The Hikvision DS-2CE12DF3T-LXTS(2.8mm) is a 2MP ColorVu Turbo HD turret camera with a built-in microphone and speaker, combining full-colour night imaging with two-way audio capability in a compact turret housing. It's a more budget-conscious 2MP alternative to Hikvision's 3K ColorVu audio models, while retaining the same core colour-at-night imaging approach.
Hikvision DS-2CE12DF3T-LXTS ColorVu Turret Camera with Two-Way Audio
This camera uses a 2MP CMOS sensor (1920x1080 max resolution) paired with an F1.0 super-aperture lens, maintaining full-colour imaging down to an impressively low 0.0005 Lux and effectively 0 Lux once the white light illuminator engages — a stronger low-light figure than many higher-resolution ColorVu models, reflecting the tradeoff between sensor resolution and per-pixel light sensitivity. The built-in microphone offers a 5-metre pickup radius, and the built-in 2W speaker matches that range, enabling two-way audio communication through the camera when connected to a DVR that supports talk-back functionality.
The 2.8mm lens delivers a wide 105° horizontal field of view, suitable for covering broad areas such as entranceways, driveways or reception points from a single mounting position. As a turret-style camera, its compact dome housing sits lower-profile than a bullet camera, making it a popular choice where a less visually obtrusive camera body is preferred, such as indoor spaces or covered porches.
KEY BENEFITS
- Two-way audio lets you listen and speak through the camera
- Full-colour imaging down to 0.0005 Lux, even in near-total darkness
- Compact turret housing suited to entranceways and covered areas
- Budget-friendly 2MP alternative to 3K ColorVu audio models
- Wide 105° field of view covers broad areas from one mounting point
KEY FEATURES
- 2MP CMOS sensor, max resolution 1920x1080
- 2.8mm fixed lens, FOV 105°(H) / 56°(V) / 126°(D)
- Min. illumination 0.0005 Lux colour (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with white light
- Built-in microphone, pickup radius up to 5m
- Built-in speaker, 2W rated power, range up to 5m
- M12 lens mount, turret form factor
- Pan 0°-360° / Tilt 0°-180° / Rotate 0°-360°
IDEAL FOR
- Entranceways and reception points needing two-way communication
- Budget-conscious installs wanting ColorVu imaging with audio
- Sites wanting to verbally challenge intruders in real time
- Covered outdoor areas and porches suited to a low-profile turret body
- Sites needing accurate colour identification at night without a 3K upgrade
- Retail or reception areas combining audio monitoring with video
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Hikvision |
| Model |
DS-2CE12DF3T-LXTS(2.8mm) |
| Product Type |
ColorVu Turret Camera with Mic & Speaker |
| Sensor |
2MP CMOS |
| Max Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed, M12 mount |
| Field of View |
105°(H) / 56°(V) / 126°(D) |
| Min. Illumination |
0.0005 Lux Colour (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light |
| Microphone |
Built-in, pickup radius up to 5m |
| Speaker |
Built-in, 2W, range up to 5m |
| Angle Adjustment |
Pan 0°-360° / Tilt 0°-180° / Rotate 0°-360° |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does two-way audio work on this camera?
The built-in microphone picks up sound within a 5-metre radius, while the built-in 2W speaker can play audio back through a compatible DVR's talk-back feature, allowing remote monitoring staff to both hear and speak through the camera at the installation site.
Why is the minimum illumination figure so low for a 2MP camera?
Lower resolution sensors have larger individual pixels for the same physical sensor size, which generally improves per-pixel light sensitivity — this is part of why this 2MP model achieves a very strong 0.0005 Lux rating, even stronger than some higher-resolution ColorVu models.
Does this camera really capture colour images at night?
Yes. It uses an F1.0 super-aperture lens combined with white-light illumination, maintaining full-colour imaging down to extremely low light levels rather than switching to black-and-white like traditional night-vision cameras.
How does this compare with the 3K DS-2CE72KF0T-LTS models?
Both offer built-in mic and speaker for two-way audio and share the ColorVu low-light approach, but this DS-2CE12DF3T-LXTS is a 2MP model rather than 3K, making it a more budget-friendly option where ultra-high resolution isn't the priority.
Does the DVR need to support audio for this to work?
Yes — to take advantage of the built-in microphone and speaker's two-way audio capability, the connected DVR needs to support audio input/output and talk-back functionality.
Is this suitable for outdoor mounting?
The turret housing is suited to outdoor use, though as with most turret-style cameras, mounting under some form of cover or overhang is generally preferred to keep the dome surface clear of direct rain streaking.
