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AXIS Q8742-E Bispectral PTZ Network Camera

AXIS Q8742-E Bispectral PTZ IP Camera with zoom fron front
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Technical support

Discontinued product

Hardware support and AXIS OS maintenance expires 2027-03-31. 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. For information regarding AXIS OS maintenance, please visit the AXIS OS portal.
Recommended replacements: AXIS Q8752-E
For full specifications, check the recommended replacement product datasheet by using the link(s) above.

Firmware

AXIS OS maintained until 2027-03-31.

AXIS Q8742-E Zoom

  • Version 7.15.6.3
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    /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q8742-E_Zoom/7_15_6_3/Q8742-E_Zoom_7_15_6_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 1bc3fe33fcb6921f73e9a987eb035c1fe3a740713e0aa2bbdd78f01d6a224a68 Download

AXIS Q8742-E

  • Version 7.15.6.3
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    Release notes
    /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q8742-E/7_15_6_3/Q8742-E_7_15_6_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 9184eec9018e2ae76de9b29269b06e4abe1c92a24a9a3ada837a6d3569e5d7f4 Download

Documentation

  • Architect and engineering specification

    • AXIS Q8742-E Bispectral PTZ Network Camera - A&E Spec (Lite format)
       41.61 KB
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  • Datasheet

    • AXIS Q8742-E Bispectral PTZ Network Camera
       496.15 KB
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  • Manuals

    • AXIS Q87 Bispectral PTZ Network Camera Series - User Manual
       1.15 MB
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    • AXIS Q87 Series - Repainting Instructions
       206.39 KB
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  • Dimensions

    • AXIS Q8742-E Bispectral PTZ Network Camera
       1.6 MB
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  • Brochures

    • Brochure - Axis thermal cameras
       21.01 MB
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    • Thermal technology glossary
       226.34 KB
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  • Product comparison tables

    • Product Comparison Tables - Q1 2023
       3.22 MB
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    • Product Comparison Tables - Q2 2022
       4.01 MB
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    • Product Comparison Tables - Q3 2022
       3.55 MB
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    • Product Comparison Tables - Q4 2022
       3.42 MB
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  • Declaration and statement

    • AXIS Q8741-E/Q8742-E and AXIS Q8741-LE/Q8742-LE Bispectral PTZ Network Cameras - Declaration of Conformity
       91.64 KB
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    • AXIS Q8742-E/LE Bispectral PTZ Network Camera - Declaration of Conformity
       85.53 KB
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    • EU Export Fact Sheet – EU sensors
       511.68 KB
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    • Export compliance information of Axis video products
       473.43 KB
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    • Product Discontinuation Statements - AXIS Q8742-E Network Camera
       112.86 KB
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    • USA Export Fact Sheet – EU sensors
       335.88 KB
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  • White papers

    • 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 Q8742-E 35 mm 8.3 fps 24 V / AXIS Q8742-E 35 mm 30 fps 24 V / AXIS Q8742-E Zoom 30 fps 24 V / AXIS Q8742-E Zoom 8.3 fps 24 V / AXIS Q8472-E Zoom 30 fps (Local)
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 IK10
IP rating IP66
Designed for repaint Yes
Analytics
Autotracking version –
Orientation aid –
Video
Max video resolution 1920x1080
Max frames per second * 8.3 / 30 / 30 / 8.3 / 30
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
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 –
* Some technical specifications may vary depending on which hardware option you choose.

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