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SKU: DS-2DF8C842IXG-ELW
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Hikvision DS-2DF8C842IXG-ELW 8MP DarkFighter AI IR 42x Zoom PTZ Outdoor Speed Dome IP Camera

8MP PTZ dome with 42x zoom and 500m IR for 24/7 outdoor surveillance

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Hikvision DS-2DF8C842IXG-ELW 8MP DarkFighter AI IR 42x Zoom PTZ Outdoor Speed Dome IP Camera

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SKU: DS-2DF8C842IXG-ELW
UPC: 842571149135
Condition: New
Availability: Special Order · Usually Ships in 2-3 Weeks
Warranty 5-year warranty

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Hikvision DS-2DF8C842IXG-ELW 8MP DarkFighter AI IR 42x Zoom PTZ Outdoor Speed Dome IP Camera

The Hikvision DS-2DF8C842IXG-ELW represents the pinnacle of professional outdoor PTZ surveillance, combining exceptional 8MP resolution with advanced DarkFighter low-light technology and AI-driven intelligence. Purpose-built for demanding security applications, this speed dome delivers superior image clarity, extreme zoom capabilities, and intelligent threat detection across 24/7 operations.

Key Features

  • 8MP 1/1.2" Progressive Scan CMOS with 3840 × 2160 native resolution
  • 42x Optical + 16x Digital zoom with 7.5mm to 315mm focal length
  • DarkFighter Technology: 0.002 Lux (color), 0.0002 Lux (B/W), 0 Lux with IR
  • IR supplemental lighting up to 500m with smart adaptive control
  • 360° continuous pan, -20° to 90° auto-flip tilt with Smart Pan-Tilt Correction
  • 300 presets, 8 patrol routes, 4 pattern scans with 10+ minute recording capacity
  • AI capabilities: Face detection/capture (30 simultaneous), auto-tracking, perimeter protection
  • 140 dB wide dynamic range with optical defog and EIS image stabilization
  • IP66/IK10 rated, -40°C to 70°C operating range, rain-sensing wiper
  • PoE 802.3bt powered (max 51W) or 24 VAC

Technical Highlights

Imaging Performance: The 1/1.2" sensor with F1.6 maximum aperture and variable shutter speed (1/1 to 1/30,000 s) captures crisp, detailed footage across extreme lighting conditions. Slow shutter mode and 140 dB WDR ensure no detail is lost in backlit or high-contrast scenes.

Zoom & Coverage: The 42x optical zoom with rapid 7.5-second traverse speed provides seamless coverage from wide 60.4° (horizontal) to ultra-narrow 1.7° telephoto fields of view. Smart 3D positioning and preset freezing eliminate jitter during zoom operations.

AI & Analytics: Integrated AI engine supports face detection and comparison, line crossing, intrusion, region entrance/exit detection, unattended baggage monitoring, object removal, and vehicle detection with license plate recognition. Manual and auto-tracking modes enable real-time threat response.

Connectivity & Storage: Dual-stream video (H.265+/H.264) with SVC encoding optimizes bandwidth. Supports up to 20 simultaneous live view channels, on-board microSD storage (256GB), NAS/ANR network recording, and comprehensive protocol support (RTSP, HTTP/HTTPS, ONVIF Profile S/G/T, ISAPI).

Reliability: IP66 weatherproof, IK10 vandal-proof, 6000V lightning protection, and complete environmental certifications (CE, UL, RoHS, WEEE) ensure year-round outdoor performance.

Applications

  • Critical infrastructure and perimeter security
  • Large-scale property and campus surveillance
  • Traffic and transportation monitoring
  • Border and boundary protection
  • Event and venue surveillance
  • Industrial facility security
James Everett
James Everett
Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The DS-2DF8C842IXG-ELW is engineered for high-end surveillance demands where coverage range, low-light performance, and intelligent automation justify the investment. The 42x zoom with rapid PTZ speeds enables operators to transition from area overview to facial identification in seconds—critical for large outdoor areas. DarkFighter's exceptional low-light sensitivity (0.002 Lux color) eliminates the need for auxiliary lighting in many twilight scenarios, reducing maintenance and power overhead.

The AI suite, particularly face capture and vehicle recognition, transforms reactive monitoring into proactive threat prevention. IP66/IK10 ratings and military-grade lightning protection ensure longevity in harsh climates. For system integrators, the multi-protocol support (ONVIF, ISAPI, Hikvision SDK) and 20-channel simultaneous access streamline large deployment scenarios.

Power efficiency via PoE 802.3bt (51W max) suits modern power-over-ethernet infrastructure. This unit excels where superior optics, intelligent automation, and rugged construction outweigh cost considerations.

