DS-2CD2347G2-L (U) - REVIEW - ColorVU GEN 2 | Security Perth

This is a review of the DS-2CD2347G2-L(U) ColorVU Camera by Hikvision.
This is the Gen 2 version of the world-renowned ColorVU Camera.
Unlike typical security cameras that switch to black and white at night, this camera provides a Full-Color image Day and Night (24/7). Today, we compare the new features to those of the first generation of ColorVU cameras.
Security Perth offers a full range of Hikvison cameras and intercoms and provides full installation within the Perth Metro Area.
For more information, including a link to the firmware download and instructions, watch this follow-up video, where we show you how to set up the Gen 2 ColorVU camera: • How To Set up your Col...
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[@ThuanNguyen-jn9sp]

Which one is better? this one or Camera IP AcuSense Dome 4MP HIKVISION DS-2CD2346G2-ISU/SL? Thanks

[@simon785]

Any idea when the 8mp version in turret comes out?

[@Snooooozel]

Annke NC800 - HikVision OEM of the 4k version. You can even use the stock HikVision firmware.

[@ferrywobma1836]

Very clear and very calmly spoken explanation. For me, here in the Netherlands, a reason to subscribe. I am very curious about the continuation with the explanation about the firmware update. I have now ordered a 2.8 and 4.0 Turret, so the option to set the supporting white light really appeals to me. Thanks.

[@ferrywobma1836]

Hy Glenn, Can you at least indicate which version of firmware you need to activate that white light setting? I installed the DS-2CD2347G2-LU last weekend. So now I am looking for the options that you explain in this video. Thanks, from the Netherlands.

[@ferrywobma1836]

Sorry, i just see the update in your comment. So it is vV5.5 134_201014. I’m going to try. Greetz, Ferry

[@Hazaa187]

Could you make a comparison of the picturequality between this DS-2CD2347G2 and the new 4k version DS-2CD2387G2? I´m not sure if the 4k really is so much better in practical use and its worth the higher price?

[@mvwhity]

Great video. Thanks 👌 One question which isn't clear. Does it only detect people and cars or also animals, like monkeys, baboons?🐒

[@JamesGoldenboy]

Hey I’m new to this. I’ve bought 3 of these cameras. Which nvr should I get? Would hikvison DS 7608NI-I2 be a good choice? Thanks for any advice

[@Cards36555]

When will the Gen2 Colourvu “8MP” be released?

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

can you listen to live audio while looking at live view ( I would be using blue iris) also its pretty chunky

[@sah1448]

Glenn, thanks for another very well made and informative video. Question, what do you recommend between the 4mp and 8mp of this camera for residential use? 2CD2347G1-LU vs DS-2CD2387G2-LU ? Thank you

[@upnhere8513]

4mp is good enough for residential IMO.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Great video, does rain set off the motion LED?

[@chchmura316]

Hi! Can someone please help me get the white light alarm to work . This setting doesn't exist in my settings here in Canada. I can't seem to find any of this ,hikvision told me the one I have doesn't have strobe light ,is this white light alarm is a strobe light ?

[@skater96937]

Is the 2387G2-LSU-SL good?

[@MesfinHailu-lf2ox]

What the difference 2347 & 1347 ?

[@krunodukic4604]

Me too: Any idea when the 8mp version in turret comes out?

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

great video would you recommened this for indoors? I just want one for my house insdoors with audio to watch my kids

[@scottbronson2170]

I have just downloaded the latest firmware from hikvision Australia V5.7.1 211009 DS-2CD2347G2-LU as I live in Australia but did notice led nor siren strobe linkage Method didn’t appear should I go Global or UK in firmware ??

[@00HiGhGuY00]

Is it possible to have the motion detection (human or vehicle) trigger an external flood light, rather than the small built in white LED?

[@CMK-Security]

Yes. Plenty of Motion activated Lights nowadays.

[@MrBrettStar]

What’s the best event type to be certain that someone is on driveway, ie not just a reflection of headlight, a sensor light turning on or even sunrise. Most of the events like cats and moths I have been able to fix using minimum but having a hard time with lights triggering it. I thought line crossing would be best but still get false alarms, I already use smart events for cars on road late at night so I can quickly scrub to them but I might need to mix it around. Thanks

[@tecyrectro1956]

Very good review. You have covered some questions I have had for a while and that's the led light triggering. I have the same camera, can you point me to where I can get the Firmware, please? i would also look forward to see the second video on set up. Cheers.

[@SecPerth]

The link is at the end of the video, or visit our channel. It’s live now

[@chchmura316]

@@SecPerth hi sir. Do you have whatsapp ,I live in Canada and noone knows how to set up this to work !!!

[@Omobilo]

Great. Is there a turret 2MP version w ColorVu & Acusense? Only a 4MP surfaces and so hard to find /filter anything on these sites…

[@nicechicho]

I need help, what is the difference bet DS-2CD2T47G1-L and DS-2CD2047G2-L(U) on top of the mic?

[@gdmclean]

Hey mate if I want to mount one of these cameras to a vertical wall, is there an option to rotate 90 degrees either the camera inside its housing, or the picture on the monitor?

[@vigilantspb]

why not?

[@velocityacoustics]

I cant find the firmware on your site for triggering the smart white light with an event, did you remove it?

[@ThuanNguyen-jn9sp]

white or yellow LED to support the cameras? Thanks

[@phytrek]

Hi there. I wanna use that cam on my property and since we have a lot of wild animals I wonder if it would be possible to use these not humans or cars as a trigger for the white light... That would be wonderful to see them clear at night Thanks for the great video

[@SecPerth]

Yes you can. You simply don’t select the filter humans and vehicle checkboxes

[@jasonamosco318]

@@SecPerth ​ is there a model of hikvision Color VU that has varifocal lens capability?

