The Hikvision DS-2CD6984G1/VR-U/NFC is a flagship 32-megapixel 360° VR panoramic network camera designed for comprehensive, total-scene surveillance. Featuring four 8MP lenses that collectively produce a seamless 720° stitched panoramic image presented as a full 360° view, this camera captures every corner of a wide-area environment without a single blind spot — making it ideal for airports, train stations, shopping centres, stadiums, large open-plan warehouses, car parks, and critical infrastructure sites.

Key Highlights

• 32MP Total Resolution — Four 1/1.8″ CMOS sensors each delivering 8MP (3840×2160), producing a combined panoramic resolution of 7680×3840 for exceptional scene detail and post-event zoom capability
• Four Lenses, 720° Splicing — Each of the four lenses covers 180° horizontally and vertically; digitally stitched together they present a seamless 360° panoramic view with no blind spots
• Dual Output Modes — Switch between panoramic view (7680×3840) and per-lens original 4K view (3840×2160) depending on monitoring requirements
• Fibre Optic Interface — Built-in 1000M FC fibre optical interface (SFP module, single-mode, 1310nm TX / 1550nm RX) for long-distance transmission up to 20km — ideal for remote or large-campus installations where copper cabling is insufficient
• Gigabit RJ45 + Fibre Dual Connectivity — Both a standard 10/100/1000M RJ45 Ethernet port and the FC fibre interface are included, offering full installation flexibility
• NFC Configuration Support — Built-in NFC tag simplifies on-site camera configuration and commissioning directly from a mobile device
• H.265+ Compression — Efficient video compression up to 64 Mbps bit rate, significantly reducing storage and bandwidth demands for high-resolution footage
• 512GB On-Board MicroSD Storage — Local edge recording with support for microSD/SDHC/SDXC cards for resilient standalone operation
• Built-In Microphone — Integrated audio capture for sound monitoring and audio-triggered events
• Up to 20 Simultaneous Live View Channels — Supports large control room deployments with multiple operator workstations viewing simultaneously
• IP67 Weather Protection — Fully sealed against dust and water ingress for outdoor and harsh-environment installation
• -30°C to +60°C Operating Range — Reliable performance across extreme temperature conditions
• ONVIF Compatible — Profile S/T/G and ISAPI support ensures seamless integration with all major NVR and VMS platforms

Panoramic Imaging Architecture

Unlike traditional fisheye cameras that rely on a single wide-angle lens with significant edge distortion, the DS-2CD6984G1/VR-U/NFC uses four discrete 8MP sensors and lenses, each providing a sharp, undistorted image of its 180° sector. The proprietary stitching engine combines all four channels in real time to produce a photorealistic 7680×3840 equirectangular panoramic image at 25/30fps. Operators can pan, tilt, and zoom within the panoramic view, or select individual lens channels for 4K detail on a specific area.

Fibre Optic Transmission

The integrated FC SFP fibre interface supports single-mode fibre with a 20km transmission range at 1250 Mbps — making this camera uniquely suited for large industrial estates, oil terminals, airports, ports, and campuses where IP cameras need to connect back to a central control room over long distances without signal degradation.

Compatible Accessories

• DS-1661ZJ-P — Pendant mount for ceiling and overhead installation

Compatibility

Fully compatible with Hikvision iVMS-4200 and Hik-Connect. Plug-in-free live view supported on Chrome 57+, Firefox 52+, Edge 89+, and Safari 11+. Supports 33 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, and more.