AXIS Q8685-E PTZ Network Camera
- 360° pan and 135° tilt from ground to sky
- Forensic details and focus recall
- Long-distance network connection
- Weather protection and remote maintenance
- Easy installation
Sometimes you need a slow, steady pan. Other times it’s important to be on the spot in a flash. With the responsive AXIS Q8685-E PTZ Network Camera, you set the pace for unobstructed and far-reaching surveillance of expansive outdoor areas.
Swift and smooth
AXIS Q8685-E lets operators choose between high-speed and ultra-slow pan and tilt movement – from 0.05 to 120 degrees per second. So they get smooth and jerk-free panoramic viewing when they need it and can respond quickly to events. It can operate in extreme temperatures, and it can withstand hurricane-strength winds when it’s in motion of up to 47-meter per second (106 mph), and winds over 60-meter per second (135 mph) when it’s in motion and without sunshield.
Ground-to-sky view
The camera can be column-mounted, on poles or walls for a 360° panoramic view and a ground-to-sky view from -90° to +45°. If the need is to tilt upwards, up to +90°, this can be achieved by mounting the camera housing in an inverted configuration on the positioning unit. The inverted configuration gives a tilt range of -45° to +90°.

Far and wide
With 30x optical zoom and superb pan and tilt capabilities, AXIS Q8685-E delivers long-distance identification and the widest possible field of view in every direction. It has Wide Dynamic Range - Forensic Capture for clarity and detail in scenes with both dark and light areas. And it has Focus recall for instant focus in areas you define. In addition, AXIS Q8685-E will also automatically zoom in on objects detected in pre-defined areas thanks to Advanced Gatekeeper. And AXIS Radar Autotracking for PTZ provides automatic tracking of detected objects. In addition, white LED and illuminator bracket are also available. They can be used to further enhance performance – or as deterrence when used in combination with analytics software that turns them on in response to intruders entering a restricted area.
Wide Dynamic Range - WDR
For maximum forensic value and usability in scenes with both very bright and very dark areas. Read moreTechnical specifications
Camera
Image sensor | CMOS |
Image sensor size | 1/2.8 |
Lightfinder | - |
Wide dynamic range | Forensic Capture |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) | 0.2 lux |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) | 0.01 lux |
General
Built-in IR | – |
OptimizedIR | – |
Local storage (memory card slot) | Yes |
Operating temperature | -50 to 55 °C |
Outdoor Ready | Yes |
Vandal rating | – |
IP rating | IP66 |
Designed for repaint | Yes |
Analytics
Autotracking version | Autotracking 1 |
Orientation aid | – |
Video
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 |
Max frames per second | 50/60 |
Day and Night functionality | Yes |
Electronic image stabilization | Yes |
Lens
Focal length | 4.3 - 129 mm |
Horizontal field of view | 65.6 - 2 ° |
Vertical field of view | 39 - 1.2 ° |
Pan, Tilt, Zoom
Pan range | 360 endless |
Tilt range | -90 to 45, -45 to 90 |
Guard tour | preset position tour |
Optical zoom | 30 |
Digital zoom | 12 |
Compression
Zipstream | Yes |
H.264 | Baseline, High, Main |
H.265 | – |
Motion JPEG | Yes |
Audio
Audio Support | – |
Built-in microphone | – |
System Integration
Audio detection | – |
Active tampering | – |
Alarm inputs/outputs | 4 |
Network
PoE Class | – |
Security
Signed firmware | – |
Secure boot | – |
TPM | – |
Analytics
Accessories
Cables & connectors
Edge storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TB
High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 64 GB
High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB
High endurance microSDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB
High endurance micro SDXC™ card Recommended for this product
AXIS Surveillance Card 512 GB
High endurance microSDXCTM card Recommended for this productHousings & cabinets
Illuminators
Media converters

AXIS T8611 SFP Module LC.LX
Single-mode fiber module for up to 10 km transmission range Recommended for this product
AXIS T8612 SFP Module LC.SX
Multi-mode fiber module for up to 550 m transmission range Recommended for this product
AXIS T8613 SFP Module 1000BASE-T
Ethernet module for expansion of network ports Recommended for this product
AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter Kit
Cost-efficient migration to network video for smaller installations Recommended for this product
AXIS T8645 PoE+ over Coax Compact Kit
Compact, cost-efficient single-channel migration to IP Recommended for this product
AXIS T8646 PoE+ Over Coax Blade Kit
Cost-efficient migration to network video for larger installations Recommended for this product
AXIS T8648 PoE+ over Coax Blade Compact Kit
Compact, cost-efficient multi-channel migration to IP Recommended for this productMounts

AXIS T94J01A Wall Mount
Robust design with cable protection Recommended for this product
AXIS T94N01G Pole Mount
For sturdy installations in harsh environments Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T95A64 Corner Bracket
Mounting of various Axis products Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T99 Illuminator Bracket Kit A
For white illuminators and Axis positioning units Recommended for this product
AXIS TQ6901-E Adapter Mount Bracket
For retrofitting PTZ cameras Recommended for this productPower
Power adapters
Switches

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 managementTools & extras

AXIS 4-in-1 Security Screwdriver Kit
Convenient tool for installing Axis products
AXIS Bird Control Spike
Keep your outdoor network cameras clean Recommended for this product
AXIS T8310 Video Surveillance Control Board
For professional camera and video management Recommended for this product
AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
Simplicity in your hand Recommended for this product
AXIS Washer Kit B
For cleaning of selected Axis PTZ cameras Recommended for this productVideo decoders
Weathershields
Discontinued products
The following compatible products have been discontinued.Edge storage
I/O devices
How to buy
Want to buy Axis products?
Find resellers, system integrators and installers of Axis products and systems.
Want to sell Axis products?
Interested in becoming a reseller? Find contact information for distributors of Axis products and systems.
Become a partner
Are you a reseller, distributor, system integrator or installer? We have partners in nearly every country in the world. Find out how to become one!
Part number for ordering
Name | Axis region | Part number |
---|---|---|
AXIS Q8685-E 24 V AC/DC | AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, JP, UK, US | 0862-001 |
AXIS Q8685-E 24 V AC/DC | IN | 0862-113 |