AXIS M2048-LE Bullet Camera
Great image quality in 8 MP
Compact lightweight design
Forensic WDR and Lightfinder
AI-powered video analytics
Built-in cybersecurity with Axis Edge Vault
Available in black and white, this affordable AI-powered camera delivers great image quality in 4K even in challenging light conditions. Designed to handle tough weather, it includes a built-in weathershield and can handle hurricane winds.
Experience great image quality and powerful analytics
This bullet-style camera offers 4K at 15 fps to deliver great image quality even in challenging light conditions. Built on AXIS OS, it’s optimized for edge analytics and comes with AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Image Health Analytics preinstalled. With a 126° horizontal field of view, it offers wide-area coverage. It features a light-sensitive 1/1.8” sensor and Forensic WDR captures clear details in scenes with both dark and bright areas. Built-in IR illumination enables surveillance in total darkness up to 30 m (98 ft). What’s more, Axis Zipstream significantly reduces bandwidth and storage requirements.
Rely on robust design and strong security
This robust, IK08-, IP66-, IP67-, and NEMA 4X-rated outdoor-ready camera can handle tough weather and is protected against dust, sand, salt spray, external ice formation, and high-water pressure. It has an operating temperature range from -30°C to 50 °C (-30°F to 122°F) and can handle hurricane winds up to 60 m/s (134 mph). It features a built-in weathershield for protection against rain and wind. Furthermore, Axis Edge Vault, our hardware-based cybersecurity platform, safeguards the device and protects sensitive information from unauthorized access. It also offers secure key storage with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure cryptographic key storage and operations.
Install quickly and efficiently
Available in black and white, this lightweight, out-of-the-box-ready camera offers flexible installation. A spacious, sealed back box ensures secure cable management. It’s ready to mount outdoors and indoors on walls and ceiling, and there’s accessories available for mounting on poles and corners. It supports PoE and comes with a factory-focused lens - no need for hands-on fine-tuning. Furthermore, direct installation view allows installers to see and adjust the camera view in AXIS Installer application on smartphones and tablets using Bluetooth®, without accessing the network.* This helps ensure faster, simpler, and more cost-efficient installations.
*Available in selected markets
Technical specifications
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| Image sensor | CMOS | |
| Image sensor size | 1/1.8" | |
| Lightfinder | Lightfinder | |
| Wide dynamic range | Forensic WDR | |
| Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) | 0.18 lux | |
| Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) | 0.04 lux | |
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| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | |
| Max frames per second | 15 | |
| Electronic image stabilization | – | |
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| Focal length | 3.7 mm | |
| Optical zoom | - | |
| Horizontal field of view | 126 ° | |
| Vertical field of view | 67 ° | |
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| Zipstream | Yes | |
| H.264 | High, Main | |
| H.265 | Yes | |
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| Audio Support | - | |
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| PoE Class | 3 | |
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| Signed OS | Yes | |
| Secure boot | Yes | |
| Secure keystore | Secure Element (CC EAL6+, FIPS 140-3 Level 3) | |
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| Remote focus | – | |
| Remote zoom | – | |
| Built-in IR | Yes | |
| Local storage (memory card slot) | Yes | |
| Operating temperature | -30 to 55 °C | |
| Outdoor Ready | Yes | |
| Vandal rating | IK08 | |
| IP rating | IP66,IP67 | |
| Designed for repaint | – | |
| Sustainability | BFR/CFR free, PVC free | |
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| Power (max) | - | |
| Power (average) | - | |
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Accessories
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Cables & connectors
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AXIS Long Range PoE Extender Kit
Robust solution for covering long distances -
AXIS T8129 PoE Extender
The smart solution for covering distances -
AXIS T8129-E Outdoor PoE Extender
Robust, outdoor-ready solution for covering distances -
Gasket C M20
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M12-RJ45 Cable
Resistant to shock and vibration -
Network Cable Coupler IP66
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Network cable coupler indoor
For extension of pre-terminated cables -
Network cable coupler indoor slim
For extension of pre-terminated cables -
RJ45 Field Connector
For quick and easy cable termination
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Edge storage
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Environmental sensors
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I/O devices
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Illuminators
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AXIS T90D20 IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation -
AXIS T90D20 PoE IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation -
AXIS T90D25 PoE W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation -
AXIS T90D25 W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation -
AXIS T90D30 IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation -
AXIS T90D30 PoE IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation -
AXIS T90D35 PoE W-LED
High-performance White LED illuminator with ease of installation -
AXIS T90D35 W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation -
AXIS T90D40 IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
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Media converters
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Mounts
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AXIS T91A23 Tile Grid Ceiling Mount
Flexible mount for drop-ceiling tile grids -
AXIS T91A33 Lighting Track Mount Black
Flexible mount for lighting tracks -
AXIS T91A33 Lighting Track Mount White
Flexible mount for lighting tracks -
AXIS T94B01P Conduit Back Box
For ½″ conduits and M20 pipes with UNC thread -
AXIS T94B02D Pendant Kit
Pendant kit for Axis mounting products -
AXIS T94B02D Pendant Kit Black
Pendant kit for Axis mounting products -
AXIS T94B02M J-Box/Gang Box Plate
Mounting of cameras on junction boxes -
AXIS T94B03L Recessed Mount
Discreet indoor or outdoor installation -
AXIS TM2001 Mount Bracket
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AXIS TM3101 Pendant Wall Mount
Discreet design for indoor installations
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Portcast devices
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Power
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AXIS 30 W Midspan
For indoor use, 240 V AC -
AXIS 30 W Midspan AC/DC
When mains power is not an option, 30 W -
AXIS 30 W Outdoor Midspan
For outdoor use, -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) -
AXIS 90 W Midspan AC/DC
When mains power is not an option, 90 W -
AXIS PoE Midspan 8 port
Rack-ready and compact multi-port midspan -
AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector
Protects outdoor devices from power surges -
AXIS T8120 Midspan 15 W 1-port
Power and data to your network device -
AXIS T8154 60 W SFP Midspan
For network or fiber installations -
AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge Protector
For use indoors or in an enclosure -
AXIS TU8002-E 90 W Midspan
For high-power outdoor installations -
AXIS TU8004 90 W Midspan
For high-power devices -
AXIS TU8006 60 W Midspan
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AXIS TU8007-R 90 W Industrial Midspan
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AXIS TU8010 2-port PoE Extender
2-port indoor PoE extender -
AXIS TU8011 4-port PoE Extender
4-port indoor PoE extender
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Switches
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AXIS D8004 unmanaged PoE switch
Your perfect entry-level PoE switch -
AXIS D8208-R Industrial PoE++ Switch
Managed, 8-port industrial PoE++ switch -
AXIS D8248 Managed PoE++ Switch
48 port switch for efficient network management -
AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE Switch
Managed, plug-and play outdoor switch -
AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE Switch
Managed, industrial PoE switch -
AXIS T8508 PoE+ Network Switch
8 port switch for efficient network management -
AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch
16 port switch for efficient network management -
AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch
24 port switch for efficient network management
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Tools & extras
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Video decoders
Discontinued products
The following compatible products have been discontinued.Edge storage
Media converters
Portcast devices
Power
Video decoders
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Part number for ordering
| Name | Axis region | Part number |
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| AXIS M2048-LE ROW | AR, BR, CN, EU, IN, UK, US | 03255-701 |
| AXIS M2048-LE Black | AU, EU, JP, KR, UK, US | 03256-001 |
| AXIS M2048-LE | AU, EU, JP, KR, UK, US | 03255-001 |