“An effective one-camera installation providing overview and image detail at the same time is an efficient way to ensure that surveillance needs are met in large open areas,” Erik Frännlid, Axis’ Director of Product Management explains. “Multi-sensor cameras are also well-suited in applications such as squares, stadiums, parking lots and perimeter surveillance, where large areas need to be monitored in high image detail in order to ensure complete situational awareness.”

Installation has been designed to be easy, reliable and cost-efficient. No focusing is required since the lenses are factory-focused. The camera comes in a stylish and discreet design with an easily repaintable and removable weather shield that protects against rain, snow and sunlight and allows for easy blending in with the environment.

The camera provides a 180° overview in up to 33 megapixel resolution. It offers a video streaming performance of 3 × 4K at 30 fps or 3 × 11 megapixels at 20 fps.  The camera is outdoor-ready with IP66 and NEMA 4X ratings and it is vandal-resistant with IK10 rating.  In addition a wide temperature range with standard Power over Ethernet (PoE+) are supported plus it offers video motion detection and a tamper alarm.

The camera is supported by what is probably the industry’s largest base of video management software through the Axis Application Development Partner Program, and Axis Camera Station. The camera also includes support for edge storage, Axis Camera Application Platform, Axis Video Hosting System and ONVIF for easy camera system integration and for application developers to provide the camera with intelligent capabilities.

The AXIS Q3709-PVE is planned to be available in Q2 2015.