Overview of the AXIS Q6088-E outdoor PTZ camera
- 4K resolution video for ultra-clear, detailed monitoring across wide areas
- 34x optical zoom with laser focus for precise detection of objects and people at long distances
- ARTPEC‑9 chipset with AI-driven AXIS Object Analytics for smarter threat detection and actionable insights
- Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR for sharp images in low and challenging lighting conditions
- Supports AV1 codec for efficient video compression, reducing storage and bandwidth requirements
This high-performance outdoor PTZ camera delivers ultra-clear 4K video for proactive coverage of large, demanding sites. With 34× optical zoom and laser focus, it allows precise detection of people and objects even at long distances. The powerful ARTPEC‑9 chipset leverages next generation AI-driven video analytics to detect threats accurately and provide actionable insights, enhancing safety and enabling rapid incident response. Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR ensure clear images in low-light and challenging lighting conditions, while AV1 codec support reduces storage and bandwidth needs, making it a smart, efficient solution for critical site monitoring. AXIS Image Health Analytics alerts users of any issues with operation such as a blurred lens or the camera being moved to ensure uninterrupted monitoring.
Video Analytics
Axis Object Analytics (AOA) detects, classifies, and counts humans and vehicles, including cars, buses, trucks, and bikes. Combined with PTZ capabilities, the camera can track objects with precise pan, tilt, and zoom, keeping critical areas in view. Edge-based analysis generates rapid alerts for fast incident response, while AI algorithms filter out false alarms from shadows, small animals or falling leaves. Detected objects are highlighted with colour-coded bounding boxes in the camera and/or VMS. Up to 10 virtual scenarios, like line crossing, object in area, and occupancy, run simultaneously to improve scene awareness and deliver actionable insights.
This camera also supports other Axis and third-party applications, enabling greater functionality for the camera to meet more specialist demands.
Recording and Video Management
See below for available recording and video management options for this camera:
- Record directly to on-board microSD Card (not included)
- Axis Camera Station Software
- Axis Camera Station NVRs
- Milestone XProtect video management software
- Milestone Arcules VSaaS
Example Use Cases
- Critical infrastructure - Maintain visibility across power plants, data centres, and utility sites with 34× optical zoom and laser focus for fast threat detection.
- Industrial plants - Monitor chemical, manufacturing, or processing facilities where precise PTZ control and AI analytics improve safety and operational oversight.
- Transportation hubs - Keep watch over train stations, bus depots, and logistics centres, using PTZ tracking and rapid alerts to respond to incidents quickly.
- Large commercial sites - Oversee factories, warehouses, and distribution centres, combining AI analytics and PTZ coverage to track activity and enhance security.
Included Accessories
- Camera
- Weathershield
- Installation guide
- 90 W Midspan (including power cable)
- RJ45 Push-pull Connector (IP66)
- Owner authentication key
Key technical features of the AXIS Q6088-E outdoor PTZ camera
Camera |
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| Environment: | outdoor |
| Type: | PTZ camera |
| Sensor: | 1/2” progressive scan RGB CMOS
Pixel size: 2.0 µm |
| Lens: | Varifocal, 6.64 - 225.5 mm, F1.7–5.1
Horizontal field of view: 60.8°–2.0° Vertical field of view: 36.5°–1.1° Minimum focus distance: 3 m (9.8 ft) Laser focus, autofocus, P-iris |
| Day/night: | automatically removable infrared-cut filter |
| Minimum illumination: | Colour: 0.2 lux at 30 IRE, F1.7
B/W: 0.08 lux at 30 IRE, F1.7 Colour: 0.3 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7 B/W: 0.01 lux at 50 IRE, F1.7 |
| IR illumination: | N/A |
| Pant/Tilt/Zoom: | Pan: 360° endless, 0.05°–500°/s
Tilt: 0 to -90°, 0.05°–500°/s Zoom: 34x optical, 12x digital, total 408x zoom Nadir flip, 300 preset positions, tour recording (max 10, max duration 16 minutes each), guard tour (max 100), control queue, on-screen directional indicator, orientation aid PTZ, set new pan 0°, adjustable zoom speed |
| Onscreen controls: | Privacy masks
Day/night shift Quick zoom Autotracking Defog Heater Orientation aid Media clip |
| Onscreen controls: | Device status: above/below/within operating
temperature, fan failure, IP address blocked/removed,
live stream active, network lost, new IP address, shock
detected, system ready
Edge storage: recording ongoing, storage disruption, storage health issues detected I/O: manual trigger, virtual input is active MQTT: MQTT client connected PTZ: PTZ control queue, PTZ malfunctioning, PTZ movement, PTZ preset position reached, PTZ ready Scheduled and recurring: schedule Video: average bitrate degradation, day-night mode |
| Event actions: | Day-night mode
Defog Guard tour: run guard tour while the rule is active, start guard tour Guard tour (recorded): run recorded guard tour while the rule is active MQTT: send MQTT publish message Notification: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP and email Overlay text Preset positions: go to preset position, go to preset position while the rule is active Recordings: record video, record video while the rule is active Security: erase configuration SNMP trap messages: send, send while the rule is active Tracking: start temporary detection, toggle autotracking/autotracking profile, toggle autotracking/ autotracking profile while the rule is active Images or video clips: FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, network share and email WDR mode |
