AXIS Q1659 Network Camera

AXIS Q1659 IP Camera, 22mm, viewed from its left angle

AXIS Q1659 IP Camera, 24mm, viewed from its left angle

AXIS Q1659 IP Camera, 35mm, viewed from its left angle

AXIS Q1659 IP Camera, 50mm, viewed from its left angle

5-year warranty

Professional photography meets video surveillance

Ultra-high resolution: 20 MP
Canon mount and EF/EF-S lenses
Axis Zipstream technology
PoE and SFP slot for optional fiber connection
Wide VMS compatibility

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AXIS Q1659 Network Camera is an almost magical meeting of professional photography and video surveillance. Made to deliver superb images from great distances, it’s perfect for surveillance of large areas in amazing detail.

Superior images – packed with detail

AXIS Q1659 brings the ultra-high – 20 MP – resolution and the vivid colors, high contrast and extreme detail of a DSLR camera to a top-of-the-line Axis network camera. Featuring a Canon APS-C image sensor, it comes with a wide selection of Canon EF/EF-S lenses as well as Axis Lightfinder for high-quality color images even in darkness.

Reliability. Long-distances. Low bandwidth.

AXIS Q1659 is equipped with an SFP slot, for optional fiber-optic connection. Which means you get network redundancy and the flexibility to connect over long distances. In addition, Axis Zipstream lowers bandwidth and storage requirements by an average of 50% while preserving image quality.

Overview of AXIS Camera Station from a desktop screen, a man sits by the screen

Easy integration

AXIS Q1659 supports a wide range of [video management software], so it’s easy to integrate into just about any video surveillance system. And you can add [analytics] applications from Axis and our partners to meet a wide range of security – and business – requirements. For outdoor surveillance, AXIS T93C10 Outdoor Housing is available as optional accessory and AXIS T93C Extension Kit offers extra space in the housing, allowing for mounting of longer lenses.

Wide Dynamic Range - WDR

For maximum forensic value and usability in scenes with both very bright and very dark areas. Read more

Lightfinder

Capture color images in low-light conditions. Read more

Zipstream

Save bandwidth and space without sacrificing valuable information. Read more

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Technical specifications

Datasheet (pdf)

Models: AXIS Q1659 24 mm, f/2.8 / AXIS Q1659 35 mm, f/2 / AXIS Q1659 50 mm, f/1.4 / AXIS Q1659 85 mm, f/1.2 / AXIS Q1659 100 mm, f/2.8 / AXIS Q1659 10-22 mm, f/3.5-4.5 / AXIS Q1659 70-200 mm, f/2.8 / AXIS Q1659 55-250 mm, f/4-5.6

Camera


Image sensor	CMOS
Image sensor size	1
Lightfinder	Lightfinder
Wide dynamic range	Dynamic Contrast
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color)	0.04 lux
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W)	0.004 lux

Video


Max video resolution	5472x3648
Max frames per second	25
Electronic image stabilization	–

Lens


Focal length *	24 / 35 / 50 / 85 / 100 / 10 - 22 / 70 - 200 / 55 - 250 mm
Horizontal field of view *	50.1 / 35.5 / 25.3 / 15.0 / 12.8 / 96.6 - 54 / 18.2 - 6.4 / 23.2 - 5.2 °
Vertical field of view *	34.7 / 24.2 / 17.1 / 10.1 / 8.6 / 73.7-37.7 / 12.2-4.3 / 15.5-3.4 °
Lens mount	EF/EF-S
Replaceable lens	Yes

Compression


Zipstream	Yes
H.264	Baseline, High, Main
H.265	–
Motion JPEG	Yes

Audio


Audio Support	Yes

Network


PoE Class	4
Wireless	–

Security


Signed firmware	Yes
Secure boot	–

General


Remote focus	Yes
Remote zoom	–
Built-in IR	–
Local storage (memory card slot)	Yes
Operating temperature	0 to 45 °C
Outdoor Ready	–
Vandal rating	–
IP rating	–
Designed for repaint	–
Sustainability	–

Power


Power (max)	18.6 W
Power (average)	11.0 W
DC input voltage	20-28 V

* Some technical specifications may vary depending on which hardware option you choose.

Analytics

Make your network camera solution more intelligent with powerful analytics and functionality.

