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Hikvision DS-2SE4C425MWG-E 4MP Dual-Lens PTZ Dome Camera

The Hikvision TandemVu DS-2SE4C425MWG-E is a revolutionary 4MP outdoor PTZ dome camera that combines dual-lens technology with advanced analytics to deliver comprehensive surveillance coverage. This innovative camera simultaneously captures wide-angle overviews and detailed close-ups, eliminating blind spots and ensuring no critical events are missed. Engineered for demanding outdoor environments, it delivers exceptional performance in challenging lighting conditions while maintaining rugged IP66-rated construction.

Key Features

  • TandemVu Dual-Lens Technology: Simultaneous wide-angle (96.1° horizontal FOV) and PTZ perspectives enable operators to monitor expansive areas while zooming into specific details without losing situational awareness
  • 4MP Dual Sensors: Bullet channel 1/3" CMOS and PTZ channel 1/2.8" CMOS deliver 2560×1440 resolution on both streams for crystal-clear imaging
  • 25× Optical Zoom: PTZ channel provides precise pan-tilt-zoom control with 80°/s pan and tilt speeds, 300 presets, and 8 customizable patrol patterns
  • Superior Low-Light Performance: Bullet channel operates at 0.0005 Lux (F1.0, AGC ON) with white light illumination to 30m; PTZ channel achieves 0.001 Lux B/W with IR illumination to 100m
  • 360° Coverage: Full pan rotation with -15° to 90° tilt range and auto-flip ensures complete perimeter surveillance
  • Smart Analytics: Integrated face capture (PTZ channel), line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance/exit detection, and audio exception detection
  • Advanced Image Enhancement: 120 dB WDR, 3D DNR, digital defog, EIS, and BLC/HLC for optimal visibility in varied lighting
  • PoE+ Powered: Single cable installation with low power consumption (max 24W)
  • Robust Construction: IP66 outdoor rating, aluminum ADC12 body, operating range -30°C to 65°C, 6000V lightning protection
  • H.265 Video Compression: Efficient bandwidth utilization with 32-16384 kbps bitrate control and SVC support
  • Multiple Storage Options: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC cards up to 256GB, plus NAS and FTP integration

Technical Highlights

The camera supports H.265, H.264, and MJPEG video compression with three simultaneous streams at up to 30 fps. Intelligent region of interest (ROI) capability allows 8 fixed regions per stream for optimized bandwidth. Audio support includes multiple compression formats (G.711, G.722.1, G.726, MP2L2, AAC-LC) with environmental noise filtering. Security features include 802.1X authentication, HTTPS encryption, and multi-user access control (32 users/hosts). Smart event linkage triggers automated responses including FTP/NAS uploads, email alerts, and recording activation.

Ideal Applications

This camera excels in large-scale commercial environments, critical infrastructure, transportation hubs, perimeter security, parking facilities, and public spaces requiring simultaneous wide-area monitoring and detailed zoom capability. The combination of dual-lens architecture and AI-driven analytics makes it particularly valuable for facilities where operator efficiency and rapid threat response are essential.

James Everett
James Everett
Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The DS-2SE4C425MWG-E represents a paradigm shift in PTZ camera design. Traditional PTZ systems force operators to choose between overview and detail; TandemVu eliminates this compromise by providing both simultaneously on independent streams. The dual 4MP sensors—each optimized for its role—deliver superior results compared to single-sensor zoom designs.

The bullet channel's F1.0 aperture and 0.0005 Lux sensitivity rival dedicated low-light fixed cameras, while the PTZ channel maintains versatility with 25× zoom and dedicated IR illumination. Smart supplement lighting intelligently adjusts white light (30m range) and IR (100m range) based on scene conditions, maximizing image quality while controlling power consumption. Integration of face capture, line crossing, and intrusion detection enables intelligent alarm linkage, reducing false positives that plague traditional motion detection.

The 300 presets and 8 patrol patterns support complex multi-zone monitoring strategies. For enterprises managing large outdoor perimeters or facilities requiring both overview and forensic detail, this camera's dual-stream architecture and advanced analytics justify the investment through improved operational efficiency and faster incident response.

