Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL is available at Mascom International for KSh 4,000, a 2MP ECO-series dome network camera with a 2.8mm fixed lens, 30-metre Smart Dual Light night vision and a built-in microphone. Each unit is brand new and sealed. The Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL records 1080p video, compresses it with H.265, and runs on a single PoE cable from a compatible recorder or switch, so one wire carries both power and data. You can see it, hold it and compare it with other Dahua cameras at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, on Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD.
Built for shop owners, landlords, school administrators and small-office managers across Kenya, the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL watches a room or entrance without lighting it up all night. Most budget cameras give you grey infrared footage after dark, which makes it hard to tell a jacket colour or read a face. The Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL keeps infrared on by default, then switches on its warm white LEDs when human detection spots a person, so the clip that matters is in full colour. The dome sits flat against a ceiling or soffit, keeping a low profile in a Westlands boutique, a Kilimani apartment corridor or a Nakuru pharmacy.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded cameras with no warranty, Mascom International stocks genuine Dahua hardware with ONVIF support, so the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL works with Dahua NVRs and many other brands' recorders. Customers across Nairobi tell us they choose this ECO dome to cover indoor areas cheaply, then spend more on bullets for the gate and perimeter. It carries a 12-month warranty and IP67 weather sealing for covered outdoor spots. Visit the store on Kimathi Street to see it working before you pay, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL
How much is the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL 2MP dome camera in Kenya?
The Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL costs KSh 4,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the camera with its 2.8mm lens, Smart Dual Light illumination and built-in microphone, plus a 12-month warranty handled at our Kimathi Street service desk. It does not include a power adapter, network cable or recorder. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you check the box before paying. The Entry-series Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL eyeball costs KSh 1,000 more at KSh 5,000.
How does the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL compare with the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL?
The Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL saves you KSh 1,000 against the IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL eyeball, and both reach 30 metres of infrared and warm light at night. The eyeball uses a larger 1/2.8-inch sensor against this dome's 1/3-inch sensor, and it sees wider at 104 degrees horizontal against 95 degrees. This dome carries three IR and four warm LEDs, while the eyeball has one of each. Pick the dome to fill many indoor rooms on a tight budget; pick the eyeball for a wider porch or yard view.
Does the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL keep recording during KPLC power cuts?
The Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL keeps recording through a KPLC power cut only if its PoE recorder or switch sits on a UPS. The camera draws its power through the network cable, using no more than 7.9 watts on PoE, so a modest UPS can carry several cameras plus an NVR for a useful stretch. Without backup, the camera and recorder go dark together. Mascom International stocks UPS units and can advise on sizing for your number of cameras when you visit Kimathi Street.
Can I view the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL on my phone over Safaricom or Airtel home fibre?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL supports P2P cloud connection, so you can watch it live on your phone through Dahua's DMSS app. Connect the camera to a Dahua NVR on your Safaricom, Airtel or Zuku home fibre router, scan the device QR code in the app, and live view and playback reach you anywhere on mobile data. The camera sends two video streams, a full 1080p main stream and a lighter sub stream, so viewing on a weak bundle still loads quickly.
How does Smart Dual Light work on the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL?
Smart Dual Light on the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL keeps infrared on at night and switches on warm white light only when it detects a person. Infrared gives clear black-and-white video without anyone noticing a lamp. When human detection sees someone in the frame, the warm LEDs light up the scene so the camera records full-colour video of the event. Once the person leaves, the light goes off and infrared returns, which cuts light pollution and keeps neighbours undisturbed through the night.
Is the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL good for outdoor use in Kenyan dust and rain?
The Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL carries an IP67 rating, meaning it is sealed against dust and can survive brief submersion in water. That covers Nairobi's long rains, dusty roadside shops in Industrial Area and humid coastal air in Mombasa. Its casing is plastic, so mount it under an eave, veranda roof or soffit rather than within reach of a vandal's stick. The camera works from minus 40 to plus 50 degrees Celsius, so hot afternoons stay well inside its rated range.
Does the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL record sound?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL has a built-in microphone that records audio alongside the video. That helps a shop owner confirm what was said at the counter during a dispute, or a parent hear what is happening in a playroom. It can also raise an alarm on audio detection. Dahua lists no speaker, so it records sound but cannot talk back. Recording audio at work brings duties under Kenya's Data Protection Act, so put up a clear notice that the area is monitored.
Who should buy the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL and who should skip it?
Buy the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL if you need to cover indoor rooms, shop floors, corridors or covered entrances at the lowest cost per camera. It suits small businesses filling a 4- or 8-channel NVR. Skip it for an exposed gate post or boundary wall; the Dahua IPC-HFW1239TL1-A-IL bullet at KSh 5,000 has a metal-and-plastic housing and a larger 1/2.8-inch sensor. Skip it too if you want to scare intruders off, since the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-PV at KSh 5,800 adds active deterrence with light and sound.
