Advanced detection meets vivid colour imaging in one single bullet camera. The Hikvision DS-2TD2608-2/QA-FP integrates both a thermal imager and a high-definition visible-light camera, giving you 24/7 monitoring capability even in pitch-dark, smoky or foggy conditions. Robustly built for South African outdoor conditions, it’s ideal for perimeters, warehouses, estates and critical infrastructure.

Why this camera is a strong pick

Standard cameras only work when you have good light and clear visibility. With this bi-spectrum unit you get both heat-based detection and visible‐light clarity — all in one housing. That means fewer cameras, fewer blind spots and smarter alerts for your security setup.

Key features & benefits

• Dual-spectrum design: Combines a thermal module (96×72 resolution) with a 4 MP optical sensor, enabling detection and visual verification.
• Wide thermal field: 2.6 mm thermal lens gives approx. 25.0° × 18.75° (H×V) field-of-view — good coverage for monitoring zones.
• High sensitivity: Thermal NETD < 55 mK at 25 °C (F1.0) — ensures distinguishable heat signatures in challenging conditions.
• Colour-light visible imaging: Optical module: 1/1.8″ progressive CMOS, resolution 2688×1520, 6 mm fixed lens, field of view approx. 56° × 30° (H×V) — ideal for identification and verification.
• Temperature-exception alarms: Detect ranges from -20 °C up to +300 °C for early fire-risk & hotspot detection in industrial or storage sites.
• Built-in illumination & alarm features: Warm-light fill for colour images in low-light, white-light range up to 30 m, plus audio/visual alarm triggers for enhanced deterrence.
• Outdoor-ready construction: Rugged IP67 housing meets harsh climate requirements — suited to South African installations where weather and dust vary widely.

Technical specifications

• Model: DS-2TD2608-2/QA-FP
• Thermal module: Resolution 96 × 72; Pixel pitch 12 µm; NETD < 55 mK; Focal length ≈ 2.6 mm; Field-of-view approx. 25.0° × 18.75°; Minimum focusing distance 0.1 m.
• Optical module: Sensor 1/1.8″ progressive scan CMOS; Resolution 2688 × 1520; Minimum illumination 0.0003 Lux @ F1.0 (AGC ON); Lens 6 mm fixed; Field-of-view approx. 56° × 30°; WDR 120 dB.
• Temperature measurement range: -20 °C to +300 °C; Accuracy ±4 °C for ambient 15–35 °C, ±8 °C otherwise.
• Video streams & compression: Thermal main stream: up to 25 fps; Optical main stream: up to 25 fps at 50 Hz or 30 fps at 60 Hz; Compression: H.265/H.264/MJPEG.
• Light/Alarm features: Warm-light fill coverage ~30 m; White-light alarm coverage up to ~30 m; Audio & visual alarm support with preset and user-defined voice alerts.
• Outdoor rating: IP67 ingress protection; IK10 impact resistance; Operating temperature: -40 °C to +65 °C.
• Dimensions & weight (approx.): 211.5 mm × 105 mm × 105 mm; Weight approx. 869 g.

Typical applications

• Industrial or large-site perimeters (warehouses, manufacturing yards) that need both thermal detection and visible-light imaging.
• Estate entrances, secured parking lots or compounds where evening/no-light performance matters.
• Storage areas or facilities where fire/hot-spot monitoring is required along with standard CCTV.
• Outdoor installations in South Africa where dust, heat, variable lighting and both detection and verification are needed.

Installation & setup tips

• Mount where the camera has a clear view of the critical zone — avoid obstruction for both thermal and optical lenses.
• Use PoE or 12 V DC cable as suited; ensure stable network and power supply for uninterrupted performance.
• Configure temperature exception-alarm rules and analytics based on your site’s ambient conditions to reduce false alerts.
• Use the warm-light fill feature if scene lighting is low or you require colour identification at night.
• Maintain the protective window and clean periodically to preserve thermal and colour clarity especially in dusty outdoor environments.

Take your monitoring to the next level. The DS-2TD2608-2/QA-FP offers you both thermal-based early detection and high-definition visible-light imaging in one camera — a strong choice for South African installations where performance and flexibility matter.

Short product blurb (for collection pages): Hikvision DS-2TD2608-2/QA-FP — 96×72 thermal + 4 MP optical bi-spectrum bullet camera with temperature alarms and IP67 outdoor rating.