The Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A is a 2MP HDCVI eyeball camera with a 2.8mm lens, 20m Dual Light night vision and a built-in microphone, available at Mascom International for KSh 2,600. Every unit is brand new and sealed, part of the Dahua Lite series, and records 1080p video at up to 30 frames per second. The Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A sends its picture over one coaxial cable to a Dahua XVR recorder, and its IP67 plastic housing suits indoor ceilings and sheltered outdoor walls. Collect yours from our shop on the First Floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for shop owners, SACCO offices, clinics and family homes across Kenya, the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A covers a room or doorway with a wide 102-degree view. Many budget cameras switch to grey infrared at night and record no sound, so a dispute at the till or a break-in at 2 a.m. leaves you with half the story. This camera adds two warm lights beside its two infrared lights, so it can show clothing and car colours in the dark, while its microphone captures what was said. For a Kilimani apartment entrance or a phone shop counter on Moi Avenue, that context matters.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell grey-import cameras with no paperwork, Mascom International stocks sealed Dahua units and backs each one with a 12-month warranty. Customers across Nairobi tell us the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A is the camera they mount indoors when the owner wants to hear the shop floor as well as see it. We can pair it with a Dahua XVR1B or XVR5108HS recorder from the same shelf. Visit us in Nairobi CBD to watch the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A on a live screen, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A
How much is the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A 2.8mm camera in Kenya?
The Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A costs KSh 2,600 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the sealed camera with its 2.8mm lens and the 12-month Mascom International warranty, with pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties. A recorder, hard drive, coax and 12V power supply are bought separately. If you want to speak through the camera as well as listen, the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TRQP-IL-T adds a speaker for KSh 200 more at KSh 2,800, while the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T sells at KSh 3,500.
Can the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A record sound?
Yes, the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A has a built-in microphone that records sound alongside the video. The audio travels down the same coaxial cable as the picture, so no separate audio wire runs to the recorder. It is listen-only: there is no speaker, so you cannot talk back through it. Connect it to a Dahua recorder that takes audio over coax, such as the Dahua XVR1B04-I/T, and play the sound back on the DMSS app. Under Kenya's Data Protection Act, put up a clear notice wherever you record audio at work.
Should I buy the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A or the Dahua HAC-HFW1200CLP-IL-A bullet?
Both cost KSh 2,600 at Mascom International and both pair 20m Dual Light with a built-in microphone, so the choice comes down to shape and lens. The Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A is an eyeball with a 2.8mm lens and a 102-degree view, made for ceilings and close-range rooms. The bullet uses a 3.6mm lens, so its view is narrower but people look larger farther away, and its shape suits gates, driveways and perimeter walls. Pick the eyeball indoors or under a canopy; pick the bullet for an outdoor wall facing a gate.
Will the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A keep recording during KPLC power cuts?
Only if the camera and recorder sit on backup power, but the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A makes that cheap because it draws no more than 2.6W with infrared on. A small UPS feeding the recorder and the 12V camera supply can carry a handful of these cameras through a typical KPLC outage. The camera also accepts 12V DC with a 30% tolerance either way, so voltage drops on long cable runs are less likely to knock it off. Ask Mascom International to size a UPS for your camera count before you install.
Can I watch this camera on my phone from anywhere in Kenya?
Yes, once it is wired to a Dahua XVR recorder that is connected to the internet. The camera itself has no Wi-Fi or network port; it is an analogue HD camera, and the recorder handles the online side. Link the recorder to a Safaricom Home Fibre or Airtel router and add it to the free DMSS app on Android or iPhone. You can then watch live video, listen to the microphone feed and replay recordings from Nairobi, Nakuru or upcountry on mobile data.
How does the Dual Light on the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A work at night?
The Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A carries two infrared lights and two warm white lights, each reaching 20m, and you choose how they behave. In IR mode it records sharp black-and-white footage in total darkness without visible light. In warm light mode it lights the scene and records in full colour. The automatic mode runs on infrared and brings in the warm light when a compatible Dahua recorder detects a person or vehicle, which keeps glare off neighbours' windows. Colour at night helps you tell a red jacket from a blue one when reporting an incident.
Can the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A be fixed outside in Kenyan weather?
Yes, its housing is rated IP67, meaning it is sealed against dust and can handle heavy rain, and it works from -40°C to 60°C. That covers dusty Kitengela compounds, long rains in Ruaka and afternoon heat on a Mombasa veranda. The casing is plastic, so place it under eaves or a canopy where it cannot be knocked or hit by stones. For exposed walls facing a road, a bullet on a high bracket is the tougher choice. Seal the cable joint with a junction box or tape against water.
