"We are now seeing a great increase in the demand for small maneuverable cameras, which is due to the fact that network video makes it possible to remotely pan, tilt and zoom without using any extra cables," says Anders Laurin, executive vice president, corporate strategy, of Axis Communications AB "Examples of target applications are all types of indoor surveillance where the user can benefit from changing the field of view, for example to follow a potential shoplifter, or to redirect the camera to preset positions whenever there is an alarm"

Axis 215 PTZ also features automatic day and night functionality, 12x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom and autofocusing. Simultaneous MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams at resolutions up to 4CIF allow for optimized quality and bandwidth usage. Pre- and post-alarm image buffering, video motion detection, as well as scheduled and triggered event functionality with alarm notification all combine to create an effective solution for indoor monitoring. Two-way audio support enables remote users not only to view, but also listen in on an area and communicate orders or requests to visitors or intruders, thereby increasing the monitoring options. Axis215 PTZ also supports audio alarms, making it possible to detect the noise from intruders even in the dark.

All PTZ cameras have a mechanical stop that prevents the camera from panning the full 360° degrees and thereby breaking the cables between the camera and the main board. This means that following e.g. a person walking behind the camera will not be possible - users will only see them when they appear in the camera's angle of view. The unique Auto-flip feature reverses the pan direction whenever the camera reaches the mechanical stop at 180° and does so in about in 1 second. Auto-flip means the Axis 215 PTZ has no blind spots and is suitable for mounting in the center of the ceiling.

The comprehensive set of network security features in the Axis 215 PTZ includes multi-level password protection, IP address filtering and HTTPS encryption.

The Axis 215 PTZ is supplied complete with all indoor mounting accessories. (A separate housing is available for outdoor use.)