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Hikvision TVI Cameras

Hikvision TVI cameras (sold under the Turbo HD brand) deliver HD-grade resolution over coaxial cable — the right camera for existing coax-based CCTV installs where the cabling is in place and rip-and-replace to IP isn't practical. HD-TVI runs 2MP, 4MP, 5MP and 8MP video over standard RG59 or RG6 coax up to 500 m without amplifiers — significantly further than IP's 100 m Ethernet limit and using the cable that's already there. Most common use case: upgrading older analog cameras to HD resolution while keeping the existing coax cabling and mounting positions, or replacing failed HD-TVI cameras on an established install. For new installs without existing coax, IP cameras + NVR is the modern standard.

Security Cameras Australia stocks the Hikvision Turbo HD TVI camera range across turret, bullet, dome and PTZ form factors. Every camera is genuine Australian stock with full manufacturer warranty.

For the broader Hikvision range see the Hikvision parent collection. For HD-TVI recorders see DVRs. For new IP installs see NVRs.

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When TVI is the right choice

  • Existing coax install with old analog cameras. Replace the cameras with HD-TVI, swap the DVR for a current Turbo HD model, keep the coax and mounting positions. Gets HD resolution at significantly lower install cost than rip-and-replace IP.
  • Existing HD-TVI install with failed cameras. Direct replacement on the existing DVR — same coax, same channel.
  • Long cable runs. HD-TVI runs 500 m on RG59 coax without amplifiers; IP is capped at 100 m on Cat6 (extenders available but adds complexity).
  • Mixed analog + HD-TVI transition installs. Modern Hikvision Turbo HD DVRs auto-detect HD-TVI, AHD, and composite analog per channel — you can run new HD-TVI cameras alongside legacy analog on the same DVR during a staged upgrade.

When IP is the right choice instead

  • New install with no existing coax. Run Cat6 per camera for single-cable PoE power and data, use an NVR. The modern architecture.
  • Modern AI features matter. AcuSense, ColorVu, advanced analytics all came to IP first. TVI Turbo HD has some equivalents but the IP range is broader and updated more aggressively.
  • Integration with VMS or access control. IP cameras integrate cleanly into Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon and other VMS platforms. TVI runs through a DVR which adds an integration layer.

How to choose between TVI cameras

Four axes:

1. Form factor. Turret for general perimeter — the most common HD-TVI buy. Bullet for long-range outdoor and pole-mount. Dome for indoor and weather-exposed commercial. PTZ for active wide-area.

2. Resolution. 2MP for budget and short-range; 4MP for general residential (most common); 5MP for higher-detail residential and commercial; 8MP / 4K for longer distances and identification work. Storage scales with resolution; confirm the existing DVR supports the resolution before specifying.

3. ColorVu vs standard IR. Selected Turbo HD models offer ColorVu (full-colour night vision via F1.0 aperture and supplementary white light) — useful for front-of-house identification.

4. AcuSense vs standard. Selected Turbo HD models offer AcuSense (on-camera AI human/vehicle classification, cuts false alerts up to 95%). Worth it for outdoor positions where alert volume otherwise becomes noise.

Cabling and install notes

  • Coax type: RG59 (most common) or RG6 (longer runs, lower loss). Solid copper centre conductor, not copper-clad steel.
  • Connectors: BNC twist-on or compression for video signal; cameras need separate 12 V DC or 24 V AC power at the camera position (HD-TVI doesn't carry power on the coax).
  • Distance: 500 m on RG59 without amplifiers for 4MP/5MP. Longer runs need amplifiers or step up to RG6.
  • Power: Plug-pack at the camera, multi-channel power box at a central comms point, or PoC (Power-over-Coax) extenders on selected installs. PoE doesn't work over coax.

Why buy from Security Cameras Australia

  • Authorised Hikvision dealer · full Turbo HD warranty.
  • Expert support · advice on HD-TVI vs IP decisions, DVR compatibility, cable specification, staged analog-to-HD-TVI upgrade paths.
  • Price-match · free shipping · 30-day returns.

Shop the Hikvision TVI camera range

Browse the TVI range below, or see the Hikvision parent collection, DVRs for HD-TVI recorders, or NVRs for new IP installs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hikvision TVI Cameras

What's the difference between HD-TVI and IP cameras?

HD-TVI runs HD video over coaxial cable (typically RG59) to a DVR; IP runs over Cat6 Ethernet to an NVR. HD-TVI works further on existing cable (500 m vs IP's 100 m), needs no IP networking knowledge, and is the right choice for upgrading existing coax-based installs. IP supports newer features (PoE single-cable power and data, broader AcuSense/ColorVu range, easier VMS integration) and is the modern standard for new installs. For an existing coax install: stay on HD-TVI. For a new install: go IP.

Will Hikvision Turbo HD TVI cameras work with my existing DVR?

Yes if the DVR supports the camera's resolution. Older DVRs support 2MP HD-TVI; newer Turbo HD DVRs support 4MP, 5MP and 8MP. Confirm the resolution rating on the DVR spec before specifying higher-resolution cameras. Auto-detect of HD-TVI / AHD / composite is standard on modern Hikvision DVRs but worth confirming on older units.

Can I mix HD-TVI and IP cameras on the same recorder?

Only on a hybrid DVR — most current Hikvision Turbo HD DVRs accept 2–4 IP cameras alongside the coax inputs (typically labelled "8 + 2 IP" or "8 + 4 IP"). For mixed installs: HD-TVI on the coax channels, IP on the hybrid channels, all recorded to the same unit. For pure-IP installs use an NVR; for pure-coax installs use a coax-only DVR.

Does HD-TVI support AcuSense or ColorVu?

Yes — Hikvision's Turbo HD range includes AcuSense-rated TVI cameras (on-camera AI human/vehicle classification) and ColorVu-rated TVI cameras (full-colour night vision). The IP range has broader AcuSense/ColorVu coverage and gets new generations first, but the core HD-TVI models include both technologies. Confirm against the specific camera spec.

Should I switch from HD-TVI to IP for my next upgrade?

Depends on the upgrade scope. Single-camera replacement: stay on HD-TVI to match the existing system. Full DVR replacement and cameras: worth pricing both options — IP needs Cat6 to each camera (replacing the coax), but you get modern features and the install becomes future-proof for VMS integration. Partial upgrade (some cameras, keep the DVR): stay on HD-TVI. Most existing coax-install owners stay on HD-TVI through 1-2 more replacement cycles before transitioning to IP.
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