Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 3,450, brand new and sealed: a 5MP indoor Wi-Fi 6 cube camera with a 2.8mm F2.0 lens and infrared vision up to 10 metres. A larger 1/2.7-inch sensor captures 2880 by 1620 pixels, about 2.25 times the detail of a 1080p picture, so you can zoom into a recording and still make out a face. The Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B records to a microSD card of up to 256GB and connects to the free DMSS app on Android and iOS. Collect it from our Old Mutual Building shop on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for shop owners, pharmacists, clinic managers and estate agents, the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B handles the jobs where a blurry picture is useless. A boutique on Moi Avenue needs to see which customer picked up which item. A chemist in Kisumu wants proof of what was handed over the counter. A landlord in Westlands wants to check who entered a furnished unit between tenants. AI human detection sends a push alert when someone walks in, two-way talk lets you speak to staff, and privacy mode switches viewing off with one tap.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock grey-import cameras with no local support, Mascom International sells the genuine Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B with a 12-month warranty handled at our own service desk. At Mascom International, we're seeing more small businesses choose a 5MP indoor camera over a cheaper one because the extra detail settles disputes faster. The Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B costs only KSh 350 more than its 3MP sibling, yet the gain in clarity is easy to see side by side. Test both in our shop, or order on WhatsApp and pay when it arrives.
Common Questions About the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B
What is the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B price in Kenya?
The Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B sells for KSh 3,450 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. The price covers a 12-month warranty, free use of the DMSS viewing app, and pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties. Budget separately for a microSD card if you want local recording; we sell them in-store. The 3MP Dahua IPC-C3AP-0280B is KSh 350 cheaper at KSh 3,100, with the same body and features. Both cameras use the same DMSS app, so you can mix them on one account.
Is the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B worth KSh 350 more than the 3MP cube camera?
For most shops and offices, the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B is worth the extra KSh 350 because its 2880 by 1620 picture holds detail when you zoom in. The 3MP Dahua IPC-C3AP-0280B records 2304 by 1296 and sees wider, 99 degrees across against 90 here. Choose the 5MP when identifying people or reading screens matters. Choose the 3MP when you simply want to know a room is quiet and need the widest coverage per shilling. Both come with the same 12-month warranty at Mascom International.
How much mobile data does the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B use when viewed away from home?
At its top setting of 4,096 kbps, the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B uses about 1.8GB per hour of live viewing over Safaricom or Airtel Kenya mobile data. Short check-ins of a few minutes use far less, and the DMSS app can show the lighter 640 by 360 sub stream on a weak signal. Viewing over home or office Wi-Fi costs nothing extra. Lowering the main bit rate in settings also cuts data use for buyers watching their bundles. Alerts and short clips use only a small amount of data each.
Is the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B good for watching a shop till or reception desk?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B suits a till or reception desk because its 5MP image shows faces, hands and cash clearly from a few metres away. Mount it on the magnetic base above or beside the counter and tilt it down by hand, up to 70 degrees. Human detection flags each person who approaches. Many Nairobi traders pair it with Lipa na M-Pesa records to match each sale against what the camera saw. Two-way talk also lets you answer a staff question without calling.
Does the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B record when the internet goes down?
The Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B keeps recording to its microSD card when your internet connection fails, as long as the camera still has power. Live viewing and push alerts pause until the router reconnects, then resume on their own. A 256GB card holds roughly 139 hours of footage at full quality. Because the camera and router both need power, a small UPS keeps everything running through a short KPLC blackout. Its peak draw of 2.75 watts barely touches a UPS battery's capacity.
Can the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B cope with heat and humidity in Mombasa homes?
Dahua rates the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B for indoor rooms from -10°C to 45°C and humidity up to 95 percent. That range covers the hottest Mombasa, Malindi and Kisumu afternoons inside a house or shop. Keep it out of direct rain and away from cooking steam, since the plastic casing is built for indoor use. In dusty areas, wipe the lens with a dry microfibre cloth every few weeks to keep the picture clear. A soft brush also clears dust from the speaker grille without damaging it.
Who is the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B right for, and who should look elsewhere?
The Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B is right for small business owners, landlords and families who need clear identification indoors at a low price. Look elsewhere if the camera must face rain or dust at a gate, or if you want it to follow movement around a room. An outdoor-rated camera handles the first job, and a motorised pan-and-tilt model handles the second. For the front door, the Dahua VDKP01-BG video doorbell kit is the better fit. Every option named here is backed by Mascom International's after-sales service in Nairobi.
Does the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B need a 5GHz router?
