Camera Selection Guide 2023

SMART Surveillance 2023 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

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Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Axis Communications

Supplier(s): ADI Global Distribution, Compass Visual Security, Duxbury Networking, Pentagon

Camera name: AXIS P1468-XLE Explosion-Protected Bullet Camera

Maximum resolution: 4K, 3840 x 2160 @ 60 fps

Lighting Capabilities: Automatic IR-cut filter, Hybrid IR filter, with WDR and Lightfinder. OptimizedIR with power-efficient, long-life 850 nm IR LEDs. Range is 40 m or more.

Software provided with camera: AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Video Motion Detection, active tampering, shock detection, audio detection, orientation aid, smoke alert. Supported: AXIS Perimeter Defender, AXIS Digital Autotracking, AXIS Camera Application Platform.

Onboard storage: Support for microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card up to 1 TB

Onboard intelligence/analytics: AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Video Motion Detection, active tampering, shock detection, audio detection, orientation aid, smoke alert.

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: This explosion-protected camera is designed and certified for Zone and Division 2 according to international standards (ATEX, IECEx, cULus). Built on ARTPEC-8, it includes a deep learning processing unit (DLPU).

Variations in range:

• None

Contact: Marcel Bruyns

Tel: +27 11 548 6790

marcel.bruyns@axis.com



Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Axis Communications

Supplier(s): ADI Global Distribution, Compass Visual Security, Duxbury Networking, Pentagon

Camera name: AXIS Q6318-LE PTZ Camera

Maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160 4K UHD

Lighting Capabilities: OptimizedIR with power-efficient, long-life 850 nm IR LEDs, 350 m, Lightfinder 2.

Software provided with camera: AXIS OSDI Zone, Orientation Aid PTZ, advanced gatekeeper, Autotracking 2. Support for AXIS Camera Application Platform.

Onboard storage: Support for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards up to 1 TB

Onboard intelligence/analytics: AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Video Motion Detection, AXIS Motion Guard, AXIS Fence Guard, AXIS Loitering Guard.

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: AXIS Q6318-LE offers superior 4K UHD resolution, Featuring IR illumination and day/night functionality for surveillance in pitch darkness. With a built-in laser, 31x optical zoom, you can easily follow fast-moving objects and quick-zoom makes it move from wide to tele-view in just 1 second. This high-speed PTZ camera includes orientation aid and Autotracking 2 with click and track functionality.

Variations in range:

• AXIS Q6315-LE 2MP version

Contact: Marcel Bruyns

Tel: +27 11 548 6790

marcel.bruyns@axis.com



Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Axis Communications

Supplier(s): ADI Global Distribution

Camera name: AXIS Q1656-DLE Radar-Video Fusion Camera

Maximum resolution: 4 MP 16:9 2688 x 1512

Lighting Capabilities: 4 MP 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR and Light.

Software provided with camera: AXIS Object Analytics including occupancy, people and vehicle counting with radar fusion, AXIS Video Motion Detection, AXIS Speed Monitor.

Onboard storage: Support for microSD/ micro SDHC/ micro SDXC card, max 1 TB

Onboard intelligence/analytics: AXIS Object Analytics occupancy and area and people and vehicle counting, AXIS Video Motion Detection, AXIS Speed Monitor

ONVIF conformant: Yes

Description: This unique device fuses two powerful technologies to deliver next-level detection and visualisation for reliable wide area intrusion protection 24/7. Video and radar analytics come together in AXIS Object Analytics to provide precise localisation and object classification powered by deep learning and distance and speed measurements based on an object’s radar signature and movement characteristics.

Variations in range:

• None

Contact: Susan Smith

Tel: +27 11 020 0951

sales.za@adiglobal.com





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