Mascom International stocks the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO at KSh 5,300, a 2MP WizColor HDCVI bullet camera built around an F1.0 lens, 50-metre infrared and warm-light illumination, 130dB WDR and two built-in microphones. All stock is brand new and sealed. The Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO outputs full HD 1080p over a single coax cable and lets the installer pick CVI, TVI, AHD or CVBS with a DIP switch. It has a metal front cover and an IP67 seal for outdoor walls. See it on our demo screen at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for warehouse managers, estate committees, farm owners and petrol station operators across Kenya, the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO watches long boundaries where darkness hides details. A typical infrared camera shows a grey figure at the far fence; this camera can keep that figure in colour with its warm light, or stay discreet on infrared. Picture a godown in Industrial Area, a gated estate in Kilimani, or a matatu stage parking lot in Thika. The Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO detects movement out to 55.6 metres on its 3.6mm lens and records voices within 12 metres. That gives a guard company or estate committee usable evidence instead of a vague shadow.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops push cheap colour bullets with short lamps and no published data, Mascom International sells the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO with Dahua's full datasheet and a 12-month warranty. Buyers throughout Kenya report that they move to this tier after a lower-cost camera failed to show a face or a number plate at night. The Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO costs KSh 2,200 more than the HAC-HFW1219SLP-IL-A-PRO, and the gap buys longer light reach and a faster lens. Visit our Kimathi Street store, or order on WhatsApp with pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO
What is the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO price in Kenya?
The Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO is KSh 5,300 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. You get the camera, mounting hardware and a 12-month warranty, delivered anywhere in Kenya with payment on arrival. Power supply, coax and recorder are bought separately. It matches the Dahua HAC-HDW1249X-IL-A-PRO eyeball in price, and sits KSh 2,200 above the Dahua HAC-HFW1219SLP-IL-A-PRO bullet, which uses an F1.6 lens and 30-metre warm light only.
Is the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO worth KSh 2,200 more than the Dahua HAC-HFW1219SLP-IL-A-PRO?
For long or unlit areas, yes: the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO adds an F1.0 lens, 50-metre lighting and 130dB WDR over the cheaper bullet. Dahua rates it at 0.0001 lux in colour against 0.0002 lux at F1.6, so it holds colour in half the light. It also adds infrared as a second light source and a second microphone, with 12 metres of pickup against about 8. For a short shop doorway, the HAC-HFW1219SLP-IL-A-PRO is enough and saves money.
Can the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO read a number plate at night?
The Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO can capture plate detail only when the vehicle stops within its identify range, which is 5.6 metres on the 3.6mm lens. Beyond that, 2MP shows the car's colour and shape rather than readable characters. For a gate, aim the camera at the spot where cars pause for the watchman. Warm light helps colour, but headlight glare can wash out plates, which the 130dB WDR and HLC settings reduce.
How do I power the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO through KPLC outages?
Run the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO from a 12V supply connected to a UPS, and it keeps recording when KPLC power drops. The camera draws up to 5.6 watts with its lights on, so plan around that peak, not the daytime draw. Dahua lists a 12V 1A adapter for a single camera. Mascom International can size a UPS for your DVR and full camera count so an evening outage does not leave the yard unrecorded.
What is the best mounting height for the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO?
Mount the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO about 2.5 to 3 metres high so faces stay visible and the camera stays out of easy reach. Dahua supports wall, ceiling and vertical pole mounting, and offers an optional bracket and waterproof junction box. Angle it slightly downward so the sky does not fill the frame. Keep it under an overhang where possible, because direct afternoon sun and the long rains both shorten the time between lens cleanings.
Does the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO handle strong Kenyan sunlight and backlight?
The Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO uses 130dB true WDR to balance bright sky and shaded ground in the same frame. That matters when a camera faces an open gate at midday, or a warehouse door with full sun behind it. BLC and HLC add control over backlight and glare. Dahua rates the camera to run at up to plus 60 degrees Celsius, so a hot metal roof edge in Mombasa or Garissa stays within its limits.
Can several Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO cameras be viewed on DMSS over mobile data?
Yes, every Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO connected to a Dahua XVR appears in the DMSS app on your phone. The recorder connects to Safaricom or Airtel fibre, and DMSS then streams live or recorded clips over mobile data. Use the app's lower-quality substream on 4G to save bundles. A 16-channel Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3 at KSh 16,500 handles a large perimeter of these cameras at full 1080p. Owners of rental flats in Ruaka or Syokimau often check their compounds this way from work, and push alerts from the recorder tell them when something moves after hours.
