AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera

AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera
AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera viewed from its front
The back of AXIS V5938
AXIS V5938 viewed from its right angle
  • AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera
  • AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera viewed from its front
  • The back of AXIS V5938
  • AXIS V5938 viewed from its right angle
AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera
AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera viewed from its front
The back of AXIS V5938
AXIS V5938 viewed from its right angle
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Broadcast-quality 4K PTZ camera

  • UHD 4K at 30 fps and 20x zoom

  • Broadcast-quality audio with XLR inputs

  • VISCA and VISCA over IP support

  • Camstreamer 3-month trial included

  • 3G-SDI, HDMI outputs and NDI ® compliant (license to be bought separately)

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Ideal for auditoriums, classrooms, indoor sports events, and places of worship, AXIS V5938 offers excellent video quality and broadcast-quality audio for professional webcasting.

Professional results made simple

AXIS V5938 provides excellent image quality in outstanding 4K resolution at 30 fps and 20x optical zoom for all the details. It offers stage mode and sports mode, providing better PTZ control for the operator in different scenarios. Featuring professional balanced XLR inputs with 48V phantom power, it can be used with studio-grade microphones and 3,5 mm input/output for flexibility. Additionally, the powerful chipset allows for analytics to run directly on the camera.

Mixer table in dark room

Great compatibility

This highly versatile PTZ camera includes both HDMI and 3G-SDI outputs, allowing you to connect to most professional video switchers. With a VISCA RS-232 based control system, the camera can easily be integrated with your existing AV installations. And, with VISCA over IP it allows for remote control of multiple cameras via a LAN connection. Furthermore, for simple or mobile installations, the included 3-month Camstreamer trial license lets you live stream to streaming platforms such as YouTube and Facebook Live directly from the camera over an IP network. You can also use any major video management software or just connect it via a web browser.

AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera in concert hall

Lower bandwidth and enhanced security

AXIS V5938 features Axis Zipstream technology with H.264 and H.265 to preserve all the important details while significantly reducing bandwidth and storage requirements. It’s packed with advanced security functionality to prevent unauthorized access and safeguard your system. Signed firmware and secure boot guarantee that the firmware hasn’t been compromised and ensure only authorized firmware is installed. And if needed, secure boot guarantees the camera is completely free of malware after a factory default.

Technical specifications

Datasheet (pdf)
Variants: AXIS V5938 50 Hz / AXIS V5938 60 Hz
Camera
Image sensor CMOS
Image sensor size 1/2.5"
Lightfinder -
Wide dynamic range Dynamic Contrast
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) 1 lux
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) 0.3 lux
Security
Signed OS Yes
Secure boot Yes
TPM –
General
Built-in IR –
OptimizedIR –
Local storage (memory card slot) Yes
Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C
Outdoor Ready –
Vandal rating -
IP rating -
Designed for repaint –
Analytics
Autotracking version Autotracking 2
Orientation aid -
Video
Max video resolution 3840x2160
Max frames per second 60
Day and Night functionality Yes
Electronic image stabilization Yes
Lens
Focal length 4.4 - 88.4 mm
Horizontal field of view 70.2-4.1 °
Vertical field of view 39.5-2.3 °
Pan, Tilt, Zoom
Pan range +/- 170
Tilt range -20 to 90
Guard tour -
Optical zoom 20
Digital zoom 12
Compression
Zipstream Yes
H.264 Baseline, High, Main
H.265 Yes
AV1 –
Audio
Audio Support Yes
Built-in microphone -
System Integration
Audio detection Yes
Active tampering –
Alarm inputs/outputs 1/1
Network
PoE Class -
* Some technical specifications may vary depending on which hardware option you choose.

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Part number for ordering

Name Axis region Part number
AXIS V5938 60 Hz BR 02023-012
AXIS V5938 60 Hz US 02023-004
AXIS V5938 60 Hz JP 02023-005
AXIS V5938 60 Hz KR 02023-007
AXIS V5938 50 Hz UK 02022-003
AXIS V5938 50 Hz CN 02022-009
AXIS V5938 50 Hz AR 02022-008
AXIS V5938 50 Hz IN 02022-113
AXIS V5938 50 Hz EU 02022-002
AXIS V5938 50 Hz AU 02022-006

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