Axis Megapixel Network Cameras

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Axis’ complete megapixel network camera portfolio
Axis offers a comprehensive portfolio of megapixel network cameras for video surveillance with exceptional image detail. Axis megapixel
network cameras deliver crisp and clear video images, perfect for the identification of objects and persons. Our portfolio contains megapixel network cameras offering audio support, day-and-night functionality, and wireless transmission. All in all, Axis’ megapixel network
cameras – together with Axis’ market-leading portfolio of fixed, PTZ and dome network cameras – ensure you have complete freedom of
choice when designing your video surveillance system.
AXIS 207MW Network Camera
AXIS 216MFD-V Network Camera
The smallest wireless megapixel network camera
in the world
AXIS 207MW Network Camera offers superior
image quality in its class, even in poor lighting
conditions. Designed for indoor surveillance and
remote monitoring that require resolutions of up
to 1.3 megapixel. Comes with both wireless IEEE
802.11g and Ethernet network interface for
flexible installation. Ideal for securing small
businesses, home offices and residences over a
local area network or the Internet.
Discreet video surveillance with exceptional
image detail - for demanding environments
AXIS 216MFD-V Network Camera is a vandalresistant version of AXIS 216MFD, including the
same superior capabilities. Whereas AXIS
216MFD offers a tamper-resistant, plastic cover,
AXIS 216MFD-V features a rugged casing with
metal base, specifically adapted for indoor
environ­ments subject to vandalism.
AXIS 223M Network Camera
AXIS 211M Network Camera
Megapixel video surveillance with exceptional
image detail
AXIS 211M Network Camera, designed for video
surveillance with exceptional image detail, offers
simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 in full
1.3 megapixel resolution. Power over Ethernet
reduces cabling and consolidates power. Twoway audio support increases monitoring options.
Comprehensive network capabilities, including
IPv6 support, optimize security, efficiency and
manageability. Ideal for securing retail stores,
schools, bank or governmental buildings.
About Axis
Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations. The company is
the global market leader in network video, driving
the ongoing shift from analog to digital video
surveillance. Axis´ products and solutions focus on
security surveillance and remote monitoring, and are
based on innovative, open technology platforms.
Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in 18 countries and cooperating
with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded
in 1984, Axis is listed on the Nordic List, Mid Cap
and Information Technology exchanges. For more
information about Axis, please visit our website at
www.axis.com.
Day and night surveillance with exceptional
image detail
AXIS 223M Network Camera is a high-performance, 2.0 megapixel camera with automatically removable infrared cut filter, designed for
day & night surveillance with exceptional image
detail. Power over Ethernet reduces cabling and
consolidates power. Two-way audio support, including detection alarm, increases the monitoring options. Offering the highest level of network security, including port-based network
control and HTTPS encryption, AXIS 223M is
ideal for securing bank offices, airports, or city
and traffic surveillance.
AXIS 216MFD Network Camera
Discreet video surveillance with exceptional
image detail
AXIS 216MFD Network Camera is a high-perform­
ance, megapixel fixed dome solution providing
simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 streams
in full 1.3 megapixel resolution. Two-way audio
support increases monitoring options. Comp­
rehensive network capabilities including IPv6
support, optimize security, efficiency and
manage­ability. Discreet and easy to install with
its unique, compact design and Power over Ethernet support, AXIS 216MFD is ideal for indoor
video surveillance in retail stores, schools, airports, banks and government buildings.
Axis – the best in network video
Axis is the world’s leading expert in network video. In fact,
network video started at Axis. We invented and launched the
first network camera back in 1996, and we continue to lead
this market, thanks to cutting-edge products that deliver real
value for every kind of video surveillance situation.
Working with an extensive network of industry and application development partners, we can fit the ideal video solution
around your needs – now and in the future. Axis network
video solutions offer exceptional surveillance capabilities. The
effectiveness of our solutions has been proven in ­demanding
security situations environments around the world.
If you haven’t already done so, contact Axis – the world leader
in network video – and see what you’ve been missing.
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Axis Megapixel
Network Cameras
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Same number of cameras – more coverage
Another argument in favor of megapixel
network cameras is that they can cover larger
scenes than non-megapixel network cameras
at a given number of pixels per area. For
example, if four non-megapixel network
cameras provide good coverage of your
monitored scene, one 2.0 megapixel network
camera will cover an even larger area, with no
loss of image resolution.
