HIKVISION - DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/14 - 4 MP, 25× Zoom, Dual-Channel PTZ

DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/14 — 4 MP, 25× Zoom, Dual-Channel PTZ

The DS-2SE4C425MWG-E/14 is a dual-channel PTZ: one fixed wide-angle camera that records continuously, and one 25× zoom PTZ in the same housing. That solves the problem every single-lens PTZ has — while the zoom is pointed at one thing, nothing is watching everywhere else. Here the fixed channel keeps recording the whole scene whatever the PTZ is doing.

Both channels are 4 MP. The PTZ channel has IR to 100 m and reaches 120 mm; the fixed channel has white light to 30 m, so the wide view stays in colour at night while the zoom works covertly on IR. One cable, one IP address, one licence on the recorder.

25× is the usual choice for a car park, a yard or a forecourt — enough to read a plate or recognise a face at the gate. If your longest sightline is shorter than that, the 15× DS-2SE4C415MWG-E/14 does the same job for less.

Technical specification

Specification taken from Hikvision's published data for this model. Appearance and parameters may vary; ask us if a particular figure matters for your project.

What you'll need

• An NVR with enough channels and bandwidth — a dual-channel camera uses two: see NVRs
• PoE+ (802.3at), or a 12 V DC supply: see PoE switches
• A bracket rated for the housing: see CCTV accessories
• Compare the range in our Hikvision PTZ camera guide, or browse all PTZ IP cameras

Frequently asked questions

What does dual-channel actually give me?

Two cameras in one housing on one cable. The fixed wide channel records the whole scene continuously, so you still have evidence of everything that happened while the PTZ was zoomed in elsewhere. On a single-lens PTZ, that footage simply does not exist.

Does it use two channels on my recorder?

Yes. Budget two channels and the bandwidth for both streams. That matters when you are sizing the NVR and the storage, so tell us how many of these you are fitting and we will work it out with you.

Will the PTZ follow a target automatically?

Hikvision does not list auto-tracking in the published specification for this model — it lists the smart events on both channels but not tracking. If automatic following matters to you, the DS-2SE7C425MW-AEB/14 does list it. Ask us and we will confirm before you order.

What is the difference between the /14 and /26 versions?

The /14, this one, has a fixed bullet-style channel with a narrower view; the /26 has a fixed panoramic channel covering around 180°. Same PTZ, different fixed camera — so pick /26 when you want the whole frontage covered and /14 when you want more detail from the fixed channel.

How far does it see at night?

Hikvision quotes IR to 100 m on the PTZ channel and white light to 30 m on the fixed channel.

Supplied by Zenith Security Co., an authorised Hikvision partner with a trade counter and live showroom in Wolverhampton. We are a supplier, not an installer: we go through the product with you before you buy, and depending on your requirements and area we may be able to recommend a qualified trade installer. Call 01902 902251 or contact us; installers can open a trade account for trade pricing. Compare the range in our Hikvision PTZ camera guide or browse all Hikvision products.