Dahua SD8X842FA-HNF 8MP 42x Starlight Laser Network PTZ Camera
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Dahua SD8X842FA-HNF 8MP 42x Starlight Laser PTZ Camera – 600m Laser, Gyro EIS, Smart Wiper
Key Performance Highlights – Ultimate Long-Range Night Vision & AI
- 42× Optical Zoom & Triple-Light Fusion: 6–252 mm motorized zoom lens with 600 m laser + 120 m IR + 50 m warm light – unbeatable all-weather visibility from wide to ultra-tele.
- Smart Pan-Tilt Correction & Gyro EIS: Achieves 0.05° positioning accuracy for long-term reliability; built-in gyroscope ensures stable video even under vibration.
- Starlight Ultra-Low Light & WDR: 1/1.8" CMOS, 0.0005 lux B/W, 120dB True WDR, optical defog – crystal clear imaging in extreme low light and backlight.
- Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models: Enhanced target detection and imaging. Supports video metadata (10 vehicle attributes, 8 non-motor, 6 face, 8 body), face recognition (up to 10,000 faces, 6 attributes/8 expressions), AcuPick for rapid target search.
- Privacy Protection with Mosaic: Real-time auto-masking of detected faces or human bodies using mosaic for privacy compliance in public scenes.
- Rugged & Smart Maintenance: IP67/IK10, TVS 6000V surge protection, smart wiper for automatic lens cleaning, operating temperature –40°C to +70°C.
- Extreme DORI Distance: Tele end detect range up to 5,040 m (16,535 ft) – industry-leading long-range identification.
Camera Specification
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8" CMOS |
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| Max. Resolution | 8MP – 3840 (H) × 2160 (V) |
| ROM / RAM | 8 GB / 4 GB |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | 1/1 s – 1/100,000 s |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Min. Illumination | 0.005 lux@F1.4 (Color); 0.0005 lux@F1.4 (B/W); 0 lux (illuminator on) |
| S/N Ratio | ≥ 55 dB |
| Illumination Distance & Type |
Triple-Light: Laser 600 m (1968.50 ft) + IR 120 m (393.70 ft) + Warm light 50 m (164.04 ft) Illuminator count: 8 Laser + 4 IR + 1 Warm light |
| Illuminator Control | Zoom Prio; Manual; Auto; Off |
| Wiper | Smart wiper (automatic lens cleaning) |
Lens & DORI Optics (42× Optical Zoom)
| Focal Length / Aperture | 6.0 mm – 252 mm (42× zoom) | F1.4–F4.8 | |||||||||||||||
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| Field of View | H: 66.1°–2.2°; V: 39.0°–1.3°; D: 74.1°–2.5° | |||||||||||||||
| Focus Control / Iris Control | Auto; Semi-auto; Manual | Auto/Manual/Iris Prio | |||||||||||||||
| Close Focus Distance | 0.5 m – 2 m (1.64 ft – 6.56 ft) | |||||||||||||||
| DORI Distance (EN-62676-4) |
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Elite Intelligence (Xinghan Large-Scale AI Models)
| Video Metadata | Motor vehicle (10 attributes), non-motor vehicle (8 attributes), face (6 attributes), human body (8 attributes). Supports snapshot optimization and high-quality face upload. |
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| IVS Perimeter Protection | Tripwire, intrusion, crossing fence, loitering, abandoned/missing object, fast moving, parking detection, people gathering, human/vehicle classification, cascaded metadata, linkage tracking, privacy protection. |
| Face Recognition | 5 face databases (up to 10,000 faces), 6 attributes + 8 expressions, face cutout as one-inch photo, batch import, similarity threshold setting. |
| Smart Tracking | WizTracking – automatic tracking of moving targets. |
| AcuPick | Deep learning with backend devices for accurate target matching (people/vehicles) and fast search through live/recorded video. |
| Privacy Protection | Real-time mosaic masking – automatically blocks detected human faces or bodies in public scenes to protect privacy. |
Video & Audio Specifications
| Compression / Smart Codec | Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; H.264B; H.264H; MJPEG (sub stream 1 only) |
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| Streaming Capability | 3 streams |
| Resolution Options | 8M (3840×2160), 4M, 3M, 1080p, 1.3M, 720p, D1, VGA, CIF |