[@fethiam755]

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته😇 يعطيك الصحة على الشرح والتجربة القيمة على تكنلولجيا ColorVu et AcuSense 😍

[@DardaniaLion]

Hi, I need your help. Can you help me please? I have this camera called DS-2CD2386G2-ISU/SL and my problem is that if I put it from 4k to 1080p, the camera zooms a bit in which means the FOV shrinks. I am unable to understand why. I want to have it run at 1080p with the 111H and 59V FOV. What am I doing wrong? Any idea why it's happening? At 4K it's normal.

[@CMK-Security]

This is simply due to lowered Screen Resolution. What you can do is try Settings and switching from PAL to NTSC which either gives you square shaped Image or more rectangular.

[@VV-om8vv]

Thanks for showing the LED behavior

[@zerobow9413]

Nice one, would like to see a darkfighter vs XXXX

[@themubashirzahid]

Please tell me which recording device will be suitable for this camera

[@explorewithant]

Hi buddy,,I’ve got a hikvision NVR and I’ve got the Hik-Connect app on my iPhone,,I’m wondering if I can have it on my iPad as well or does it only work on 1 device,,I’m a beginner so not really sure if I’ve done everything right 👍👍

[@SecPerth]

I’m not aware of any limit to the amount of devices or users you can add via Hik-Connect. Will be fine to add your iPad

[@explorewithant]

@@SecPerth I must be doing something wrong then buddy,,don’t think I no how to do it,,can you message me the correct way to do it,, I’ve got Hik-Connect all setup and working on my iPhone and I want to put it on my iPad also if you could help 👍👍

[@kevinmozdel5542]

This looks much better than the first generation. My security camera guy recommended generation .

[@doublezero6974]

Hi, I'm in the UK and have updated the firmware to V5.5.150 build 200927 which seems a newer firmware to the one you have but it doesn't have the white light alarm feature, do you know why this not added to a newer firmware?

[@SecPerth]

this is a custom firmware, that I requested.

[@doublezero6974]

@@SecPerth Do you think it will work on the UK version? I can't really see why it shouldn't.

[@SecPerth]

@@doublezero6974 I'm really not sure. HIkvision are funny with their regional settings. Please let me know if it works and I'll let people know.

[@doublezero6974]

@@SecPerth I installed your firmware and it actually displays the Firmware Version as V5.5.134 build 201014 its working fine, I have setup the light light alarm so will see if that works as it should later tonight, I have an SD card in mine and I did have to reformat as it was showing an error after firmware update so I did loose previous recordings.

[@SecPerth]

I really appreciate the feedback mate. I’ll be sure to let people know. Perhaps you can share the video in your local forums so others can benefit?

[@epictraveller4862]

Can you tell me what the best video settings are for this camera please? I’ve tried all kinds but when I increase the bitrate settings the footage becomes quite jerky and lags?

[@tribunetube]

Love the colorVU but the # plate portion is a bit far fetched, that demo example has 2 car photos and one car drivign with no headlights, once the headlights are on, both black/white older version and the colorVU fail completely. I dont know of many cars that drive at night without their headlights on. It's the only downside I could pick when deploying the colorvu's but it is what it is unfortunately.

[@SecPerth]

It's from their brochure. I'll be sure to do my own tests in future.

[@tribunetube]

@@SecPerth that would sound right. We replaced front of property cameras with these colorVu's in the hope for better number plate recognition in addition to the absolutely ridiculous night video it can take, the night pictures/video are just amazing. Most people dont believe it, the # plate part though is bad, however I'm not sure if any camera can be configured to deal with headlight glow, even when its not directly pointing at the camera, it struggles. Apparently manual focus point + higher exposure can help? not something i've toyed with yet. The best thing if someone was being unlawful would be to go against the thought of 'lights off so nobody can see us' but instead hve lights on, lights on = camera will pick details of the car but no # plate, if lights are off you will get a # plate easily.

[@erwinestacioartates]

do you shipped in other country?

[@manusengelbrecht9959]

Great Tips, Thanks for taking the time to make these

[@rafalr1674]

Great review!

[@naamangeist7843]

Is there a PTZ version of this camera in 4MP or higher?

[@gjw35057]

Only A PT Version At The Moment Naaman No PTZ. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6m1lIV4e7aljas

[@Chavacano]

Excellent company, Excellent products, Excellent staff and service, Excellent product videos, fantabulous information. Highly recommended 100%

[@zabique]

Excellent fake comment

[@trickytricky100]

Hi great blog thanks, what NVR model you recommend to go with this camera. Thanks 😊

[@SecPerth]

Any of the current series Hikvision Nvrs running 4.0

[@petermulders1501]

@@SecPerth That's something I haven't been able to figure out from the Hikvision site or other videos, do I need an Acusense DVR or NVR to use an Acusense camera?

[@_Snuffleupagus]

Do the new Gen 2 colourvu cameras only come in 4MP or is there an 8MP version as well?

[@SecPerth]

Not released in Australia as of yet. Will be out later in the year. I'll be sure to review once in, so make sure you're subscribed.

[@aidenosullivan88]

Is the 8mp going to be PoE too?

[@georgesalouris]

excellent review ,cheers

[@BrazosportRoofing]

Do you sell to the U.S. ?

[@SecPerth]

Sorry, not at this stage.

[@_kick_buttowski]

Can you please tell me whether I should use a poe switch with all Ports being gigabit, or just a 10/100 poe switch with gigabit uplink port only with this kind of camera, number of total cameras is between 8-10 gen 2 colorvu cameras and a ptz camera ?