Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXS-DLW 4MP TandemVu PTZ – Dual-Lens 42× Zoom, 300 m IR
Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXS-DLW 4MP TandemVu PTZ – Dual-Lens 42× Zoom, 300 m IR
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Description
Description
Introducing the Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXS-DLW – 4 MP 42× TandemVu Outdoor PTZ
If you’ve been looking for a security camera that not only covers wide areas but also zooms in to capture critical detail, this model delivers exactly that. With both a high-resolution bullet channel and a powerful PTZ channel working in tandem, you gain full-scene awareness and pinpoint clarity—whether day or night. Rugged enough for the elements and smart enough to detect what matters, it gives you peace of mind in one package.
Why Buyers Choose This Model
- Dual-channel design (bullet + PTZ) — Because you don’t want separate cameras to monitor one area when one smart system does it all.
- 4 MP resolution on both channels — So you can clearly identify license plates, faces or incidents without compromise.
- 42× optical zoom plus 16× digital — Let’s you zoom in on distant targets while still keeping wide-area context.
- Exceptional night performance — With white-light up to ≈30 m and IR up to ≈300 m, you’ll see clearly even in darkness.
- Smart analytics included — The PTZ channel supports deep-learning detection of humans, faces and vehicles, meaning fewer false alarms.
- Built for harsh environments — Rated IP67 for weather and IK10 for vandal resistance, so you won’t worry about installation outdoors.
What This Helps You Avoid
Imagine you’re responsible for safety: you install a standard fixed camera and in a critical moment you find the image is too grainy to identify the person, or the view is too narrow to capture the context. Worse, you have to add another camera just to get the zoom, doubling equipment cost and complexity.
With this camera you avoid:
- Blurry or unusable footage when it matters most.
- Gaps in coverage from using small-field cameras only.
- Night-time blindness because of poor illuminators.
- Frequent failures or replacements due to harsh weather exposure.
- Alert fatigue caused by too many false alarms with no smart filtering.
You get a streamlined solution that covers broad areas, zooms in for identification, works 24/7, and stands up to the environment—without needing a fleet of separate cameras and analytics tools.
What’s in the Box
- Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXS-DLW camera unit
- Standard power and mounting accessory pack (wall/pole as applicable)
- User manual and quick installation guide
- Warranty/registration card
Product Support & Shipping Details
Product Support & Shipping Details
We move quickly so you don’t have to wait, place your order before 3pm EST and it ships out the same day, with everything else going out the next business day. Most customers see their package in about 3 business days, giving you a smooth, predictable delivery experience.
For Support you’re never on your own with us. if something comes up, our U.S.-based support team is here to help you troubleshoot, set up, or get answers fast. We make sure you always know exactly what to do next so your product keeps working the way you need it to.
30 Day Returns & Money Back Guarantee
30 Day Returns & Money Back Guarantee
If the product isn’t the right fit, no worries—our 30-day money-back guarantee gives you the space to try it without the pressure. You can return it within 30 days as long as it’s in its original condition. And to keep things simple, you can start the return right from your account, no hassle, no long back-and-forth.
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Technical Specifications
Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXS-DLW 4MP TandemVu PTZ – Dual-Lens 42× Zoom, 300 m IR
The Hikvision DS-2SF8C442MXS-DLW is a security camera. Highlights include 4 MP 42 × TandemVu PTZ Camera, captures a large area and great details at the same time and high quality imaging with 4 MP resolution for both bullet channel and PTZ channel. Its IP67 rating supports installation where dust and water protection is required.
Ideal applications
- Home and small business video surveillance
- Outdoor coverage of entrances, driveways, yards and parking areas
- Night-time and low-light monitoring
- Areas where on-site audio recording is useful
- Large open areas needing pan/tilt/zoom coverage
Key Features
- 4 MP 42 × TandemVu PTZ Camera
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
The camera supports up to 4 MP resolution for both the bullet channel and the PTZ channel—specifically 2560×1440 for each. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The bullet channel features white-light illumination up to 30 m, while the PTZ channel uses IR illumination up to 300 m for true day/night coverage.
The PTZ channel offers a 42× optical zoom and 16× digital zoom, enabling detailed views over long distances.
This model is rated to operate from –40 °C to +70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F), supports up to 95% humidity (non-condensing), and is protected to IP67 (dust/water) and IK10 (vandal resistance).
Yes — the PTZ channel supports deep-learning functions including simultaneous detection and capture of human body, face and vehicle. The bullet channel does not support multi-target type detection.
Yes — a microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card slot supports up to 256 GB for on-board storage.
The PTZ channel pans 0°–360°, tilts –20° to +90°, with pan speed up to 240°/s (preset) and tilt speed up to 200°/s (preset). The bullet channel has a tilt of 7°–17°.
The camera requires 36 V DC ± 25% and has a maximum power consumption of 70 W including heaters and supplementary lights. :
Yes — besides the wide operating temperature range and IP67/IK10 ratings, the unit also includes a wiper and de-mist function for outdoor lens clarity.
The camera supports H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 for main streams, and H.265/H.264/MJPEG for sub/third streams, enabling flexible storage and streaming optimization.

