Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 TandemVu 4MP PTZ camera, 42x zoom, IR 300m, 5yr

Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 TandemVu 4MP PTZ camera

When you need to cover a wide area and still capture fine detail at the same time, the Hikvision TandemVu DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 delivers both - simultaneously. Its dual-channel design pairs a panoramic fisheye view with a powerful 42x optical zoom PTZ channel, so you never have to choose between context and clarity. Whether you're monitoring a large car park, a logistics yard, or a critical infrastructure perimeter, this camera keeps watch day and night with DarkFighter 2.0 technology and up to 300 m IR range.

Key features

• TandemVu dual-channel: panoramic + 42x optical zoom PTZ in one unit
• 4MP PTZ channel (2688 x 1520) and panoramic channel (3680 x 1656)
• DarkFighter 2.0 - 24/7 colour imaging in near-zero light conditions
• Up to 300 m IR range (PTZ) and 30 m white light (panoramic)
• Deep learning: face capture, face comparison, LPR, multi-target detection
• Auto-tracking 3.0 and smart linkage for hands-free target following
• Panoramic tilt adjustable from 12 to 24 degrees
• 360 degree endless pan, 300 presets, 8 patrol scans
• EIS with built-in gyroscope for stable video
• IP67, IK10 (excl. glass window), NEMA 4X anti-corrosion
• TVS 6000 V lightning and surge protection
• Built-in wiper, demist, and speaker
• PoE (802.3bt) powered - single cable installation
• 5-year warranty

Who is this for?

Ideal for large commercial sites, critical infrastructure, transport hubs, and high-security perimeters where a single camera must cover a wide area while also tracking and identifying individuals or vehicles at distance.

Camera

• Image sensor: [Panoramic] 1/2.5" Progressive Scan CMOS, [PTZ] 1/1.8" Progressive Scan CMOS
• Min. illumination: [Panoramic] Colour: 0.0005 Lux (F1.0, AGC ON), B/W: 0.0001 Lux, 0 Lux with light; [PTZ] Colour: 0.0003 Lux (F1.2, AGC ON), B/W: 0.0001 Lux, 0 Lux with IR
• Shutter speed: 1 s to 1/30,000 s
• Slow shutter: Yes
• Day and night: Day, Night, Schedule, Auto (both channels)
• Max. resolution: [Panoramic] 3680 x 1656, [PTZ] 2688 x 1520
• WDR: [Panoramic] 120 dB, [PTZ] 150 dB
• SNR: 52 dB or greater

Lens

• Focal length: [Panoramic] 2.8 mm, [PTZ] 6 to 252 mm
• Aperture: [Panoramic] F1.0, [PTZ] F1.3
• Zoom: [PTZ] 42x optical, 16x digital
• Zoom speed: [PTZ] approx. 5.6 s
• FOV: [Panoramic] H: 190 degrees, V: 50 degrees; [PTZ] H: 59 to 2 degrees, V: 34.2 to 1.1 degrees
• Focus: Auto, semi-auto, manual

Illuminator

• Supplement light range: [Panoramic] White light up to 30 m, [PTZ] IR up to 300 m
• Smart supplement light: Yes

PTZ

• Pan: 360 degree endless
• Tilt: [Panoramic] 12 to 24 degrees, [PTZ] -20 to 90 degrees
• Pan speed: 0.1 to 160 deg/s configurable, preset speed 240 deg/s
• Tilt speed: 0.1 to 120 deg/s configurable, preset speed 200 deg/s
• Presets: 300
• Patrol scan: 8 patrols, up to 32 presets each
• Pattern scan: 4 patterns, record time over 10 min each
• 3D positioning: Yes
• Proportional pan: [PTZ] Yes
• Power-off memory: Yes
• Preset freezing: Yes
• Park action: Preset, pattern scan, patrol scan, auto scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan

Video

• Main stream: [Panoramic] 25/30 fps at 3680 x 1656; [PTZ] 50/60 fps at 2688 x 1520, up to 100/120 fps at 1080p
• Video compression: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 (main), H.265/H.264/MJPEG (sub/third)
• Video bit rate: 32 Kbps to 16 Mbps
• ROI: 8 fixed regions per stream
• SVC: H.264 and H.265

