Product support for AXIS Q6042-E PTZ Network Camera

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Discontinued product.
Support expires 2021-08-31.
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Recommended replacements:
AXIS Q6074-E
For full specifications, check the recommended replacement product datasheet by using the link(s) above.
Firmware
AXIS Q6042-E 50 Hz
AXIS Q6042-E 60 Hz
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AXIS Q6042-E 50 Hz
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AXIS Q6042-E 60 Hz
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Documentation
User manual
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AXIS Q6042-E PTZ Network Camera - User manual (Online format)
Manuals
- AXIS PTZ Autotracking configuration help 611.7 KB EnglishDownload
- AXIS Q60 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series - Installation Guide 1.8 MB EnglishDownload
- AXIS Q6042-E - User Manual 1.2 MB EnglishDownload
- AXIS Q6042-E, Q6044-E, Q6045-E Mk II PTZ Dome Network Cameras - Installation guide 1.6 MB EnglishDownload
- How to assign an IP address and access your device 175.1 KB EnglishDownload
- RJ45 Push-pull Connector - Installation Guide 1.4 MB EnglishDownload
Dimensions
- AXIS Q6042-E/Q6044-E/Q6045-E PTZ Dome Network Camera 805.7 KB EnglishDownload
Product comparison tables
- Product Comparison Tables - Q1 2021 3.7 MB EnglishDownload
Declaration & statement
Technical specifications
Models: AXIS Q6042-E 50 Hz / AXIS Q6042-E 60 Hz
Camera
Image sensor | CCD |
Image sensor size | 1/4 |
Sensor size in megapixel | 0.0 |
Lightfinder | - |
Wide dynamic range | – |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) | 0.50 lux |
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) | 0.01 lux |
General
Built-in IR | – |
OptimizedIR | – |
Local storage (memory card slot) | Yes |
Operating temperature | -50 to 50 °C |
Outdoor Ready | Yes |
Vandal rating | IK10 |
IP rating | IP66 |
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 | 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 | 0/0 |
Network
PoE Class | High PoE |
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

RJ45 connector push pull plug
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RJ45 connector push pull plug
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RJ45 connector push pull plug
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RJ45 connector push pull plug
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RJ45 connector push pull plug
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RJ45 connector push pull plug
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