- Description
- Specifications
8MP ColorVu Turret Security Camera with 4mm Fixed Lens, 24/7 Full-Color Imaging, f/1.0 Large Aperture, Deep Learning Human and Vehicle Classification, Built-In Microphone, H.265+ Compression, 130dB WDR, IR White Light to 30m, MicroSD to 256GB, IP67, and PoE Power
The Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2-LU is an 8MP ColorVu turret camera with a 4mm fixed lens and deep learning analytics for indoor and outdoor security camera installations. The DS-2CD2387G2-LU captures at 3840 x 2160 resolution with a 1/1.2-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor, f/1.0 large aperture, and ColorVu 24/7 full-color imaging that delivers usable color detail in lighting conditions as low as 0.0005 Lux.
The metal turret body carries IP67 weatherproofing for exposed outdoor positions and supports a -22 to 140 F operating range. The 4mm lens delivers DORI identification range to 10 meters and recognition range to 20 meters for applications that prioritize subject detail at distance. The built-in microphone adds audio documentation to recorded events, and onboard microSD storage up to 256GB provides edge recording independent of the NVR.
Where the DS-2CD2387G2-LU Fits
- Parking lots and building perimeters where ColorVu 24/7 full-color imaging captures clothing color, vehicle color, and facial detail that traditional IR cameras lose after dark, the f/1.0 aperture collects enough light for color video at 0.0005 Lux, and the 30-meter white supplement light fills the scene without switching to black-and-white
- Commercial buildings and retail sites where deep learning human and vehicle classification filters false alarms from environmental motion before events reach the NVR, the built-in microphone adds audio documentation to incident recordings, and face detection supports post-event search by face
- Remote and edge recording installations where onboard microSD storage up to 256GB records locally when the NVR or network is unavailable, PoE (IEEE 802.3af) delivers power and data over a single cable, and H.265+ compression keeps bandwidth manageable at 8MP resolution
What the DS-2CD2387G2-LU Delivers
- 8MP Resolution with f/1.0 Large Aperture: 3840 x 2160 imaging from a 1/1.2-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor with an f/1.0 maximum aperture that collects significantly more light than standard f/2.0 lenses, enabling full-color video in low-light conditions where other cameras switch to black-and-white IR.
- ColorVu 24/7 Full-Color Imaging: White supplement light and the large-aperture sensor deliver color video around the clock, capturing details like clothing color, vehicle color, and facial features at illumination levels as low as 0.0005 Lux (F1.0, AGC On).
- Deep Learning Analytics with Built-In Microphone: On-camera human and vehicle classification, face detection, intrusion detection, and line-crossing detection filter false alarms at the camera before events reach the NVR. The integrated microphone captures audio alongside video for complete event documentation.
- IP67 Metal Turret with Edge Storage: Metal turret body with IP67 water and dust sealing for outdoor and exposed locations. 130dB wide dynamic range handles high-contrast scenes, and the onboard microSD slot supports up to 256GB for local recording when the network connection is interrupted.
Which is Better, a Dome or Turret Camera?
Turret cameras like the DS-2CD2387G2-LU mount on an open ball-and-socket bracket that allows the lens to aim in any direction without a housing dome that can trap internal IR reflections. The open turret design eliminates the glare artifacts that dome cameras sometimes produce with IR illumination, and the three-axis adjustment (pan 0-360 degrees, tilt 0-75 degrees, rotate 0-360 degrees) simplifies aiming during installation. Dome cameras offer a more flush-mount profile and the protection of an enclosed housing for vandal-exposed ceilings, while turret cameras are preferred for wall and soffit mounting where aiming flexibility and clean night vision performance matter more than profile.