Who should buy the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A, and who should skip it?
Buy it if you need 1080p colour at night plus recorded sound inside a shop, office, classroom or home on a tight budget. Skip it if you want to speak to visitors through the camera; the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TRQP-IL-T and Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T in our store add a speaker for two-way talk. Skip it too if you need finer detail on faces or number plates at a distance; the 5MP Dahua HAC-HDW1500CLQP-IL-A eyeball at KSh 3,200 records more than twice the pixels with the same 2.8mm lens.
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Image Quality
- 2MP CMOS sensor at 1920 x 1080 — full HD footage that shows faces and actions clearly across a typical room or shopfront.
- Progressive scan at up to 30 frames per second — smooth motion, so a hand reaching across a counter is captured without jumps.
- Minimum illumination of 0.01 lux in colour and 0.001 lux in black and white — usable images in dim corridors before any light switches on.
- Digital WDR, BLC and HLC — tools that balance bright doorways against dark interiors and stop headlights from washing out the picture.
- 3D noise reduction with a signal-to-noise ratio above 65 dB — cleaner night footage with less grain when you zoom in on playback.
Lens and Field of View
- Fixed 2.8mm lens at F2.0 — a wide angle that lets in plenty of light, built for rooms, counters and entrances.
- Field of view of 102 degrees horizontal, 60 vertical and 129 diagonal — one camera can watch most of a small shop from a corner.
- Close focus from 0.5m — sharp images even when someone stands right under the camera at a reception desk.
- Fixed iris with an M12 lens mount — no moving parts to adjust or wear out, so the picture stays set after installation.
- Bracket with 360-degree pan, 78-degree tilt and 360-degree rotation — aim it accurately from a ceiling or wall without an extra mount.
Night Vision and Illumination
- Dual Light with two infrared and two warm white lights — choose black-and-white or full colour footage after dark.
- Illumination range of 20m for both IR and warm light — enough to cover a parking bay, compound corner or warehouse aisle at night.
- Three lighting modes, automatic IR and warm light, warm light only, and IR only — set the behaviour that suits your neighbours and site.
- Day and night switching by ICR — a mechanical filter swaps in at dusk so daytime colours stay true and night images stay sharp.
- Zero lux operation with the illuminator on — the camera records even in a sealed store room with every bulb switched off.
Audio and Signal Output
- Built-in microphone with one audio input channel — records voices and sounds near the camera for context during disputes or incidents.
- Four signal formats, CVI, TVI, AHD and CVBS, over one BNC port — works with Dahua recorders and many other analogue HD DVRs.
- Video and audio share one coaxial cable — fewer wires to pull through ceilings and conduits during installation.
- Transmission up to 700m over coax, or 300m over UTP with baluns, for 2MP video — long cable runs across a compound or warehouse.
- 1080p at 25 or 30 frames per second in HD modes and 960H in CVBS — clear on modern recorders, still usable on older analogue units.
Build, Power and Weatherproofing
- IP67 protection — sealed against dust and water, suitable for verandas, sheltered gates and dusty workshops.
- Plastic eyeball housing measuring 97.1mm across and 93.8mm tall — compact and discreet on a ceiling or door frame.
- Net weight of 0.18kg — light enough for plasterboard ceilings and quick to fix with standard wall plugs.
- 12V DC power with 30% tolerance either way and no more than 2.6W draw — cheap to run and light on a backup battery.
- Operating range from -40°C to 60°C and humidity up to 95% non-condensing — copes with hot rooftops and humid coastal sites.
Package Contents
The Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A arrives in Dahua's sealed retail box with the camera, a pack of screws and wall plugs, a drill template for marking holes and a quick start guide. There is no power supply, coax cable, recorder or hard drive in the box. You will need a 12V DC adapter or a central power box, plus coax with BNC connectors for each run. Ask Mascom International about recorders and accessories on the same visit so the whole system is ready to install.
Warranty
The Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. The cover applies to the camera itself, including its sensor, lens, microphone, illuminators and housing seals. Bring the camera and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk, where claims are assessed and handled.
Where to Buy the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A in Kenya
The Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you can see the camera running on a test screen before you pay. It usually comes in white, so confirm the colour in stock with us on WhatsApp.
Reach our CCTV desk directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders in Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while buyers in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Thika and Machakos receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Installers and security firms buying several units can request one quote covering cameras and recorders together.
Your camera is backed by the 12-month warranty above. We describe every camera with honest specifications, price it accurately and stay on hand after installation for setup questions, so you buy knowing exactly what you are getting.
