Hikvision DS-2CD2955FWD-IS is a modern IP camera equipped with fisheye lens allowing video monitoring within 180 degree range. Thanks to a high quality image sensor with 5 MP resolution (2560 x 1920 pixels) and the ability to cover a large area, the camera is ideal for video surveillance in departure lounges, shopping malls, superstores, supermarkets, offices, hotel venues, restaurants, etc. The built-in IR illuminator with range up to 8 m allows for effective monitoring even in complete darkness.

With multiple displaying modes, e.g. fisheye, panorama, PTZ, and alarm options such as motion detection, line crossing detection, intrusion detection, the camera can fully protect the whole room.

The camera has also alarm input and output, as well as audio path allowing for acoustic monitoring and/or voice communication between the camera spot and the monitoring center. H.265(+) video compression ensures effective use of the available network bandwidth and storage media. The camera can be powered from a 12 VDC source or using PoE (802.3af standard).

Name	HIKVISION DS-2CD2955FWD-IS
Code	K17902
Video system	IP
Type	fish-eye
Image sensor	1/2.5" Progressive Scan CMOS
Sensitivity	0.01 lx @F1.2 (with AGC) 0 lx in IR mode
Video resolution	2560 x 1920
Frame rate	25 fps for 2560 × 1920 and lower res.
Focal length/view angle	1.05 mm, 180°(H), 180°(V)
IR illuminator	Yes, up to 8 m
Mechanically switching IR filter	Yes
Video compression	H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264/MJPEG
Multi-stream mode	Yes, 2 streams
Bit rate range	32 kbps - 16 Mbps
Gain	Automatic/Preset
Video enhancement functions	3D DNR, BLC, WDR (120dB), Defog
Alarm events	Motion detection, dynamic analysis, tampering
ROI	Yes (1)
Recording	NAS (NFS, SMB/CIFS), microSD (up to 128 GB), ANR
Audio IN/OUT	Yes: 1/1
Alarm IN/OUT	Yes: 1/1
Network interface	RJ-45 10/100Base-T, RS485
Protocols	TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, PPPoE, NTP, UPnP, SMTP, SNMP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv6
Communication standards	ONVIF, ISAPI
Operating temperature range	-10°C ... 50°C
IP/IK ratings	-/-
Power	12 VDC ± 10%; PoE IEEE 802.3af
Power consumption	max. 6.7 W
Dimensions	Φ 119 x 41 mm
Weight	0.6 kg

The camera implements several video compression methods, H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264, MJPEG. Compared with H.264, H.265 can reduce by half the data stream, which translates into proportional savings of the disk space or into extended data retention time. H.265+ and H.264+ are Hikvision standards based on the original systems and optimized for CCTV applications. They further minimize the streams in typical video surveillance scenarios. With the advanced video compression algorithms, the camera can be used in IP CCTV systems based on modern NVRs implementing H.265 standard (the DS-76/77/96NI-I/K series supports H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264). Of course, the camera can also operate with older models supporting H.264 (the DS-76/77NI-E series supports H.264+, H.264).

With the support of ANR (Automatic Network Replenishment), each the IP camera equipped with a memory card can record video in the absence of network connection. After the restoration of the network connection, the recordings are automatically synchronized with those recorded on the NVR. This ensures continuous coverage of events, even in the case of communication problems between the camera and NVR.

The iVMS 4200 client software enables users of HIKVISION devices to manage them in IP networks. The software allows for configuration and management of NVRs/DVRs, IP and analog cameras (in hybrid systems). The iVMS 4200 utility can remotely manage up to 256 devices, with the use of up to 4 monitors. One monitor can display up images from up to 64 cameras. Aside from system configuration and live monitoring, the utility can be used for remote playback, notifying, two-way audio transmission, creating multi-level e-maps.

Hik-Connect is a mobile application, intended for smartphones running Android or iOS operating systems. It can be used for remote live viewing of images from DVRs, NVRs, network cameras via Wi-Fi, 2G or 3G networks, and for playing back recorded video files. The application connects with the devices by IP addresses and/or through the P2P cloud.

Hik-Connect is also a network service for Hikvison devices. The service is based on data processing in the cloud and integrates the following functions:

SADP (Search Active Device Protocol) is a free and simple to use utility for searching Hikvision IP cameras and Hikvision DVRs/NVRs in the local network. The network device search tool can also be used for modification of network parameters of the Hikvision devices, including the change of passwords or recovery of default passwords. Detailed information on the software and its use is contained in the SADP application - LAN tool for organizing CCTV systems based on Hikvision devices article.