Hikvision DS-2CD6425G1-L10 2MP Covert Network Camera

The Hikvision DS-2CD6425G1-L10 is a professional 2MP separated network camera designed for discreet indoor surveillance applications. This exact product variant uses the compact L10 remote sensor head with a fixed 3.7mm lens and a 2m connection cable, allowing the small camera head to be positioned separately from the main network-camera body.

The camera delivers a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 and combines 120dB True WDR, low-light colour imaging, H.265 and H.264 video compression, local microSD storage, audio and alarm interfaces, RS-485 and PoE support.

This exact stock model is identified as DS-2CD6425G1-L10(3.7mm)2m/NEU/Universal. The 3.7mm lens and 2m cable are therefore fixed specifications of this listing and should not be mixed with the 2.8mm, 4mm or 8m variants available elsewhere in the wider DS-2CD6425G1 family.

Separated Covert Camera Design

The DS-2CD6425G1-L10 uses a separated-camera architecture consisting of a compact remote L10 sensor head connected to the main network-camera unit by a dedicated cable.

This allows the visible camera component to remain extremely small while the larger electronics and network interfaces can be positioned separately in a suitable protected location.

The design is useful for discreet surveillance installations where a conventional dome, turret or bullet camera would be too large or visually intrusive.

Exact 3.7mm L10 Sensor Head

This product uses the L10 mini sensor head with a fixed 3.7mm lens.

The 3.7mm version provides a specified field of view of approximately:

• 75.5° horizontal
• 41.6° vertical
• 87.3° diagonal

The lens is fixed rather than motorised, so its focal length cannot be remotely adjusted after installation.

2m Sensor Cable

This exact variant is supplied with a 2m sensor cable between the L10 camera head and the associated camera body.

Hikvision also manufactures other cable-length versions within the family, including 8m configurations, but those should not be confused with this specific 2m product.

2MP Full HD Video

The DS-2CD6425G1-L10 uses a 1/2.8-inch Progressive Scan CMOS sensor and provides a maximum image resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

For UK 50Hz operation, the main stream supports up to 25 frames per second at 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720.

The camera also supports additional sub-stream and third-stream video options for flexible recording and remote-viewing applications.

Low-Light Colour Imaging

The camera is designed for low-light colour surveillance and has a specified minimum colour illumination of 0.002 Lux at F1.2 with AGC enabled.

The installed 3.7mm L10 lens has an F2.5 aperture according to the exact DS-2CD6425G1 technical specification used for this product variant.

Actual low-light image quality depends on available ambient lighting, camera configuration and scene conditions.

No Built-In Infrared Illumination

The L10 covert sensor head does not include integrated infrared illumination.

This is important when planning the installation. In locations requiring surveillance in complete darkness, suitable external illumination would be required.

The camera should therefore not be advertised with an IR night-vision distance.

120dB True Wide Dynamic Range

The DS-2CD6425G1 family supports 120dB True Wide Dynamic Range.

WDR helps maintain useful detail where very bright and very dark areas appear within the same scene, such as entrances, reception areas or locations with strong daylight behind the subject.

Image Enhancement

The camera supports several image-processing functions designed to improve surveillance footage in difficult scenes.

• 120dB True WDR
• Back Light Compensation
• Highlight Compensation
• Defog
• 3D Digital Noise Reduction
• Privacy masking
• Adjustable brightness, contrast, saturation and sharpness

H.265 and H.264 Video Compression

The main video stream supports H.265 and H.264 compression.

The camera family is also promoted by Hikvision with H.265+ compression technology for reducing bandwidth and storage requirements in compatible surveillance configurations.

The sub-stream supports H.265, H.264 and MJPEG, while the third stream supports H.265 and H.264.

Three Video Streams

The DS-2CD6425G1 platform supports main, sub and third video streams.

This allows different resolutions and bandwidth settings to be used for recording, local monitoring and remote viewing according to the surveillance-system requirements.

DORI Performance for the 3.7mm Lens

For the L10 3.7mm lens, the manufacturer specifies the following DORI reference distances:

• Detection: 59.3m
• Observation: 23.5m
• Recognition: 11.9m
• Identification: 5.9m

DORI figures are standardised planning references rather than guaranteed identification distances in every real-world installation. Actual results depend on lighting, mounting position, image quality and scene conditions.

