Mascom International stocks the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL at KSh 5,000, a 2MP Entry-series eyeball network camera with a 1/2.8-inch sensor, a 2.8mm lens, 30-metre Smart Dual Light night vision and a built-in microphone. Units are brand new and sealed. The Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL records 1080p video, saves space with H.265 compression and runs on one PoE cable from a recorder or switch. Its IP67 rating lets it work indoors or under a covered outdoor roof. Visit us at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, to see it running on a live screen.
Built for clinic owners, salon operators, hotel receptionists and families securing a home across Kenya, the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL covers the places where people come and go. A plain infrared camera shows a grey figure at the door after dark, which helps little when you need to describe a visitor. This eyeball runs on infrared by default and lights its warm white LED when it detects a person, so the arrival is recorded in colour. The ball can turn and tilt inside its base, which makes the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL easy to aim from a ceiling or wall in an Upper Hill office or an Eldoret guesthouse.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell grey-import cameras without support, Mascom International offers genuine Dahua stock, a 12-month warranty and a team that helps you plan a full system. Buyers throughout Kenya report that they choose the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL for entrances because it is less imposing than a bullet while still matching its sensor and wide view. It works with Dahua NVRs and, through ONVIF, many other recorders. Drop by the Kimathi Street store to compare it with our bullets and domes, or order on WhatsApp and pay on arrival anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL
What does the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL 2MP eyeball camera cost in Kenya?
The Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL costs KSh 5,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That buys the eyeball camera with its 2.8mm lens, Smart Dual Light, built-in microphone and a 12-month warranty serviced at our Kimathi Street desk. A power adapter, network cable and recorder are not included. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. The ECO-series Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL dome costs KSh 1,000 less, and the active deterrence Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-PV costs KSh 800 more.
Is the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL or the 4MP Dahua IPC-HDW1439V-A-IL the better buy?
The Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL costs KSh 5,000, while the 4MP Dahua IPC-HDW1439V-A-IL eyeball costs KSh 6,000. For that KSh 1,000, the 4MP model records more pixels, so faces and small details hold up better when you zoom into a clip. The 2MP model uses smaller files, which means more days on the same hard drive and lighter mobile viewing. Pick the 2MP for rooms, corridors and porches at close range; pick the 4MP for wide compounds where you zoom in often.
What happens to the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL when KPLC power goes off?
The Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL stops recording during a KPLC outage unless its PoE NVR or switch runs on a UPS. It takes power through the network cable and draws only 5.6 watts at peak on PoE, so a small UPS can keep several of these eyeballs and a recorder going through a short cut. Lightning surges are common in the long rains, so a surge protector on the recorder's socket helps too. Mascom International stocks UPS units and can help you size one.
Can the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL be mounted outside my front door?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL is rated IP67, so dust, wind-blown rain and humidity at the coast or around Lake Victoria will not harm it. It works from minus 40 to plus 60 degrees Celsius. Dahua lists it for ceiling mounting, and for wall mounting with a dedicated bracket, which it recommends outdoors. Place it under a porch roof or eave, about 2.5 to 3 metres up and within four metres of where faces pass, for the clearest identification footage.
How wide an area does the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL cover?
The Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL sees 104 degrees horizontally and 124 degrees diagonally through its 2.8mm lens. That covers most of a reception area, a living room or a shop front from one corner. Dahua rates it to detect a person at 44.1 metres, observe activity at 17.7 metres, recognise someone at 8.8 metres and identify a stranger at 4.4 metres. Use one camera for the wide view, and place a second near the door if you need clear faces.
Can I watch the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL on my phone while travelling?
Yes, the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL connects through Dahua's P2P service, so you can watch live and play back recordings in the DMSS app on Android or iPhone. Link it to a Dahua NVR on your Safaricom, Airtel or Zuku fibre line, scan the QR code and the feed reaches you on mobile data in Mombasa or abroad. Its lighter sub stream loads quickly on a slow connection. Human detection alerts can be pushed to your phone when someone walks in.
Does the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL record audio, and can it speak back?
The Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL records audio through a built-in microphone, but it has no speaker, so it cannot talk back. Sound gives useful context in a clinic queue, a salon dispute or a child's room. The camera can also raise an alarm when it detects loud sound. Kenya's Data Protection Act applies when you record people at work, so put up a sign saying the area is under audio and video surveillance.
Who should buy the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL and who should skip it?
