The Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 3,500, a 2MP HDCVI eyeball camera with a 2.8mm lens, 40m Dual Light night vision and two-way talk. It arrives brand new and sealed from Dahua's Lite series. Four multi-core illuminators, an IP67 rating and a metal-and-plastic body set the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T apart from lighter indoor talk-back eyeballs. Its 111-degree view can take in a whole porch and its steps from one corner. Video and two-way audio run over one coaxial cable to a Dahua XVR recorder. You can see it at our store on the First Floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for estate guard posts, school entrances, petrol station forecourts and homes with open front porches across Kenya, the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T works where a cheaper plastic camera would struggle. A camera at a Kitengela gate faces dust in January and driving rain in April, and it must still let you warn a stranger at midnight. This model lights up to 40m in colour or infrared, and its 8m speaker carries your voice across a porch or a parked car. Watchmen, landlords and SACCO managers use the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T to see, hear and speak from one housing.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that quote a talk-back camera's price without its build, Mascom International explains exactly what the extra KSh 700 over the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TRQP-IL-T buys. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the longer night range and sealed housing save them a second camera on wide entrances. We can wire the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T to a Dahua XVR1B recorder on our counter so you hear the speaker before you buy. Walk into our Nairobi CBD shop, or order on WhatsApp and pay on delivery.
Common Questions About the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T
How much does the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T 2.8mm cost in Kenya?
The Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T costs KSh 3,500 brand new at Mascom International, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That covers the sealed camera, a 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties. You buy the recorder, hard drive, coax and 12V adapter separately. It is KSh 700 above the indoor Dahua HAC-HDW1200TRQP-IL-T at KSh 2,800 and KSh 100 above the Dahua HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T bullet at KSh 3,400, which shares its 40m range but uses a 3.6mm lens.
Why is the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T KSh 700 more than the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TRQP-IL-T?
Dahua's datasheets show four real hardware differences that explain the gap. The Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T lights 40m with four illuminators, against 25m with two. It carries an IP67 rating and a metal-and-plastic body, while the cheaper model is all plastic with no published water rating. Its speaker reaches 8m against 5m. It is also larger and heavier at 0.32kg against 0.17kg. Both share the 2MP sensor, 2.8mm lens and 111-degree view, so daytime pictures match; the difference shows outdoors and at night.
Should I choose the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T or the Dahua HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T bullet?
Both are 2MP two-way talk cameras with 40m Dual Light, and they sit KSh 100 apart at Mascom International. The Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T eyeball uses a 2.8mm lens with a 111-degree view, so it covers a wide porch or entrance from close range. The bullet's 3.6mm lens sees a narrower area but makes people look larger farther away, and its shape suits high walls aimed down a driveway. Choose the eyeball for doorways and verandas; choose the bullet for long gate approaches.
Can the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T handle Kenyan rain, dust and power cuts?
Yes, its IP67 rating means it is sealed against dust and can take heavy rain, and it runs from -40°C to 60°C. That suits dusty compounds in Athi River, coastal humidity in Mombasa and long rains in Kakamega. It draws up to 9.37W with infrared on, so put the recorder and the 12V power box on a UPS to ride through KPLC cuts. The 12V input tolerates 30% swings either way, which helps on long cable runs with voltage drop.
How loud is the speaker on the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T?
Dahua rates both the speaker and the microphone of the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T at up to 8m. In practice, a person standing at a gate or across a porch can hear you and answer without stepping up to the camera. Two-way talk works in CVI and TVI modes over the same coax as video. Open the DMSS app on your phone, press the talk button and speak, whether you are in Upper Hill, on a boda boda or upcountry.
What recorder do I need for two-way talk on this camera?
You need a Dahua recorder that carries audio over coax, such as the Dahua XVR1B04-I/T, Dahua XVR1B08-I/T or Dahua XVR1B16-I/T, all in stock at Mascom International. Connect the recorder to a Safaricom, Airtel or Zuku internet router and add it to the free DMSS app. The camera also outputs AHD and CVBS through a DIP switch, so older DVRs can show its video, but talk-back and the automatic lighting mode need CVI or TVI. Bring your recorder's model number and we will confirm it works.
Can the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T record colour at night?
Yes, the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T records full colour after dark when its warm lights are on, out to 40m. Its four multi-core illuminators each combine infrared and warm light. You choose IR mode for discreet black-and-white images, warm light mode for constant colour, or the automatic mode, which uses infrared and turns on warm light when a compatible Dahua recorder spots activity. Colour helps police and insurers identify a car or clothing. With the illuminator on, it still records in zero light.
