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SKU: 5506-441

Axis Lens Adjustment Tool Kit for P39XX-R Cameras 4 pcs, 5506-441
- 4-piece lens adjustment tool kit for P39XX-R series cameras
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SKU: 5503-561

Axis Lens Adjustment Tool Kit for M311X Cameras 4 pcs, 5503-561
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SKU: 5801-771

Axis M12 6mm Fixed Lens 5 Pcs, 5801-771
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SKU: 5801-921

Axis M12 2.8mm F2.0 Fixed Lens 10 pcs, 5801-921
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SKU: 5801-651

Axis M12 2.8-6mm Verifocal Lens 5 Pcs, 5801-651
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SKU: 01860-001

Axis M12 2.8mm F1.2 Fixed Lens 10-Pack
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SKU: 5801-781

Axis M12 16mm Fixed Lens 5 Pcs, 5801-781
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SKU: 01576-001

Axis i-CS 3.9-10mm F1.5 5MP Varifocal Lens
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SKU: 5800-781

Axis Fujinon CS-Mount 2.2-6mm DC-Iris Varifocal Lens, 5800-781
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SKU: 5506-991

Axis Fujinon CS-Mount 8-80mm DC-Iris Varifocal Lens, 5506-991
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SKU: 5800-661

Axis CS-Mount 2.8-8mm F1.2 DC-Iris Varifocal Lens, 5800-661
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SKU: 5502-751

Axis Fujinon CS-Mount 2.2-6mm Varifocal Megapixel Lens, 5502-751
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SKU: 5502-761

Axis Fujinon CS-Mount 15-50mm Varifocal Megapixel Lens, 5502-761
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SKU: 5504-901

Axis Theia 5504-901 CS-Mount 9-40mm P-Iris Lens
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SKU: 5700-861

Axis CS-Mount 6.0mm F1.8 Megapixel Lens, 5700-861
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SKU: 5801-011

Axis Evetar CS-Mount 4-10mm P-Iris Varifocal Lens, 5801-011
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SKU: 5506-961

Axis CS-Mount 3-10.5mm DC-Iris Varifocal Lens, 5506-961
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SKU: 5700-871

Axis CS-Mount 2.9-8.2mm SVGA DC-Iris Varifocal Lens, 5700-871
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SKU: 5700-821

Axis CS-Mount 2.8mm Fixed Iris Lens, 5700-821
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SKU: 5700-881

Axis CS-Mount 2.8-8mm F1.2 DC-I MP Varifocal Lens, 5700-881
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About Axis

Axis Communications is a Swedish manufacturer founded in 1984 and acquired by Canon in 2015. Axis invented the network camera and remains the reference standard for enterprise IP surveillance, with an engineering focus on image quality, cybersecurity hardening, and long-term product support. Axis cameras run the ARTPEC-series of proprietary chipsets, enabling features like Lightfinder low-light technology, OptimizedIR adaptive infrared, electronic image stabilization, and Axis Object Analytics — all processed on-camera without external server load.

The Axis catalog spans eight major product families covering every deployment role: fixed domes, fixed bullets, PTZ cameras, panoramic multi-sensors, thermal cameras, box cameras for specialty optics, modular covert cameras, and purpose-built rugged transit cameras. Supporting infrastructure includes AXIS Camera Station (ACS) for small to mid-size VMS deployments, AXIS Camera Station Pro for enterprise, network audio, door controllers, and PoE midspans.

Axis Product Families

Every major Axis product line — pick the family that matches the deployment.

P32 & P33 Fixed Domes

Indoor and outdoor fixed dome cameras with Lightfinder 2.0 and OptimizedIR — 2-8 MP for facility coverage.

P14 & P16 Bullets

Weather-rated bullet cameras with WDR Forensic Capture for perimeter and parking lot deployments.

Q60 & Q61 PTZ

32x optical zoom PTZ cameras with Autotracking 2.0 and Laser Focus for large-area monitoring.

P37 & M43 Panoramic

360-degree fisheye and multi-sensor panoramic cameras with dewarping and digital PTZ regions.

Q19 & Q87 Thermal

Uncooled VOx thermal sensors for detection in total darkness, through fog, and at long ranges.

P13 & Q16 Box Cameras

CS-mount box cameras for custom lens pairings — specialty optics, LPR, and long-range identification.

P39 Multi-Sensor

Four-sensor panoramic cameras that capture 180 or 360 degrees in a single housing with individual regions.

S1x Camera Station

Axis-optimized recording servers running ACS Pro — scales from 16-channel NVRs to 192 TB rack units.

F-Series Modular

Separated sensor + main unit architecture for covert installs, pinhole lenses, and space-constrained locations.

Featured Axis Products

A sample of the high-performance Axis catalog.

Axis Q8752-E MkII 1080p PTZ Camera 32x Zoom

$29,589.99

Axis P3915-R Mk II Network Camera 50 pcs, 01074-031

$27,547.99

Where Axis Fits

Axis fits enterprise facilities that need long-term stability and deep VMS integration. Every major third-party VMS — Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon ACC — offers first-tier Axis support, and Axis provides public APIs and camera firmware that stays supported for 8+ years. Typical buyers include municipal transit, higher education campuses, hospital networks, data centers, and large commercial REITs where cybersecurity attestation and NDAA compliance matter. Axis is also the default choice when analytics accuracy is non-negotiable — Axis Object Analytics runs directly on the camera ARTPEC chipset, eliminating the central server load that competing solutions require.