Megapixel network cameras are used in a
number of key industry segments to solve
video surveillance challenges, including:
Megapixel network cameras
Retail
Megapixel network cameras have an import­ant role to play in video surveillance applications. They are obviously more suitable for some areas than for others. The determining
factors are ultimately the requirements of your surveillance system. Once the specific objectives for each network camera in the surveillance application are set, the right type of
camera can be selected for the best fit.
What do you need to see?
The surveillance market is shifting
from analog CCTV systems to network
video. Why? Because network video
offers so many benefits: remote
accessibility, easy and future-proof
integration, scalability and flexibility,
distributed intelligence, and more
cost-effective installation and maintenance.
General overview
In this case, the aim is to obtain a general overview of a scene. In a shopping mall, for instance,
your primary goal of a camera installation may
be to watch for the presence of people and view
their movements—not the identification of individuals. Or you may want to see whether a parking lot is full or has empty spaces, rather than
identify individual cars or read license plates. For
overview applications, sufficient resolution and
coverage of a scene may be achieved with a
single megapixel network camera or a number
of non-megapixel network cameras.
High detail
These are the really demanding situations
where you need to be able to identify persons
or objects in a scene. This could be pointof-sales monitoring where it is necess­ary to
clearly see every item a customer is purchasing, or situations where you need to be able
to identify a face. High detail images can be
achieved by installing a network camera with
a telescopic lens or a lens with zoom
capability to allow a closer view of the area of
interest, or by placing the camera close to the
area to be monitored. Using a megapixel network camera in all such cases will provide
even higher resolution images with more details than a non-megapixel network camera.
Megapixel network camera view
Different aspect ratios for more efficient surveillance
Network video enables images to be delivered
in different aspect ratios, which is especially
advantageous in combination with the high
resolution that megapixel network cameras
offer. In a conventional TV monitor, an aspect
ratio of 4:3 is provided. Network video can
offer the same ratio, in addition to others, such
as 16:9. The advantage of a 16:9 aspect ratio is
that unimportant details, usually located in the
upper and lower part of a conventional-sized
image, are not present and do not take up
bandwidth and storage space.
With a megapixel camera, the resolution is at
least three times better than an analog CCTV
camera. It boils down to a simple truth:
City surveillance
Megapixel network cameras are typically
used in city surveillance situations to
provide high-resolution video streams
from locations where there is a need to
be able to clearly identify people and
objects, or get a larger overview, either
while viewing live or recorded video.
Banking
For banks and financial institutions, mega­
pixel network cameras provide the excep­
tional image detail necessary to facilitate
identification of people and record
evi­dence of any suspicious behavior.
4:3 ratio
16:9 ratio
When every detail matters
The network video advantage
Megapixel technology is just one of many tangible benefits that Axis network video systems
bring to the security market. All network video – megapixel or not – offers:
Live video at anytime, from anywhere
With network video you can see what’s going
on, in real time, 24 hours a day, without having
to be physically present onsite. You have
access from any online computer – even handheld models. Everything your network cameras
pick up you can view and/or record wherever
you are. And you have the same remote access
to all of the intelligent functions provided by
network video systems. All in a secured way.
even new technologies, are all easily added,
thanks to open industry standards. Maintenance and installation costs are minimal.
There’s no need to switch and store video
tapes, and Power over Ethernet technology
delivers power to the camera via the network
connection cable, reducing the need for installing new power outlets.
Intelligence where you need it
Advanced network cameras have built-in
motion detection and alarm management, so
the camera knows when to send video, at
what frame rate and resolution. Event-driven
surveillance can eliminate wasted time and
effort by reducing the need for staff to
actively monitor surveillance video. Alarms
can activate automated SMS or e-mail
messages. Cameras can send images of a
break-in to a specific security guard’s phone
or PDA, enabling him to assess whether or not
his presence is required.
Superior image quality
Axis network video systems deliver crystalclear images and high-quality recordings. This
makes it easy to track and review situations,
identify people and get a clear view of
activities. And while conventional video tape
images deteriorate with use, the image quality
you get from network video remains constant
over time, and over long distances.
Easy to use
You don’t need to be an expert to operate a
network video system. Most network video
suppliers use standard IT technology and
comput­ers, which saves money and lowers the
total cost of ownership. And of course you can
restrict access to authorized personnel only.
Easy integration with other vital systems
Axis network cameras and video servers/
encoders easily integrate with video management systems from different suppliers. In addition, since a network video system is based on
open IT standards, it can be integrated with
systems such as cash registers, access control
systems and building maintenance systems –
taking video surveillance to a whole new level
of functionality.
Lower costs
Network video lets you utilize existing investments, while giving you a future-proof, scalable system that grows with your needs.
