Explore the ultimate guide to the best PTZ cameras in 2023. Learn about Hikvision’s TandemVu PTZ series, featuring advanced camera design, exceptional low-light performance, and intelligent functions. Discover why HIKD, a global leader in video surveillance solutions, is the go-to sales channel, providing competitive pricing advantages and professional service. Visit HIKD’s website for

San Francisco, June 6, 2023 – As surveillance technology continues to advance, the demand for high-quality PTZ cameras is on the rise. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the top PTZ camera series from Hikvision, with a particular focus on the TandemVu PTZ cameras. These cutting-edge cameras showcase Hikvision’s next-generation camera design, integrating multiple lenses into one security camera to provide both a broad view and detailed zoom capabilities simultaneously.

The TandemVu PTZ cameras revolutionize surveillance by delivering exceptional performance and situational awareness. Equipped with advanced technology, users can pan, tilt, or zoom the camera while still maintaining a broad view. Whether it’s monitoring expansive sites or focusing on specific details, the multi-lens synergy of the TandemVu Hikvision PTZ cameras ensures panoramic views and zoomed-in images with precision.

One of the key advantages of the TandemVu PTZ cameras is the super wide view offered by the panoramic channel, supporting an impressive 180° ultra-wide view. This wide coverage enables comprehensive monitoring of large areas, minimizing blind spots and enhancing security. Additionally, the smart linkage feature enables automatic target detection through the panoramic channel and instant target tracking via the PTZ channel, ensuring real-time surveillance without missing any critical events.

Low-light performance is crucial for 24/7 surveillance, and the TandemVu PTZ cameras excel in this area. Powered by ColorVu and DarkFighter technologies, these cameras deliver exceptional image quality even in challenging lighting conditions. ColorVu technology provides vivid color images overnight, thanks to a fixed F1.0 lens that maximizes light intake. On the other hand, DarkFighter technology enables clear and detailed imaging during low-light situations, allowing for effective monitoring even in the darkest environments.

Furthermore, the TandemVu PTZ cameras offer switchable-intelligence, providing a range of powerful intelligent functions in a single camera. Users can easily select and activate the desired functions according to their specific surveillance needs. This includes perimeter protection, person and vehicle detection, auto tracking 3.0, as well as ANPR and traffic violation detection. With these intelligent features, the TandemVu PTZ cameras enhance security and enable efficient monitoring and response.

HIKVISION DS-2SE4C225MWG-E/12(F0) TandemVu 4-inch 2 MP 25X Colorful & IR Network Speed Dome Camera

DS-2SE4C225MWG-E/12(F0)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 2 MP resolution
• Excellent low-light performance with powered-by-DarkFighter technology and ColorVu technology
• Secures an expansive area with 25× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom
• Supports WDR, HLC, BLC, 3D DNR, defog, regional exposure, regional focus
• Expansive night view with up to 100 m IR distance & 30 m white light
• Supports 12V DC & PoE+
• Focuses on human and vehicle targets classification based on deep learning

HIKVISION DS-2SE4C215MWG-E/12(F0) TandemVu 4-inch 2 MP 15X Colorful & IR Network Speed Dome Camera

DS-2SE4C215MWG-E/12(F0)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 2 MP resolution
• Excellent low-light performance with powered-by-DarkFighter technology and ColorVu technology
• Secures an expansive area with 15 × optical zoom and 16 × digital zoom
• Supports WDR, HLC, BLC, 3D DNR, defog, regional exposure, regional focus
• Expansive night view with up to 100 m IR distance & 30 m white light
• Supports 12 VDC & PoE+
• Focuses on human and vehicle targets classification based on deep learning

HIKVISION DS-2SE4C415MWG-E/14(F0) TandemVu 4-inch 4 MP 15X Colorful & IR Network Speed Dome Camera

DS-2SE4C415MWG-E/14(F0)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution
• Excellent low-light performance with powered-by-DarkFighter technology and ColorVu technology
• Secures an expansive area with 15× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom
• Supports WDR, HLC, BLC, 3D DNR, defog, regional exposure, regional focus
• Expansive night view with up to 100 m IR distance & 30 m white light
• Supports 12V DC & PoE+
• Focuses on human and vehicle targets classification based on deep learning

HIKVISION DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/14(F0) TandemVu 4-inch 4 MP 25X Colorful & IR Network Speed Dome Camera

DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/14(F0)

