{"product_id":"hikvision-ds-2ce12df3t-lxts2-8mm-2mp-colorvu-turret-camera-with-mic-speaker","title":"Hikvision DS-2CE12DF3T-LXTS(2.8mm) 2MP ColorVu Turret Camera with Mic \u0026 Speaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHikvision DS-2CE12DF3T-LXTS ColorVu Turret Camera with Two-Way Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY BENEFITS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-way audio lets you listen and speak through the camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-colour imaging down to 0.0005 Lux, even in near-total darkness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact turret housing suited to entranceways and covered areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-friendly 2MP alternative to 3K ColorVu audio models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide 105° field of view covers broad areas from one mounting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2MP CMOS sensor, max resolution 1920x1080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.8mm fixed lens, FOV 105°(H) \/ 56°(V) \/ 126°(D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMin. illumination 0.0005 Lux colour (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with white light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in microphone, pickup radius up to 5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in speaker, 2W rated power, range up to 5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM12 lens mount, turret form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan 0°-360° \/ Tilt 0°-180° \/ Rotate 0°-360°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIDEAL FOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntranceways and reception points needing two-way communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious installs wanting ColorVu imaging with audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites wanting to verbally challenge intruders in real time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered outdoor areas and porches suited to a low-profile turret body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites needing accurate colour identification at night without a 3K upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail or reception areas combining audio monitoring with video\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHikvision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS-2CE12DF3T-LXTS(2.8mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColorVu Turret Camera with Mic \u0026amp; Speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2MP CMOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1920 x 1080\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8mm fixed, M12 mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105°(H) \/ 56°(V) \/ 126°(D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. Illumination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0005 Lux Colour (F1.0, AGC ON), 0 Lux with light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrophone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in, pickup radius up to 5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in, 2W, range up to 5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngle Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePan 0°-360° \/ Tilt 0°-180° \/ Rotate 0°-360°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does two-way audio work on this camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the minimum illumination figure so low for a 2MP camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this camera really capture colour images at night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare with the 3K DS-2CE72KF0T-LTS models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the DVR need to support audio for this to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for outdoor mounting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hikvision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54350171210069,"sku":"DS-2CE12DF3T-LXTS(2.8mm)","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/2476\/1173\/files\/DS-2CE12DF3T-LXTS.webp?v=1783873200","url":"https:\/\/cctvdirectuk.co.uk\/products\/hikvision-ds-2ce12df3t-lxts2-8mm-2mp-colorvu-turret-camera-with-mic-speaker","provider":"CCTV DIRECT UK LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}