Additional cameras and storage capacity,
Megapixel means higher resolution. Higher
resolution means more detail. More detail
means better possibilities for identification.
Pixels per foot – a best practice
Megapixel network cameras provide
higher image resolution than analog
CCTV, i.e. the ability to see details and
to identify people and objects – a key
consideration in video surveillance
applications.
Combining megapixel network cameras with a selection of non-megapixel network cameras that are
optimized for other needs – such as
powerful optical zoom, extreme light
sensitivity or low cost – creates video
surveillance installations that are
effective, reliable and cost-efficient.
In retail, theft and shrinkage can be
drastically reduced through effective video
surveillance. Mega­pixel net­work cameras
have an important role to play, for example
by giving an overview – without any blind
spots – of shops and stores.
Analog camera view
Naturally, the variation of requirements
within video surveillance is enormous. The
most fundamental question, however, is
generally a choice between two different
priorities:
Megapixel network cameras
in action
A conventional CCTV camera providing 4CIF
resolution offers a resolution of 704x480
pixels (NTSC) or 704x576 pixels (PAL) after
the signal has been digitized in a DVR or a
video server, which corresponds to a maximum
of 400,000 pixels.
Analog camera view
Megapixel network camera view
In the surveillance industry, some best practices have emerged regarding the number of
pixels required for certain applications. For an
overview image, it is generally considered
that 20 to 30 pixels are enough to represent
one foot of a scene.
For applications that require detailed images,
such as face identification, the demands can rise
to as much as 150 pixels per foot. This means,
for example, that if you want to be able to
accurately identify people passing through an
area that is seven feet wide and seven feet high,
the camera needs to provide a resolution of
more than 1 megapixel (1,050x1,050 pixels).
To assess which network cameras you need
(megapixel and/or non-megapixel, including
pan/tilt/zoom cameras) it is important not
only to do the calculations as outlined, but
also to survey the location to determine the
number of interest areas, the size of these
areas and whether they are located close to
each other or spread far apart. Other
considerations should also be taken into
account; for example the availability of
guards performing live monitoring, the need
for light sensitivity, bandwidth and storage.
Analog Cameras
Axis
Network
Cameras
AXIS 240Q
Video Server
VIDEO
VIDEO
1 2 3 4
75Ω ON
NETWORK
STATUS
POWER
Legacy Analog Cameras
IP NETWORK
PC with Video
Management Software
A typical network video system design
INTERNET
PC for
remote monitoring
How network video works
Network video products provide an easy way to capture
and distribute high-quality video over any kind of IP network including the Internet. The video can be stored at
remote locations for convenience and security, and the
information can be transported in a secured way over the
network. Using standard network equipment and PC
server hardware for video recording and storage rather
than proprietary equipment (such as DVRs) creates
scalable systems, makes management and maintenance
more efficient and drastically reduces equipment costs,
particularly for larger systems where storage and servers
are a significant portion of the total solution cost.
Same number of cameras – more coverage
Another argument in favor of megapixel
network cameras is that they can cover larger
scenes than non-megapixel network cameras
at a given number of pixels per area. For
example, if four non-megapixel network
cameras provide good coverage of your
monitored scene, one 2.0 megapixel network
camera will cover an even larger area, with no
loss of image resolution.
Megapixel network cameras are used in a
number of key industry segments to solve
video surveillance challenges, including:
Megapixel network cameras
Retail
Megapixel network cameras have an import­ant role to play in video surveillance applications. They are obviously more suitable for some areas than for others. The determining
factors are ultimately the requirements of your surveillance system. Once the specific objectives for each network camera in the surveillance application are set, the right type of
camera can be selected for the best fit.
What do you need to see?
The surveillance market is shifting
from analog CCTV systems to network
video. Why? Because network video
offers so many benefits: remote
accessibility, easy and future-proof
integration, scalability and flexibility,
distributed intelligence, and more
cost-effective installation and maintenance.
General overview
In this case, the aim is to obtain a general overview of a scene. In a shopping mall, for instance,
your primary goal of a camera installation may
be to watch for the presence of people and view
their movements—not the identification of individuals. Or you may want to see whether a parking lot is full or has empty spaces, rather than
identify individual cars or read license plates. For
overview applications, sufficient resolution and
coverage of a scene may be achieved with a
single megapixel network camera or a number
of non-megapixel network cameras.
