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Hikvision DS-2CD7526G0-IZHS8 2MP IR Varifocal Dome
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Overview
Hikvision DS-2CD7526G0-IZHS8 2MP IR Varifocal Outdoor Dome IP Camera
The Hikvision DS-2CD7526G0-IZHS8 is a professional-grade 2MP outdoor dome camera engineered for complex surveillance deployments requiring flexible focal length control and advanced analytics. This varifocal system delivers exceptional performance across wide perimeter coverage and detailed identification tasks, combining dual-range optics with intelligent video processing to meet demanding security standards in enterprise and critical infrastructure applications.
Key Features
- 2MP (1920 × 1080) progressive scan CMOS sensor with 30 fps capture
- Dual varifocal lens options: 2.8–12mm (114.5°–41.8° FOV) and 8–32mm (42.5°–15.1° FOV)
- Extreme low-light performance: 0.0001 Lux B/W with IR, 0 Lux with IR supplement light
- Smart supplement light with 30–50m IR range depending on focal length
- 140 dB wide dynamic range (WDR) with advanced image enhancement (BLC, HLC, 3D DNR, defog)
- P-iris mechanism with motorized focus for precise exposure and sharpness control
- PoE powered (IEEE 802.3at, max 15W) with optional 12VDC/24VAC alternatives
- IP67-rated aluminum alloy construction with heater for -40°C to 60°C operation
- Multi-stream encoding: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 with CBR/VBR bitrate control (32 Kbps–8 Mbps)
Advanced Analytics & Detection
The camera integrates deep-learning-powered multi-target detection supporting simultaneous human, face, and vehicle recognition. Face capture detects up to 120 faces per scene with backg background separation, while supporting 10 searchable face libraries (150,000 total faces). Additional intelligence includes line crossing, intrusion, perimeter protection with human/vehicle filtering, people counting, heat mapping, queue management, hard hat detection, and on/off-duty monitoring across up to 8 configurable regions.
Security & Connectivity
Comprehensive security framework includes 802.1X authentication (EAP-TLS, EAP-LEAP, EAP-MD5), HTTPS/SSL-TLS encryption, watermarking, IP filtering, and password protection. Dual-channel audio (line-in/out) with built-in dual microphones supports multiple compression formats. Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, microSD card storage (up to 1TB), ANR (Auto Network Replenishment), and NAS integration enable flexible local and remote recording. Supports 20 simultaneous live-view channels across up to 32 user accounts with role-based access control.
Professional Integration
API support includes ONVIF (Profiles S, G, T, M), ISAPI, SDK, and ISUP for seamless third-party platform integration. Compatible with Hikvision iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect, and Hik-Central management software. Supports target cropping, electronic PTZ with patrol/auto-tracking, ROI (region of interest) configuration, and metadata output for intelligent event correlation.
Applications
- Critical infrastructure perimeter and fence-line monitoring
- Industrial facility entrance/exit surveillance with multi-target classification
- Campus and large-area outdoor security with flexible focus adjustment
- Traffic and vehicle enforcement with long-range recognition capabilities
- Crowd management and people-flow analytics in high-traffic zones
- Face-enabled access control and identity verification deployments

The DS-2CD7526G0-IZHS8 represents Hikvision's commitment to hybrid optical and computational performance. The dual-range varifocal design (2.8–12mm and 8–32mm) provides unmatched flexibility—wide-angle 114.5° coverage drops to 15.1° telephoto, with DORI extend detection to 112.7m in telephoto mode. The P-iris mechanism ensures consistent exposure across zoom range, critical for reliably triggering analytics on distant subjects.
Smart supplement light adapts IR output to focal length, preventing overexposure in wide mode while maintaining 50m range in telephoto. 140dB WDR combined with EIS and multi-stream H.265+ compression enables aggressive bitrate optimization without sacrificing analytics fidelity. Face detection ceiling (120 simultaneous, 40 captures/frame, 10/sec upload) and multi-target typing (human body, face, vehicle with 13-point skeleton) position this unit for intelligent traffic enforcement, campus monitoring, and access control integration where classification accuracy determines operational ROI.
System Design, Deployment & Technical Support
Support services and planning resources for commercial surveillance, access control, and infrastructure deployments.
Fixed scope • Fixed price
System Design Assistance
- Get help validating product compatibility
- Coverage requirements
- Storage planning and deployment architecture before you buy.
Deployment & Configuration Support
- Access fixed-scope support for rollout planning
- User setup guidance
- Migration and system standardization across single-site or multi-site deployments
Guides, Tools & Calculators
- PoE requirements
- Storage retention
- Camera selection and deployment methodology