Hikvision DS-2DE4425IW-DE 4MP 25× PTZ Network Camera IR 100m

The Hikvision DS-2DE4425IW-DE is a PTZ camera — meaning it can pan, tilt and zoom electronically rather than staying fixed on one view — built for sites too large for a single fixed lens to cover.

What it's actually for

One camera, one mounting point, can cover a car park, warehouse yard or building perimeter and still zoom in on a number plate or face at distance. That's the point of PTZ over a fixed camera: you're not choosing between wide coverage and detail.

Key specs

• 4MP progressive scan sensor for clear detail across large areas
• 25× optical zoom (4.8–120mm motorised) plus 16× digital zoom for closer inspection without losing much quality
• 360° continuous pan, 90° tilt, with preset positions and patrol patterns for automated coverage
• IR night vision to 100m — usable in low light or full darkness
• H.265+ compression — a newer encoding standard that cuts file size, easing storage and bandwidth demands versus older H.264
• microSD slot, up to 256GB for local recording alongside or instead of an NVR
• IP66-rated housing for outdoor use in UK weather

Before you buy

Check your NVR or VMS supports PTZ control (pan/tilt/zoom commands) and H.265+ if you want the bandwidth saving — not every recorder decodes it. If you're relying on the microSD card rather than a recorder, plan the card capacity around how long you need footage retained.