📷 Camera & Imaging Specs
🖼️ Sensor & Resolution
1/2.8″ Progressive Scan CMOS sensor for clear imaging.
Max Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (2 MP) at up to 30 fps.
Excellent low-light capability: as low as 0.0005 Lux in color with light.
Day/Night IR cut filter for true day/night imaging.
🎯 Lens & Field of View
Fixed lens options: 2.8 mm (wide view) or 4 mm (narrower view).
2.8 mm: approx 106° horizontal, 4 mm: approx 88° horizontal.
Good depth of field — captures mid-to-far distances clearly.
💡 Lighting & Night Vision
Smart Hybrid Light:
Combines IR LEDs and white LED light for 24/7 imaging — color by default, IR when needed.
Smart supplement light feature manages brightness to reduce glare and improve quality.
Effective illumination range up to ~30 m at night.
IR wavelength ~850 nm for strong night visibility.
📡 Video Compression & Streaming
H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 video encoding — reduces bandwidth and storage use.
Supports both main stream (HD) and sub-stream for efficient network operation.
Bit rates adjustable from 32 Kbps to 8 Mbps.
🔊 Audio & Alarm
Built-in microphone for audio recording.
/SL and /SRB models include speaker and strobe light alarm capability for audible/visual alerts.
Optional linkage to alarm systems (when supported).
🌐 Network & Compatibility
Standard network protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, RTSP, IPv4/IPv6, FTP, SMTP, etc.
Compatible with Hik-Connect and iVMS-4200 for remote viewing/management.
ONVIF support (Profiles S/G/T) for broader NVR integration.
Up to 32 users with role-based access control.
📌 Smart Features & Detection
Person & vehicle detection helps cut false triggers.
Motion detection with event linkage (email, upload, snapshot).
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), BLC, HLC, 3D DNR for improved image quality in challenging lighting conditions.
Privacy mask support — hide sensitive areas in the frame.
🧱 Build & Environment
IP67 weatherproof rating — dust and water resistant for outdoor installation.
Solid construction (metal front) with plastic body/bracket.
Operating range: approx -30 °C to 60 °C.
Power options: 12 V DC or PoE (IEEE 802.3af) for simple cabling.
📊 What the Suffix Means
| Suffix | Meaning |
|---|
| LIU | Standard ColorVu camera w/ microphone only. |
| LIUF | Adds on-board storage slot (microSD up to 512 GB). |
| /SL | Includes strobe light & speaker for alerts + two-way audio. |
| /SRB | Includes red & blue flashing light + speaker for stronger visual warning. |
📌 Typical Uses
✔ Outdoor home security
✔ Parking lots & driveways
✔ Store fronts & entrances
✔ Commercial property perimeter
✔ Areas needing visible deterrence (with /SL or /SRB)
📦 Summary
The Hikvision DS-2CD1027G3-LIU(F)(/SL)(/SRB) is a 2 MP ColorVu 3.0 bullet camera with strong low-light color imaging, smart hybrid lighting, person/vehicle detection, optional onboard storage, weatherproof build, and choices of visual/alarm deterring lighting — making it a versatile outdoor surveillance solution for homes and businesses.