Audio

• Compression: G.711, G.722.1, G.726, MP2L2, PCM, AAC-LC, MP3
• Sampling rate: 8/16/32/48 kHz
• Environment noise filtering: Yes
• Interface: 1 input (line in), 1 output (line out), 1 built-in speaker

Network

• API: ONVIF (Profile S, G, T, M), ISUP, ISAPI, SDK, OTAP
• Protocols: IPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, 802.1X, QoS, SMTP, UPnP, SNMP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTCP, RTP, TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP, ICMP, DHCP, PPPoE, Bonjour, FTP
• Storage: NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), ANR
• Simultaneous live view: Up to 20 channels
• Users: Up to 32 users, 3 levels (administrator, operator, user)
• Security: HTTPS encryption, IP filter, 802.1X (EAP-TLS/LEAP/MD5), watermark, MAC authentication, TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-2 level 2)
• Client: iVMS-4200, HikCentral Pro, Hik-Connect

Interface

• Ethernet: 1 x RJ45 100M self-adaptive
• On-board storage: microSD/SDHC/SDXC up to 1 TB
• Alarm: 7 inputs, 2 outputs
• RS-485: 1 x RS-485 (Hikvision, Pelco-P, Pelco-D, self-adaptive)

Deep learning functions

• Face capture: Up to 30 faces simultaneously; uploads face with background and close-up
• Face comparison: Up to 10 libraries, 30,000 faces per library (150,000 total); supports library encryption
• LPR: 4 regions, 124+ countries; recognition rate 98% or greater, capture rate 99% or greater; up to 120 km/h (front), 80 km/h (side)
• Multi-target detection: Simultaneous human body, face, and vehicle; 7 face + 14 body + 8 vehicle attributes
• Perimeter protection: Line crossing, intrusion, region entrance/exit detection

Smart tracking

• Smart tracking: Manual tracking, auto-tracking 3.0
• Smart linkage: Manual tracking, tracking takeover, linked tracking capture
• Object tracking: Person and vehicle arming with alarm trigger and target capture

General

• Power: 36V 2.5A or PoE 802.3bt (42.5 to 57V, 1.76A)
• Operating temperature: -40 to 70 degrees C; speaker: -30 to 55 degrees C
• Humidity: 95% or less (non-condensing)
• Dimensions: 290 mm diameter x 453.2 mm
• Weight: Approx. 10.5 kg
• Material: ADC12
• Protection: IP67, IK10 (excl. glass window), NEMA 4X, TVS 6000V lightning protection
• Wiper: Yes
• Demist: Yes
• Languages: 33 languages including English

Certifications

• CE-EMC, RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015), IC
• CB (IEC 62368-1), CE-LVD
• CE-RoHS, WEEE, REACH
• IP67 (IEC 60529), IK10 (IEC 62262), NEMA 4X

Frequently asked questions

What makes TandemVu different from a standard PTZ camera?
TandemVu combines a panoramic wide-angle channel and a high-zoom PTZ channel in a single unit. You get full situational awareness from the panoramic view while the PTZ channel tracks and zooms in on targets - simultaneously, without losing the wide-area picture.

Does this camera work with my existing Hikvision NVR?
Yes. The DS-2SF8C442MXG1-ELWY/26 is compatible with Hikvision NVRs via ONVIF (Profile S, G, T, M) and ISAPI. It also works with iVMS-4200 and HikCentral Pro.

Is PoE sufficient to power this camera?
Yes, provided your switch or injector supports PoE 802.3bt (up to 90W). A standard 802.3af/at switch will not provide enough power. The Hikvision LAS60-57CN-RJ45 60W PoE injector is a compatible option for single-camera deployments.

Is it suitable for outdoor use in harsh Australian conditions?
Yes. The camera is rated IP67, IK10 (excl. glass window), NEMA 4X anti-corrosion, and operates from -40 to 70 degrees C. It also includes TVS 6000V lightning and surge protection.