The 5MP Turbo HD bullet
2MP is the standard for Turbo HD. 5MP is the step up. The Hikvision DS-2CE16K0T-LFS 2.8mm is the 5MP Turbo HD bullet in the standard 16-series body. Same coax cabling, same DVR compatibility, same IP67 weather sealing as the 2MP siblings, with 2.5x the pixel count for sharper face and number-plate detail.
The right call when you are upgrading an existing analogue system and want a meaningful detail improvement at the high-priority positions, without making the leap to a full IP-network rebuild. Front-of-house positions, gate cameras, and main-area shopfront coverage all benefit from the 5MP detail at modest premium over the 2MP equivalent.
What this camera is actually good at
- 5MP resolution over coax. 2.5x the detail of standard 2MP Turbo HD.
- Standard Turbo HD output. Compatible with all Hikvision Turbo HD DVRs.
- IR illumination up to 30 metres.
- IP67 weather-sealed housing.
- Compact 16-series body suited to under-eaves residential positions.
- 2.8mm wide-angle lens for situational coverage.
Where this camera belongs on your property
- Front gates on Turbo HD systems where 5MP identification matters at the primary entry point
- Main-area shopfront positions needing sharper customer flow detail
- Existing analogue system upgrades wanting meaningful detail improvement
- Cluster homes with existing coax infrastructure wanting 5MP at the front of the property
If you want different lens or feature sets
- The DS-2CE17K0T-LFS 2.8mm is the 5MP long-range variant in the 17-series body.
- The DS-2CE19K0T-LXTSZ 2.7 to 13.5mm is the 5MP varifocal with motorised zoom and active strobe.
- The DS-2CE16D0T-LFS 2.8mm is the 2MP version at a lower price point.
If you want to step up to IP
- The DS-2CD2046G2H-I 2.8mm is the IP-network 4MP AcuSense alternative for new IP-based installs.
DVR pairings
Pairs with any current Hikvision Turbo HD DVR. The iDS-7216HQHI-M2/S 16-channel DVR is the standard pairing for 5MP Turbo HD installations.
5MP cameras require Turbo HD DVRs that explicitly support 5MP capture. We confirm DVR compatibility before specifying 5MP cameras on existing systems. Installation across Pretoria East, Centurion, Midrand, and Johannesburg. Full 3-year Hikvision South Africa warranty through authorised distribution.
Browse the Hikvision Turbo HD camera range or read more about Hikvision CCTV systems. See more on home CCTV installations. Current installation specials available. Common questions answered on the CCTV FAQ page.
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