DAHUA DH-IPC-HFW2849T-AS-IL (8 MP/3.6 MM) - PoE IP CAMERA

A narrower lens and stronger illumination for distance

HFW2849T-AS-IL pairs a 3.6 mm lens (somewhat narrower than the typical 2.8 mm) with effective illumination up to 50 m — a combination built specifically for monitoring a somewhat greater distance, not maximizing the angle right next to the camera. For a driveway, a long fence, or an extended yard, that means a sharper picture of a person or vehicle exactly where they actually show up.

Where this camera is actually used

A metal housing with an IP67 rating and an operating range of -40°C to +60°C confirms readiness for a serious year-round outdoor install — the perimeter of a private home, a commercial site, or an industrial property.

What problem this camera actually solves

Wide-angle 2.8 mm cameras cover the space right nearby beautifully, but at 15-20 meters details shrink even at a high nominal resolution. HFW2849T-AS-IL solves this with a narrower angle and stronger illumination: 8 MP of detail concentrates on a somewhat smaller frame area, so a face or license plate stays usable for identification at real working distance.

Person and vehicle recognition

The "AS" designation in the name means full object classification: the camera separately flags a person and a vehicle in frame, so alerts fire for genuine events rather than every branch or shadow.

Home Assistant integration

Home Assistant support lets you fold the camera into open-source smart home automation, without relying on a manufacturer's own cloud or ecosystem.

PoE, SFTP, and a local archive

PoE 802.3af power (8.3 W) means a single cable to the camera, and ONVIF, FTP, SFTP protocols plus microSD support up to 256 GB allow a local archive and secure upload of footage to a remote server.

The right mounting height for a 3.6 mm lens

Since this lens is built for distance rather than the widest possible angle, getting the mounting height right matters: too high, and a subject enters the frame at an awkward downward angle, while 2.5–3 meters with a slight tilt down gives the best balance between detection range and recognition quality.

A microphone for a fuller record

A built-in microphone records audio in sync with video, complementing visual object classification with audio context — useful when investigating an incident where knowing not just what happened, but what was said, matters.

Warranty and long-term operation

A metal housing and an operating range built for extreme temperatures, together with remote management protocols, confirm this model is oriented toward a serious, multi-year installation rather than a temporary fix.

One device instead of two separate solutions

Combining long-range illumination, high detail, and built-in classification in a single housing means there's no need to buy a separate floodlight or analytics module — everything is already integrated and configured from one camera interface.

Who this model is for

HFW2849T-AS-IL is the pick for an owner who needs 8 MP detail at a somewhat greater distance, with person and vehicle recognition and Home Assistant integration.

We can advise whether a 3.6 mm lens fits your actual observation distance, or whether a wide-angle version is worth considering.