F1.0 (super-aperture, ColorVu) |
| Lens Mount | Integrated (sealed) |
| IR Cut Filter | Yes — auto-switch |
| Illumination & Night Vision | |
| IR Range | 20 m Smart IR (intensity adjustment) |
| ColorVu Mode | 24/7 colour imaging via F1.0 super-aperture optics — colour retained at very low scene illumination without white-light LED |
| Supplementary IR | Engages for total-darkness scenes (below ColorVu colour threshold) |
| Day/Night | IR-cut filter with auto-switch; selectable Colour / B/W / Auto |
| Video Output | |
| Video Standards | 5-in-1 hybrid coax — HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS |
| Auto-Detect | Yes — camera auto-detects DVR video standard on connection |
| Default Output | HD-TVI (switchable on-screen menu over coax) |
| Output Impedance | 75 ohm (BNC, composite-style) |
| Coaxial Cable Reach | Up to 500 m on RG-59 (HD-TVI); longer with video balun / amplifier |
| OSD Control | Up the Coax (UTC) — menu adjustable from compatible DVR over BNC |
| Audio | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes — audio-over-coax (AoC) |
| Audio Output | Built-in audio-output (line-level) |
| Audio Transmission | Over-coax (AoC) on compatible Hikvision Turbo HD Acusense DVRs — no separate audio cable required |
| Audio Format | G.711u (compressed) over coax |
| General | |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC ± 25% |
| Body / Form Factor | Turret (eyeball, ColorVu) - white housing |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to 60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | ≤ 90% (non-condensing) |
| Approvals | FCC, CE (EN 55032, EN 55035, EN 50130-4, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3), UKCA, RoHS, REACH, WEEE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HiLook THC-T259-MS?
A 3K (5MP) Turbo HD ColorVu turret camera recording over standard coax cable.
Does it see in colour at night?
Yes — F1.0 super-aperture optics deliver 24/7 colour imaging in low light, without relying on white-light LEDs.
What lens and IR range does it have?
A 2.8mm fixed lens with 20m supplementary IR, plus a built-in microphone.
Will it work with my existing DVR?
Yes — its 5-in-1 hybrid coax output (HD-TVI/AHD/HDCVI/CVBS) drops into any existing DVR or coax run.
Is it weatherproof?
Yes — IP67 rated for outdoor installation.
Do you stock it?
Yes — in stock at Netview CCTV, Leicester, with same-day dispatch and trade pricing for installers.
Documentation — HiLook THC-T259-MS(2.8mm) 3K (5 MP) ColorVu Turret
Download the official HiLook datasheet for the THC-T259-MS(2.8mm), plus browse related categories on netviewcctv.co.uk.
| Document | Format | Link |
|---|---|---|
| THC-T259-MS(2.8mm) Product Datasheet | Download datasheet | |
| Browse all 3K (5 MP) HD analogue (Turbo HD) cameras | Web | View 3K (5 MP) HD analogue cameras |
| Browse all HD analogue / Turbo HD cameras (BNC) | Web | View HD cameras (BNC) |
| All CCTV cameras at Netview CCTV | Web | View all CCTV cameras |
| Contact Netview CCTV (trade pricing & support) | Web | Contact our trade team |
Netview CCTV — authorised HiLook wholesale distributor (Leicester, UK). For trade pricing on the THC-T259-MS(2.8mm), contact our trade team on 0116 3800 838 or [email protected].