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Please see the product documentation and support pages for self-help resources.
Recommended replacements:
AXIS Q6074
For full specifications, check the recommended replacement product datasheet by using the link(s) above.
Firmware
AXIS Q6042
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Version 6.50.5.5 - LTS-2016/ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_5_5/Q6042_6_50_5_5.bin - Integrity checksum: 6f55cdd9a76e3906b397fc527a412a17cc11d4323481a26e4d3d42354ead307d Download
Older firmware versions
for AXIS Q6042 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
- Version 6.50.5.4 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_5_4/Q6042_6_50_5_4.bin - Integrity checksum: 870559646909b6cfe180ca7d2b9ea04c1c27581ee92e3f71c7255b6acae75fd1 Download
- Version 6.50.5.3 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_5_3/Q6042_6_50_5_3.bin - Integrity checksum: c35fd0f096072845d542ddeeef48727ed1825f67c93a2eea2e5192084702a06c Download
- Version 6.50.5.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_5_2/Q6042_6_50_5_2.bin - Integrity checksum: fbe954d175d8f15c7d351311606434e5d84f789e72d937c04597ae2356b34469 Download
- Version 6.50.5.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_5_1/Q6042_6_50_5_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 55e2b4c3e6f9b71f7386f4191c7c24d66926550f1bdc33d56bdd90b15415a83b Download
- Version 6.50.5 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_5/Q6042_6_50_5.bin - Integrity checksum: fcc02c836cd870ed43419bdb05bd0425e8bdcd7e3b692a7e9f90ab0d39040ba6 Download
- Version 6.50.4.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_4_2/Q6042_6_50_4_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 25353ad4571b96e509ca838f0fb4ad3b9198cc5ac8f07783da1ddc9e16f34c77 Download
- Version 6.50.4.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_4_1/Q6042_6_50_4_1.bin - Integrity checksum: fd9125bc33f10434ea37aaf3f18fa75b5a2453f8b677c673836c60fa8351cc69 Download
- Version 6.50.4 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_4/Q6042_6_50_4.bin - Integrity checksum: 59e28935bc2fdeca2f59a06449afc046326515fe336072060f1e53a704234702 Download
- Version 6.50.3.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_3_1/Q6042_6_50_3_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 111e691ad853b21a01780cc78826c6f31c83d25b96318b170f9bc1f0a270c40b Download
- Version 6.50.3 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_3/Q6042_6_50_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 792aa3d4551cd11e5e9b51bbaf642fc64746e81ec98d3fce0851ed99539c81b6 Download
- Version 6.50.2.3 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_2_3/Q6042_6_50_2_3.bin - Integrity checksum: 31aeee1a436e1fd787e8deb91668985a5e7209418931fd51727118d3cbbec6e4 Download
- Version 6.50.2.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_2_2/Q6042_6_50_2_2.bin - Integrity checksum: b66d5787f9d07aab9934b79fdbada35caad7d3cc680ae4c3d3efbe4e7bb3b40d Download
- Version 6.50.2.1 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_2_1/Q6042_6_50_2_1.bin - Integrity checksum: 8a0d7ecf8e3566ae382a03dc026a2098c05706ac9f1a9475067d5f5e2b2b41d9 Download
- Version 6.50.2 - LTS-2016Release notes Third party software licenses /ftp/pub/axis/software/MPQT/Q6042/6_50_2/Q6042_6_50_2.bin - Integrity checksum: 419455361bdc90f1854180f31379cd21e20c3c2f4554ffd418ea4f0125dd201a Download
Documentation
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Datasheet
- AXIS Q6042 PTZ Dome Network Camera 633.35 KB
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Manuals
- AXIS PTZ Autotracking configuration help 611.68 KB
- AXIS Q60 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series - Installation Guide 2.75 MB
- AXIS Q6042 - User Manual 1.43 MB
- How to assign an IP address and access your device 175.08 KB
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Dimensions
- AXIS Q6042 - CAD drawings (DWG) 271.58 KB(Requires partner access) Download
- AXIS Q6042/Q6044/Q6045 PTZ Dome Network Camera 954.53 KB
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Product comparison tables
- Product Comparison Tables - Q2 2022 4.01 MB
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Declaration and statement
- AXIS Q6042 Network Camera – Declaration of Conformity 110.95 KB
- AXIS Q6042 PTZ Dome Network Camera - MTBF statement 434.86 KB(Requires partner access) Download
- EOL Statement for AXIS Q6042/-E/-C/-S PTZ Network Cameras 54.53 KB
Technical specifications
Models: AXIS Q6042 50 Hz / AXIS Q6042 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 | 0 to 50 °C |
Outdoor Ready | – |
Vandal rating | – |
IP rating | IP52 |
Designed for repaint | Yes |
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 | 180 |
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 | Yes |
Active tampering | – |
Alarm inputs/outputs | 4 |
Network
PoE Class | 4 |
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

AXIS P55/Q60 Multi-connector cable, 5 m
Add audio and I/O Recommended for this product
AXIS T8129 PoE Extender
The smart solution for covering distances Recommended for this product
AXIS T8129-E Outdoor PoE Extender
Robust, outdoor-ready solution for covering distances
Network Cable Coupler IP66
Extends pre-terminated outdoor cables
Network cable coupler indoor
For extension of pre-terminated cables
Network cable coupler indoor slim
For extension of pre-terminated cablesEdge 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
Media converters

AXIS T8604 Media Converter Switch
Converts Ethernet to fiber 12 V DC
AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DC
Converts Ethernet to fiber 24 V DC
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
AXIS T8648 PoE+ over Coax Blade Compact Kit
Compact, cost-efficient multi-channel migration to IP Recommended for this productMounts

AXIS Q60 Recessed Mount
Included with this product
AXIS T91A64 Corner Bracket
Mounting on external corners Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS T91B63 Ceiling Mount
Robust and safe installation Recommended for this product
AXIS T91L61 Wall-and-Pole Mount
For quick wall and pole installations
AXIS T94A01D Pendant Kit
Mounting on 1.5″ NPS threaded bracket Recommended for this productPower

AXIS 30 W Outdoor Midspan
For outdoor use, -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector
Protects outdoor devices from power surges
AXIS T8134 60 W Midspan
For high-power devices
AXIS T8144 60 W Industrial Midspan
Robust in industrial installations
AXIS T8154 60 W SFP Midspan
For network or fiber installationsSwitches

AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE Switch
Managed, plug-and play outdoor switch
AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE Switch
Managed, industrial PoE++ switch
AXIS T8516 PoE+ Network Switch
16 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this product
AXIS T8524 PoE+ Network Switch
24 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this productTools & extras

AXIS 4-in-1 Security Screwdriver Kit
Convenient tool for installing Axis products
AXIS Safety Wire 3 m
Versatile safety wire
AXIS T8310 Video Surveillance Control Board
For professional camera and video management Recommended for this product