TandemVu 4-inch 4 MP 25X Colorful & IR Network Speed Dome

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution
• Excellent low-light performance with powered-by-DarkFighter technology and ColorVu technology
• Secures an expansive area with 25× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom
• Supports WDR, HLC, BLC, 3D DNR, defog, regional exposure, regional focus
• Expansive night view with up to 100 m IR distance & 30 m white light
• Supports 12V DC & PoE+
• Focuses on human and vehicle targets classification based on deep learning

HIKVISION DS-2DP0818ZIXS-DE/440(F0)(P4) 8MP 180° Panoramic & PTZ Camera

DS-2DP0818ZIXS-DE/440(F0)(P4)

• High quality imaging with 8 MP resolution, up to 4096 × 1800 @30 fps for panoramic channels
• Excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• 40x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom provide close up views over expansive areas
• Expansive night view with up to 250 m IR distance
• With one click on the panoramic channel, the PTZ channel shows the details automatically
• Continous and stable manual tracking, auto-tracking, and panorama tracking
• Automatic switch between multiple targets
• Supports 7 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, 1 audio input, and 1 audio output

HIKVISION DS-2DP1618ZIXS-DE/440(F0)(P4) 16MP 180° Panoramic & PTZ Camera

DS-2DP1618ZIXS-DE/440(F0)(P4)

• High quality imaging with 16 MP resolution, up to 5520×2400 @30 fps for panoramic channels
• Excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• 40x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom provide close up views over expansive areas
• Expansive night view with up to 250 m IR distance
• With one click on the panoramic channel, the PTZ channel shows the details automatically
• Continous and stable manual tracking, auto-tracking, and panorama tracking
• Automatic switch between multiple targets
• Supports 7 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, 1 audio input, and 1 audio output

HIKVISION DS-2DP2427ZIXS-DE/440(F0)(P4) 24MP 270° Panoramic & PTZ Camera

DS-2DP2427ZIXS-DE/440(F0)(P4)

• High quality imaging with 24 MP resolution, up to 8160×2400 @30 fps for panoramic channels
• Excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• 40x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom provide close up views over expansive areas
• Expansive night view with up to 250 m IR distance
• With one click on the panoramic channel, the PTZ channel shows the details automatically
• Continous and stable manual tracking, auto-tracking, and panorama tracking
• Automatic switch between multiple targets
• Supports 7 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, 1 audio input, and 1 audio output

HIKVISION DS-2DP3236ZIXS-D/440(F0)(P4) 32MP 360° Panoramic & PTZ Camera

DS-2DP3236ZIXS-D/440(F0)(P4)

• High quality imaging with 32 MP resolution, up to 2 × 5520 × 2400 @30 fps for panoramic channels
• Excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• 40x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom provide close up views over expansive areas
• Expansive night view with up to 250 m IR distance
• With one click on the panoramic channel, the PTZ channel shows the details automatically
• Continous and stable manual tracking, auto-tracking, and panorama tracking
• Automatic switch between multiple targets
• Supports 7 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, 1 audio input, and 1 audio output

HIKVISION DS-2DP3236ZIXS-D/440(F0)(P5) 32MP 360° Panoramic & PTZ Camera

DS-2DP3236ZIXS-D/440(F0)(P5)

• High quality imaging with 32 MP resolution, up to 2 × 5520 × 2400 @30 fps for panoramic channels
• Excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• 40x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom provide close up views over expansive areas
• Expansive night view with up to 250 m IR distance
• With one click on the panoramic channel, the PTZ channel shows the details automatically
• Continous and stable manual tracking, auto-tracking, and panorama tracking
• Automatic switch between multiple targets
• Supports 7 alarm inputs, 2 alarm outputs, 1 audio input, and 1 audio output

HIKVISION DS-2SF8C425MXS-DL(14F1)(P3) TandemVu 8-inch 4 MP 25X DarkFighter Network Speed Dome

DS-2SF8C425MXS-DL(14F1)(P3)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution for both bullet channel and PTZ channel
• 24/7 colorful imaging and excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• Bullet channel tilt adjustable from 7° to 17°
• Secures an expansive area with 25 × optical zoom and 16 × digital zoom
• Expansive night view with up to 30 m white light distance and 300 m IR distance
• Supports deep learning functions
• Water and dust resistant (IP67) and vandal resistant (IK10)

HIKVISION DS-2SF8C425MXS-DL(24F0)(P3) TandemVu 8-inch Panoramic 4 MP 25X DarkFighter Network Speed Dome

DS-2SF8C425MXS-DL(24F0)(P3)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution for both bullet channel and PTZ channel
• 24/7 colorful imaging and excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• Bullet channel tilt adjustable from 7° to 17°
• Secures an expansive area with 25 × optical zoom and 16 × digital zoom
• Expansive night view with up to 30 m white light distance and 300 m IR distance
• Supports deep learning functions
• Water and dust resistant (IP67) and vandal resistant (IK10)

