The Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T is available at Mascom International for KSh 2,800, a 2MP HDCVI bullet camera with a 3.6mm lens, 20-metre Dual Light night vision and two-way talk over the same coax cable. Every unit we sell is brand new and sealed. The Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T records 1080p video, carries a built-in microphone and speaker, and sits in an IP67 housing made for outdoor walls. You can collect it from our store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, in Nairobi CBD, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Designed for homeowners, landlords and small business owners, this camera handles the job most CCTV units leave half done: it lets you talk back. A delivery rider at a Kilimani apartment gate, a stranger lingering at a shop door, a tenant calling for the caretaker: you hear them and answer from your recorder or phone instead of walking downstairs. At night, infrared keeps watch quietly, and the warm light can switch on so the footage shows the colour of a jacket or a car. Because it runs on 12V, a small UPS keeps the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T recording through KPLC power cuts.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell audio cameras without checking the recorder, Mascom International pairs the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T with a DVR that actually carries two-way talk, such as the Dahua XVR1B04-I/T. Customers across Nairobi tell us the talk feature becomes the part they use every day, far more than they expected. At KSh 200 above the Dahua HAC-HFW1200CLP-IL-A, the upgrade buys you a voice at the gate. Visit the store to hear the speaker for yourself, or message us on WhatsApp for a quote on a complete Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T kit.
Common Questions About the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T
How much is the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T camera in Kenya?
The Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T costs KSh 2,800 as a sealed, unused unit at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the camera, its mounting hardware and a 12-month warranty, with pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties. A 12V power supply, coax cable and a recorder are bought separately. If you need longer night reach, the Dahua HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T adds 40-metre illumination for KSh 3,400, a gap of KSh 600 per camera. Without the talk feature, the Dahua HAC-HFW1200CLP-IL-A sells for KSh 2,600.
Should I buy the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T or the Dahua HAC-HFW1200CLP-IL-A?
Pick the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T if you want to speak through the camera, and the Dahua HAC-HFW1200CLP-IL-A if you only need to watch and listen. Both are 2MP HDCVI bullets with a 3.6mm lens and 20-metre Dual Light, so day and night footage look much alike. The real difference is the speaker: this model lets a person at the gate hear your reply. That costs KSh 200 more per camera. For a back wall or store room where nobody needs to talk, the cheaper model is the sensible choice.
Will the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T keep working during KPLC blackouts?
The Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T keeps recording through a blackout only when the camera and its recorder share a UPS. The camera draws at most 6.6 watts with its lights on, so a modest UPS can carry several cameras plus a DVR. Mascom International stocks UPS units, and our staff can size one for the number of cameras you run. Put your router on the same backup too; otherwise the recorder keeps saving footage, but live viewing on the DMSS app stops until power returns.
Who should buy the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T, and who should skip it?
Buy the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T if you guard a gate, door or counter within about 20 metres and want to speak to whoever stands there. Homes, small shops, clinics and offices fit that description well. Skip it if the camera must watch a long compound wall or a parking yard, where the 40-metre Dahua HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T lights up more ground at night. Skip it too if you need finer facial detail; the 5MP Dahua HAC-HFW1500RLP-IL-A records more for KSh 3,200, though it has no speaker.
Can I talk through the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T from my phone?
Yes, the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T supports two-way talk over HDCVI, and you can use it in the DMSS app once it is connected to a Dahua recorder with the same feature. The Dahua XVR1B04-I/T, which Mascom International stocks, is one such recorder. Audio travels on the video coax, so no extra wire is needed. The built-in microphone picks up sound to about 8 metres, and the speaker reaches about the same distance. A steady Safaricom or Airtel home fibre line gives the smoothest live audio while you are away.
Does the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T show colour at night?
The Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T can show colour at night because it carries both infrared and warm light. In its automatic dual-light mode it records in black and white by default, then turns on warm light when a compatible Dahua recorder detects a person or vehicle. You then see clothing and car colours during the event itself. You can also lock it to warm light for colour all night, or to infrared for a discreet look. Its illumination reaches about 20 metres.
Is the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T built for rain and dust outdoors?
Yes, the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T carries an IP67 rating, so its housing is sealed against dust and protected against temporary immersion in water. Long rains and dry, dusty months do not get inside. It operates from -40°C to 60°C, which covers every Kenyan climate from highland frost to lowland heat. The plastic housing weighs only about 0.20 kg and mounts easily on a wall or eave. Angle it slightly downward and seal the cable joints with tape for the longest service life.
What recorder works with the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T?
The Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T works with HDCVI, TVI, AHD and older analogue recorders, because a DIP switch sets its output format. To use two-way talk and the automatic warm light, pair it with a Dahua WizSense recorder that has two-way talk, such as the Dahua XVR1B04-I/T at KSh 5,300 for four cameras. The 8-channel Dahua XVR1B08-I/T costs KSh 6,300. Our staff at Mascom International can confirm whether a DVR you already own will run the talk feature before you buy.
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Image Quality
- 2MP CMOS sensor at 1920 x 1080 pixels — full HD footage, enough to recognise faces near a door or gate.
- 1080p at up to 25 or 30 frames per second over CVI, TVI and AHD — smooth movement without jerky playback.
- Minimum illumination of 0.01 lux in colour at F2.0 — the camera holds colour in dim corridors and porches.
- Signal-to-noise ratio above 65 dB — less grain in dark scenes, so footage stays usable when you zoom in later.
- BLC, HLC, digital WDR and 3D noise reduction — handles bright gateways, car headlights and dark interiors in one frame.
- HLC-Pro highlight control — dims the glare from oncoming headlights so number plates at a gate stay readable.
Lens and Field of View
- Fixed 3.6mm lens at F2.0 — a middle-width view that suits gates, doors, verandas and shop fronts.
- 89° horizontal, 48.2° vertical and 109.1° diagonal view — wide enough for a driveway entrance with little edge distortion.
- Detection distance of 49.9 metres under the DORI standard — the camera notices movement this far away in good light.
- Recognition at 10 metres and identification at 5 metres — mount it within five metres of where faces matter most.
- Fixed focus with no motor — nothing to drift or wear out, and no lens settings to adjust after installation.
- Observation range of 20 metres — clear enough to follow what a person is doing across a compound or parking bay.
Night Vision and Illumination
- Two multi-core illuminators combining infrared and warm light — the camera records in black and white or in colour after dark.
- Illumination reaches about 20 metres — covers a typical residential compound or the full width of a shop front.
- Automatic dual-light mode over CVI and TVI — infrared by default, warm light when the paired recorder spots people or vehicles.
- Warm-light-only and infrared-only modes — choose constant colour footage or a discreet setup that does not light the area.
- 0 lux performance with the illuminator on — records in total darkness, such as an unlit back alley or store room.
- Manual or automatic illuminator control — switch the lights on or off on a schedule that suits your neighbours.
Audio and Signal Output
- Built-in microphone with pickup up to about 8 metres — records conversations at a counter, gate or reception desk.
- Built-in speaker reaching about 8 metres — lets you warn an intruder or greet a visitor from a recorder or phone.
- Two-way talk over CVI and TVI — audio rides on the video coax, so no separate audio cable is needed.
- Switchable CVI, TVI, AHD and CVBS output — one camera that works with most analogue and HD recorders.
- Single BNC connector with DIP-switch selection — set the video format once during installation, with no menu to navigate.
- 960H output in CVBS mode — the camera still plays on an old analogue DVR while you budget for an upgrade.
Build Power and Weatherproofing
- IP67-rated plastic housing — sealed against dust and protected against temporary immersion in water.
- Operating range of -40°C to 60°C — handles cold nights and hot rooftops in any climate.
- 12V DC power with ±30% tolerance — a standard CCTV power supply works, and the camera tolerates voltage swings.
- Peak draw of 6.6 watts with lights on — light enough for a small UPS to carry through outages.
- 161.6 x 69.7 x 70 mm and about 0.20 kg — compact and easy to mount on walls, eaves or poles.
- Plastic body rather than metal — light enough for one installer to mount from a ladder without a helper.
Package Contents
Each Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T arrives in its sealed retail box with the camera, a pack of mounting screws and wall anchors, a drilling template and a quick start guide. A 12V power supply, coax cable, connectors and a recorder are not included, and no hard drive comes with the camera. Mascom International can supply the matching DVR, and our team will list the extra parts your building needs before you pay, so the installer arrives with everything.
Warranty
The Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, where our staff assess each camera brought in.
Where to Buy the Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T in Kenya
The Dahua HAC-HFW1200RLP-IL-T is on the shelf at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in and we will connect a unit to a recorder so you can test the talk feature and night modes yourself. The camera usually comes in white; please confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp before you travel. Installers buying several units for one site can ask for a combined quote on cameras and recorders.
Reach our team directly through any of these:
- 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 within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Nakuru, Thika, Machakos and Nyeri receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Every camera is backed by the 12-month warranty above. We describe each camera's specifications honestly, price it accurately and stay available for after-sales help long after your system is running.
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