DS-2CD2187G3-LIS2UY 2.8MM

The flagship 8MP commercial dome

The Hikvision DS-2CD2187G3-LIS2UY 2.8mm is the flagship of the indoor dome range. It takes everything the 4MP G3 ColorVu dome delivers (full-colour night footage, active strobe, siren, two-way audio, AcuSense AI, IP67/IK10 housing) and doubles the resolution to 8MP. For premium commercial environments where identification quality is operationally critical and active response matters, this is the right level of camera.

We install this in jewellery shops, banking environments, premium retail, healthcare facilities with stringent identification requirements, and any commercial space where the operational and reputational cost of a security failure justifies the flagship-level investment.

What this camera is actually good at

• 8MP / 4K resolution. Maximum identification detail in the dome form factor.
• Latest-generation G3 ColorVu. Premium full-colour low-light performance.
• Built-in white-light strobe. AcuSense-triggered active deterrent.
• Built-in siren. Audible alarm at the camera position.
• Two-way audio. Verbal challenge and visitor communication.
• 4MP-equivalent AcuSense AI at 8MP capture.
• Wide 2.8mm lens. 102° horizontal view.
• 120 dB true WDR. Premium contrast handling.
• IP67 and IK10 housing. Vandal-resistant.
• Compact dome form factor.

Where this camera belongs

• Jewellery and high-value retail where identification quality directly affects investigation outcomes
• Banking and financial services interiors with regulatory identification requirements
• Premium hospitality lobbies in upper-tier hotels and venues
• Healthcare reception with stringent patient and visitor identification needs
• Pharmacy dispensing areas where staff and customer identification matters for compliance
• Executive office reception and boardroom approach areas
• Body corporate concierge in upmarket complexes

Higher resolution comes with storage implications

8MP cameras consume roughly twice the storage of 4MP cameras at the same recording quality. Plan for 2TB minimum NVR storage on installations including 8MP units, with H.265+ compression to keep retention reasonable. Our installation guide covers storage sizing for premium mixed-resolution installations.

If you want simpler features or lower cost

• The DS-2CD2147G3-LIS2UY 2.8mm is the 4MP version of this exact camera. The right call when 4MP detail is sufficient and the budget needs focusing across more cameras.
• The DS-2CD2146G2H-ISU 2.8mm is the previous-generation 4MP option without active strobe.

Pairs cleanly with the DS-7616NXI-K2 16-channel NVR. For premium environments, the commercial-grade NVRs with extended storage are typically the right pairing. Our installation guide covers system design.

Flagship installations get specialist attention

Premium 8MP cameras are only worth the investment when everything else is right: positioning, alignment, focus, AcuSense detection zones, active deterrent configuration, audio compliance, and load-shedding-aware UPS. We do all of that as standard across Pretoria East, Centurion, Midrand, and Johannesburg. Contact us for premium commercial site visits.

Full 3-year Hikvision South Africa warranty through authorised distribution.

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How Hikvision active-deterrent cameras work

Active-deterrent cameras combine AcuSense AI with audible siren and white-light strobe to deter intruders the moment they are detected.