Specifications
Type: Dome
Features: AI
Frame Rate: High
Sensor Type: 1/1.2" progressive scan CMOS
Min. Illumination: 0.002 Lux color / 0 Lux IR
Shutter Speed: 1/1 s to 1/30,000 s
Slow Shutter: Yes
Day & Night: IR cut filter
Zoom: 42x optical, 16x digital
Max. Resolution: 3840 × 2160
Focus: Auto, semi-auto, manual, rapid focus
Focal Length: 7.5mm to 315mm,42X Optical
Zoom Speed: Approx. 7.5 s
Field of View: 60.4° to 1.7° (H), 36.2° to 0.9° (V)
Aperture: Max. F1.6
Supplement Light Type: IR
Supplement Light Range: up to 500 m
Smart Supplement Light: Yes
Movement Range (Pan: 360°,Smart Pan-Tilt Correction
Movement Range (Tilt: -20° to 90° (auto flip),Smart Pan-Tilt Correction
Pan Speed: 0.1-210°/s, preset 280°/s
Tilt Speed: 0.1-150°/s, preset 250°/s
Proportional Pan: 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, patrol, auto, tilt, random, frame, panorama
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
Main Stream: 3840×2160 @ 25fps
Sub-Stream: 704×576 @ 25fps
Third Stream: 1920×1080 @ 25fps
Video Compression: Main stream: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264, +more
Video Bit Rate: 32 Kbps to 16384 Kbps
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 Compression: G.711alaw, G.711ulaw, G.722.1, G.726, MP2L2, PCM,AAC_LC
Audio Bit Rate: 64 Kbps (G.711) / 16-192 Kbps (MP2L2) / 16-64 Kbps (AA
Network Storage: NAS (NFS, SMB/ CIFS), ANR
Protocols: IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1x, QoS, FTP, SMTP, UPnP, SNMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTCP, RTP, TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP, ICMP, DHCP, PPPoE, Bonjour,WebSocket,WebSockets
API: ISUP, ISAPI, Hikvision SDK, ONVIF
Simultaneous Live View: Up to 20 channels
User/Host: 32 users, 3 levels
Security: Password protection, complicated password, HTTPS encryption, 802.1X authentication (EAP-TLS, EAP-LEAP, EAP-MD5), watermark, IP address filter, basic and digest authentication for HTTP/HTTPS, RTP/RTSP over HTTPS, control timeout settings, security aud
Client: HikCentral, iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect
Web Browser: IE11, Chrome 57.0+, Firefox 52.0+, Safari 11+
Day/Night Switch: Day, night, auto, scheduled-switch
Image Enhancement: BLC, HLC, 3D DNR
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR: 140 dB
Defog: Optical defog
Image Stabilization: EIS (Built-in gyroscope to improve EIS performance)
Regional Exposure: Yes
Regional Focus: Yes
Image Settings: Saturation, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gain, and white balance adjustable by client software or web browser
Image Parameters Switch: Yes
Privacy Mask: Up to 24 masks, mosaic, configurable color
SNR: ≥ 52 dB
Video Outputs: 1.0 V[p-p]/75 Ω, PAL, NTSC, BNC connector
Ethernet Interface: 1 RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet port
On-Board Storage: microSD up to 256GB
Alarm: 7 inputs, 2 outputs
Audio Support: 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: Half duplex, HIKVISION, Pelco-P, Pelco-D, self-adaptive
Linkage: Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, email, alarm
Basic Event: motion detection, video tampering alarm, alarm input, alarm output, exception
Smart Event: Line crossing detection, region entrance detection, unattended baggage detection, object removal detection, intrusion detection, region exiting detection, vandal-proof alarm, audio exception detection
Smart Tracking: Manual tracking, auto-tracking
Face Capture: Detects up to 30 faces, tracks and captures best image
Face Comparison: Yes
Perimeter Protection: Line crossing, intrusion, region detection
Road Traffic: Vehicle detection & plate/model/color recognition
Operating Condition: Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F), Humidity: ≤ 95%
Language: 33 languages: English, Russian, Estonian, Bulgarian, +more
Power Consumption And Current: 24 VAC 62W / PoE 802.3bt 51W
Wiper: Yes. Rain-sensing auto control
Dimension: Ø 267 mm × 430 mm (Ø 10.51" × 16.93")
Weight: Approx. 9.6 kg (21.16 lb.)
EMC: FCC SDoC (47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B); CE-EMC (EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 50130-4: 2011 +A1: 2014); RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015); IC VoC (ICES-003: Issue 6, 2019); KC (KN 32: 2015, KN 35: 2015)
Safety: UL (UL 62368-1);CB (IEC 60950-1:2005 + Am 1:2009 + Am 2:2013, IEC 62368-1:2014); CE-LVD (EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017), BIS (IS 13252(Part 1):2010+A1:2013+A2:2015); LOA (SANS IEC60950-1)
Environment Rating: CE-RoHS (2011/65/EU); WEEE (2012/19/EU); Reach (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)
Protection: IP67, IK10, 6000V surge protection
Product Type: Dome
Connectivity: Wired
Power Type: PoE
IP Rating: IP66
Resolution: 8MP
Night Vision: IR
Housing Color: White
Warranty: 5-year warranty
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