DAHUA DH-IPC-HFW2849TL-S-PRO (8 MP/3.6 MM) - PoE IP CAMERA PRO
Description Dahua HFW2849TL-S-PRO
Maximum detail at distance, with no smart classification
HFW2849TL-S-PRO combines the lineup's maximum 8 MP detail, a larger 1/1.8" sensor, and a 3.6 mm lens built for distance — but deliberately without person or vehicle recognition. It's built for anyone who cares most about the image quality itself at distance, not automatic event filtering.
Where this camera is actually used
A metal housing weighing 570 g, an IP67 rating, and an operating range of -40°C to +60°C confirm its orientation toward serious outdoor installation at distance — a long fence, a driveway, or a commercial site's perimeter where details need to be made out 15-20 meters from the camera.
What problem this camera actually solves
At a greater distance, an ordinary wide 2.8 mm lens spreads detail thin across the whole frame. HFW2849TL-S-PRO solves this with a narrower 3.6 mm lens and stronger illumination up to 50 m: 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.
A large sensor for working in darkness
A 1/1.8" sensor — noticeably larger than the typical 1/2.8"-1/2.9" in the lineup's base models — delivers less noise and better detail exactly where light is scarcest, not only in well-lit conditions.
PoE, SFTP, a microphone, and a local archive
PoE 802.3af power (7.2 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. A built-in microphone adds an audio track to every recording.
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.
When to pick this model over the AS version
If a specific spot cares most about detail quality at distance — not automatic sorting of events by object type — this PRO version without classification often turns out to be the smarter pick at the same or lower price than the AS model with a smaller sensor.
The right mounting height for a distance-focused lens
Since the 3.6 mm lens is built specifically for working at distance rather than the widest possible angle, it's important to set the mounting height so a subject enters the frame at a convenient angle rather than too far overhead — this affects detail recognition quality more than the nominal resolution itself.
A metal housing for demanding sites
A fully metal build handles mechanical stress and years of outdoor use better than metal-and-plastic analogs — an important factor for a perimeter where the camera goes unsupervised around the clock.
Who this model is for
HFW2849TL-S-PRO is the pick for an owner who needs maximum image detail at a greater distance, without paying extra for analytics that aren't a priority at this spot.
We can advise whether a 3.6 mm lens is enough for your observation distance, or whether a different focal length is worth considering for your specific spot.
Characteristics Dahua HFW2849TL-S-PRO
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