HIKVISION DS-2DE4A225IW-DE PTZ camera

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HIKVISION DarkFighter 2MP 25x Optical Zoom 50m IR PTZ Network Camera DS-2DE4A225IW-DE

Name: HIKVISION DarkFighter 2MP 25x Optical Zoom 50m IR PTZ Network Camera DS-2DE4A225IW-DE
Brand: HIKVISION
SKU: DS-2DE4A225IW-DE
Price: 780.0 AUD
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Overview

HIKVISION's DS-2DE4A225IW-DE packs DarkFighter into a 2MP PTZ IP camera. Imaging comes from a 1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS, down to 0.005 lux in colour. Optical zoom: 25× optical. At night it uses IR up to 50 m.

It is powered by PoE (802.3at).

Key Features

2MP (1920 × 1080) with H.265+
DarkFighter
Optical zoom: 25× optical
WDR: 120 dB
Illumination: IR up to 50 m

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Brand	HIKVISION
Model	DS-2DE4A225IW-DE
Camera Type	4-inch 2 MP 25X Powered by DarkFighter IR Network Speed Dome
Image Sensor	1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS
Max. Resolution	1920 × 1080
Min. Illumination	Color: 0.005 Lux @(F1.6, AGC ON),B/W: 0.001 Lux @(F1.6, AGC ON),0 Lux with IR
Supplement Light	IR
Supplement Light Range	Up to 50 m
Video Compression	Main Stream: H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264,Sub-Stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG,Third Stream: H.265/H.264/MJPEG
Built-in Microphone	No
Power	12 VDC & PoE+ (802.3at, class4), Max.:18 W (IR Max.5 W)
Material	ADC12, PC, PC+ABS, SUS304, POM
Focal Length	4.8 mm to 120 mm, 25× optical
Field of View	Horizontal field of view: 57.6° to 2.5° (wide-tele),Vertical field of view: 34.4° to 1.4° (wide-tele),Diagonal field of view: 64.5° to 2.9° (wide-tele)
Pan Range	360° endless
Tilt Range	From -5° to 90° (auto-flip)
Presets	300
Smart Tracking	Manual Tracking, Auto Tracking, Event Tracking

Recorder sold separately. Hard drives are not included with cameras or kits. Add a WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk surveillance drive to your NVR.

Virtus Electronics supplies equipment only. For installation, configuration and testing we can refer you to licensed security installers in our partner network.

How to use this product - from Virtus experts

These guides are created by our experts with years of real-world security surveillance experience. Get a free project quote tailored to your needs — contact our team at Virtus Electronics today.

Ideal Use Cases

Large yards and car parks: Pan, tilt and optical zoom cover wide areas and zoom in on events.

Industrial and commercial perimeters: Patrol presets and auto-tracking follow people and vehicles across the site.

Construction and rural sites: A single PTZ replaces several fixed cameras for overview coverage.

Strata and multi-dwelling sites: Hik-Connect sharing lets residents or managers view footage without extra software.

Warehouses and loading docks: Event-filtered alerts on people and vehicles around roller doors after hours.

Buyer Tips

Pick the right lens. Set zoom and focus remotely after mounting, then lock detection zones.
Mount height. 2.5–3.5 m gives good identification while keeping the camera out of easy reach.
Plan for lighting. Add a ColorVu or hybrid-light camera where colour at night matters.
Check NVR compatibility. Smart search and AcuSense filtering need a compatible Hikvision NVR and current firmware.
Budget storage. Higher resolution needs more HDD space; size the NVR drive for your retention period.

FAQs

1. Is there a strobe or siren on the DS-2DE4A225IW-DE?

No. For active deterrence choose a LiveGuard /SL model.

2. How far can it see at night?

Up to 50 m using IR. Real range depends on the scene and reflections.

3. Does it record audio?

No built-in microphone.

4. What power does it need?

PoE 802.3at or 12 VDC. A PoE NVR or switch powers it over the network cable.

5. Does it work with a Hikvision NVR?

Yes. Use a current Hikvision NVR for full smart-event support; it also supports ONVIF for third-party recorders.

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