Hikvision DS-2CD1623G0-IZ(2.8-12mm) – 2 MP Varifocal Bullet Network Camera

The Hikvision DS-2CD1623G0-IZ(2.8-12mm) is a 2 MP varifocal bullet network camera built for outdoor perimeter surveillance where installers need flexible framing on site. Specifically, it uses a 1/2.7″ progressive scan CMOS sensor paired with a motorized 2.8–12 mm varifocal lens, so installers can adjust the field of view remotely, from a wide 96° angle down to a narrow 36° zoom, without swapping hardware. In addition, its EXIR 2.0 infrared illumination reaches up to 50 m, which in turn keeps footage usable at night across long driveways, fence lines, and open compounds.

Meanwhile, the camera’s IP67-rated housing withstands dust and rain across a wide -30°C to 60°C operating range, making it suited to Kenya’s varied outdoor conditions. Furthermore, Digital WDR balances strong backlighting, and either 12 VDC power or PoE (IEEE 802.3af) runs the unit. On top of that, an on-board microSD slot supports up to 256 GB of local storage, so the camera can still capture footage if the network connection drops.

Key Features

• 2.8–12 mm motorized varifocal lens – adjusts the field of view remotely, and as a result covers both wide entrances and narrow, distant chokepoints from one camera.
• EXIR 2.0 infrared illumination – extends night-time visibility up to 50 m for long perimeters and driveways.
• 2 MP resolution (1920 × 1080) – delivers clear footage using efficient H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 compression.
• IP67 weatherproof housing – withstands continuous outdoor installation in dust, rain, and heat.
• Flexible power and local storage – runs on 12 VDC or PoE, and additionally offers on-board microSD storage up to 256 GB for standalone recording.

Technical Specifications

Camera & Optics

Video & Audio

Network & Storage

Power & Physical

Who This Camera Suits Best

• Perimeter and fence-line monitoring – its 2.8–12 mm zoom lens and 50 m EXIR range suit long driveways, boundary walls, and open compounds where distance coverage matters.
• Sites needing on-site lens adjustment – for instance, installers who need to fine-tune the field of view after mounting benefit from the motorized varifocal design, without remounting the camera.
• Outdoor installations in variable weather – since the IP67 housing and wide -30°C to 60°C range hold up in heat, dust, and rain, it suits warehouses, gates, and industrial yards across Kenya.