High detail
These are the really demanding situations
where you need to be able to identify persons
or objects in a scene. This could be pointof-sales monitoring where it is necess­ary to
clearly see every item a customer is purchasing, or situations where you need to be able
to identify a face. High detail images can be
achieved by installing a network camera with
a telescopic lens or a lens with zoom
capability to allow a closer view of the area of
interest, or by placing the camera close to the
area to be monitored. Using a megapixel network camera in all such cases will provide
even higher resolution images with more details than a non-megapixel network camera.
Megapixel network camera view
Different aspect ratios for more efficient surveillance
Network video enables images to be delivered
in different aspect ratios, which is especially
advantageous in combination with the high
resolution that megapixel network cameras
offer. In a conventional TV monitor, an aspect
ratio of 4:3 is provided. Network video can
offer the same ratio, in addition to others, such
as 16:9. The advantage of a 16:9 aspect ratio is
that unimportant details, usually located in the
upper and lower part of a conventional-sized
image, are not present and do not take up
bandwidth and storage space.
With a megapixel camera, the resolution is at
least three times better than an analog CCTV
camera. It boils down to a simple truth:
City surveillance
Megapixel network cameras are typically
used in city surveillance situations to
provide high-resolution video streams
from locations where there is a need to
be able to clearly identify people and
objects, or get a larger overview, either
while viewing live or recorded video.
Banking
For banks and financial institutions, mega­
pixel network cameras provide the excep­
tional image detail necessary to facilitate
identification of people and record
evi­dence of any suspicious behavior.
4:3 ratio
16:9 ratio
When every detail matters
The network video advantage
Megapixel technology is just one of many tangible benefits that Axis network video systems
bring to the security market. All network video – megapixel or not – offers:
Live video at anytime, from anywhere
With network video you can see what’s going
on, in real time, 24 hours a day, without having
to be physically present onsite. You have
access from any online computer – even handheld models. Everything your network cameras
pick up you can view and/or record wherever
you are. And you have the same remote access
to all of the intelligent functions provided by
network video systems. All in a secured way.
even new technologies, are all easily added,
thanks to open industry standards. Maintenance and installation costs are minimal.
There’s no need to switch and store video
tapes, and Power over Ethernet technology
delivers power to the camera via the network
connection cable, reducing the need for installing new power outlets.
Intelligence where you need it
Advanced network cameras have built-in
motion detection and alarm management, so
the camera knows when to send video, at
what frame rate and resolution. Event-driven
surveillance can eliminate wasted time and
effort by reducing the need for staff to
actively monitor surveillance video. Alarms
can activate automated SMS or e-mail
messages. Cameras can send images of a
break-in to a specific security guard’s phone
or PDA, enabling him to assess whether or not
his presence is required.
Superior image quality
Axis network video systems deliver crystalclear images and high-quality recordings. This
makes it easy to track and review situations,
identify people and get a clear view of
activities. And while conventional video tape
images deteriorate with use, the image quality
you get from network video remains constant
over time, and over long distances.
Easy to use
You don’t need to be an expert to operate a
network video system. Most network video
suppliers use standard IT technology and
comput­ers, which saves money and lowers the
total cost of ownership. And of course you can
restrict access to authorized personnel only.
Easy integration with other vital systems
Axis network cameras and video servers/
encoders easily integrate with video management systems from different suppliers. In addition, since a network video system is based on
open IT standards, it can be integrated with
systems such as cash registers, access control
systems and building maintenance systems –
taking video surveillance to a whole new level
of functionality.
Lower costs
Network video lets you utilize existing investments, while giving you a future-proof, scalable system that grows with your needs.
Additional cameras and storage capacity,
Megapixel means higher resolution. Higher
resolution means more detail. More detail
means better possibilities for identification.
Pixels per foot – a best practice
Megapixel network cameras provide
higher image resolution than analog
CCTV, i.e. the ability to see details and
to identify people and objects – a key
consideration in video surveillance
applications.
Combining megapixel network cameras with a selection of non-megapixel network cameras that are
optimized for other needs – such as
powerful optical zoom, extreme light
sensitivity or low cost – creates video
surveillance installations that are
effective, reliable and cost-efficient.
In retail, theft and shrinkage can be
drastically reduced through effective video
surveillance. Mega­pixel net­work cameras
have an important role to play, for example
by giving an overview – without any blind
spots – of shops and stores.
Analog camera view
Naturally, the variation of requirements
within video surveillance is enormous. The
most fundamental question, however, is
generally a choice between two different
priorities:
Megapixel network cameras
in action
A conventional CCTV camera providing 4CIF
resolution offers a resolution of 704x480
pixels (NTSC) or 704x576 pixels (PAL) after
the signal has been digitized in a DVR or a
video server, which corresponds to a maximum
of 400,000 pixels.
