Hikvision DS-2CE12KF3T-DLS 3K ColorVu Dual-Lens Bullet Camera - 180° Panoramic, 40m White Light

See your whole property in one shot — in full colour, day and night. The Hikvision DS-2CE12KF3T-DLS is a dual-lens ColorVu camera that uses two lenses and a built-in stitching algorithm to produce a single, seamless 180° panoramic image. In other words, one camera covers the width that would normally take two or three — perfect for a wide shopfront, a long driveway or an open yard.

Why you'll love it

• Twice the view, half the cameras — a true 180° horizontal image means fewer blind spots, fewer cables and a lower overall system cost
• Full colour, 24 hours a day — Hikvision's ColorVu technology with an ultra-bright F1.0 aperture captures vivid, full-colour footage even in near-darkness, instead of the grainy black-and-white you get from ordinary night vision
• 3K high resolution — 3328 × 1504 pixels stay sharp across the wide frame, so faces, number plates and fine detail remain usable when you zoom in
• Smart Hybrid lighting — choose up to 40m of white light for a visible, crime-deterring presence, or 40m infrared for discreet night monitoring
• Sees into bright and dark at once — 130 dB true WDR balances harsh backlight so nothing is blown out or lost in shadow
• Built-in microphone — records real-time audio alongside the video, straight over the existing coax cable
• Weatherproof (IP67) — fully rated for outdoor use in rain, dust and the South African sun

Why colour night vision matters

Ordinary cameras switch to black-and-white infrared after dark, which is fine for spotting movement but useless for detail — you can't tell the colour of a car or a jacket. ColorVu keeps recording in full colour through the night, so your footage is actually usable as evidence and description, not just a grey blur. That's the difference between "someone was here" and "a man in a red top left in a white bakkie."

How it fits your setup

This is a Turbo HD camera — it connects over standard coax cable to an analogue / Turbo HD DVR (it's 4-in-1: TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS compatible). If you already run an analogue CCTV system, it slots straight in. If you're starting fresh, you'll need a compatible Turbo HD DVR and a hard drive sized for how many days of footage you want to keep. Not sure what you need? Ask us and we'll match the full kit.

Perfect for

Shopfronts and retail entrances, driveways and gates, warehouse yards, parking areas and building perimeters — anywhere you need wide coverage and clear colour footage around the clock. Because a single 180° camera replaces several standard ones, it's an especially cost-effective way to cover a long wall or boundary.

Questions people ask

Is this an IP camera? No — it's a Turbo HD (analogue/coax) camera for DVR systems, not an IP/NVR network camera.

Do I need a special recorder? You need a Hikvision Turbo HD DVR that supports the camera's 3K resolution. We can recommend the right one.

Does the white light stay on all night? You can set it to stay on as a deterrent, or switch to infrared so it only lights up on motion — your choice in the settings.

Good to know

• Turbo HD (coax) camera — connects to an analogue DVR, not an IP/NVR
• Backed by Hikvision's South African warranty
• Pair with a compatible Turbo HD DVR + hard drive for continuous recording — ask us and we'll help you spec it