DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO is now available at Mascom International for KSh 12,500, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This 8MP WizColor eyeball network camera captures 4K Ultra HD video at 3840 x 2160 resolution, using a 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor and a fixed 2.8mm wide-angle lens. The DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO records full-colour footage at night down to 0.0008 lux, backed by a built-in warm light that reaches 30 metres. Its IP67 rating, built-in microphone, and Power over Ethernet support make this camera ready for outdoor Kenyan installation straight from the box.
Built for Kenyan homeowners, shop owners, landlords, and small business operators, the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO answers a common security gap: cameras that go blind after dark. Many budget cameras drop to grainy black-and-white footage at night, making it hard to read a face, a number plate, or the colour of clothing. The DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO holds full-colour video through the night using moonlight, street glow, or its own warm light. For a Nairobi compound, a Mombasa retail shop, or a Nakuru hardware store, that means usable evidence instead of dark shadows when an incident happens after 7:00 PM.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who sell cameras without explaining setup, Mascom International confirms the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO works with your existing Dahua or Hikvision recorder before you pay. Users across Kenya report that the built-in human and vehicle detection cuts the false alerts caused by swaying trees, heavy rain, or stray cats. At KSh 12,500, it sits below many 8MP rivals while matching their core specifications. Visit our Nairobi CBD store to watch the night footage on a live screen, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO network camera
What resolution does the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO record?
The DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO records 8 megapixel video at 3840 x 2160, the same pixel count as 4K Ultra HD. At this resolution it captures 20 frames per second, and it can switch to 4MP (2688 x 1520) at 25 or 30 frames per second for smoother motion. The 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor is larger than the sensors in most budget 8MP cameras, so it pulls in more light and holds detail in faces and number plates. For a shop counter or gate, that extra resolution means you can zoom into a recording and still read the detail.
How good is the night vision on this camera?
The DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO keeps full-colour video at night, not black-and-white, down to a low light level of 0.0008 lux. Dahua calls this WizColor: the large sensor and wide aperture gather faint light from the moon, security lighting, or street glow to hold colour. When there is no ambient light at all, a built-in warm light switches on and reaches up to 30 metres. This matters in Kenya because clothing colour and vehicle colour are often the details that identify a suspect after a night break-in.
Does the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO need a separate power supply?
This camera runs on Power over Ethernet (PoE), so a single network cable carries both data and power from a PoE switch or recorder. It draws up to 6.4W on PoE, which is light enough for most home and small-business PoE switches. Alternatively, you can run it on a 12V DC adapter, drawing up to 5.6W. The wide-voltage design tolerates roughly 30 percent swings in input, which suits areas of Kenya where mains power dips and surges. The PoE switch and the 12V DC adapter are sold separately at Mascom International.
How does the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO reduce false security alerts?
The camera uses Dahua WizSense with SMD Plus, an on-board system that tells people and vehicles apart from everything else. Instead of pinging you every time a branch moves or a cat walks past, it only flags human or vehicle activity, which cuts the nuisance alerts that make owners ignore their cameras. It also supports tripwire and intrusion rules, so you can draw a line across a gate or a fence and get an alert only when a person crosses it. For a busy Nairobi compound, this keeps the alerts meaningful rather than constant.
Where can the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO store its footage?
The camera takes a microSD card of up to 256GB, slotted directly into the unit, so it can record even without a separate recorder. For larger setups, it streams to a network video recorder, an FTP or SFTP server, or a NAS drive over the network. Built-in compression using H.265+ shrinks file sizes against older H.264, so a 256GB card holds far more days of footage. This flexibility lets a small shop start with a card alone and add a recorder later as the system grows.
Is the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO suitable for outdoor use in Kenya?
Yes. The DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO carries an IP67 rating, meaning it is fully dust-tight and survives short submersion in water, so heavy long-rains downpours and dusty dry-season conditions do not reach the internals. It works across a temperature range of -40C to +60C, well beyond anything Kenyan weather produces. The eyeball housing mounts on a wall, ceiling, pole, or corner, covering gates, shopfronts, and perimeter walls. Pair it with the optional waterproof junction box from Mascom for a clean, sealed cable run on an external wall.
Will this camera work with my existing CCTV system?
The DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO is an ONVIF-compatible IP camera, so it connects to most standard network video recorders, including Dahua and Hikvision units, over an RJ-45 network cable. It supports a wide set of protocols such as RTSP, HTTP, and P2P, which lets you view live footage on the DMSS phone app from anywhere with internet. If you already run a Dahua recorder, it appears as a plug-in channel. Mascom International can confirm compatibility with your current recorder before you buy, so you avoid a mismatch.
Is the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO worth KSh 12,500 in Kenya?