Analog camera view
Megapixel network camera view
In the surveillance industry, some best practices have emerged regarding the number of
pixels required for certain applications. For an
overview image, it is generally considered
that 20 to 30 pixels are enough to represent
one foot of a scene.
For applications that require detailed images,
such as face identification, the demands can rise
to as much as 150 pixels per foot. This means,
for example, that if you want to be able to
accurately identify people passing through an
area that is seven feet wide and seven feet high,
the camera needs to provide a resolution of
more than 1 megapixel (1,050x1,050 pixels).
To assess which network cameras you need
(megapixel and/or non-megapixel, including
pan/tilt/zoom cameras) it is important not
only to do the calculations as outlined, but
also to survey the location to determine the
number of interest areas, the size of these
areas and whether they are located close to
each other or spread far apart. Other
considerations should also be taken into
account; for example the availability of
guards performing live monitoring, the need
for light sensitivity, bandwidth and storage.
Analog Cameras
Axis
Network
Cameras
AXIS 240Q
Video Server
VIDEO
VIDEO
1 2 3 4
75Ω ON
NETWORK
STATUS
POWER
Legacy Analog Cameras
IP NETWORK
PC with Video
Management Software
A typical network video system design
INTERNET
PC for
remote monitoring
How network video works
Network video products provide an easy way to capture
and distribute high-quality video over any kind of IP network including the Internet. The video can be stored at
remote locations for convenience and security, and the
information can be transported in a secured way over the
network. Using standard network equipment and PC
server hardware for video recording and storage rather
than proprietary equipment (such as DVRs) creates
scalable systems, makes management and maintenance
more efficient and drastically reduces equipment costs,
particularly for larger systems where storage and servers
are a significant portion of the total solution cost.
Same number of cameras – more coverage
Another argument in favor of megapixel
network cameras is that they can cover larger
scenes than non-megapixel network cameras
at a given number of pixels per area. For
example, if four non-megapixel network
cameras provide good coverage of your
monitored scene, one 2.0 megapixel network
camera will cover an even larger area, with no
loss of image resolution.
Megapixel network cameras are used in a
number of key industry segments to solve
video surveillance challenges, including:
Megapixel network cameras
Retail
Megapixel network cameras have an import­ant role to play in video surveillance applications. They are obviously more suitable for some areas than for others. The determining
factors are ultimately the requirements of your surveillance system. Once the specific objectives for each network camera in the surveillance application are set, the right type of
camera can be selected for the best fit.
What do you need to see?
The surveillance market is shifting
from analog CCTV systems to network
video. Why? Because network video
offers so many benefits: remote
accessibility, easy and future-proof
integration, scalability and flexibility,
distributed intelligence, and more
cost-effective installation and maintenance.
General overview
In this case, the aim is to obtain a general overview of a scene. In a shopping mall, for instance,
your primary goal of a camera installation may
be to watch for the presence of people and view
their movements—not the identification of individuals. Or you may want to see whether a parking lot is full or has empty spaces, rather than
identify individual cars or read license plates. For
overview applications, sufficient resolution and
coverage of a scene may be achieved with a
single megapixel network camera or a number
of non-megapixel network cameras.
High detail
These are the really demanding situations
where you need to be able to identify persons
or objects in a scene. This could be pointof-sales monitoring where it is necess­ary to
clearly see every item a customer is purchasing, or situations where you need to be able
to identify a face. High detail images can be
achieved by installing a network camera with
a telescopic lens or a lens with zoom
capability to allow a closer view of the area of
interest, or by placing the camera close to the
area to be monitored. Using a megapixel network camera in all such cases will provide
even higher resolution images with more details than a non-megapixel network camera.
Megapixel network camera view
Different aspect ratios for more efficient surveillance
Network video enables images to be delivered
in different aspect ratios, which is especially
advantageous in combination with the high
resolution that megapixel network cameras
offer. In a conventional TV monitor, an aspect
ratio of 4:3 is provided. Network video can
offer the same ratio, in addition to others, such
as 16:9. The advantage of a 16:9 aspect ratio is
that unimportant details, usually located in the
upper and lower part of a conventional-sized
image, are not present and do not take up
bandwidth and storage space.
With a megapixel camera, the resolution is at
least three times better than an analog CCTV
camera. It boils down to a simple truth:
City surveillance
Megapixel network cameras are typically
used in city surveillance situations to
provide high-resolution video streams
from locations where there is a need to
be able to clearly identify people and
objects, or get a larger overview, either
while viewing live or recorded video.
