HIKVISION 8MP 4MP Dual-Sensor DeepInView ColorVu DarkFighter Motorised Varifocal Bullet Network Camera IDS-2CD8A86G0-XZHSY-10-50

• Choose this camera when you need both overview and long-range detail at the same time. Channel 1 uses an 8MP 10–50mm motorised varifocal lens for tighter, detailed views, while Channel 2 provides a fixed 4mm 4MP view with an 89° horizontal field of view for broader situational awareness.
• Use the 10–50mm channel for distant identification rather than general wide coverage. Its horizontal field of view adjusts from 36° at the wide end to 13.1° at 50mm, with Hikvision DORI identification figures ranging from approximately 24.1m to 62.1m depending on zoom.
• The two channels have very different roles at night. The camera combines DarkFighter and ColorVu low-light technologies with hybrid IR and white supplemental lighting. Channel 1 supports supplemental illumination up to 120m, while the wider Channel 2 reaches up to 30m.
• Its analytics go well beyond basic human and vehicle detection. Channel 1 can simultaneously detect and capture faces, human bodies and vehicles, while the camera also supports face capture, face comparison, perimeter protection and road-traffic functions including license plate recognition.
• Consider it for dedicated vehicle monitoring as well as general CCTV. Hikvision specifies plate allowlist and blocklist support for up to 10,000 records, vehicle attribute detection and license plate recognition, making the camera suitable for entrances and controlled traffic areas when correctly installed.
• Plan the power and mounting infrastructure for a larger professional camera. It requires PoE+ IEEE 802.3at Class 4, 12V DC or 24V AC and can draw up to 24.7W over PoE. The aluminium body weighs approximately 2.2kg, so a secure mounting surface and suitable network infrastructure are important.

Why does the iDS-2CD8A86G0-XZHSY have both an 8MP and a 4MP camera? The dual-channel design allows the camera to maintain two complementary views at once. Channel 1 provides 8MP resolution with a 10–50mm motorised lens for detailed monitoring, while Channel 2 uses a fixed 4mm lens and 4MP resolution to maintain a wider overview of the surrounding scene.

How far can the 10–50mm channel identify a person or object? Hikvision publishes DORI figures for Channel 1 of approximately 241.4m detection, 95.8m observation, 48.3m recognition and 24.1m identification at the wide end. At 50mm these increase to approximately 620.7m, 246.3m, 124.1m and 62.1m respectively. These are standardised planning values rather than guaranteed real-world identification distances.

Does this camera support licence plate recognition? Yes. Channel 1 supports road-traffic and vehicle detection, including licence plate recognition, allowlist and blocklist functions for up to 10,000 records and vehicle attribute detection such as type, colour and brand. Recognition performance still depends on correct lane framing, mounting angle, vehicle speed and configuration.

Can it detect faces, people and vehicles at the same time? Yes. Hikvision specifies multi-target-type detection on Channel 1 for up to 60 targets simultaneously, with simultaneous detection and capture of human bodies, faces and vehicles. Dedicated face capture and face comparison functions are also supported.

Is the iDS-2CD8A86G0-XZHSY suitable for outdoor commercial sites? Yes. The aluminium housing is rated IP67 for water and dust resistance and IK10 for impact protection. The camera also supports defog, 140dB WDR, long-range supplemental lighting and operation down to -40°C on the heater-equipped -H version, making it suitable for demanding outdoor surveillance environments.