For a true 8MP camera with full-colour night vision and on-board human detection, KSh 12,500 is competitive against rivals that often charge more for the same sensor class. The standout value is the 1/1.8-inch sensor and WizColor, which together give you colour footage at night that cheaper cameras cannot match. Add the IP67 weatherproofing, the built-in microphone for audio, and microSD recording, and you have a complete outdoor unit. For homes, shops, and compounds across Kenya, it covers the security basics without pushing into costly territory.
Technical Specifications
Image Sensor and Resolution Capture
- 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor is larger than typical budget sensors, gathering more light for clearer detail
- 8 megapixel output at 3840 x 2160 matches 4K Ultra HD pixel count for zoomable recordings
- Records 8MP at 20 frames per second, holding sharp stills of faces and number plates
- Switches to 4MP (2688 x 1520) at 25 or 30 frames per second for smoother fast motion
- Electronic shutter ranges from 1/3 second to 1/100,000 second to handle bright and dim scenes
- Signal-to-noise ratio above 56dB keeps footage clean with low visual grain
- Wide Dynamic Range balances bright sky and dark doorway in the same frame
Lens and Field of View
- Fixed 2.8mm wide-angle lens covers a broad scene, suited to gates, yards, and shopfronts
- Wide coverage means one camera watches a larger area, reducing how many units you need
- Fixed focal length keeps setup simple with no zoom motor to adjust or fail over time
- Eyeball form factor swivels within its housing to aim precisely at the target zone
- Lens pairs with the large sensor to keep edges of the frame in usable focus
- Suited to entrances, parking bays, and perimeter walls in homes and small businesses
Full-Colour Night Vision
- WizColor holds full-colour video at night down to 0.0008 lux using faint ambient light
- Colour footage at night captures clothing and vehicle colour that black-and-white cameras lose
- Built-in warm light reaches up to 30 metres when there is no surrounding light at all
- AI-ISP adjusts the image to each scene, keeping detail in mixed lighting conditions
- Larger sensor and wide aperture pull in moonlight and street glow for clearer night colour
- 3D noise reduction cleans up the low-light image without smearing moving subjects
AI Detection and Targeted Monitoring
- WizSense with SMD Plus separates people and vehicles from trees, animals, and weather movement
- Filtering human and vehicle motion cuts the false alerts that make owners ignore cameras
- Tripwire detection alerts you only when someone crosses a line you draw on a gate
- Intrusion detection flags any person entering a zone you mark on the screen
- Built-in microphone records audio alongside video, adding context to any incident review
- Abnormality alerts cover motion, tampering, full SD card, and network disconnection events
Power, Network, and Storage Options
- Power over Ethernet sends data and power on one cable, drawing up to 6.4W
- Runs alternatively on a 12V DC adapter at up to 5.6W for flexible wiring
- Wide-voltage design tolerates roughly 30 percent input swings common on unstable Kenyan mains
- RJ-45 10/100 network port connects to recorders, switches, and routers in standard setups
- MicroSD slot accepts cards up to 256GB for direct on-camera recording without a recorder
- Streams to NVR, FTP, SFTP, or NAS storage over the network for larger installations
- H.265+ compression shrinks file sizes against H.264, stretching how long footage is kept
Build Quality and Weather Protection
- IP67 rating makes the housing fully dust-tight and able to survive short water submersion
- Handles heavy Kenyan long-rains downpours and dusty dry-season air without internal damage
- Operating range of -40C to +60C covers any temperature Kenyan weather produces
- Mounts on wall, ceiling, pole, or corner to suit gates, shopfronts, and perimeter walls
- Compact 109.5 x 109.9mm body weighs 420g, easy to fit on most surfaces
- Optional waterproof junction box gives a sealed cable connection on outdoor walls
Package Contents
- DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO 8MP WizColor eyeball network camera
- Mounting screw pack and drilling template for wall or ceiling fitting
- Waterproof RJ-45 cable connector for sealed outdoor network runs
- Quick start guide and warranty documentation
Note: A PoE switch or 12V DC power adapter is not included and is sold separately at Mascom International. Optional junction boxes and pole or corner mounts are also available in store. We can supply a matching PoE recorder or switch as part of a complete package.
Warranty
The DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any warranty claims directly, and customers across Kenya rely on our after-sales support team for honest, prompt service.
Where to Buy the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO in Kenya
DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to watch the night-vision footage on a live screen before purchase. Available in the standard white eyeball housing.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the DAHUA IPC-HDW2849T-S-PRO across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the camera reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while other major cities and towns receive their order within 1 business day. A few far-northern counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles after-sales support directly, including help matching the camera to your recorder. Customers throughout Kenya count on Mascom International for honest specifications, accurate pricing, and reliable warranty backing on every security camera we stock.