Imaging |
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| Resolution: | 3840x2160 (4K) to 640x360 |
| Frame rate: | Up to 50/60 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions
Automatic switching |
| WDR: | Forensic WDR: Up to 120 dB depending on scene |
| Video streaming: | Up to 20 unique and configurable video streams1
Axis Zipstream technology in H.264, H.265 and AV1 Controllable frame rate and bandwidth VBR/ABR/MBR H.264/H.265/AV1 Low latency mode Video streaming indicator |
| Image settings: | Saturation, contrast, brightness, sharpness, white
balance, day/night threshold, local contrast, tone
mapping, exposure mode, exposure zones, defog,
compression, text and image overlay, overlay widget,
100 individual polygon privacy masks including mosaic
and chameleon privacy masks, lock aperture, target
aperture
Scene profiles: outdoor, indoor, forensic, traffic overview, license plate |
| Installation aids: | Pixel counter, level grid |
Analytics |
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| Applications: | Included
AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Video Motion Detection, autotracking, active gatekeeper Supported AXIS People Counter Support for AXIS Camera Application Platform enabling installation of third-party applications |
| Axis Object Analytics (AOA): | Object classes: humans, vehicles (types: cars, buses,
trucks, bikes, other)
Scenarios: line crossing, object in area, time in area, crossline counting, occupancy in area, tailgating detection, PPE monitoringBETA, motion in area, motion line crossing Up to 10 scenarios Other features: triggered objects visualized with trajectories, colour-coded bounding boxes and tables Polygon include/exclude areas Perspective configuration ONVIF Motion Alarm event |
| Axis Image Health Analytics: | Detection settings: Tampering: blocked image, redirected image
Image degradation: blurred image, underexposed image Other features: sensitivity, validation period |
| Axis Scene Metadata: | Object classes: humans, faces, vehicles (types: cars,
buses, trucks, bikes), license plates
Object attributes: vehicle colour, upper/lower clothing colour, confidence, position |
Video Management |
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| On-camera recording: | Support for microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card Recording to network-attached storage (NAS) |
| Network video recorders: | Axis NVRs, Milestone Husky NVRs, ONVIF support for 3rd party NVRs |
| Video Management Software: | Axis Camera Station, Milestone XProtect, ONVIF support for 3rd party VMS |
| Cloud: | Milestone Arcules VSaaS, Morphean Cloud CCTV |
General |
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| System on chip (SoC): | ARTPEC-9 |
| Audio: | Input and output through portcast technology accessories or edge-to-edge pairing. |
| Power: | Possibility to optimize power consumption of camera: IEEE 802.3bt, Class 6
Full power: typical 11.7 W, max 51 W Low power (heater off): typical 11.7 W, max 25.5 W IEEE 802.3bt, Class 4 Full power: typical 11.7 W, max 25.5 W Low power (heater off): typical 11.7 W, max 25.5 W Features: dynamic power mode, low power mode, power meter |
| Connectors: | Network: RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T PoE
RJ45 Push-pull Connector (IP66/IP67) |
| Dimensions: | For the overall product dimensions, see the dimension drawing
in the product datasheet.
Effective Projected Area (EPA): 0.046 m2 (0.5 ft2) |
| Weight: | 4100 g (9 lb) |
| Casing: | IP66-, IP67-, NEMA 4X- and IK10-rated
Polycarbonate hard-coated dome Aluminum casing Colour: white NCS S 1002-B |
| Operating temperatures: | Temperature with full power (60 W): -50 °C to 55 °C (
-58 °F to 131 °F)
Temperature with full power (30 W): -20 °C to 55 °C ( -4 °F to 131 °F) Temperature with low power (30/60 W): -20 °C to 55 °C (-4 °F to 131 °F) Maximum temperature according to NEMA TS 2 (2.2.7): 74 °C (165 °F) Arctic temperature control: Start-up as low as -40 °C ( -40 °F) Humidity: 10–100% RH (condensing) |
| Warranty: | 5-year |
| Software support: | New feature development until 2030 (AXIS OS 12, 13
and 14)
Support until 2035-12-31 (AXIS OS LTS 2030–2035) |
| Protocols supported: | IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, ICMPv4/ICMPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, TLS, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, mDNS (Bonjour), UPnP, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), DNS/DNSv6, DDNS, NTP, NTS, RTSP, RTP, SRTP/RTSPS, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, RTCP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP, SSH, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, Link-Local address (ZeroConf) |
| Edge Security: | Software:
Signed OS, brute force delay protection, digest authentication and OAuth 2.0 RFC6749 OpenID Authorization Code Flow for centralized ADFS account management, password protection, Axis Cryptographic Module (FIPS 140-2 level 1) Hardware: Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity platform Secure element (CC EAL 6+), system-on-chip security (TEE), Axis device ID, secure keystore, signed video, secure boot, encrypted filesystem (AES-XTS-Plain64 256bit) |
| Network Security: | IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2), IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec PSK/EAP-TLS), IEEE 802.1AR, HTTPS/HSTSd
, TLS v1.2/v1.3e
, Network Time Security (NTS), X.509
Certificate PKI, host-based firewall |
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