The compact 4MP ColorVu bullet with reach
The 2.8mm version of the 47-series ColorVu camera covers a wide scene up close. The Hikvision DS-2CD2047G2H-LI with the 4mm lens trades that peripheral coverage for usable identification detail at 8 to 12 metres, in the same compact housing. Full-colour night vision, weather-sealed for outdoor mounting, and small enough to mount in residential positions where the bigger T-series bullets are more camera than the spot needs.
This is a popular pairing in mid-sized homes and cluster developments. The 2.8mm version covers the immediate area around a porch or back door. The 4mm covers across the yard, down the side passage, or across the parking bay where you need to identify someone rather than just spot them.
What this camera is actually good at
- 4MP resolution with ColorVu. Full-colour footage at night, sharp at the kind of distances that matter in residential side and rear positions.
- Tighter 4mm lens. Roughly 84° horizontal view. Less of the scene captured, but anyone in the frame is captured at usable identification detail.
- Compact 47-series housing. Sits cleanly under eaves, on side walls, and above garage doors without visual bulk.
- Supplementary white light. Activates intelligently to maintain colour rendering when ambient light is insufficient.
- 120 dB WDR. Handles harsh light contrast without losing detail.
- IP67 weather-sealed. Designed for full outdoor mounting in all Highveld conditions.
- H.265+ compression. Storage-efficient recording.
Where this camera belongs on your property
- Side passages over 8 metres long where you want to identify people at the far end
- Larger back yards and patios covered from a corner-of-house mount
- Garage and outbuilding mounts watching across a yard or driveway section
- Cottage and dedicated entry door positions from across an internal courtyard
- Cluster home positions watching parking bays or shared paths from across the gap
If you want a wider field of view
- The 2.8mm version of this camera is the right call for tighter, closer scenes.
If you want to step up
- The DS-2CD2086G2H-I 8MP ColorVu doubles the resolution in a bigger T-series body. Front-gate territory.
- The DS-2CD2087G3-LIY G3 ColorVu is the current-generation 8MP ColorVu flagship.
If you want to compare at this level
- The DS-2CD2046G2H-I 4mm is the AcuSense alternative without ColorVu, useful when night colour is not the priority and budget matters more.
- The DS-2CD2046G2-IU/SL drops ColorVu but adds an active strobe and siren.
- The DS-2CD2041G0-LIU is the previous-generation 4MP option for budget-driven positions.
This camera works with the DS-7616NXI-K2 16-channel NVR for multi-camera homes. Our home CCTV installation guide covers system design by property type.
Properly configured, professionally installed
We do detection-zone configuration, schedule rules, and live-test calibration on every camera as standard, across all installations in Pretoria East, Centurion, Midrand, and Johannesburg.
Full 3-year Hikvision South Africa warranty through authorised distribution. Pricing on the CCTV installation prices page.
Browse the Hikvision IP bullet camera range or read more about Hikvision CCTV systems. Current installation specials available. Common questions answered on the CCTV FAQ page.
How Hikvision ColorVu technology works
See how ColorVu 3.0 captures full-colour video in near-darkness, powered by AI image processing and refined sensor design.










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