Who should buy the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T, and who should skip it?
Buy it if you need to speak to people at an outdoor door, porch or gate post and want long night range in a sealed housing. Skip it for indoor rooms, where the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TRQP-IL-T gives the same picture and talk-back for KSh 700 less. Skip it too if you never plan to talk through the camera; the Dahua HAC-HDW1200CLQP-IL-A records sound with IP67 sealing for KSh 2,600. If you need finer detail on faces at distance, a 5MP camera suits you better.
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Image Quality
- 2MP progressive scan CMOS sensor at 1920 x 1080 — full HD video that captures faces at a doorway clearly.
- Electronic shutter from 1/25 to 1/100,000 of a second — handles bright midday sun on a Nairobi porch without washing out.
- Minimum illumination of 0.01 lux in colour and 0.001 lux in black and white — keeps recording in deep dusk before lights switch on.
- Digital WDR with BLC, HLC and HLC-Pro — balances backlit doorways and cuts glare from headlights at a gate.
- 3D noise reduction, Super Adapt and a signal-to-noise ratio above 65 dB — cleaner low-light images that hold up when you zoom.
Lens and Field of View
- Fixed 2.8mm lens at F2.0 on an M12 mount — wide and bright, built for entrances and verandas.
- Field of view of 111.3 degrees horizontal, 60.8 vertical and 134.2 diagonal — one camera can watch a full porch and its steps.
- Close focus from 0.5m — a visitor leaning up to the camera still appears sharp in the recording.
- Fixed iris — no moving parts to drift, so the image stays steady through years of heat and cold.
- Bracket with 360-degree pan, 78-degree tilt and 360-degree rotation — aim it precisely from a wall, ceiling or pole.
Night Vision and Illumination
- Four multi-core illuminators combining infrared and warm light — twice the light sources of the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TRQP-IL-T.
- Night range up to 40m — covers a long porch, a parking row or a school entrance from one position.
- Three modes, automatic IR and warm light, warm light only, and IR only — pick colour evidence or discreet watching.
- Automatic day and night switching by ICR filter — accurate daytime colour and crisp black-and-white after dark.
- Zero lux recording with the illuminator on — the camera still sees when a blackout leaves the compound dark.
Two-Way Audio and Video Output
- Built-in microphone with pickup up to 8m — records voices across a porch, driveway entrance or service counter.
- Built-in speaker with a range up to 8m — lets you speak to visitors or warn intruders from the DMSS app.
- Two-way talk in CVI and TVI modes over the same coax as video — no separate audio cable to pull.
- Four output formats, CVI, TVI, AHD and CVBS, set by a DIP switch on one BNC port — fits Dahua and many other recorders.
- 1080p at 25 or 30 frames per second in HD modes and 960H in CVBS — smooth motion on modern recorders.
Build, Power and Weatherproofing
- IP67 protection with basic anti-corrosion — sealed against dust and heavy rain for outdoor mounting.
- Metal and plastic dome with a plastic enclosure — sturdier than the all-plastic Dahua HAC-HDW1200TRQP-IL-T.
- Dimensions of 109.9mm across and 105.9mm tall, weighing 0.32kg — a larger, solid unit that stays put on exposed walls.
- 12V DC with 30% tolerance either way, drawing up to 9.37W with infrared on — plan a 12V supply with spare capacity.
- Operating range from -40°C to 60°C and humidity under 95% non-condensing — copes with rooftop heat and humid coastal air.
Package Contents
The Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T is supplied in a sealed Dahua box with the camera, a screw and wall plug pack, a drill template and a quick start guide. No power adapter, coax cable, recorder or hard drive is included. Budget for a 12V DC adapter or power box and a coax run with BNC connectors, and add a junction box if the cable joint sits outdoors. Mascom International can quote the full kit in one order.
Warranty
The Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That includes the sensor, lens, speaker, microphone, illuminators and weather seals. Bring the camera with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk to lodge a claim.
Where to Buy the Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T in Kenya
The Dahua HAC-HDW1200TQP-IL-T is on our shelves at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and staff will connect a unit so you can compare its speaker and night picture with the cheaper eyeball. It is usually white; please confirm the colour on WhatsApp.
Ask us anything about the setup:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, and orders to Naivasha, Meru, Malindi, Kitale and Kakamega arrive the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each unit carries the 12-month warranty above. We publish datasheet-checked specifications, keep pricing transparent and support your installation after the sale, so you know what you are mounting on your wall.
