Axis Q60 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series additions

Axis has added nine robust, high-quality, high-speed pan/tilt/zoom cameras to its Q60 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series. The cameras, the Q6042/-E/-C with Extended D1 resolution and 36x optical zoom, Q6044/-E/-C with HDTV 720p and 30x optical zoom, and the Q6045/-E/-C with HDTV 1080p and 20x optical zoom, are suitable for wide-area surveillance in indoor, outdoor and desert environments.

The cameras, with up to HDTV 1080p resolution and high optical zoom, have improved image quality, light sensitivity and enhanced capacity for intelligent video. They are suitable for use in city and perimeter surveillance, airports, train stations, harbours, along pipelines, at construction and manufacturing sites, and in stadiums.

The Q6044/-E/-C PTZ domes have 30x optical zoom, compared with 18x in previous HDTV 720p models. In addition, their light sensitivity is said to be nearly three times better than the industry standard. They also support electronic image stabilisation and automatic defog.

The Q6045/-E/-C PTZ domes also have better light sensitivity than the Q6035/-E/-C predecessors. Furthermore, they have additional built-in video analytics such as highlight compensation, object removed, fence detector, object counter and enter/exit detection.

The nine cameras are equipped with powerful CPUs and co-processors. They enable better image quality, with lower noise, higher light sensitivity for sharper images and more efficient video compression with H.264 Main Profile. They also provide improved support for simultaneous streaming of multiple, individually optimised video streams. In addition, there is more processing power and capacity for intelligent video applications, which are helpful in alerting and enabling operators to act on potential and actual alarm situations.

Additional features include shock detection and adjustable day/night functionality. The outdoor-ready Q6042-E/Q6044-E/Q6045-E models have better surge protection, fulfilling EN/IEC 61000-4-5, EN 55024, EN 50121-4 (railway), IEC 62236 (railway) standards.