Banking
For banks and financial institutions, mega­
pixel network cameras provide the excep­
tional image detail necessary to facilitate
identification of people and record
evi­dence of any suspicious behavior.
4:3 ratio
16:9 ratio
When every detail matters
The network video advantage
Megapixel technology is just one of many tangible benefits that Axis network video systems
bring to the security market. All network video – megapixel or not – offers:
Live video at anytime, from anywhere
With network video you can see what’s going
on, in real time, 24 hours a day, without having
to be physically present onsite. You have
access from any online computer – even handheld models. Everything your network cameras
pick up you can view and/or record wherever
you are. And you have the same remote access
to all of the intelligent functions provided by
network video systems. All in a secured way.
even new technologies, are all easily added,
thanks to open industry standards. Maintenance and installation costs are minimal.
There’s no need to switch and store video
tapes, and Power over Ethernet technology
delivers power to the camera via the network
connection cable, reducing the need for installing new power outlets.
Intelligence where you need it
Advanced network cameras have built-in
motion detection and alarm management, so
the camera knows when to send video, at
what frame rate and resolution. Event-driven
surveillance can eliminate wasted time and
effort by reducing the need for staff to
actively monitor surveillance video. Alarms
can activate automated SMS or e-mail
messages. Cameras can send images of a
break-in to a specific security guard’s phone
or PDA, enabling him to assess whether or not
his presence is required.
Superior image quality
Axis network video systems deliver crystalclear images and high-quality recordings. This
makes it easy to track and review situations,
identify people and get a clear view of
activities. And while conventional video tape
images deteriorate with use, the image quality
you get from network video remains constant
over time, and over long distances.
Easy to use
You don’t need to be an expert to operate a
network video system. Most network video
suppliers use standard IT technology and
comput­ers, which saves money and lowers the
total cost of ownership. And of course you can
restrict access to authorized personnel only.
Easy integration with other vital systems
Axis network cameras and video servers/
encoders easily integrate with video management systems from different suppliers. In addition, since a network video system is based on
open IT standards, it can be integrated with
systems such as cash registers, access control
systems and building maintenance systems –
taking video surveillance to a whole new level
of functionality.
Lower costs
Network video lets you utilize existing investments, while giving you a future-proof, scalable system that grows with your needs.
Additional cameras and storage capacity,
Megapixel means higher resolution. Higher
resolution means more detail. More detail
means better possibilities for identification.
Pixels per foot – a best practice
Megapixel network cameras provide
higher image resolution than analog
CCTV, i.e. the ability to see details and
to identify people and objects – a key
consideration in video surveillance
applications.
Combining megapixel network cameras with a selection of non-megapixel network cameras that are
optimized for other needs – such as
powerful optical zoom, extreme light
sensitivity or low cost – creates video
surveillance installations that are
effective, reliable and cost-efficient.
In retail, theft and shrinkage can be
drastically reduced through effective video
surveillance. Mega­pixel net­work cameras
have an important role to play, for example
by giving an overview – without any blind
spots – of shops and stores.
Analog camera view
Naturally, the variation of requirements
within video surveillance is enormous. The
most fundamental question, however, is
generally a choice between two different
priorities:
Megapixel network cameras
in action
A conventional CCTV camera providing 4CIF
resolution offers a resolution of 704x480
pixels (NTSC) or 704x576 pixels (PAL) after
the signal has been digitized in a DVR or a
video server, which corresponds to a maximum
of 400,000 pixels.
Analog camera view
Megapixel network camera view
In the surveillance industry, some best practices have emerged regarding the number of
pixels required for certain applications. For an
overview image, it is generally considered
that 20 to 30 pixels are enough to represent
one foot of a scene.
For applications that require detailed images,
such as face identification, the demands can rise
to as much as 150 pixels per foot. This means,
for example, that if you want to be able to
accurately identify people passing through an
area that is seven feet wide and seven feet high,
the camera needs to provide a resolution of
more than 1 megapixel (1,050x1,050 pixels).
To assess which network cameras you need
(megapixel and/or non-megapixel, including
pan/tilt/zoom cameras) it is important not
only to do the calculations as outlined, but
also to survey the location to determine the
number of interest areas, the size of these
areas and whether they are located close to
each other or spread far apart. Other
considerations should also be taken into
account; for example the availability of
guards performing live monitoring, the need
for light sensitivity, bandwidth and storage.