Why Choose Axis

Built-in Analytics on ARTPEC

AXIS Object Analytics runs on the camera's own chipset. No central analytics server, no per-channel license fees, no latency.

Lightfinder & OptimizedIR

Captures color detail in near-total darkness (0.05 lux or lower), with IR illumination that adapts to scene depth to prevent hotspotting.

NDAA Compliant & Cyber-Hardened

Signed firmware, secure boot, encrypted storage, TLS 1.3. Axis cameras are on the approved lists for federal, state, and critical infrastructure buyers.

8+ Year Firmware Support

Axis supports cameras for 8-10 years post-launch with LTS firmware branches. New VMS features reach older cameras for years after ship date.

Axis Technology Stack

Named technologies that matter when you specify Axis hardware.

ARTPEC-8 SoC

Axis proprietary chipset with a dedicated deep-learning processing unit. Runs Axis Object Analytics, LPR, and video compression on the camera without impacting central VMS servers.

Lightfinder 2.0

Low-light image processing that captures color detail down to 0.05 lux. Uses extended pixel integration and noise reduction algorithms tuned per camera model.

OptimizedIR

Adaptive infrared illumination that adjusts beam angle and intensity to match lens zoom and scene depth — eliminates hotspots and maintains even coverage across the field.

Zipstream Compression

Dynamic bitrate reduction that preserves forensic detail in regions of interest while aggressively compressing low-activity areas — cuts storage needs 30-50%.

ACAP Platform

Axis Camera Application Platform enables third-party analytics (LPR, people counting, heat mapping) as firmware apps installed directly on the camera.

AXIS Edge Vault

Secure boot hardware module with cryptographic device ID, signed firmware, and encrypted video evidence for legal chain-of-custody requirements.

Typical Axis Deployments

Common facility types and the hardware spec that typically fits.

Enterprise Corporate Campus

P3267 domes at interior halls, P14 bullets at perimeter lighting, Q61 PTZ at loading docks, AXIS Camera Station Pro server for recording and VMS.

Municipal Transit Hub

Q8642 thermal for platform-edge detection, M43 multi-sensor for concourse coverage, P3935 transit cameras, integrated with Milestone XProtect Corporate.

Higher Education Stadium

Q6215-LE PTZ at field corners, M37 panoramic above concession stands, P32 domes at access gates. Analytics for crowd density and line crossing during ingress.

Data Center & Critical Infrastructure

M4327 pinhole covert for aisle coverage, Q1715 box cameras with specialty telephoto for access doors, AXIS Door Controllers for rack-level physical access.

More Axis Products

Axis P3915-R Mk II M12 Network Camera 50 pcs, 01075-031

$27,547.99

Axis P3905-R Mk II M12 2MP Rugged Fixed Dome Mobile IP Camera, 50-Pack, 01073-031

$27,159.99

Axis Q8752-E MkII Thermal PTZ Camera 1080p 2MP

$26,556.99

Frequently Asked Questions About Axis

Common questions from integrators and end users evaluating Axis for commercial projects.

Are Axis cameras NDAA Section 889 compliant?

Yes. Axis is a Swedish manufacturer (owned by Canon since 2015) and every Axis network camera is fully NDAA Section 889 compliant. Axis cameras are approved for U.S. federal procurement, critical infrastructure, and state and local government projects that exclude Chinese-manufactured hardware.

What is the Axis warranty period?

Axis cameras carry a 5-year standard manufacturer warranty on most IP cameras. Axis also offers Axis Camera Station software coverage through the ACS Pro tier licensing and firmware LTS (Long-Term Support) branches providing 8-10 years of security and feature updates per camera model.

What VMS platforms work with Axis cameras?

Axis publishes open APIs and ONVIF Profile S, G, and T conformance. Every major enterprise VMS — Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Avigilon Alta ACC, Video Insight, Hanwha SSM, Digital Watchdog Spectrum — offers first-tier Axis camera support. Axis also provides its own AXIS Camera Station for small to mid-market deployments and AXIS Camera Station Pro for enterprise.

Do I need a separate analytics server for Axis Object Analytics?

No. AXIS Object Analytics runs on the camera's own ARTPEC-8 system-on-chip, generating human/vehicle classification and behavioral analytics as metadata that streams to the VMS alongside the video. No GPU server, no per-channel license, no latency from central processing.

What's the difference between Axis Lightfinder and OptimizedIR?

Lightfinder is low-light image processing — it extends sensor sensitivity to 0.05 lux while preserving color. OptimizedIR is active infrared illumination — it adjusts beam angle and intensity based on lens zoom and scene depth. Lightfinder works on ambient light; OptimizedIR adds IR when ambient light is insufficient. Most outdoor Axis cameras ship with both.

Can Axis cameras work with existing non-Axis NVRs?

Yes. Axis cameras stream H.264 and H.265 via RTSP and support ONVIF Profile S (live streaming) and Profile G (recording). Most third-party NVRs can record and search Axis streams. For full feature support including analytics metadata, a first-tier VMS integration (Milestone, Genetec, etc.) is recommended.

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