Included

AXIS Video Motion Detection

Supported

AXIS Audio Spectrum Visualizer

Visual representation of audio

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Part number for ordering

Name	Axis region	Part number
AXIS Q1659 85 mm, f/1.2	CN	0965-009
AXIS Q1659 85 mm, f/1.2	AR, AU, BR, EU, JP, KR, UK, US	0965-001
AXIS Q1659 85 mm, f/1.2	IN	0965-113
AXIS Q1659 70-200 mm, f/2.8	CN	0968-009
AXIS Q1659 70-200 mm, f/2.8	AR, AU, BR, EU, JP, KR, UK, US	0968-001
AXIS Q1659 70-200 mm, f/2.8	IN	0968-113
AXIS Q1659 55-250 mm, f/4-5.6	AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, JP, KR, UK, US	01118-001
AXIS Q1659 55-250 mm, f/4-5.6	IN	01118-113
AXIS Q1659 50 mm, f/1.4	CN	0964-009
AXIS Q1659 50 mm, f/1.4	AR, AU, BR, EU, JP, KR, UK, US	0964-001
AXIS Q1659 50 mm, f/1.4	IN	0964-113
AXIS Q1659 35 mm, f/2	AR, AU, BR, EU, JP, KR, UK, US	0963-001
AXIS Q1659 35 mm, f/2	CN	0963-009
AXIS Q1659 35 mm, f/2	IN	0963-113
AXIS Q1659 24 mm, f/2.8	CN	0962-009
AXIS Q1659 24 mm, f/2.8	AR, AU, BR, EU, JP, KR, UK, US	0962-001
AXIS Q1659 24 mm, f/2.8	IN	0962-113
AXIS Q1659 100 mm, f/2.8	CN	0966-009
AXIS Q1659 100 mm, f/2.8	AR, AU, BR, EU, JP, KR, UK, US	0966-001
AXIS Q1659 100 mm, f/2.8	IN	0966-113
AXIS Q1659 10-22 mm, f/3.5-4.5	AR, AU, BR, EU, JP, KR, UK, US	0967-001
AXIS Q1659 10-22 mm, f/3.5-4.5	IN	0967-113
AXIS Q1659 10-22 mm, f/3.5-4.5	CN	0967-009

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AXIS Q1659 Network Camera

Superior images – packed with detail

Reliability. Long-distances. Low bandwidth.

Easy integration

Wide Dynamic Range - WDR

Lightfinder

Zipstream

Technical specifications

Camera

Video

Lens

Compression

Audio

Network

Security

General

Power

Analytics

Included

AXIS Fence Guard

AXIS Loitering Guard

AXIS Motion Guard

AXIS Video Motion Detection

Supported

AXIS Audio Spectrum Visualizer

Accessories

Cables & connectors

AXIS Connector A 2-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcs

AXIS Connector A 2-pin 3.81 Straight, 10 pcs

AXIS Connector A 4-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcs

AXIS Long Range PoE Extender Kit

AXIS T8129 PoE Extender

AXIS T8129-E Outdoor PoE Extender

M12-RJ45 Cable

Network Cable Coupler IP66

Network cable coupler indoor

Network cable coupler indoor slim

RJ45 Field Connector

Edge storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TB

AXIS Surveillance Card 64 GB

AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB

AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB

I/O devices

AXIS I/O Indication LED

Illuminators

AXIS T90D20 IR-LED

AXIS T90D20 PoE IR-LED

AXIS T90D25 PoE W-LED

AXIS T90D25 W-LED

AXIS T90D30 IR-LED

AXIS T90D30 PoE IR-LED

AXIS T90D35 PoE W-LED

AXIS T90D35 W-LED

AXIS T90D40 IR-LED

Lenses

AXIS Lens Cloth

Media converters

AXIS T8604 Media Converter Switch

AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DC

AXIS T8611 SFP Module LC.LX

AXIS T8612 SFP Module LC.SX

AXIS T8613 SFP Module 1000BASE-T

AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter Kit

AXIS T8645 PoE+ over Coax Compact Kit

AXIS T8646 PoE+ Over Coax Blade Kit

AXIS T8648 PoE+ over Coax Blade Compact Kit

Microphones

AXIS T8351 Mk II Microphone 3.5 mm

AXIS T8353A Microphone 3.5 mm

AXIS TU1001-VE Microphone

AXIS TU1001-V Microphone

Power

AXIS 30 W Midspan

AXIS 30 W Midspan AC/DC

AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector

AXIS T8124-E Outdoor Midspan 60 W 1-port

AXIS T8134 60 W Midspan

AXIS T8144 60 W Industrial Midspan

AXIS T8154 60 W SFP Midspan