Hikvision DS-2CD2047G3-LI2UY(2.8mm)/BLACK 4MP ColorVu Mini Bullet

Hikvision DS-2CD2047G3-LI2UY/BLACK — 4 MP Smart Hybrid Light ColorVu mini bullet

This is the black version of Hikvision's 4 MP ColorVu mini bullet. Electronically identical to the white model: a 1/1.8" sensor behind an F1.0 lens reaching 0.0001 lux, with Smart Hybrid Light — white light and infrared — so the camera records in full colour at night. Only the finish differs.

The most sensitive camera in this catalogue, and the lowest draw

Two specifications worth putting together. Its 0.0001 lux colour sensitivity is the best figure of any camera listed here — five times better than the 8 MP ColorVu and ten times better than the AcuSense models — because the same large sensor is split across fewer pixels.

And it draws a maximum of 6.5 W on 802.3af Class 3, the lowest of anything in this range. Sixteen of these fill a recorder on 104 W.

If the priority is a usable colour image in a genuinely dark yard and the constraint is the recorder's power budget, this is the answer rather than a higher-resolution camera.

Why specify black

Against dark brickwork, exposed steelwork, a black fascia or a slate soffit, a black bullet recedes where a white one draws the eye. On a compact 530 g camera the finish is often what decides whether it looks like part of the building or an addition to it. Where the camera is meant to be seen as a deterrent, white does that better.

Colour at night, and the honest limit

Smart Hybrid Light gives three modes: infrared (covert, monochrome), white light (full colour, visibly lit), and Smart Hybrid — infrared until an event is detected, then white light and colour. That third mode is why most people choose ColorVu: discreet by default, colour when it counts.

The supplement light reaches 40 m against a 61 m detection range at this lens. Beyond that in genuine darkness you rely on ambient light — though at 0.0001 lux this camera makes more of what little there is than anything else in the range.

Coverage and DORI

This SKU is the 2.8 mm version on an M16 mount: horizontal FOV 111.1°, vertical 57.6°, diagonal 138.5°, depth of field from 2.5 m. Hikvision's published DORI figures are detect 61 m, observe 24 m, recognise 12 m, identify 6 m. A 4 mm version narrows the view to 95.2° and pushes identification to about 7 m.

What it has, and what it doesn't

Arrayed dual built-in microphones. No speaker, no strobe, and no alarm or audio terminal block. For an on-camera siren and strobe, the LI2UY/SL version adds both — at the cost of needing an 802.3at port and 16 W instead of 6.5 W.

Imaging

• 1/1.8" progressive scan CMOS, 2688 × 1520 at 25 fps (50 Hz)
• F1.0 aperture, 0.0001 lux in colour, 0 lux with supplement light
• 130 dB WDR, SNR ≥ 52 dB
• Smart Hybrid Light — white light and IR up to 40 m; IR at 850 nm
• 2.8 mm fixed lens, depth of field from 2.5 m
• EIS image stabilisation, distortion correction, Defog, BLC, HLC, 3D DNR; 4 programmable polygon privacy masks

Recording, storage and network

• H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264, 32 Kbps to 8 Mbps
• microSD/SDHC/SDXC to 512 GB, plus NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS) and ANR
• ONVIF Profile S/T/G, ISAPI, SDK and ISUP; iVMS-4200, Hik-Connect and HikCentral
• The Ethernet port is 10/100, not gigabit — ample at an 8 Mbps ceiling
• AcuSense human and vehicle classification plus face capture

Power, build and environment

• PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 3, max. 6.5 W, or 12 VDC 0.4 A max. 4.8 W
• Metal front cover, body and bracket in black; IP67 and NEMA 4X anti-corrosion
• −30 °C to 60 °C, humidity 95% or less non-condensing
• Ø74.4 mm × 176.3 mm, approx. 530 g

What you'll need with it

• An 802.3af (or better) PoE switch or NVR port, or a 12 VDC supply
• An AcuSense-capable Hikvision NVR to carry human/vehicle classification through to smart search
• A microSD card for edge recording or ANR backfill — not supplied
• A matching black pole or corner bracket if it is not mounting flat to a wall

Frequently asked questions

Is the black version any different to the white one?

Only the finish. Sensor, lens, light, analytics and power draw are identical.

Is this better in the dark than the 8 MP ColorVu?

Yes. It reaches 0.0001 lux against the 8 MP model's 0.0005 lux. Choose 4 MP for the darkest scenes, 8 MP for reach and detail.

Does it have a siren?

No — microphones only. The LI2UY/SL version adds a strobe and audible warning.

Does it really record in colour at night?

Yes, when the white light is active. In infrared mode it records in black and white. Smart Hybrid switches automatically on an event.

Trade pricing

Zenith Security Co is an authorised Hikvision partner. Prices shown are for trade account holders — contact us for account terms and stock availability.