Who should buy the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO and who should skip it?
Buy the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO if you guard wide outdoor spaces at night and want colour or infrared footage with sound. Skip it for indoor ceilings, where the Dahua HAC-HDW1249X-IL-A-PRO eyeball looks neater at the same price. Skip it also for close-range doorways on a tight budget, where the Dahua HAC-HFW1219SLP-IL-A-PRO does the job for KSh 3,100. If you need more pixels for distant faces, a 5MP bullet such as the Dahua HAC-HFW1500RLP-IL-A suits better.
Technical Specifications
Image Sensor and Picture Processing
- 2MP progressive-scan CMOS at 1920 by 1080 — full HD footage with clean edges on moving people and vehicles.
- Colour sensitivity of 0.0001 lux at F1.0 and 0.00001 lux in black and white — records usable images in near darkness.
- 130dB true WDR — handles a bright gate opening and a dark compound in the same shot without losing faces.
- 3D noise reduction, BLC and HLC — cleaner night clips and less flare from car headlights or security lamps.
- Signal-to-noise ratio above 65dB — less visual static, so details such as clothing patterns stay clear.
Optics and Viewing Angles
- F1.0 fixed iris on an M12 lens mount — gathers more light than F1.6, so colour lasts deeper into the night.
- 3.6mm lens covers about 84.2 degrees across — suits a driveway, fence line or loading bay with detail at distance.
- 2.8mm lens covers about 101.8 degrees across — trades distance for width when you need the whole yard in one view.
- On 3.6mm, Dahua rates recognition at 11.1 metres and observation at 22.2 metres — useful for knowing who approached.
- Close focus starts at 1.6 metres on 3.6mm and 1.1 metres on 2.8mm — anything closer will look blurred.
Illumination After Dark
- Four multi-core lights mixing IR and warm light — choose discreet black-and-white or full-colour night recording.
- Both light types reach 50 metres — covers long boundary walls, parking yards and access roads.
- Three illumination modes configured from the Dahua XVR — adjust from the recorder instead of climbing a ladder.
- Auto or manual lamp control — set it to switch at dusk or fix one mode for the whole night.
- 0 lux operation with lights on — keeps recording at unlit back gates and farm boundaries.
Sound Capture and Signal Types
- Dual built-in microphones with 12 metres of pickup — records conversations at a gate, loading dock or kiosk window.
- Audio carried over CVI on the video coax — one cable run per camera handles both picture and sound.
- Single BNC output selectable as CVI, TVI, AHD or CVBS — works with Dahua and most other hybrid DVRs.
- DIP switch for output selection — set the signal type physically during installation, no laptop required.
- Shutter speeds from 1/25 to 1/100,000 of a second — sharp frames of people walking or vehicles moving slowly.
Housing Power and Climate Protection
- IP67 rating — sealed against dust and driving rain for exposed outdoor walls and poles.
- Metal front cover, plastic rear barrel and metal bracket — the metal parts resist knocks better than all-plastic housings.
- 12V DC at plus or minus 30 percent, up to 5.6 watts with lights on — one 12V 1A adapter covers a single camera.
- Measures 186.5 by 75 by 82.2 mm and weighs 0.35 kg net — mounts on brick, stone or a steel pole.
- Runs from minus 40 to plus 60 degrees Celsius and up to 95 percent humidity without condensation.
Package Contents
The Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO is packed in Dahua's retail box with the camera on its bracket, a screw and wall-plug pack, a drilling template and a quick start guide. You will need a 12V power supply, coax cable with BNC connectors, a DVR and a hard drive, none of which are in the box. Mascom International carries Dahua recorders, adapters and cable reels, so a full outdoor kit can be collected in one visit.
Warranty
The Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Bring any camera with a factory fault in its lens, lights, microphones or output to our Nairobi CBD service desk, where our staff process the claim.
Where to Buy the Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO in Kenya
The Dahua HAC-HFW1249X-IL-A-PRO 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 we can switch on its lights for you so you see both night modes before you decide. Dahua bullet cameras are usually white; ask on WhatsApp which colour is in stock.
Contact Mascom International for orders and installation questions:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Payment is on arrival for deliveries to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and Mombasa, Naivasha, Kakamega, Embu and other major towns receive them the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The camera is covered by the 12-month warranty set out above. We keep our specifications honest, our prices accurate and our after-sales team ready to help long after the install is finished.
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