DS-2SF8C425MXS-DLW(14F1)(P3)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution for both bullet channel and PTZ channel
• 24/7 colorful imaging and excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• Bullet channel tilt adjustable from 7° to 17°
• Secures an expansive area with 25 × optical zoom and 16 × digital zoom
• Expansive night view with up to 30 m white light distance and 300 m IR distance
• Supports deep learning functions
• Water and dust resistant (IP67) and vandal resistant (IK10)

HIKVISION DS-2SF8C425MXS-DLW(24F0)(P3) TandemVu 8-inch Panoramic 4 MP 25X DarkFighter Network Speed Dome

DS-2SF8C425MXS-DLW(24F0)(P3)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution for both bullet channel and PTZ channel
• 24/7 colorful imaging and excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• Bullet channel tilt adjustable from 7° to 17°
• Secures an expansive area with 25 × optical zoom and 16 × digital zoom
• Expansive night view with up to 30 m white light distance and 300 m IR distance
• Supports deep learning functions
• Water and dust resistant (IP67) and vandal resistant (IK10)

HIKVISION DS-2SF8C442MXS-DL(14F1)(P3) TandemVu 8-inch 4 MP 42X DarkFighter Network Speed Dome

DS-2SF8C442MXS-DL(14F1)(P3)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution for both bullet channel and PTZ channel
• 24/7 colorful imaging and excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• Bullet channel tilt adjustable from 7° to 17°
• Secures an expansive area with 42 × optical zoom and 16 × digital zoom
• Expansive night view with up to 30 m white light distance and 300 m IR distance
• Supports deep learning functions
• Water and dust resistant (IP67) and vandal resistant (IK10)

HIKVISION DS-2SF8C442MXS-DL(24F0)(P3) TandemVu 8-inch Panoramic 4 MP 42X DarkFighter Network Speed Dome

DS-2SF8C442MXS-DL(24F0)(P3)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution for both bullet channel and PTZ channel
• 24/7 colorful imaging and excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• Bullet channel tilt adjustable from 7° to 17°
• Secures an expansive area with 42 × optical zoom and 16 × digital zoom
• Expansive night view with up to 30 m white light distance and 300 m IR distance
• Supports deep learning functions
• Water and dust resistant (IP67) and vandal resistant (IK10)

HIKVISION DS-2SF8C442MXS-DLW(14F1)(P3) TandemVu 8-inch 4 MP 42X DarkFighter Network Speed Dome

DS-2SF8C442MXS-DLW(14F1)(P3)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution for both bullet channel and PTZ channel
• 24/7 colorful imaging and excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• Bullet channel tilt adjustable from 7° to 17°
• Secures an expansive area with 42 × optical zoom and 16 × digital zoom
• Expansive night view with up to 30 m white light distance and 300 m IR distance
• Supports deep learning functions
• Water and dust resistant (IP67) and vandal resistant (IK10)

HIKVISION DS-2SF8C442MXS-DLW(24F0)(P3) TandemVu 8-inch Panoramic 4 MP 42X DarkFighter Network Speed Dome

DS-2SF8C442MXS-DLW(24F0)(P3)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution for both bullet channel and PTZ channel
• 24/7 colorful imaging and excellent low-light performance with DarkFighter technology
• Bullet channel tilt adjustable from 7° to 17°
• Secures an expansive area with 42 × optical zoom and 16 × digital zoom
• Expansive night view with up to 30 m white light distance and 300 m IR distance
• Supports deep learning functions
• Water and dust resistant (IP67) and vandal resistant (IK10)

HIKVISION iDS-2SK7184MXS-D 7-inch 4K 5X DarkFighter IR Network Speed

iDS-2SK7184MXS-D

• Multi-target-type detection: support automatic person detection and quick capture for face comparison, and link face and human body
• Smart events: The panoramic channel arms the detection area and links the PTZ channel to track targets and output alarms
• Face capture: The PTZ channel locks onto and captures detected face
• Tracking takeover: In smart events, when the target moves out of the panoramic view, the PTZ channel continues to track the target in a larger area
• Support simultaneous capture, linked output, and feature abstraction of face and human body
• Adjustable pan and tilt position for both channels. Panoramic channel: pan 0 to 360° endless, tilt 0 to 30°. PTZ channel: pan 0 to 330°, tilt -10° to 90°
• Auto calibration: Once calibrated, no need for calibration at other PTZ positions
• Built-in memory card slot
• Easy-to-install all-in-one design with one IP address, one network cable, one power supply, and no server