Analog Cameras
Axis
Network
Cameras
AXIS 240Q
Video Server
VIDEO
VIDEO
1 2 3 4
75Ω ON
NETWORK
STATUS
POWER
Legacy Analog Cameras
IP NETWORK
PC with Video
Management Software
A typical network video system design
INTERNET
PC for
remote monitoring
How network video works
Network video products provide an easy way to capture
and distribute high-quality video over any kind of IP network including the Internet. The video can be stored at
remote locations for convenience and security, and the
information can be transported in a secured way over the
network. Using standard network equipment and PC
server hardware for video recording and storage rather
than proprietary equipment (such as DVRs) creates
scalable systems, makes management and maintenance
more efficient and drastically reduces equipment costs,
particularly for larger systems where storage and servers
are a significant portion of the total solution cost.
29382/EN/R1/0706
Axis’ complete megapixel network camera portfolio
Axis offers a comprehensive portfolio of megapixel network cameras for video surveillance with exceptional image detail. Axis megapixel
network cameras deliver crisp and clear video images, perfect for the identification of objects and persons. Our portfolio contains megapixel network cameras offering audio support, day-and-night functionality, and wireless transmission. All in all, Axis’ megapixel network
cameras – together with Axis’ market-leading portfolio of fixed, PTZ and dome network cameras – ensure you have complete freedom of
choice when designing your video surveillance system.
AXIS 207MW Network Camera
AXIS 216MFD-V Network Camera
The smallest wireless megapixel network camera
in the world
AXIS 207MW Network Camera offers superior
image quality in its class, even in poor lighting
conditions. Designed for indoor surveillance and
remote monitoring that require resolutions of up
to 1.3 megapixel. Comes with both wireless IEEE
802.11g and Ethernet network interface for
flexible installation. Ideal for securing small
businesses, home offices and residences over a
local area network or the Internet.
Discreet video surveillance with exceptional
image detail - for demanding environments
AXIS 216MFD-V Network Camera is a vandalresistant version of AXIS 216MFD, including the
same superior capabilities. Whereas AXIS
216MFD offers a tamper-resistant, plastic cover,
AXIS 216MFD-V features a rugged casing with
metal base, specifically adapted for indoor
environ­ments subject to vandalism.
AXIS 223M Network Camera
AXIS 211M Network Camera
Megapixel video surveillance with exceptional
image detail
AXIS 211M Network Camera, designed for video
surveillance with exceptional image detail, offers
simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 in full
1.3 megapixel resolution. Power over Ethernet
reduces cabling and consolidates power. Twoway audio support increases monitoring options.
Comprehensive network capabilities, including
IPv6 support, optimize security, efficiency and
manageability. Ideal for securing retail stores,
schools, bank or governmental buildings.
About Axis
Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations. The company is
the global market leader in network video, driving
the ongoing shift from analog to digital video
surveillance. Axis´ products and solutions focus on
security surveillance and remote monitoring, and are
based on innovative, open technology platforms.
Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in 18 countries and cooperating
with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded
in 1984, Axis is listed on the Nordic List, Mid Cap
and Information Technology exchanges. For more
information about Axis, please visit our website at
www.axis.com.
Day and night surveillance with exceptional
image detail
AXIS 223M Network Camera is a high-performance, 2.0 megapixel camera with automatically removable infrared cut filter, designed for
day & night surveillance with exceptional image
detail. Power over Ethernet reduces cabling and
consolidates power. Two-way audio support, including detection alarm, increases the monitoring options. Offering the highest level of network security, including port-based network
control and HTTPS encryption, AXIS 223M is
ideal for securing bank offices, airports, or city
and traffic surveillance.
AXIS 216MFD Network Camera
Discreet video surveillance with exceptional
image detail
AXIS 216MFD Network Camera is a high-perform­
ance, megapixel fixed dome solution providing
simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 streams
in full 1.3 megapixel resolution. Two-way audio
support increases monitoring options. Comp­
rehensive network capabilities including IPv6
support, optimize security, efficiency and
manage­ability. Discreet and easy to install with
its unique, compact design and Power over Ethernet support, AXIS 216MFD is ideal for indoor
video surveillance in retail stores, schools, airports, banks and government buildings.
Axis – the best in network video
Axis is the world’s leading expert in network video. In fact,
network video started at Axis. We invented and launched the
first network camera back in 1996, and we continue to lead
this market, thanks to cutting-edge products that deliver real
value for every kind of video surveillance situation.
Working with an extensive network of industry and application development partners, we can fit the ideal video solution
around your needs – now and in the future. Axis network
video solutions offer exceptional surveillance capabilities. The
effectiveness of our solutions has been proven in ­demanding
security situations environments around the world.
