AXIS Q1659 Network Camera
- 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
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.

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.
Technical specifications
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 |
Analytics
Accessories
Cables & connectors

AXIS Connector A 2-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcs
For various Axis products Included with this product
AXIS Connector A 2-pin 3.81 Straight, 10 pcs
For various Axis products Included with this product
AXIS Connector A 4-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcs
I/O connector for Axis products Included with this product
AXIS Long Range PoE Extender Kit
Robust solution for covering long distances
AXIS T8129 PoE Extender
The smart solution for covering distances
AXIS T8129-E Outdoor PoE Extender
Robust, outdoor-ready solution for covering distances
M12-RJ45 Cable
Resistant to shock and vibration
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 cables
RJ45 Field Connector
For quick and easy cable terminationEdge storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TB
High endurance microSDXCTM card Recommended for this product
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 Recommended for this productI/O devices
Illuminators

AXIS T90D20 IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D20 PoE IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D25 PoE W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D25 W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D30 IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D30 PoE IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D35 PoE W-LED
High-performance White LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D35 W-LED
High-performance white LED illuminator with ease of installation
AXIS T90D40 IR-LED
High-performance infrared LED illuminator with ease of installationMedia 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 T8611 SFP Module LC.LX
Single-mode fiber module for up to 10 km transmission range Recommended for this product
AXIS T8612 SFP Module LC.SX
Multi-mode fiber module for up to 550 m transmission range Recommended for this product
AXIS T8613 SFP Module 1000BASE-T
Ethernet module for expansion of network ports Recommended for this product
AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter Kit
Cost-efficient migration to network video for smaller installations
AXIS T8645 PoE+ over Coax Compact Kit
Compact, cost-efficient single-channel migration to IP
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 IPMicrophones

AXIS T8351 Mk II Microphone 3.5 mm
High-performance, low noise analog microphone for superior audio Recommended for this product
AXIS T8353A Microphone 3.5 mm
For professional audio surveillance Recommended for this product
AXIS TU1001-VE Microphone
A robust outdoor-ready microphone Requires additional accessory Recommended for this product
AXIS TU1001-V Microphone
A robust microphone for indoor usage Requires additional accessory Recommended for this productPower

AXIS 30 W Midspan
For indoor use, 240 V AC Recommended for this product
AXIS 30 W Midspan AC/DC
When mains power is not an option, 30 W
AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector
Protects outdoor devices from power surges
AXIS T8124-E Outdoor Midspan 60 W 1-port
For high-power outdoor installations
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 installations
AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge Protector
For use indoors or in an enclosurePower adapters
Switches

AXIS D8004 Unmanaged PoE Switch
Your perfect entry-level PoE switch
AXIS T8504-E Outdoor PoE Switch
Managed, plug-and play outdoor switch
AXIS T8504-R Industrial PoE Switch
Managed, industrial PoE++ switch
AXIS T8508 PoE+ Network Switch
8 port switch for efficient network management Recommended for this product
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
Discontinued products
The following compatible products have been discontinued.Edge storage
I/O devices
Power
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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 |