The Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T-LSYE(3.6mm) is a 3K resolution ColorVu Turbo HD turret camera with a built-in microphone, offering the same full-colour, low-light imaging performance as Hikvision's bullet-bodied ColorVu range but in a compact dome-style turret housing better suited to indoor or covered installations, or where a lower-profile camera is preferred.
Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T-LSYE ColorVu Turret Camera with Microphone
The turret body style ("72" prefix in Hikvision's naming) is a compact, ball-and-socket dome design that sits flush and low-profile compared with a bullet camera, making it a popular choice for covered outdoor areas, porches, or indoor spaces where a smaller, less obtrusive housing is preferred. It carries the same 3K CMOS sensor and F1.0 super-aperture lens as the bullet-bodied LSYE model, delivering full-colour imaging down to 0.0005 Lux with Smart Hybrid Light (IR + white light) supplementing visibility up to 40 metres.
The built-in microphone, with a pickup radius of up to 5 metres, adds audio capture to the video record, useful for reception areas, doorways, or other points where verbal context matters. This model carries a true 130dB WDR rating for handling strong backlight scenes, along with IP67-rated anti-corrosion housing for reliable outdoor durability. The 3.6mm lens gives a 90° horizontal field of view, suited to moderate-range coverage with more identification detail than a wider lens would offer at the same distance. Note the turret's tilt adjustment range (0°-75°) is narrower than a bullet camera's, reflecting its fixed dome-style mounting design.
KEY BENEFITS
- Full-colour imaging 24/7, even in near-total darkness
- Compact, low-profile turret housing suited to indoor/covered installs
- Built-in microphone adds audio context to recorded footage
- 130dB true WDR handles strong backlight scenes
- IP67 anti-corrosion housing for outdoor durability
KEY FEATURES
- 3K CMOS sensor, max resolution 2960x1665
- 3.6mm fixed lens, FOV 90°(H) / 49°(V) / 105°(D)
- Min. illumination 0.0005 Lux colour (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with white light
- Built-in microphone, pickup radius up to 5m
- Smart/IR/White supplement light, up to 40m range
- 130dB true WDR
- IP67 anti-corrosion rated housing
- Turret (dome-style) form factor
IDEAL FOR
- Covered outdoor areas, porches and entranceways
- Indoor installations wanting a low-profile camera housing
- Sites where audio context alongside video adds evidential value
- Reception areas or doorways where verbal exchanges matter
- Backlit scenes such as entrances facing bright exterior light
- Outdoor installs needing anti-corrosion housing durability
- Moderate-range coverage needing more identification detail than a wide lens
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Hikvision |
| Model |
DS-2CE72KF3T-LSYE(3.6mm) |
| Product Type |
ColorVu Turret Camera with Microphone |
| Sensor |
3K CMOS |
| Max Resolution |
2960 x 1665 |
| Lens |
3.6mm fixed, M12 mount |
| Field of View |
90°(H) / 49°(V) / 105°(D) |
| Min. Illumination |
0.0005 Lux Colour (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light |
| Microphone |
Built-in, pickup radius up to 5m |
| Supplement Light |
Smart/IR/White, up to 40m |
| WDR |
130dB true WDR |
| Ingress Protection |
IP67, anti-corrosion |
| Tilt Range |
0° to 75° |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this turret and the bullet-bodied LSYE model?
They share the same core ColorVu sensor, illumination and microphone specification — the difference is purely the housing style: this is a compact, low-profile turret (dome-style) body, identified by the "72" model prefix, versus the cylindrical bullet body of the "12"-prefixed models, and the turret's tilt range is narrower at 0°-75° versus a bullet's wider adjustment.
Why might I choose a turret over a bullet camera?
Turret cameras sit lower-profile and are often considered less visually obtrusive, making them a common choice for indoor spaces, covered porches, or entranceways where a large protruding bullet camera may not be desired aesthetically.
Does this camera really capture colour images at night?
Yes. It uses an F1.0 super-aperture lens combined with a 3K sensor and Smart Supplement Light system, maintaining full-colour imaging down to extremely low light levels, the same technology used across Hikvision's ColorVu range.
What does the 130dB WDR rating help with?
True WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) helps the camera balance very bright and very dark areas within the same scene, such as a doorway facing bright daylight — 130dB is a strong figure that keeps both the bright background and shadowed foreground detail visible rather than one being over- or under-exposed.
How far can the built-in microphone pick up sound?
It's rated for a pickup radius of up to 5 metres, suitable for capturing nearby conversations or ambient sound around an entranceway or reception point.
Is this camera suitable for permanent outdoor mounting?
Yes — it carries an IP67 ingress protection rating with anti-corrosion housing, making it suitable for permanent outdoor installation, though covered or sheltered positioning is often preferred for turret-style cameras to protect the dome from direct rain streaking.
