AXIS Q1659 Network Camera

AXIS Q1659 IP Camera from left angle
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
  • AXIS Q1659 IP Camera from left angle
  • 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
AXIS Q1659 IP Camera from left angle
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
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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. 

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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. 

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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.  

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Wide Dynamic Range - WDR

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

Capture color images in low-light conditions. Read more
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Zipstream

Save bandwidth and space without sacrificing valuable information. Read more

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 –
Horizontal field of view –
Vertical field of view –
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

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AXIS Fence Guard

For intrusion detection
AXIS Loitering Guard icon

AXIS Loitering Guard

For detecting loiterers
AXIS Motion Guard icon

AXIS Motion Guard

Smart motion detection
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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 AR, AU, BR, EU, JP, KR, UK, US 0968-001
AXIS Q1659 70-200 mm, f/2.8 IN 0968-113
AXIS Q1659 70-200 mm, f/2.8 CN 0968-009
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 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 CN 0967-009
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

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