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Hybrid ColorVu Turret with Full-Color and IR Night Vision, Edge AI Computing, and 40-Meter Illumination
The Hikvision DS-2CD3348G2-LISU is a 4MP hybrid ColorVu turret camera that combines white light and infrared illumination in a single unit, delivering full-color night vision when ambient light is available and switching to IR mode in complete darkness. A 1/3-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor with an F1.0 aperture lens captures 2688 x 1520 resolution at 30 fps through a fixed 2.8mm lens with a 100-degree horizontal field of view. The hybrid illuminator reaches 40 meters, 120dB wide dynamic range handles mixed-lighting scenes, and a built-in microphone records audio alongside video. This security camera runs on PoE (802.3af) with a weatherproof IP67 metal housing rated for -30 to 60 degrees Celsius.
The DS-2CD3348G2-LISU sits in Hikvision's Pro/Smart series with the HEOP (Hikvision Embedded Open Platform) onboard, providing 1.5 TOPS of edge computing power that supports custom AI models built in PyTorch, TensorFlow, Caffe, PaddlePaddle, and ONNX. Out of the box, the camera includes face capture, people counting, line crossing, and intrusion detection with human and vehicle classification. Alarm I/O (1 input, 1 output) and audio I/O (1 line in, 1 line out) connect to external sensors, speakers, and access control systems. Four simultaneous video streams, H.265+ compression, and onboard microSD up to 512GB provide flexible recording and integration options.
Where the DS-2CD3348G2-LISU Fits
- Retail and commercial entrances with varying light conditions where the hybrid illuminator automatically switches between full-color white light and IR depending on ambient lighting, the 40-meter range covers parking areas and walkways beyond the storefront, and face capture and people counting provide foot traffic analytics for business operations
- Perimeter security and loading docks where the F1.0 aperture and 120dB WDR capture clear footage across areas with vehicle headlights, overhead lighting, and dark zones in the same frame, alarm I/O integrates with gate sensors and access control for event-triggered recording, and the metal IP67 housing withstands harsh weather and industrial environments
- Custom analytics deployments and smart building projects where the HEOP edge computing platform with 1.5 TOPS allows system integrators to deploy custom AI models (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX) directly on the camera for specialized detection tasks, reducing reliance on server-side processing and network bandwidth
What the DS-2CD3348G2-LISU Delivers
- Hybrid ColorVu with 40m IR and White Light: Dual illumination system combines white light for full-color night footage and 850nm IR for complete darkness. Smart supplement light automatically adjusts between modes based on ambient conditions. 40-meter illumination range covers wider areas than standard 30m cameras.
- HEOP Edge AI with 1.5 TOPS Computing: Hikvision Embedded Open Platform runs custom AI models directly on the camera. Supports PyTorch, TensorFlow, Caffe, PaddlePaddle, and ONNX frameworks. Built-in face capture and people counting. 2GB eMMC and 400MB Smart RAM for on-device processing.
- 4MP at 30fps with F1.0 and 120dB WDR: 1/3-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor captures 2688 x 1520 resolution at 30 fps through a 2.8mm fixed lens. F1.0 aperture maximizes light intake for low-light performance. 120dB wide dynamic range balances extreme lighting contrasts in the same scene.
- Built-In Mic, Audio I/O, and Alarm I/O: Integrated microphone for mono audio recording. External audio I/O (1 line in, 1 line out) and alarm I/O (1 input, 1 output) with 12V power output (100mA) for connecting sensors, speakers, strobes, and access control devices.
- Metal Housing, IP67, H.265+, and PoE: Full metal turret housing rated IP67 for outdoor installation. H.265+ compression with four simultaneous video streams. Onboard microSD up to 512GB with ANR. PoE (802.3af, max 10W). ONVIF S/G/T compatible. Dimensions: 5.0 x 3.8 inches, 1.2 lb.
Is Color Night Vision Better Than Infrared?
Color night vision captures details that infrared misses, including clothing colors, vehicle paint, signage, and facial complexion, all of which are critical for identifying people and vehicles in security footage. Standard IR cameras switch to grayscale in low light, losing color information entirely. The DS-2CD3348G2-LISU solves this tradeoff with a hybrid approach: the camera uses white light for full-color footage when enough ambient light is available, and automatically switches to IR when conditions drop to total darkness, so you get color detail when possible and reliable coverage when it is not.