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Image
- 1/3-inch 2MP progressive-scan CMOS sensor — sharp 1920 × 1080 Full HD video, enough to make out faces near the camera.
- Colour sensitivity down to 0.005 lux at F1.6 — usable colour footage in dim shops and corridors before any lamp comes on.
- Black-and-white sensitivity down to 0.0005 lux, and 0 lux with the illuminators on — it still sees in total darkness.
- Digital WDR (wide dynamic range) — balances a bright doorway against a darker room, so faces at the entrance are not silhouettes.
- Main stream at 1080p up to 25 or 30 frames per second — smooth motion that catches a hand reaching across a counter.
Lens and Field of View
- 2.8mm fixed-focal lens, full ordering code DH-IPC-D1E29P-A-IL-0280B — the 0280B suffix marks the 2.8mm lens version.
- 95° horizontal, 53° vertical and 110° diagonal view — one dome covers most of a small shop, classroom or office.
- F1.6 aperture — a wide opening that lets in more light, so night images stay brighter and less grainy.
- Detects a person at 46.5 m and observes general activity at 18.6 m — good for spotting movement across a parking bay.
- Recognises a known person at 9.3 m and identifies a stranger at 4.6 m — mount it within about four metres of the door.
Night Vision and Illumination
- Infrared range up to 30 m — clear black-and-white night video across a compound without any visible light.
- Warm white light range up to 30 m — full-colour night video when the LEDs come on, so clothing and car colours show.
- Three IR LEDs and four warm light LEDs — light spreads across the wide 2.8mm view instead of one bright spot.
- Smart Dual Light mode — infrared by default, warm light when a person is detected, then infrared again once they leave.
- Auto or manual illuminator control — let the lights react on their own, or fix them to suit a window facing a neighbour.
Video Compression and Smart Detection
- H.265, H.264 and Smart H.265+ compression — smaller video files, so a surveillance hard drive holds more days of footage.
- Two video streams — full 1080p for recording, plus a lighter 704 × 576 sub stream for quick viewing on a phone.
- SMD human detection — classifies people and filters out non-human triggers such as swaying branches and passing headlights.
- Motion detection across four rectangular zones — limit alerts to the till, the front door or the stockroom.
- Alarm events for video tampering, audio detection, network disconnection, IP conflict and illegal access — you know when someone interferes.
Connectivity and Power
- One RJ-45 10/100 network port — a single network cable runs back to your NVR or PoE switch.
- PoE (802.3af) power — the same cable carries power, so no wall socket is needed at the camera position.
- 12V DC input as an alternative, tolerant of ±30% voltage swing — use a separate adapter where no PoE switch exists.
- Power draw of 3.1 W basic and 7.9 W peak on PoE — a light load for budget PoE recorders and small UPS units.
- ONVIF Profile S and Profile T, with IPv4, IPv6, RTSP, DDNS and P2P — works with Dahua and many third-party recorders.
Build and Installation
- IP67 ingress protection — sealed against dust and heavy rain, suitable for verandas and covered outdoor spots.
- Plastic dome casing — light and neat on a ceiling, best mounted out of easy reach of tampering hands.
- Operating range of minus 40 to plus 50 °C and up to 95% humidity, non-condensing — handles hot rooftops and coastal damp.
- Size of 81.0 mm tall by 109.9 mm across — small enough to sit discreetly on a ceiling board or soffit.
- Net weight of 0.33 kg — ceiling boards and soffits carry it easily with ordinary wall plugs and screws.
Package Contents
The Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL comes in Dahua's sealed retail box with the camera and the mounting items Dahua packs for this model. It ships without a power adapter, network cable or recorder, because most buyers power it over PoE from an NVR or switch. Mascom International stocks Dahua PoE NVRs, and surveillance hard drives are sold separately at Mascom International, so you can collect a full kit in one visit. If you plan to power it from 12V DC, ask us for a compatible adapter.
Warranty
The Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Keep your receipt and bring the camera to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, where every claim is handled in person.
Where to Buy the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL in Kenya
The Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL is in stock 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. Come in to see the camera powered up, compare it with Dahua bullets and eyeballs, and watch Smart Dual Light switch from infrared to colour. The housing is white; message us on WhatsApp to confirm the colour in stock before you travel.
Reach our team before you order:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver on a pay-on-arrival basis to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Thika, Machakos, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Every unit is backed by the 12-month warranty above. You get honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support from a walk-in store you can visit any working day.
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