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AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera

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Technical support

Discontinued product

Hardware support expires 2028-08-24. After this date, please see the product documentation and support pages for self-help resources.
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Please note that products shipped from Axis to the original purchaser after the product discontinuation date may come with a limited hardware warranty. Please stay updated on warranty coverage when buying products after their final order date by consulting the Axis 5-year limited hardware policy.
Recommended replacements: AXIS Q8615-E
For full specifications, check the recommended replacement product datasheet by using the link(s) above.

Firmware

AXIS Q8685-E

  • Version 8.40.31 - AXIS OS LTS 2018
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    Release notes /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q8685-E/8_40_31/Q8685-E_8_40_31.bin - Integrity checksum: 2ac55620a81877e047e5ba6f2adae068ed28fd0330c959a9ed9a42530320c7ca Download

Documentation

  • Architect and engineering specification

    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera - A&E Spec (CSI format)
       38.92 KB
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    • AXIS Q8685–LE PTZ Network Camera - A&E Spec (Lite version)
       40.5 KB
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  • Datasheet

    • AXIS Q8685–LE PTZ Network Camera
       252.62 KB
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  • Manuals

    • AXIS Q8685 - Repainting Instructions
       208.92 KB
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    • AXIS Q8685-LE - Installation Guide
       6.69 MB
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    • AXIS Q8685-LE - User Manual
       673.47 KB
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  • Dimensions

    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera
       355.55 KB
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  • Product comparison tables

    • Product Comparison Tables - Q2 2023
       3.28 MB
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    • Product Comparison Tables - Q3 2023
       10.69 MB
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  • Declaration and statement

    • AXIS Q8685-LE 24V Network Camera - MTBF statement
       65.93 KB
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    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera - Declaration of Conformity
       42.45 KB
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    • AXIS Q8685-LE PTZ Network Camera - UK Declaration of Conformity
       36.37 KB
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    • Discontinuation Statement AXIS Q8685-E and AXIS Q8685-LE
       137.09 KB
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  • White papers

    • Focus recall
       1.47 MB
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    • Long distance surveillance - Fiber-optic communication
       979 KB
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    • Quantifying jerkiness: Jerk-free movements in Axis positioning cameras
       411.11 KB
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Technical specifications

Models: AXIS Q8685-LE 100-240 V AC / AXIS Q8685-LE 24 V AC/DC
Camera
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) 0.2 lux
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) 0.01 lux
Image sensor CMOS
Image sensor size 1/2.8
Lightfinder –
Wide dynamic range Forensic Capture
General
Built-in IR Yes
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
Optical zoom 30
Pan range 360 endless
Tilt range -90 to 45, -45 to 90
Guard tour preset position tour
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 –
* Some technical specifications may vary depending on which hardware option you choose.

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