Buy the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL for entrances, receptions, stairwells and verandas where you want colour footage of each visitor from a discreet camera. It suits homes, offices and small hotels building a PoE system. Skip it if you are filling many indoor rooms on a tight budget; the Dahua IPC-D1E29P-A-IL dome at KSh 4,000 saves money per camera. Skip it as well for an exposed boundary wall, where the Dahua IPC-HFW1239TL1-A-IL bullet at the same price is the better fit.
Technical Specifications
Sensor and Image
- 1/2.8-inch 2MP progressive-scan CMOS sensor — larger than the ECO range's sensor, for cleaner 1920 × 1080 video at night.
- Colour down to 0.005 lux and black-and-white down to 0.0005 lux — it keeps recording under faint security lights.
- Signal-to-noise ratio above 56 dB — less grain in dark corners, so details such as logos and hair stay readable.
- Digital WDR, BLC and HLC — tames a bright doorway behind a visitor so the face is not lost in shadow.
- 3D noise reduction and auto white balance with a street-lamp mode — natural colours under orange sodium lighting.
Lens and Field of View
- 2.8mm fixed-focal lens on an M12 mount, full ordering code DH-IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL-0280B — the wide-angle 2.8mm version.
- 104° horizontal, 55° vertical and 124° diagonal view — covers a full room or porch from a single corner.
- F1.6 fixed aperture — a wide opening that pulls in more light for brighter night images.
- Close focus from 0.8 m — faces stay sharp even when visitors walk right under the camera.
- Pan 0° to 360°, tilt 0° to 78°, rotation 0° to 360° — the ball adjusts to aim from a wall or ceiling.
Night Vision and Illumination
- Infrared range up to 30 m — invisible light gives clear black-and-white video across a yard or hallway.
- Warm white light range up to 30 m — full-colour night footage once the LED turns on.
- One IR LED and one white light LED — a simple pair matched to the camera's compact eyeball housing.
- Smart illumination mode — infrared by default, white light when a person enters, back to infrared after 30 to 300 seconds.
- Intensity adjustable from 0 to 100, with IR, warm light and schedule modes — control glare toward neighbours or guests.
Video Compression and Smart Detection
- H.265, H.264 and Smart H.265+ compression — recordings take less disk space, so a drive keeps footage for longer.
- Two streams — 1080p at 25 or 30 fps for recording, plus a D1 sub stream for quick phone viewing.
- Bit rate from 12 to 4,096 kbps on H.265 with CBR or VBR — choose sharper video or longer storage.
- SMD human classification — filters out pets, insects near the lens and moving shadows, so alerts mean a person.
- Motion detection in four zones, four privacy masks and four regions of interest — focus on what matters in the frame.
Connectivity and Power
- One RJ-45 10/100 Mbps port — a single cable back to your Dahua NVR or PoE switch.
- PoE (802.3af) or 12V DC through a 5.5/2.1 mm socket — flexible power with or without a PoE recorder.
- Power draw of 2.3 W basic and 5.6 W peak on PoE — one of the lightest loads in a UPS-backed system.
- ONVIF Profile S and Profile T with P2P, DDNS and RTSP — DMSS phone viewing and support for many recorders.
- HTTPS, 802.1x, IP and MAC filtering and account lockout — stronger protection against people guessing their way in.
Build and Installation
- IP67 ingress protection — dust-tight and protected against water, ready for porches and covered outdoor walls.
- Ball made of plastic and metal, with a plastic holder and mounting ring — light, compact and easy to fit.
- Operating range of minus 40 to plus 60 °C and humidity up to 95%, non-condensing — handles Kenyan heat and coastal damp.
- Weight of 330 g — ceiling boards and plastered walls hold it with standard plugs and screws.
- Ceiling mount out of the box, wall mount with a Dahua bracket — the bracket is recommended for outdoor walls.
Package Contents
The Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL comes sealed in Dahua's retail box with the eyeball camera and the mounting items Dahua packs for this model. It does not include a power adapter or network cable, since most installations power it over PoE from an NVR. A wall bracket for outdoor walls is a separate Dahua accessory. Surveillance hard drives are sold separately at Mascom International, and we stock Dahua PoE recorders to complete your system.
Warranty
The Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL 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 Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL in Kenya
The Dahua IPC-HDW1239V-A-IL is on the shelf 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. Ask us to connect one so you can test the ball adjustment and see the white LED switch on. It comes in a white housing; confirm the colour on WhatsApp before you visit.
Get in touch through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival in all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and Nakuru, Kisumu, Kakamega, Meru and other major towns receive them within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The camera carries the 12-month warranty described above. Our promise is simple: specifications stated honestly, prices shown accurately, and after-sales care from people you can meet in person.