Built-In microSD Storage

The main camera body includes an onboard memory-card slot supporting compatible microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 256GB.

This can provide local recording capability in addition to recording through a compatible network video recorder or network storage system.

A memory card is not confirmed as included with this product and should be purchased separately where required.

Network Storage Support

The camera supports NAS network storage using NFS and SMB/CIFS.

This provides additional recording options for compatible network-storage environments.

Audio Input and Output

The main camera unit provides one line-level audio input and one line-level audio output.

The camera does not have a built-in microphone or built-in speaker specified for this L10 separated-camera configuration.

Compatible external audio equipment can be connected where audio functionality is required.

Supported audio compression formats include G.711, G.722.1, G.726, MP2L2, PCM and AAC.

Alarm Input and Output

The camera provides one alarm input and one alarm output.

The alarm output is specified at a maximum of 12V DC, 30mA.

These connections can be used for supported external alarm devices and system integrations according to the installation requirements.

RS-485 Interface

One half-duplex RS-485 interface is provided.

The interface supports Hikvision, Pelco-P and Pelco-D protocols with supported self-adaptive operation.

Smart Event Detection

The DS-2CD6425G1 platform supports a range of video analytics and event functions.

Supported smart-event functions include:

• Line crossing detection
• Intrusion detection
• Region entrance detection
• Region exit detection
• Unattended baggage detection
• Object removal detection
• Audio exception detection
• Defocus detection
• Scene change detection

Basic events include motion detection, video-tampering alarm, system exceptions and video-quality diagnosis.

This camera should not be described as an AcuSense human-and-vehicle classification camera unless separate exact-model documentation specifically confirms that functionality.

RJ45 Ethernet Networking

The main camera body includes one RJ45 10/100M self-adaptive Ethernet connection.

The network platform supports standard IP-camera protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, RTP, RTSP, NTP, IPv6 and other supported network services.

Open Network Video Interface support is also specified, together with ISAPI and SDK integration.

Hik-Connect and iVMS-4200

Hikvision lists iVMS-4200 and Hik-Connect as supported client platforms for the DS-2CD6425G1 camera family.

Available remote-access functionality depends on the network configuration, firmware, account setup and the wider surveillance system.

12V DC or PoE Power

The main camera body can be powered using either 12V DC or IEEE 802.3af PoE.

For 12V DC operation, the manufacturer specifies:

• 12V DC ±20%
• 0.25A
• Maximum 3W

For PoE operation:

• IEEE 802.3af
• Type 1
• Class 3
• 36V to 57V DC
• Maximum 3.65W

PoE can simplify installation by carrying network data and power through the Ethernet connection to the main camera unit.

Compact L10 Camera Head

The L10 remote sensor head measures approximately 26mm in diameter by 40mm long.

The associated main camera body measures approximately 77.5 x 69 x 26mm.

The compact sensor-head dimensions are a major advantage where discreet positioning is required.

Indoor Installation

The DS-2CD6425G1-L10 is intended for protected indoor installation.

No verified IP weatherproof rating is stated in the Hikvision technical documentation used for this listing. It should therefore not be advertised as an exposed outdoor or waterproof camera.

The camera body and connections should be installed in a suitable protected environment.

Operating Environment

The specified startup and operating temperature range is -30°C to +60°C.

Supported humidity is 95% or less, non-condensing.

Exact Product Facts

Ideal for Discreet Indoor Surveillance

The separated design makes the DS-2CD6425G1-L10 particularly useful where a conventional CCTV camera would be too large or visually obvious.

Potential applications can include appropriately authorised retail, commercial, office and specialist surveillance environments where a compact remote camera head is required.

All CCTV installations should comply with applicable privacy, data-protection and surveillance requirements.

UK-Wide Hikvision CCTV Supply

We supply Hikvision IP cameras, covert cameras, NVRs and CCTV equipment throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

For this product page, local coverage includes Derby, Chesterfield, Matlock, Buxton, Ilkeston, Belper, Ripley, Alfreton, Swadlincote, Glossop and surrounding Derbyshire areas. Our wider Hikvision CCTV supply service remains available throughout towns and cities across the United Kingdom.