Product Documentation

Specifications
Type: Dome
Features: TandemVu
Features: IR
Frame Rate: 30 fps
Sensor Type: 1/3" & 1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS
Max. Resolution: [Bullet channel] 2560 × 1440, [PTZ channel] 2560 × 1440
Min. Illumination: 0.005 Lux color / 0 Lux IR
Shutter Speed: 1 s to 1/30,000 s
Day & Night: ICR
Zoom: [PTZ channel] 25 × optical, 16 × digital
Slow Shutter: yes
Focal Length: 2.8mm (Bullet), 4.8-120mm (PTZ)
Field of View: 96.1° H, 52.1° V (Bullet); 55°-2.4° H (PTZ)
Focus: semi-auto
Aperture: [Bullet channel]: F1.0; [PTZ channel]: F1.6
Zoom Speed: [PTZ channel]: approx. 3.6 s
Supplement Light Type: [PTZ channel]: IR; [Bullet channel]: White Light
Supplement Light Range: [PTZ channel]: up to 100 m; [Bullet channel]: up to 30 m
Smart Supplement Light: Yes
Movement Range (Pan: 360°
Movement Range (Tilt: -15° to 90° (auto flip)
Pan Speed: 0.1–80°/s
Tilt Speed: 0.1–80°/s
Proportional Pan: yes
Presets: 300
Preset Freezing: yes
Patrol Scan: 8 patrols, up to 32 presets for each patrol
Pattern Scan: 4 pattern scans
Park Action: preset
3D Positioning: yes
PTZ Status Display: yes
Scheduled Task: preset
Power-Off Memory: yes
Main Stream: 2560×1440 @ 25fps
Sub-Stream: 704×576 @ 25fps
Third Stream: 1920×1080 @ 25fps
Video Compression: H.265
Video Bit Rate: 32 kbps to 16384 kbps
H.264 Type: baseline profile
H.265 Type: main profile
Scalable Video Coding (SVC: yes
Region Of Interest (ROI: 8 fixed regions for each stream
Audio Compression: G.711,G.722.1,G.726,MP2L2,PCM,AAC-LC
Audio Bit Rate: 32 to 192 Kbps (MP2L2),16 to 64Kbps (AAC-LC)
Audio Sampling Rate: 8 kHz,16 kHz,32 kHz,48 kHz
Environment Noise Filtering: yes
Protocols: IPv4/IPv6
Simultaneous Live View: 20
API: Open Network Video Interface, ISAPI, SDK, ISUP
User/Host: 32
Security: Authenticated username and password
: 802.1X authenticated access
Network Storage: NAS (NFS, SMB/ CIFS)
Client: iVMS-4200
Web Browser: IE 10+, Chrome 57+, Firefox 52+, Safari 12+
Image Parameters Switch: Yes
Image Settings: sharpness, saturation, brightness, contrast
Day/Night Switch: day, night, auto, scheduled-switch
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR: 120 dB
SNR: ≥ 52 dB
Defog: Digital defog
Image Stabilization: EIS
Image Enhancement: BLC,HLC,3D DNR
Privacy Mask: 8/24 programmable polygon privacy masks
Regional Focus: Yes
Regional Exposure: Yes
Ethernet Interface: RJ45, self-adaptive 10M/100M Ethernet port
On-Board Storage: Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC up to 256GB
Audio Support: 1 audio input, 2.0 to 2.4Vp-p, 1k Ohm±10%, 1 audio output, line level, impedance: 600 Ω
Alarm: 1 alarm input, 1 alarm output
Reset: yes
Basic Event: [PTZ channel] motion detection, video tampering alarm,[PTZ channel & bullet channel] alarm input and output, exception (IP address conflict, HDD full, illegal login, HDD error, network disconnected, Abnormal Reboot)
Smart Event: [PTZ channel & bullet channel] audio exception detection,[PTZ channel] line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection,[Bullet channel] line crossing detection, intrusion detection, region entrance de
Linkage: Upload to FTP/NAS/memory card, email, alarm
Face Capture: [Bullet channel] no,[PTZ channel] yes
Power Type: 12VDC, PoE+
Dimension: Ø 166 mm × 375 mm (Ø 6.5" × 14.7")
Weight: Approx. 2.4 kg (13.2 lb.)
Material: ADC12
Operating Condition: -30℃ to 65℃ (-22°F to 149°F)
General Function: mirror,password protection,watermark,IP address filter
Demist: Demist by heating the glass
Power Consumption And Current: Max 24W (heater 2.6W, light 11W)
Protection: IP66, 6000V surge protection
Product Type: Dome
Connectivity: Wired
Night Vision: IR
Form Factor: Dome
IP Rating: IP66
Resolution: 4MP
Day/Night: Yes
Storage Support: microSD
Outdoor Ready: Yes
HTTPS Encryption: Yes
WDR: WDR
Image Sensor Size: 1/3"
Horizontal Fov: 96.1°
Vertical Fov: 52.1°
Wide Dynamic Range: WDR
Housing Color: White
Environment Rating: Outdoor
Warranty: 5-year warranty
eol: true
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