If you haven’t already done so, contact Axis – the world leader
in network video – and see what you’ve been missing.
www.axis.com
©2007 Axis Communications AB. The Axis trademark is registered by Axis AB. All other company names and products are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies. We reserve the right to introduce modifications without prior notice.
Axis Megapixel
Network Cameras
See what you’ve been missing
29382/EN/R1/0706
Axis’ complete megapixel network camera portfolio
Axis offers a comprehensive portfolio of megapixel network cameras for video surveillance with exceptional image detail. Axis megapixel
network cameras deliver crisp and clear video images, perfect for the identification of objects and persons. Our portfolio contains megapixel network cameras offering audio support, day-and-night functionality, and wireless transmission. All in all, Axis’ megapixel network
cameras – together with Axis’ market-leading portfolio of fixed, PTZ and dome network cameras – ensure you have complete freedom of
choice when designing your video surveillance system.
AXIS 207MW Network Camera
AXIS 216MFD-V Network Camera
The smallest wireless megapixel network camera
in the world
AXIS 207MW Network Camera offers superior
image quality in its class, even in poor lighting
conditions. Designed for indoor surveillance and
remote monitoring that require resolutions of up
to 1.3 megapixel. Comes with both wireless IEEE
802.11g and Ethernet network interface for
flexible installation. Ideal for securing small
businesses, home offices and residences over a
local area network or the Internet.
Discreet video surveillance with exceptional
image detail - for demanding environments
AXIS 216MFD-V Network Camera is a vandalresistant version of AXIS 216MFD, including the
same superior capabilities. Whereas AXIS
216MFD offers a tamper-resistant, plastic cover,
AXIS 216MFD-V features a rugged casing with
metal base, specifically adapted for indoor
environ­ments subject to vandalism.
AXIS 223M Network Camera
AXIS 211M Network Camera
Megapixel video surveillance with exceptional
image detail
AXIS 211M Network Camera, designed for video
surveillance with exceptional image detail, offers
simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 in full
1.3 megapixel resolution. Power over Ethernet
reduces cabling and consolidates power. Twoway audio support increases monitoring options.
Comprehensive network capabilities, including
IPv6 support, optimize security, efficiency and
manageability. Ideal for securing retail stores,
schools, bank or governmental buildings.
About Axis
Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations. The company is
the global market leader in network video, driving
the ongoing shift from analog to digital video
surveillance. Axis´ products and solutions focus on
security surveillance and remote monitoring, and are
based on innovative, open technology platforms.
Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in 18 countries and cooperating
with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded
in 1984, Axis is listed on the Nordic List, Mid Cap
and Information Technology exchanges. For more
information about Axis, please visit our website at
www.axis.com.
Day and night surveillance with exceptional
image detail
AXIS 223M Network Camera is a high-performance, 2.0 megapixel camera with automatically removable infrared cut filter, designed for
day & night surveillance with exceptional image
detail. Power over Ethernet reduces cabling and
consolidates power. Two-way audio support, including detection alarm, increases the monitoring options. Offering the highest level of network security, including port-based network
control and HTTPS encryption, AXIS 223M is
ideal for securing bank offices, airports, or city
and traffic surveillance.
AXIS 216MFD Network Camera
Discreet video surveillance with exceptional
image detail
AXIS 216MFD Network Camera is a high-perform­
ance, megapixel fixed dome solution providing
simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 streams
in full 1.3 megapixel resolution. Two-way audio
support increases monitoring options. Comp­
rehensive network capabilities including IPv6
support, optimize security, efficiency and
manage­ability. Discreet and easy to install with
its unique, compact design and Power over Ethernet support, AXIS 216MFD is ideal for indoor
video surveillance in retail stores, schools, airports, banks and government buildings.
Axis – the best in network video
Axis is the world’s leading expert in network video. In fact,
network video started at Axis. We invented and launched the
first network camera back in 1996, and we continue to lead
this market, thanks to cutting-edge products that deliver real
value for every kind of video surveillance situation.
Working with an extensive network of industry and application development partners, we can fit the ideal video solution
around your needs – now and in the future. Axis network
video solutions offer exceptional surveillance capabilities. The
effectiveness of our solutions has been proven in ­demanding
security situations environments around the world.
If you haven’t already done so, contact Axis – the world leader
in network video – and see what you’ve been missing.
www.axis.com
©2007 Axis Communications AB. The Axis trademark is registered by Axis AB. All other company names and products are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies. We reserve the right to introduce modifications without prior notice.
Axis Megapixel
Network Cameras
See what you’ve been missing