Axis Communications Product guide - Manual (Page 5)

A complete portfolio for any need
The Axis product range offers the world’s largest selection of network cameras. The cameras
are divided into four categories – Fixed network cameras, Fixed dome network cameras, PTZ
network cameras, and PTZ dome network cameras – providing high-quality video solutions for
any professional indoor or outdoor video surveillance application.
Types of network cameras
Fixed network cameras
A fixed network camera meets a variety of application
needs, and its traditional camera design adds a deter-
ring effect. The viewing direction is set once the
camera is mounted. There are several models with a
varifocal lens and/or exchangeable lenses for increased
flexibility. Housings are available for mounting the
camera outdoors or in harsh environments.
Fixed dome network cameras
A fixed dome network camera is a compact camera solu-
tion with a dome casing. Its main benefit lies in its discreet,
non-obtrusive design, as well as in the fact that it is
difficult to see in which direction the camera is pointing.
The camera’s dome casing design offers efficient protec-
tion against redirection and defocusing.
PTZ network cameras
A PTZ network camera offers network video function-
ality combined with pan/tilt/zoom capability. The cam-
era’s movement is easily controlled via a computer
connected to the network. Depending on the applica-
tion, the most suitable choice may be a PTZ network
camera where both movement and viewing direction
are visible, a more discreet model where all moving
parts are inside the casing, or a model with no moving
parts.
PTZ dome network cameras
A PTZ dome network camera provides full flexibility by
offering 360-degree pan, 180-degree tilt, extensive
zooming capabilities and advanced mechanical design
for continuous camera movement. PTZ domes are ideal
for live monitoring, where the user needs to actively
follow a person or object. They can also be operated in
guard tour mode, where the camera automatically
moves between preset positions.
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