Product support for AXIS Q6042-C PTZ Network Camera

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Please see the product documentation and support pages for self-help resources.
Recommended replacements:
AXIS Q6055-C
For full specifications, check the recommended replacement product datasheet by using the link(s) above.
Firmware
AXIS Q6042-C
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Version 6.50.5.6 - LTS-2016/ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_5_6/Q6042-C_6_50_5_6.bin - Integrity checksum: 8ab395cdbf2d6da58edcfbb8996767ea9bdf6b3d1827318f1216eec6a80e0744 Download
Older firmware versions
for AXIS Q6042-C PTZ Network Cameranote
We don't support these firmware versions anymore. They may have known bugs and security vulnerabilities that we have corrected in later versions. We recommend that you use the supported firmware.
AXIS Q6042-C
- Version 6.50.5.5 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_5_5/Q6042-C_6_50_5_5.bin - Integrity checksum: 397bfa7fe97b3f4b515b4f80bbe229709826282c3898fa5e3e693f00cc9726dc Download
- Version 6.50.5.4 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_5_4/Q6042-C_6_50_5_4.bin - Integrity checksum: 63c425f7a78e1aac6bc4fc56f04d8720139bec7ed3bf37757bacd5828183877c Download
- Version 6.50.5.3 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_5_3/Q6042-C_6_50_5_3.bin - Integrity checksum: c09d85fa0c57610395f2cdfc2a3356cebdb428e266873a02f3180a18af8a009c Download
- Version 6.50.5.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_5_2/Q6042-C_6_50_5_2.bin - Integrity checksum: b14ae1e4dc644d8171bd9330fe15e70d0c1e2cc0a430bfcfa42e343e247d007a Download
- Version 6.50.5.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_5_1/Q6042-C_6_50_5_1.bin - Integrity checksum: db7b4ac73a69399a04a93f9d3c68ef62fc7b5e18e1e45ca54da93da7cf794440 Download
- Version 6.50.5 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_5/Q6042-C_6_50_5.bin - Integrity checksum: ee97ca11e1b6f2a9933745cc2754ae279b74d21a346fa844f5484a8ad47cef1d Download
- Version 6.50.4.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_4_2/Q6042-C_6_50_4_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 7adbd7776aa4b4f35a22faf93faeeda0e672391eaf40a46d34252db2846f5273 Download
- Version 6.50.4.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_4_1/Q6042-C_6_50_4_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 8ec2a3330ab52a15bd4c4d20db36e568ce84d62d6b9491a855111a22b2501f41 Download
- Version 6.50.4 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_4/Q6042-C_6_50_4.bin - Integrity checksum: 12204c8a2282385a79e04db30187c5975da9d69ede49c5a09097695517edba02 Download
- Version 6.50.3.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_3_1/Q6042-C_6_50_3_1.bin - Integrity checksum: b307978052ee6ba68baab87504b9bffd73c5d1b30cc1165421c24d8fe5cd7f5a Download
- Version 6.50.3 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_3/Q6042-C_6_50_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 9a9f22a630acee98d6e810f112b1f09037500f99218ecb0da8b8bb30c5ff2f72 Download
- Version 6.50.2.3 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_2_3/Q6042-C_6_50_2_3.bin - Integrity checksum: dcd25a5d06fe3ae624b3c3935dd7172d8034df9ff062c017b9c6790e509f9735 Download
- Version 6.50.2.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_2_2/Q6042-C_6_50_2_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 5b59fd860d5a2cac9667815a223d1e2e6988fd770fa875e126e0ad9d52171936 Download
- Version 6.50.2.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_2_1/Q6042-C_6_50_2_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 9294c9eef889852f6d65b119f88b7dcdaae35e256cb526d8bb97be98fd51a190 Download
- Version 6.50.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-C/6_50_2/Q6042-C_6_50_2.bin - Integrity checksum: e60a590925ace145fc0c80f1e78a617825290e11d0b9cdcc449e65fbcc274f14 Download
Documentation
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Manuals
- AXIS PTZ Autotracking configuration help 611.68 KB
- AXIS Q60-C Series - Installation Guide 3.76 MB
- AXIS Q6042-C - User Manual 1.68 MB
- AXIS Q6042/44/45-C PTZ Dome Network Camera - Installation Guide 2.2 MB
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Dimensions
- AXIS Q6042-C - CAD drawings (DWG) 777.71 KB(Requires partner access) Download
- AXIS Q6042-C/Q6044-C/Q6045-C PTZ Dome Network Camera 327.31 KB
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Product comparison tables
- Product Comparison Tables - Q2 2022 4.01 MB
- Product Comparison Tables - Q3 2022 3.55 MB
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Declaration and statement
- AXIS Q6042-C Network Camera – Declaration of Conformity 108.43 KB
- AXIS Q6042-C PTZ Dome Network Camera - MTBF statement 439.51 KB(Requires partner access) Download
- EOL Statement for AXIS Q6042/-E/-C/-S PTZ Network Cameras 54.53 KB
Technical specifications
Models: AXIS Q6042-C 50 Hz / AXIS Q6042-C 60 Hz
Camera
Image sensor | CCD |
Image sensor size | 1/4 |
Lightfinder | - |
Wide dynamic range | – |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) | 0.5 lux lux |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) | 0.008 lux lux |
General
Built-in IR | – |
OptimizedIR | – |
Local storage (memory card slot) | Yes |
Operating temperature | -20 to 75 °C |
Outdoor Ready | Yes |
Vandal rating | - |
IP rating | IP66 |
Designed for repaint | – |
Analytics
Autotracking version | – |
Orientation aid | – |
Video
Max video resolution | - |
Max frames per second | 25/30 |
Day and Night functionality | Yes |
Electronic image stabilization | Yes |
Lens
Focal length | 3.3 - 119 mm |
Horizontal field of view | 57.2 - 1.7 ° |
Vertical field of view | - ° |
Pan, Tilt, Zoom
Pan range | 360 endless |
Tilt range | 220 |
Guard tour | – |
Optical zoom | 36 |
Digital zoom | 12 |
Compression
Zipstream | – |
H.264 | Baseline, Main |
H.265 | – |
Motion JPEG | Yes |
Audio
Audio Support | – |
Built-in microphone | – |
System Integration
Audio detection | – |
Active tampering | – |
Alarm inputs/outputs | 2 |
Network
PoE Class | – |
Security
Signed firmware | – |
Secure boot | – |
TPM | – |
* Some technical specifications may vary depending on which hardware option you choose.
Accessories
Choose from a wide selection of optional and included accessories.
Cables & connectors
Edge storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TB
High endurance microSDXC™ card
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
AXIS Surveillance Card 512 GB
High endurance microSDXCTM cardHousings & cabinets
Mounts

AXIS T91A64 Corner Bracket
Mounting on external corners Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T91B50 Telescopic Ceiling Mount
Telescopic ceiling mount with swivel action Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T91B51 Ceiling Mount
Ceiling mount with swivel action for low-ceilinged environments Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T91B63 Ceiling Mount
Robust and safe installation Recommended for this product
AXIS T91D62 Telescopic Parapet Mount
Parapet installation with telescopic flexibility Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product