Product support for AXIS Q6042-S PTZ Network Camera

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Please see the product documentation and support pages for self-help resources.
Recommended replacements:
AXIS Q6075-SE
For full specifications, check the recommended replacement product datasheet by using the link(s) above.
Firmware
AXIS Q6042-S
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Version 6.50.5.6 - LTS-2016/ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_5_6/Q6042-S_6_50_5_6.bin - Integrity checksum: abeaccd5d004a8bb8535fa7314a0b0f708e755c473dbf47ea2c263afd4b584d5 Download
Older firmware versions
for AXIS Q6042-S 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-S
- Version 6.50.5.5 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_5_5/Q6042-S_6_50_5_5.bin - Integrity checksum: 14808a13d4b295bd571bc8028badc2af611bb9b8b7182b71fc415ec7fbe92b10 Download
- Version 6.50.5.4 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_5_4/Q6042-S_6_50_5_4.bin - Integrity checksum: d6982ad44073e64df1e1115a6bc9c317430f9ea0882b427ec24bd2dfd2936b68 Download
- Version 6.50.5.3 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_5_3/Q6042-S_6_50_5_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 5ba865c03e4f5d31d48c0a92358ef0937f59132fce8732588d70bc8531b7a720 Download
- Version 6.50.5.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_5_2/Q6042-S_6_50_5_2.bin - Integrity checksum: b9623fe8995ef778afdf62ff770bd09f8f946e50258b1dbfbaf0e9345a33287b Download
- Version 6.50.5.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_5_1/Q6042-S_6_50_5_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 24a5e3cacbbd5bc1b4881d205bafea0e6bdcaae7023ef510b19c60b0461d480c Download
- Version 6.50.5 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_5/Q6042-S_6_50_5.bin - Integrity checksum: ae99950906f0915ed03d84a901818a5ed3cd7efaaec716f03557455d730f3d80 Download
- Version 6.50.4.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_4_2/Q6042-S_6_50_4_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 7afb997a98af42ced0470c3cad73808327a4802ead6e6ae46a275a9e25bbe88a Download
- Version 6.50.4.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_4_1/Q6042-S_6_50_4_1.bin - Integrity checksum: f6a05af841459419a792517874a1e31e4b6fd81c0da1e24c2cca37367d6a3db3 Download
- Version 6.50.4 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_4/Q6042-S_6_50_4.bin - Integrity checksum: fe30d570356750d6f9aace41bb6ecee4058dfaf20d3db6858f626a7adcffb41a Download
- Version 6.50.3.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_3_1/Q6042-S_6_50_3_1.bin - Integrity checksum: bbd2ca2ac6d95a59338b27d973be41cc0850386d86ad4d29258a0d02568c7ac0 Download
- Version 6.50.3 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_3/Q6042-S_6_50_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 9f2052de8ccf0ac4185296596ade3ea5a6b8da8320ecac595894145a083b82c5 Download
- Version 6.50.2.3 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_2_3/Q6042-S_6_50_2_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 4bd7cc4eafeb78250a745a146c36342c98dca45e694c0ac0076254b84db6d9d4 Download
- Version 6.50.2.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_2_2/Q6042-S_6_50_2_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 093350cbacf74b6bd1d6ab58825728f8b52c4c65e256a736c9a00d255fcbd717 Download
- Version 6.50.2.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_2_1/Q6042-S_6_50_2_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 0f1ea2a9f3c7c8363ac70afdf68bca8be658b20c9a851e26e00e7250831dca64 Download
- Version 6.50.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042-S/6_50_2/Q6042-S_6_50_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 7ebdf676b7e2083c61b9e2507ea2832ee75382d09354bdddabfd0c1541582404 Download
Documentation
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Manuals
- AXIS PTZ Autotracking configuration help 611.68 KB
- AXIS Q60-S Series - Installation Guide 3.35 MB
- AXIS Q6042-S - User Manual 1.69 MB
- How to assign an IP address and access your device 175.08 KB
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Dimensions
- AXIS Q6042-S PTZ Dome Network Camera - CAD drawings (DWG) 109.03 KB(Requires partner access) Download
- AXIS Q6042-S/Q6044-S/Q6045-S PTZ Dome Network Camera 153.07 KB
- AXIS Q6042-S/Q6044-S/Q6045-S Sunshield 67.3 KB
- AXIS T91C67 Pole Mount 53.89 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-S Network Camera – Declaration of Conformity 110.71 KB
- AXIS Q6042-S PTZ Dome Network Camera - MTBF statement 471.85 KB(Requires partner access) Download
- EOL Statement for AXIS Q6042/-E/-C/-S PTZ Network Cameras 54.53 KB
Technical specifications
Models: AXIS Q6042-S 50 Hz / AXIS Q6042-S 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 | -30 to 50 °C |
Outdoor Ready | Yes |
Vandal rating | - |
IP rating | IP6K9K |
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