Axis Q3556-LVE Dome Camera

Axis Communications Q3556-LVE 51mm Overview

The Axis Q3556-LVE 51mm is a professional outdoor network dome camera built on the ARTPEC-9 system-on-chip architecture. This model delivers high-resolution surveillance with a varifocal 51mm lens optimized for medium-to-long-distance monitoring in outdoor environments. The Q3556-LVE 51mm is purpose-built for security integrators and IT managers requiring precise optical control and low-light performance in fixed outdoor installations.

Axis Q3556-LVE 51mm Key Features

• 2688x1512 resolution at up to 100/120 fps — Captures sharp detail across 16:9 widescreen, 16:10, and 4:3 formats; maintains full resolution and frame rates without WDR, or up to 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR enabled
• Advanced 51mm varifocal lens with 3.8x optical zoom — 13–51mm focal range (F1.7–F2.1) covers horizontal fields of view from 33° (wide) to 9° (telephoto); 2.6m minimum focus distance; P-Iris control for precise exposure and depth-of-field management
• Forensic WDR up to 120 dB — Dynamic range compensation handles challenging mixed-lighting scenes with direct sunlight and shadowed areas; scene-dependent performance ensures detail preservation in high-contrast outdoor environments
• Exceptional low-light performance — 0.04 lux at 50 IRE (F1.7) in color mode; 0.008 lux in black-and-white; zero illumination with IR on, enabling 24/7 round-the-clock surveillance
• Deep learning processing unit (DLPU) — Integrated AI capabilities for object detection, classification, and forensic analytics; processes video locally on the camera without streaming raw video to external servers
• Efficient multi-codec compression — H.265 (HEVC) Main Profile, H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10) Baseline/Main/High, AV1, and Motion JPEG; Zipstream technology reduces bandwidth and storage requirements by up to 50% with configurable frame rate and bitrate control
• Up to 20 independent video streams — Simultaneously serve multiple clients with individually configured resolution, frame rate, and codec; recommended maximum of 3 unique streams per camera for optimized network bandwidth and storage utilization
• Pan/tilt/rotation with wide mechanical adjustment — Pan ±180°, tilt -42° to +89°, rotation ±180°; accommodates wall, ceiling, and corner mounting scenarios
• Full-spectrum day/night with automatic IR-cut filter — Transitions seamlessly between color (daylight) and black-and-white (low light) modes; IR illumination synchronized with lens focus and P-Iris adjustments
• Intelligent signal quality and controllable shutter — Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 55 dB; electronic shutter from 1/49500s to 2s for motion control and exposure compensation
• Multi-view streaming with individual crop regions — Up to 7 separately configured video areas from a single camera stream; enables flexible video layout in control rooms and VMS interfaces
• High-speed remote focus and zoom — IR-corrected autofocus and motorized zoom controlled via network; reduces manual adjustment time during installation and reconfiguration

Axis Q3556-LVE 51mm Integration & Compatibility

The Q3556-LVE 51mm is compatible with Axis Camera Station Edge, Axis Camera Station Pro, Axis Camera Station 5, and all ONVIF-compliant video management systems. Network connectivity via standard Ethernet (PoE) supports enterprise VMS platforms, mobile clients, and third-party recording solutions. The DLPU architecture enables local analytics and edge processing without dependency on external servers, reducing latency and improving privacy in sensitive deployments.

Axis Q3556-LVE 51mm Package Contents

• AXIS Q3556-LVE 51mm dome camera (outdoor network camera)
• AXIS Safety Wire 3 m
• Recommended accessories: AXIS I/O Indication LED, AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool, AXIS D1110 Video Decoder 4K