The AXIS Q19 Thermal Camera Series is built for reliable perimeter and outdoor detection when traditional cameras struggle, using thermal imaging to detect people and vehicles in total darkness, smoke, fog, rain, and challenging backlight because it reads heat differences rather than visible light. Across the range, customers can choose different thermal sensor resolutions and lens options to match the required detection distance, from wide-area situational awareness to long-range fence-line coverage, while features like electronic image stabilization (model dependent) help maintain usable footage on poles and exposed mounts. The real advantage is smarter, more actionable alarms: the series is designed to run edge-based analytics for thermal (for example, intrusion and perimeter use cases) to reduce false triggers from headlights, shadows, moving vegetation, and changing light, and it integrates cleanly with VMS platforms for event-driven responses. For efficient operations, Q19 cameras support modern streaming and bandwidth controls (including Zipstream on applicable models) and can be paired with visible cameras for verification workflows, while Axis hardening features such as signed firmware or signed OS, secure boot, and hardware-backed security (model dependent) help protect device integrity in critical deployments. Overall, the Q19 series is ideal for fences, yards, rooftops, critical infrastructure, remote sites, and after-hours monitoring, delivering consistent detection performance with fewer false alarms and lower total camera count across large areas.
AXIS Q19 Thermal Camera Series
- Reliable detection in total darkness: Thermal imaging sees people and vehicles without any light so you get consistent coverage at night and in harsh weather
- Fewer false alarms across large perimeters: Advanced analytics tuned for thermal helps filter noise from shadows headlights and changing light for more actionable events
- Built for critical outdoor security: Rugged housings and long range performance make it ideal for fences yards rooftops and remote sites with efficient streaming and strong Axis cybersecurity
Key Features
Resolution
AXIS Q1961-TE Thermal Camera thermal sensor 384×288 scalable up to 768×576 • up to 8.3 fps or 30 fps • H 264 H 265 Motion JPEG • Axis Zipstream • lens options 7 mm and 13 mm variants AXIS Q1971-E Thermal Camera thermal sensor 384×288 scalable up to 768×576 • up to 8.3 fps and 30 fps • H 264 H 265 Motion JPEG • Axis Zipstream • lens alternatives 7 mm 13 mm 19 mm 25 mm 35 mm AXIS Q1972-E Thermal Camera thermal sensor 640×480 scalable up to 800×600 • up to 8.3 fps and 30 fps • H 264 H 265 Motion JPEG • Axis Zipstream • lens alternatives 10 mm 19 mm 25 mm 35 mm
IR Illumination
Thermal imaging for detection without additional lighting so no IR illumination is required
Dynamic Range
Thermal palettes and image settings such as local contrast and exposure zoning to improve usable contrast for analytics and viewing WDR is not applicable to thermal imaging
Artificial Intelligence
ARTPEC 8 system on chip with deep learning processing unit DLPU across the series
Analytics
AXIS Video Motion Detection • AXIS Motion Guard • AXIS Fence Guard • AXIS Loitering Guard • active tampering alarm • audio detection • support for AXIS Perimeter Defender on applicable models • early fire detection available on Q1961-TE
Cybersecurity
Signed OS or signed firmware • secure boot • secure keystore • Axis device ID • signed video • encrypted filesystem • SD card encryption • Axis Edge Vault hardware security on applicable models • network security options such as IEEE 802 1X MACsec HTTPS TLS and host based firewall
Casing
Outdoor ready housings rated IP66 IP67 NEMA 4X and IK10 with aluminum and polycarbonate construction and germanium window
Warranty
5 year warranty
AXIS Q19 Thermal Camera Series Overview
AXIS Q19 Series Datasheets
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