DS-2CD2626G2-IZS (2.8-12mm)_C

The most affordable motorised-zoom bullet

Motorised-zoom cameras are inherently more expensive than fixed-lens cameras. The hardware is more complex (zoom motor, focus motor, position sensors, control electronics), and the premium reflects that. The Hikvision DS-2CD2626G2-IZS is the most affordable way into the motorised-zoom category at 2MP resolution with DarkFighter low-light technology and the standard 2.8 to 12mm zoom range.

You give up resolution and ColorVu compared to the current 6MP G2H generation. What you keep is the genuine zoom flexibility from a single mount, with auto-focus tracking the zoom changes and remote control from the NVR or Hik-Connect app. For properties where the zoom feature is the priority and 2MP detail is acceptable, this is the pragmatic choice.

What this camera is actually good at

• 2MP resolution. Adequate for general-purpose surveillance, not premium identification at distance.
• Motorised 2.8 to 12mm zoom. Same zoom range as the higher-end versions, in the more affordable body.
• DarkFighter low-light technology. Better night performance than basic budget cameras, though without true ColorVu.
• Auto-focus. Tracks zoom changes automatically.
• 120 dB WDR. Harsh contrast handled cleanly.
• Up to 50m IR illumination. Total-darkness coverage at long zoom.
• IP67 weather-sealed. Outdoor rated.
• H.265+ compression. Storage-efficient.

Where this camera belongs on your property

• Budget-conscious multi-camera installs where one zoom camera covers what would otherwise need two fixed cameras at one position
• Supplementary positions on commercial sites needing flexibility but not premium detail
• Body corporate properties where zoom flexibility on shared coverage areas matters more than identification grade
• Industrial yard supplementary coverage where the main perimeter cameras handle identification and this camera handles general surveillance

If you want better resolution or night colour

• The DS-2CD2641G0-LIZSU 2.8 to 12mm is the 4MP version with audio. The right step up when 2MP is too thin and the budget allows.
• The DS-2CD2646G2HT-IZS 2.8 to 12mm is the current-generation 6MP ColorVu motorised zoom. The flagship of the motorised-zoom range.

If you want to compare at this level

• The DS-2CD2646G2-IZS is the higher-resolution 6MP G2 motorised zoom without ColorVu.

Pairs cleanly with the DS-7616NXI-K2 16-channel NVR. Our home CCTV installation guide covers how to mix camera types in multi-camera systems.

Properly installed and configured

Detection zones, zoom presets, and live testing on every camera as standard, across Pretoria East, Centurion, Midrand, and Johannesburg.

Full 3-year Hikvision South Africa warranty through authorised distribution. Pricing on the CCTV installation prices page.

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