Dahua DH-IPC-HDW1230T2-S5 2MP Dome IP Camera

Description

Dahua DH-IPC-HDW1230T2-S5 2MP Dome IP Camera

The Dahua DH-IPC-HDW1230T2-S5 2MP Dome IP Camera is an excellent choice for users looking for a dependable and cost-effective Full HD network surveillance camera. Designed as part of Dahua's Lite Series, this camera combines clear 2MP imaging, infrared night vision, efficient video compression, and practical image enhancement technologies in a compact dome-style design.

The camera uses a 1/2.8-inch CMOS image sensor and provides a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, delivering detailed Full HD video for everyday security monitoring. Its 2.8mm fixed-focal lens provides a wide viewing angle of approximately 102° horizontally and 120° diagonally, making it suitable for monitoring rooms, entrances, retail areas, offices, corridors, and other locations where broad coverage is required.

For nighttime surveillance, the DH-IPC-HDW1230T2-S5 features built-in IR illumination with a range of up to 30 meters. The camera automatically switches between color and black-and-white modes according to lighting conditions, helping maintain useful surveillance footage even when ambient light is limited.

The camera also incorporates several image enhancement technologies, including DWDR, 3D Noise Reduction (3D NR), Backlight Compensation (BLC), Highlight Compensation (HLC), and Region of Interest (ROI). These technologies help improve image quality in challenging lighting conditions and allow important areas of the scene to receive better image processing.

Another major advantage is its efficient video compression. The camera supports H.265, H.264, H.264B, H.264H, and MJPEG, while Smart H.264+ and Smart H.265+ help reduce bandwidth and storage requirements compared with conventional compression methods. This makes it a practical option for multi-camera surveillance systems where storage capacity and network bandwidth are important considerations.

For installation flexibility, the Dahua DH-IPC-HDW1230T2-S5 supports both 12V DC and PoE (IEEE 802.3af). PoE allows compatible network infrastructure to carry both power and data through a single Ethernet cable, which can simplify installation and reduce cabling requirements.

The camera also supports motion detection, video tampering detection, network disconnection detection, IP conflict detection, and illegal access detection, providing useful security monitoring and system-status alerts. It supports ONVIF Profile S, P2P, and standard network protocols, allowing integration with compatible surveillance systems and network video recorders.

With an IP67 protection rating, the camera is designed to resist dust and water ingress, making it suitable for a range of indoor and outdoor surveillance applications. Overall, the Dahua DH-IPC-HDW1230T2-S5 is a practical solution for customers seeking an affordable 2MP Dahua Dome IP Camera with 30m IR night vision, PoE, H.265 compression, and IP67 protection.