| Video Frame Rate | Main stream: 8M/4M/1080p/1.3M/720p @ 1–25/30 fps; Sub stream 1: D1/VGA/CIF @ 1–25/30 fps; Sub stream 2: 1080p/1.3M/720p/CIF @ 1–25/30 fps |
| Bit Rate Control / Bit Rate | VBR/CBR. H.264: 128–16384 kbps; H.265: 51–11776 kbps |
| WDR / Image Enhancements | 120 dB True WDR, BLC, HLC, 2D/3D NR, ROI, Optical Defog, Gyroscope EIS, Digital Zoom (16×), Image Rotation 180° |
| Privacy Masking | Up to 24 areas (max 8 in same view), selectable color block or mosaic |
| Audio Compression | PCM; G.711a; G.711Mu; G.726; AAC; MPEG2-Layer2; G722.1; G729; G723 |
PTZ & Mechanical Specifications
| Pan/Tilt Range | Pan: 0°–360° endless, smart pan-tilt correction; Tilt: –20°–+90°, auto flip 180°, smart pan-tilt correction (0.05° accuracy) |
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| Manual Control Speed | Pan: 0.1–240°/s; Tilt: 0.1–100°/s |
| Preset Speed | Pan: 240°/s; Tilt: 100°/s |
| Preset / Tour / Pattern / Scan | 300 presets, 8 tours (32 presets each), 5 patterns, 5 scans |
| Idle Motion / Power-off Memory | Preset/Pattern/Tour/Scan; Yes |
| PTZ Protocol | DH-SD; Pelco-P/D (auto recognition) |
Network, Storage & Cybersecurity
| Network Port | RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T) |
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| Network Protocols | HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4; IPv6; RTSP; UDP; SMTP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; DDNS; 802.1x; SSL; QoS; FTP; UPnP; SNMP; PPPoE; RTMP; Bonjour; NFS |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (Profile S/G/T); CGI; SDK |
| Local Storage | Micro SD card (max 512 GB); FTP; NAS |
| User/Host / Bandwidth | 20 users (total bandwidth 64 Mbps) |
| Cybersecurity | WSSE, account lockout, HTTPS, IP/MAC filtering, security logs, trusted upgrade/boot |
| Management Software / Browser | DMSS; NVR; DSS Pro; IE9+, Chrome 41+, Firefox 50+, Safari 10+ |
I/O Interfaces & Alarm
| Analog Output | 1 channel CVBS (BNC) |
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| RS-485 | 1 (baud rate 1200–9600 bps) |
| Audio I/O | 1 audio input (LINE IN, bare wire) + 1 audio output (LINE OUT, bare wire) |
| Alarm I/O | 7 inputs (0–5 VDC) + 2 outputs (dry contact) |
| Alarm Linkage / Events | Capture, preset, tour, pattern, recording, alarm output, email, audio; events include motion/tampering, audio detection, network/IP conflict, SD card status, etc. |
Power, Environment & Protection
| Power Supply | 36 VDC; 2.23 A (±25%) OR PoE (802.3bt) |
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| Power Consumption | Basic: 17 W; Max (illuminator + PTZ + wiper): 41 W |
| Operating Temperature / Humidity | –40 °C to +70 °C (–40 °F to +158 °F) | ≤95% RH |
| Protection Ratings | IP67 (weatherproof), IK10 (vandal resistant), TVS 6000V lightning/surge/voltage transient protection |
| Anti-corrosion Level | Basic Protection – designed for general use without specific anti-corrosion requirements |
| Certifications | CE: EN55035, EN IEC61000-3-2, EN55032, EN60950, EN62368-1 |
Physical Structure
| Casing Material | Metal + plastic |
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| Product Dimensions | 262 mm × 262 mm × 442 mm (10.31" × 10.31" × 17.40") (L×W×H) |
| Net Weight / Gross Weight | 10.38 kg (22.88 lb) / 13.83 kg (30.49 lb) |
| Power Adapter | Included |
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Product Features
What this model is for, what it does well, and what to confirm before it goes on a project.
Long-range perimeter and critical infrastructure surveillance where extreme low-light imaging and 600 m laser illumination are required.
Combines 600 m laser, 120 m IR and 50 m warm light to keep targets visible across wide to ultra-tele views in demanding conditions.
42x optical zoom with smart pan-tilt correction and gyro EIS keeps distant subjects framed and steady even under vibration.
Xinghan AI models support video metadata, face recognition and AcuPick search, while mosaic masking protects faces and bodies in public scenes.
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