Mascom International stocks the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL at KSh 4,000, a 2MP full HD bullet network camera from Dahua's ECO range with a 3.6mm fixed lens. The Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL uses dual light: infrared reaches 30 metres for black and white night video, while a warm light reaching 15 metres turns on when a person enters the scene, so you get colour footage of the event. It runs on one PoE network cable, carries a built-in microphone and is IP67 rated for outdoor walls. The camera is brand new and sealed, available at our Old Mutual Building store on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for estate managers, shop owners, school administrators, petrol station operators and installers fitting out new homes across Kenya, the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL watches gates, perimeter walls and parking areas. The common complaint with cheap cameras is grey night footage where a jacket colour or a face cannot be made out. The Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL fixes that by holding infrared until it detects a person, then lighting the scene in warm colour. Human detection also filters out cats, leaves and car headlights, so phone alerts point to real visitors rather than wind at 2 AM.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that push no-name bullets with short cable lives, Mascom International sells genuine Dahua cameras that pair with Dahua recorders and the DMSS app. At Mascom International, we're seeing installers choose the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL for the outer ring of a system, where colour night video at a gate matters most and price per camera adds up fast. Customers across Nairobi tell us the colour clips have helped them identify intruders after break-ins. Come in to see live footage on a monitor, or order on WhatsApp with pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL
How much is the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL in Kenya?
The Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL costs KSh 4,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. The price covers the camera, a 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery to every county. A PoE recorder or PoE switch and network cable are needed to run it and are sold separately. The Dahua IPC-HFW1239TL1-A-IL Entry bullet costs KSh 5,000, which is KSh 1,000 more, while the 4MP Dahua IPC-B1E49P-A-IL ECO bullet costs KSh 5,200.
Should I buy the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL or the 4MP Dahua IPC-B1E49P-A-IL?
Both are ECO bullets with dual light, but the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL records at 2MP, while the Dahua IPC-B1E49P-A-IL records at 4MP for KSh 1,200 more. The 4MP model shows finer detail when you zoom into recorded footage, which helps at wide gates and car parks. The 2MP model uses less hard drive space per day, so the same drive holds footage longer. Choose 2MP for corridors, doors and tight entrances; choose 4MP where faces or plates sit further from the lens.
How does the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL dual light work at night?
The Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL records in infrared by default after dark, then switches on its warm light when it detects a person entering the scene. Footage of that event is in full colour, so clothing, skin tone and bag colour show clearly. When the person leaves, the warm light turns off and infrared resumes. This keeps a compound from being lit all night, which neighbours in Runda, Karen and Lavington appreciate, and still captures colour evidence when it counts.
Will the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL keep recording through KPLC power cuts?
The Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL keeps recording through KPLC power cuts when its PoE recorder or switch runs on a UPS. The camera draws 1.8W basic and 4.2W peak over PoE, so even eight cameras add little load to a UPS. Infrared also lets it see in total darkness once the security lights go off. For long cable runs to outer walls, fit surge protection, since lightning on exposed cables is a common cause of camera failure in Kenyan storms.
Can the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL handle dust, rain and coastal humidity?
The Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL is IP67 rated, sealed against dust and protected from heavy rain on open walls. Dahua rates it from minus 40 to 50 degrees Celsius, which covers highland cold in Limuru and heat in Garissa. The casing is plastic, so it will not rust in Mombasa or Kilifi sea air the way bare metal brackets can. Wipe the lens cover every few months on dusty murram roads, since grime scatters the infrared and softens night video.
How far can the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL identify a person?
With its 3.6mm lens, the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL can identify a person at about 5.9 metres and recognise someone known at about 11.8 metres. Dahua's figures also give observation at 23.6 metres and detection at 58.9 metres. Mount it so the gate or door sits within 6 metres for clear faces. The lens covers 87 degrees horizontally, wide enough for a driveway or a shop front without the edge stretch of a wider lens.
Does the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL record sound?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL has a built-in microphone, so recorded clips carry audio along with video when the recorder supports it. Sound helps when reviewing an argument at a gate, a delivery dispute or a break-in at night. There is no speaker, so the camera cannot talk back to visitors. Remote viewers can listen through the DMSS app over Safaricom Home Fibre or Airtel Kenya internet. Tell staff and visitors where cameras with audio are placed.
Who should buy the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL and who should skip it?
The Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL suits buyers fitting several outdoor cameras on a PoE recorder who want colour night clips at a low price per camera. It is not for someone who wants a single plug-in camera without a recorder, or who needs a siren and strobe to scare intruders. Those buyers should look at the Dahua IPC-HDW1230DT-STW Wi-Fi camera or the Dahua IPC-HFW1239TL1P-PV active deterrence bullet, both stocked at Mascom International.
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Image
- 1/2.8-inch progressive scan CMOS sensor — a standard 2MP sensor size that handles both bright daylight and dim evenings.
- 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution — clear enough to see faces and clothing within a few metres.
- Main stream at up to 30 frames per second — smooth footage that shows how someone moved through a gate.
- Digital wide dynamic range — evens out a bright street behind a dark gate so figures stay visible.
- Two video streams — a full stream for recording and a lighter one for phone live view.
Lens and Field of View
- 3.6mm fixed-focal M12 lens — a balanced view for driveways, doors and shop fronts.
- 87 degrees horizontal and 44 degrees vertical view — covers a typical gate width without bending the edges.
- F1.6 aperture — a wide opening that pulls in more light for colour at dusk.
- Identify at 5.9 metres and recognise at 11.8 metres — mount within 6 metres of the target for faces.
- Close focus from 1.3 metres — keeps nearby objects sharp in narrow alleys and corridors.
Night Vision and Illumination
- Infrared reach up to 30 metres — covers a compound, perimeter wall or parking row in full darkness.
- Warm light reach up to 15 metres — lights the scene for colour footage when a person enters.
- Dual light switching — infrared by default, warm light on detection, then back to infrared once the scene clears.
- 0.005 lux colour sensitivity — holds colour video under faint street lights before switching modes.
- 0 lux with illuminators on — records in total darkness during blackouts.
Video Compression and Human Detection
- H.265 and H.264 compression — H.265 roughly halves file sizes, so a hard drive keeps more days of footage.
- Dahua H.265+ and H.264+ codecs — extra space savings on quiet scenes like a closed gate overnight.
- Human detection with SMD alarms — sorts people from animals and moving leaves to cut false phone alerts.
- Motion detection across 4 rectangular areas — draw zones over the gate and skip the busy road.
- Built-in microphone with G.711 and G.726 audio — sound recorded alongside video for fuller evidence.
Connectivity and Power
- RJ-45 10/100 network port — connects to a Dahua NVR, PoE switch or router.
- 802.3af PoE input — one network cable carries both power and video, with no socket at the camera.
- 12V DC input as an alternative — useful where a PoE switch is not part of the system.
- 1.8W basic and 4.2W peak on PoE — light enough to run many cameras off one UPS-backed recorder.
- DMSS app support through a Dahua recorder — live view, playback and alerts on Android or iPhone.
Build and Installation
- IP67 weather rating — sealed against dust and heavy rain for exposed outdoor walls.
- Plastic housing — light to mount and free from rust in Mombasa humidity, where bare metal casings corrode.
- 198.9 x 80.2 x 76.2 mm and 0.25 kg — compact enough to fit under eaves and on gate pillars.
- Rated from minus 40 to 50 degrees Celsius — covers every climate zone in Kenya.
- Full ordering code DH-IPC-B1E29P-A-IL-0360B-S3 — 0360B marks the 3.6mm lens; quote it on invoices.
Package Contents
The Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL comes in Dahua's sealed retail box with the camera and the mounting accessories Dahua supplies for this model. It ships without a power supply or network cable, since most buyers power it from a PoE recorder or switch. Mascom International sells PoE recorders, switches, Cat6 cable and 12V adapters separately, and we can bundle them into one order. Ask on WhatsApp if you need the box list confirmed before installation day.
Warranty
The Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk, where the team tests the camera and arranges the repair or replacement the warranty covers.
Where to Buy the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL in Kenya
Find the Dahua IPC-B1E29P-A-IL at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and can run a unit on a test recorder so you can check the picture before paying. It usually comes in white; confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp.
Talk to us about camera counts, cabling or installer rates:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
All orders are pay-on-arrival to the 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, and Mombasa, Nakuru, Meru, Embu, Kericho and other major towns receive 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. Mascom International keeps its specifications honest, its pricing accurate and its after-sales team reachable, so a system built today stays supported next year.
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