Hikvision DS-2CD6425G2-C2 Separated Covert Camera with Two 1080p Lens Heads

The Hikvision DS-2CD6425G2-C2 is a separated camera — the lens sits at the end of a cable, and the body that does the work is hidden somewhere else entirely.

How a separated camera differs from a normal one

Everything that makes a camera visible — the housing, the electronics, the mount — is in a main body of 105 × 78 × 26 mm that you conceal in a ceiling void, a cabinet or a riser. What you actually see at the scene is a small lens head on a 2-metre or 8-metre cable.

This model takes two lens heads, each recording its own 1080p stream. Two discreet viewpoints, one body, one network drop.

Where that is the only sensible answer

• Listed or sensitive buildings where a visible camera would be refused or look wrong
• Retail interiors where a conventional dome changes how the space feels
• ATMs, tills and cash points — a lens head through a small aperture, body behind the fascia
• Reception and interview rooms where discretion is part of the purpose
• Anywhere a camera would be tampered with — there is very little to grab

Choose the lens module before you order

The lens head determines the view, and the DORI figures differ accordingly:

Identification happens at four to six metres. That is short, and entirely appropriate — a covert camera is nearly always watching a till, a doorway or a counter at close range, not a car park.

Fifty frames a second

It records 1080p at 50fps — double the usual 25. Where hands move quickly, that matters: a till, a cash drawer, a counting area, a gaming table. At 25fps the decisive movement often falls between frames.

An open platform, if you need one

This is a HEOP camera — Hikvision's open platform. It carries 4 TOPS of computing power, 375MB of smart RAM and 2GB of onboard storage, and accepts custom deep-learning models built in Caffe, PyTorch or TensorFlow, programmed in C or C++.

Most buyers will never touch it. If you are working with an integrator building bespoke analytics, it means the camera can run their model on board rather than shipping video to a server.

Specification

• Sensor: 1/2.7" progressive scan CMOS
• Resolution: 1920 × 1080 per channel, two channels
• Frame rate: 50 fps at 1080p (60 fps at 60 Hz)
• Lens: fixed, F2.0. L10/L20 mini mount, L30 M12 mount
• Lens cable: 2 m or 8 m
• Low light: 0.005 lux colour (F1.2, AGC on)
• WDR: 120 dB, plus BLC, HLC, 3D DNR and defog
• Compression: H.265 / H.264, with SVC and target cropping
• Audio: 1 line in, 1 line out, noise filtering
• Alarm: 2 inputs, 1 output (max 12V DC, 30 mA)
• Other interfaces: RS-485, micro USB 2.0, 12V DC 200mA power output
• Storage: microSD to 256GB, plus NAS
• Analytics: line crossing, intrusion, region entrance and exit with human and vehicle classification, audio exception detection
• Open platform: HEOP — 4 TOPS, Caffe / PyTorch / TensorFlow, C and C++
• Network: RJ45 10/100, ONVIF Profile S, G and T, up to 20 simultaneous streams
• Power: 12V DC (6.4W) or PoE 802.3af Class 3 (max 7.4W)
• Main body: aluminium alloy and PC, 105 × 78 × 26 mm
• Operating range: −30°C to +50°C

Worth knowing before you order

It has no infrared and no weatherproof rating. This is an indoor camera for lit spaces — it is not a substitute for an outdoor bullet.

The lens modules are ordered separately and the choice is permanent in practice. Tell us the distance and what you need to resolve, and we will work out which module and focal length suits.

Identification range is short by design — four to six metres. Mount it close to what matters.

Covert recording carries specific legal obligations beyond ordinary CCTV. See our FAQ on CCTV law, and take advice before deploying in a workplace.

Frequently asked questions

What does "separated" actually mean?

The lens is on a cable, physically apart from the camera body. You conceal the body and expose only a small lens head at the scene.

How many cameras is this?

One body with two lens heads, recording two independent 1080p streams. It will use two channels on your recorder.

Can it see in the dark?

No — there is no infrared. It works down to 0.005 lux, so it needs some ambient light.

Is it weatherproof?

No. Indoor use only, −30°C to +50°C.

What is HEOP for?

Running custom deep-learning models on the camera itself. Relevant if you are working with an integrator building bespoke analytics; otherwise it does not affect normal use.

Trade prices apply — apply for a trade account or log in. Browse IP cameras or call us on 01902 902251 to work out the right lens module.