The Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T(2.8mm) is the base model in Hikvision's 3K ColorVu turret camera line — a straightforward, no-frills full-colour night imaging camera without the added microphone, speaker, PoC or PIR deterrent features found on other variants in the same series. It's suited to installations that want ColorVu's core colour-at-night performance without paying for extra features they won't use.
Hikvision DS-2CE72KF3T ColorVu Turret Camera
This camera uses a 1/1.8" 3K CMOS sensor (2960x1665 max resolution) with an F1.0 super-aperture lens, achieving an especially strong minimum illumination of 0.0003 Lux in colour and effectively 0 Lux once the white light illuminator engages — a notably better low-light figure than several of the feature-added variants in the same model family, since this base version dedicates its design budget purely to imaging performance rather than audio or PoC hardware. A Solid Light Alarm feature lets the white-light illuminator serve as an active visual deterrent when triggered by an event, not just for passive illumination.
With ≥130dB true WDR, the camera handles strong backlight scenes effectively, useful for entrances or windows facing bright exterior light. Power draw is modest at a maximum of 5.3W, and the camera weighs approximately 350g, keeping it light for standard turret-style ceiling or wall mounting. As a base model without the microphone, speaker, or PoC features of related variants (LSYE, LE, E, PIRXO, DLS), it represents the most straightforward, cost-effective way to deploy ColorVu-grade colour imaging in a turret housing.
KEY BENEFITS
- Excellent 0.0003 Lux minimum illumination — a standout figure for this camera family
- Full-colour imaging 24/7, even in near-total darkness
- ≥130dB true WDR handles strong backlight scenes
- Solid Light Alarm gives an active visual deterrent capability
- Straightforward base model without unneeded added hardware costs
KEY FEATURES
- 1/1.8" 3K CMOS sensor, max resolution 2960x1665
- 2.8mm fixed lens, M12 mount
- Min. illumination 0.0003 Lux colour (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with white light
- Solid Light Alarm (white light)
- ≥130dB true WDR
- Max power consumption 5.3W
- Weight approx. 350g
- Pan 0°-360° / Tilt 0°-75° / Rotate 0°-360°
IDEAL FOR
- Sites wanting core ColorVu colour-at-night performance without extra features
- Cost-conscious deployments not needing audio or PoC capability
- Entrances or windows facing strong backlight needing high WDR
- Covered outdoor areas and porches suited to a low-profile turret body
- Large multi-camera installs where per-unit cost efficiency matters
- Indoor spaces wanting a discreet, low-profile camera housing
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Hikvision |
| Model |
DS-2CE72KF3T(2.8mm) |
| Product Type |
ColorVu Turret Camera |
| Sensor |
1/1.8" 3K CMOS |
| Max Resolution |
2960 x 1665 |
| Lens |
2.8mm fixed, M12 mount |
| Min. Illumination |
0.0003 Lux Colour (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light |
| Light Alarm |
Solid Light Alarm (White Light) |
| WDR |
≥130dB true WDR |
| Power |
Max 5.3W |
| Weight |
Approx. 350g |
| Angle Adjustment |
Pan 0°-360° / Tilt 0°-75° / Rotate 0°-360° |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this differ from the DS-2CE72KF3T-LSYE model?
This base DS-2CE72KF3T does not include the built-in microphone or speaker found on the -LSYE variant, keeping it a simpler, more cost-effective camera focused purely on imaging rather than two-way audio.
How does this differ from the DS-2CE72KF3T-E (PoC) model?
This base model does not include Power over Coax (PoC) support, so it requires a separate local power supply rather than drawing power through the coaxial video cable.
Does this camera really capture colour images at night?
Yes, and particularly well — it's rated at 0.0003 Lux minimum illumination, a stronger figure than several of the feature-added variants in the same family, since the design here focuses purely on imaging performance.
What does the WDR rating help with?
The ≥130dB true WDR rating helps the camera balance very bright and very dark areas within the same scene, such as an entrance facing strong daylight, keeping both areas visible.
What is a Solid Light Alarm?
It's a feature where the camera's white-light illuminator can be triggered on as an active visual deterrent when motion or an event is detected, rather than only being used passively for night-time illumination.
Is this camera 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.
