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About the Dahua Technology SD42C212I-HC-S3
Dahua Technology SD42C212I-HC-S3 is listed in the security cameras category. The recorded specifications include type: IP security camera; placement supported: Outdoor; maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels; night vision: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code SD42C212I-HC-S3. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The specified power source is AC. Check installation needs, network compatibility and the availability of ongoing software support before purchase. A connectivity label does not confirm a subscription, hub or accessory is included.
- Type
- IP security camera
- Placement supported
- Outdoor
- Maximum resolution
- 3840 x 2160 pixels
- Night vision
- Yes
- Night vision distance
- 30 m
- Connectivity technology
- Wired
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Dahua Technology SD42C212I-HC-S3 specifications
Manufacturer code: SD42C212I-HC-S3 · Icecat product 78270515 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Type | IP security camera |
|---|---|
| Placement supported | Outdoor |
| Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Night vision distance | 30 m |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Power source type | AC |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP67 |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Noise reduction | Yes |
|---|---|
| Noise reduction technology | 3D noise reduction |
Processor, memory & storage8 details
| Supported graphics resolutions | 352 x 240, 352 x 288, 640 x 480 (VGA), 704 x 480, 704 x 576, 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 960, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2048 x 1536 (QXGA), 2304 x 1296, 2560 x 1920, 3072 x 2048, 3840 x 2160 |
|---|---|
| Frame rate | 30 fps |
| Built-in HDD | No |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Memory (RAM) | 512 MB |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -30 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95% |
Camera, image & video23 details
| Camera pan control | Yes |
|---|---|
| Camera tilt control | Yes |
| Lens viewing angle, horizontal | 112° |
| Lens viewing angle, vertical | 60° |
| White balance | Auto, Manual, Natural, Outdoor |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
| Camera shutter speed | 1/3 - 1/100000 s |
| Adjustment shutter speed | Auto/Manual |
| Optical sensor size | 25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8") |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Digital zoom | 12x |
| Number of lenses | 1 |
| Focal length range | 5.3 - 64 mm |
| Fixed focus | Yes |
| Maximum aperture number | 1.6 |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.2 m |
| Total megapixels | 2 MP |
| Video compression formats | H.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+, M-JPEG |
| Video streaming | Yes |
| Video motion detection | Yes |
| Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system features | Intrusion, Scene change, Tripwire |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Progressive scan | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless7 details
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet interface type | Fast Ethernet |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3af |
| Supported network protocols | HTTP;HTTPS;TCP;ARP;RTSP;RTP;RTCP;UDP;SMTP; FTP;DHCP;DNS;DDNS;PPPoE;IPV4/V6;QoS;UPnP; NTP;Bonjour;IEEE 802.1X;Multicast;ICMP;IGMP;TL S;NFS;SSH |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Power & battery2 details
| AC input voltage | 24 V |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 10 W |
Controls & features5 details
| PTZ control | Yes |
|---|---|
| Number of sensors | 1 |
| Gain control type | Auto/Manual |
| Bit rate control | Constant Bit Rate (CBR)/Variable Bit Rate (VBR) |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -30 - 60 °C |
Design & dimensions7 details
| Form factor | Dome |
|---|---|
| Mounting type | Ceiling/wall |
| Product colour | White |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Height | 88.9 mm |
| Weight | 490 g |
| Weight (with stand) | 660 g |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Certification | CE: EN55032/EN55024/EN50130-4 FCC: Part15 subpartB,ANSI C63.4- 2014 UL: UL60950-1+CAN/CSA C22.2,No.60950-1 |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android, iOS |
Further product details34 details
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Day/night mode | Yes |
| Infrared (IR) cut-off filter | Yes |
| IK code | IK10 |
| Minimum illumination | 0.005 lx |
| Angle of rotation | 355° |
| Tilt angle range | 0 - 75° |
| Pan range | 0 - 355° |
| Number of effective pixels (H x V) | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Detect distance (wide) | 83 m |
| Detect distance (tele) | 190 m |
| Observe distance (wide) | 33 m |
| Observe distance (tele) | 76 m |
| Recognize distance (wide) | 17 m |
| Recognize distance (tele) | 38 m |
| Identify distance (wide) | 8 m |
| Identify distance (tele) | 19 m |
| LED type | IR |
| Number of illumination LEDs | 2 |
| Flip & mirror | Yes |
| Privacy masking | Yes |
| Bit rate | 32- 8192Kbps, 16- 8192Kbps |
| Back Light Compensation (BLC) | Yes |
| Highlight Compensation (HLC) | Yes |
| Number of users | 20 user(s) |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Streaming method | Multicast, Unicast |
| Maximum memory card size | 128 GB |
| ROM capacity | 128 MB |
| Mirror | Yes |
| Web-based management | Yes |
| Web browser | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95% |
| Diameter | 12.2 cm |
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