No, the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B connects on the 2.4GHz band only, which nearly every home and office router in Kenya broadcasts. It uses Wi-Fi 6, the 802.11ax standard, yet still joins older Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5 routers. If your router merges both bands under one name, setup normally still works through the DMSS app. The 2.4GHz signal also travels further through the thick stone walls common in Nairobi buildings. Keep the camera within good range of the router for a steady stream.
Technical Specifications
Image Sensor and Resolution
- 5MP resolution at 2880 by 1620 pixels — zoom into a saved clip and faces, labels and number plates indoors stay readable, which helps when you need proof for a police report.
- 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor — a larger chip than the 3MP model, collecting more light for cleaner evening footage with less grain.
- DWDR wide dynamic range — evens out a bright doorway and a dim back room, so details survive at both ends of the frame.
- Automatic shutter from 1/3 to 1/100,000 second — adjusts itself as daylight fades and tube lights switch on, with no settings to touch.
- 0 or 180 degree image flip — keeps the picture the right way up when mounted under a shelf, cabinet or high bracket.
Lens Coverage and Low-Light Vision
- 2.8mm fixed lens with F2.0 aperture — no zoom to set, and the wide opening keeps dusk footage brighter before infrared takes over.
- 90-degree horizontal, 49-degree vertical and 106-degree diagonal view — a focused frame that favours detail over sheer width, ideal for counters and doorways.
- Hand-adjustable head with 360-degree pan and -10 to 70 degree tilt — point it at a till, cot or door, then move it whenever the room changes.
- Single infrared LED reaching 10 metres — invisible light lets the camera record a dark room without disturbing anyone sleeping there.
- ICR day and night switching — a mechanical filter gives true colour by day and sharp black and white at night, switching on its own at dusk.
Video Recording and Alerts
- H.265 compression — roughly half the file size of older formats, saving card space and mobile data together on every recording.
- Main stream up to 30 frames per second at full 5MP — smooth playback, so quick hand movements at a counter stay clear and easy to follow.
- 640 by 360 sub stream — a lighter feed the app uses on slow connections, so live view still loads on weak signal upcountry.
- AI human and pet detection plus motion detection — notifications separate a visitor from a dog wandering past, so you ignore fewer false alarms.
- Abnormal sound alarm and one-click privacy mode — flags sudden noise, and shuts off viewing whenever you want privacy at home.
Storage, Power and Environment
- microSD support up to 256GB — roughly 139 hours of full-quality recording kept on the camera itself, with no monthly cloud fee needed.
- 80 to 4,096 kbps adjustable bit rate — trade a little quality for many more days of history on the same card before old footage is overwritten.
- 5V 1A input — runs from a phone-style adapter, easy to keep alive on a small UPS during outages.
- 1.65W basic and 2.75W peak consumption — costs only a few shillings of electricity each month, even running all day and night.
- Operating range of -10°C to 45°C with up to 95 percent humidity — handles hot, damp indoor spaces such as coastal shops and kitchens nearby.
Wireless, Audio and Build
- Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax) — joins almost any Kenyan home or office router, new or old, without changing any router settings.
- Bluetooth-assisted pairing in DMSS — the app finds the camera nearby and hands it your Wi-Fi details for you in a few taps.
- Microphone and speaker with two-way talk — hear the room and talk back from your phone in real time, wherever you happen to be.
- Magnetic base in a 95-gram plastic cube — 68mm across and 119mm tall, it sits on a desk or attaches to steel.
- CE certification — passes European safety and radio checks, confirming a genuine Dahua product rather than a copy.
Package Contents
The Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B reaches you brand new and sealed in its original Dahua box. We sell it exactly as Dahua packed it, with nothing removed or substituted, and our team will confirm the full packing list on WhatsApp before you place an order. Recording to the camera needs a microSD card, which is sold separately at Mascom International in a range of sizes. The DMSS viewing app is a free download on Android and iOS.
Warranty
The Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. To make a claim, bring the camera and receipt to our service desk at the Old Mutual Building in Nairobi CBD, where our staff take it from there.
Buying the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B from Mascom International
You can pick up the Dahua IPC-C5AP-0280B 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. Bring your phone, and we will connect the camera so you can compare its picture with the 3MP model on the spot. It ships in Dahua's white finish; message us to confirm current stock.
To order or ask a question, use:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties, so you check the box first and pay after. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and buyers in Mombasa, Kisumu, Machakos, Nyeri and Kakamega receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit carries the 12-month warranty described above. We stand behind honest specifications, accurate pricing and real support after the sale.
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