HIKVISION iDS-2SK8144IXS-D/J 8-inch 4 MP 40X DarkFighter IR Network Speed Dome

iDS-2SK8144IXS-D/J

• Person arming: supports real-time modeling and comparison, arms and tracks predefined persons, and uploads the longitude and latitude information of the target during tracking
• Vehicle arming: supports vehicle detection and license plate recognition, arms and tracks predefined vehicles, and uploads the longitude and latitude information of the target during tracking
• Smart event: The panoramic channel arms the predefined area. When it detects a target, the PTZ channel is linked to track the target and trigger alarm
• Tracking capture: Tracking can be linked to white light and warning from speaker. The features of the target can be abstracted and uploaded
• Tracking takeover: When the target gets out of the panoramic channel view, the PTZ channel goes on to track the target in a larger area
• Multi-target-type detection: supports human face and body detection and captured picture uploading on both camera channels
• Road traffic: supports vehicle detection, license plate recognition, and captured picture uploading on both camera channels
• Supports EIS, with built-in gyroscope to improve the performance

HIKVISION DS-2SE7C124IW-AE(32x/4)(S5) TandemVu 7-inch 2 MP 32X Powered by DarkFighter IR Network Speed Dome

DS-2SE7C124IW-AE(32x/4)(S5)

• 1/2.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS
• Up to 2560× 1440@30fps resolution
• Min. illumination: [PTZ channel]：Color：0.005Lux @ (F1.2，AGC ON),B/W：0.001Lux @ (F1.2，AGC ON) ,[panoramic channel]：0.005Lux @(F1.6,AGC ON) ,0 Lux with IR
• 32× optical zoom, 16× digital zoom
• WDR, HLC, BLC, 3D DNR, Defog, Regional Exposure, Regional Focus, Rapid Focus
• Up to 200 m IR distance
• 24 VAC & Hi-PoE
• Support H.265+/H.265 video compression
• Supports audio visual alarm. The white flashing light and audible warning can be triggered by certain events, and the warning content is selectable

HIKVISION DS-2SE7C144IW-AE(32x/4)(S5) TandemVu 7-inch 4 MP 32X Powered by DarkFighter IR Network Speed Dome

DS-2SE7C144IW-AE(32x/4)(S5)

• 1/2.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution
• Excellent low-light performance with powered-by-DarkFighter technology
• Secures an expansive area with 32× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom
• Supports WDR, HLC, BLC, 3D DNR, defog, regional exposure, regional focus, rapid focus
• Expansive night view with up to 200 m IR distance
• Supports 24 VAC & Hi-PoE
• Supports audio visual alarm. The white flashing light and audible warning can be triggered by certain events, and the warning content is selectable

HIKVISION DS-2SE7C425MW-AEB(14F1)(P3) TandemVu 7-inch 4 MP 25X Colorful & IR Network Speed Dome

DS-2SE7C425MW-AEB(14F1)(P3)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution
• Excellent low-light performance with powered-by-DarkFighter technology
• Secures an expansive area with 25× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom
• Supports WDR, HLC, BLC, 3D DNR, defog, regional exposure, regional focus
• Expansive night view with up to 200 m IR distance
• Supports 24 VAC & Hi-PoE
• Active strobe light and audio alarm to warn intruders off

HIKVISION DS-2SE7C432MW-AEB(14F1)(P3) TandemVu 7-inch 4 MP 32X Colorful & IR Network Speed Dome

DS-2SE7C432MW-AEB(14F1)(P3)

• Captures a large area and great details at the same time
• High quality imaging with 4 MP resolution
• Excellent low-light performance with powered-by-DarkFighter technology
• Secures an expansive area with 32× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom
• Supports WDR, HLC, BLC, 3D DNR, defog, regional exposure, regional focus, rapid focus
• Expansive night view with up to 200 m IR distance
• Supports 24 VAC & Hi-PoE
• Active strobe light and audio alarm to warn intruders off

Hikvision’s TandemVu PTZ cameras series represents a breakthrough in surveillance technology, offering unmatched capabilities and versatility. As a global leader in video surveillance solutions, Hikvision ensures the highest quality products and services. This commitment extends to their core sales channel, HIKD, which maintains a strong relationship with Hikvision. HIKD offers competitive pricing advantages and a professional service team to support customers’ surveillance needs.

To learn more about Hikvision’s TandemVu PTZ cameras and other cutting-edge surveillance solutions, visit HIKD’s website at https://www.hikdistribution.com. For sales inquiries, please contact sales@hikdistribution.com.

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