The AXIS P1387 Box Camera Series is a professional 5 MP network surveillance camera family designed for applications where more image detail than conventional 2 MP surveillance may be required.

The family includes standard and barebone configurations for indoor and outdoor environments:

AXIS P1387 — 5 MP indoor box camera
AXIS P1387-B — 5 MP indoor barebone box camera
AXIS P1387-BE — 5 MP outdoor barebone box camera
AXIS P1387-LE — 5 MP outdoor box camera

The supplied specifications identify a 1/2.7-inch progressive scan RGB CMOS sensor, 2.8–13 mm F1.4 varifocal lens, IR-corrected CS-mount architecture and P-Iris control.

The P1387 family also incorporates technologies including Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, AI analytics support and Axis Edge Vault.

Key Features

• 5 MP network surveillance
• 1/2.7-inch progressive scan RGB CMOS sensor
• 2.0 µm pixel size
• Varifocal 2.8–13 mm lens
• F1.4 aperture
• 112°–24° horizontal field of view
• 80°–18° vertical field of view
• IR-corrected lens
• CS-mount architecture
• P-Iris control
• Automatic removable infrared-cut filter
• Day/night functionality
• Lightfinder 2.0
• Forensic WDR
• Support for AI analytics
• Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity capabilities
• Indoor, outdoor and barebone configurations
• Exchangeable lens architecture

Technical Specifications

Brand: Axis Communications

Product family: AXIS P1387

Camera type: Network box camera

Resolution: 5 MP

Image sensor: 1/2.7-inch progressive scan RGB CMOS

Pixel size: 2.0 µm

Lens: Varifocal 2.8–13 mm

Aperture: F1.4

Horizontal field of view: 112°–24°

Vertical field of view: 80°–18°

Lens correction: IR corrected

Lens mount: CS-mount

Iris control: P-Iris

Day/night: Automatically removable infrared-cut filter

Imaging technologies: Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR

Analytics: Support for AI analytics

Cybersecurity: Axis Edge Vault

Effective Projected Area (EPA): 0.06 m² (0.20 ft²)

Camera weight: 2470 g (5.4 lb)

Weight including wall mount: 3350 g (7.4 lb)

AXIS P1387 Models

AXIS P1387

The AXIS P1387 is the standard indoor 5 MP configuration.

It is suitable for professional indoor surveillance where 5 MP resolution, adjustable lens coverage and support for intelligent video analytics are required.

The camera's varifocal lens provides flexibility to adapt the scene from relatively wide coverage toward a narrower viewing angle.

AXIS P1387-B

The AXIS P1387-B is the indoor barebone configuration.

A barebone camera can be appropriate for customized installations where the final camera arrangement is designed around specific project requirements.

Before selecting this version, establish the required lens, enclosure, mounting arrangement, power, network and environmental requirements.

AXIS P1387-BE

The AXIS P1387-BE is the outdoor barebone configuration.

It provides a platform for customized outdoor surveillance installations.

Because a barebone product forms only part of the final solution, the complete installation should be designed and verified before procurement.

AXIS P1387-LE

The AXIS P1387-LE is the standard outdoor configuration in the P1387 family.

It can be considered where a complete outdoor 5 MP box-camera arrangement is required.

Customers should confirm the exact environmental, illumination, mounting, power and system requirements for the intended installation.

5 MP Image Detail

The P1387 occupies a useful position between the related 2 MP P1385 and 8 MP P1388 families.

Its 5 MP resolution may be useful where the surveillance objective requires additional scene detail beyond HDTV 1080p without automatically moving to an 8 MP camera.

However, resolution alone does not determine surveillance quality.

Important factors also include:

Viewing distance

Field of view

Lighting

Lens selection

Subject movement

Camera placement

Compression settings

Bandwidth

Storage

Required analytics

The appropriate camera should therefore be selected from the complete scene requirement.

Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR

The AXIS P1387 family uses imaging technologies intended to address challenging lighting conditions.

Lightfinder 2.0 supports useful color imaging in low-light environments.

Forensic WDR helps provide visual detail where bright and dark areas occur simultaneously within the scene.

Actual results depend on the installation conditions. These technologies should complement appropriate camera positioning and lighting rather than replace good surveillance design.

Varifocal Lens and Field of View

The supplied specification identifies a:

2.8–13 mm F1.4 varifocal lens

Horizontal field of view: 112°–24°

Vertical field of view: 80°–18°

The wider end of the focal range provides broader scene coverage.

Moving toward the longer focal length creates a narrower viewing angle that may be useful where the area of interest occupies a smaller or more distant portion of the scene.

The correct setting should be determined by the required identification or observation objective.

Day and Night Operation

The P1387 uses an automatically removable infrared-cut filter for day/night functionality.

This allows the camera's imaging system to adapt as lighting conditions change.

For nighttime surveillance, customers should also determine whether the selected model and installation require additional illumination.

AI Analytics

The AXIS P1387 family supports AI analytics.

Supported analytics can allow compatible applications to process scene information directly at the camera level.

Analytics performance can be influenced by:

Camera position

Mounting height

Viewing angle

Object size

Lighting conditions

Viewing distance

Scene complexity

Selected analytics application

Customers requiring a specific detection, classification or analytics function should verify the exact application requirements before ordering.

Axis Edge Vault

Axis Edge Vault provides hardware-based cybersecurity capabilities for the device.

A secure surveillance system should nevertheless consider the complete environment, including:

Network architecture

Firmware management

Passwords and credentials

User permissions

VMS security

Remote-access policies

Cybersecurity procedures

The security of an individual camera is one component of the overall surveillance system.

Exchangeable Lens Options

The P1387 uses a CS-mount architecture, allowing lens requirements to be considered according to the surveillance application.

The supplied information identifies compatible or related lens options including:

Lens CS 15–100 mm F1.9 P-Iris

Lens CS 2.8–8 mm F1.2 P-Iris 5 MP

Lens Computar i-CS 2.8–8.5 mm

Lens i-CS 9–50 mm F1.5 8 MP

Tamron 5MP Lens P-Iris 8–50 mm F1.6

Theia Varifocal Telephoto Lenses 9–40 mm

Theia Varifocal Ultra Wide Lens 1.8–3.0 mm

Exact compatibility should be verified against the specific AXIS P1387 variant before ordering an alternative lens.

Applications

The AXIS P1387 family may be considered for:

Commercial buildings

Warehouses

Retail environments

Industrial facilities

Office environments

Entrances and exits

Transportation facilities

Property surveillance

Perimeter observation

Indoor surveillance

Outdoor surveillance

Customized surveillance installations

The appropriate model and lens configuration depend on the actual scene.

Purpose of Use

The AXIS P1387 series is intended for professional network surveillance where 5 MP image resolution and adjustable viewing coverage are appropriate for the surveillance objective.

Its different configurations allow users to choose between conventional indoor and outdoor camera arrangements and customizable barebone installations.

Compatibility

Before integrating an AXIS P1387 camera, verify compatibility with the complete surveillance environment.

This may include:

Exact P1387 variant

Lens selection

Mounting hardware

Network infrastructure

Power requirements

Video management software

Analytics applications

Recording infrastructure

Environmental requirements

Required accessories

Barebone installations require particular attention because additional components may form part of the final camera solution.

AXIS P1385 vs P1387 vs P1388

The related P13 families provide different resolution levels:

AXIS P1385 — 2 MP / HDTV 1080p

AXIS P1387 — 5 MP

AXIS P1388 — 8 MP

The P1387 sits between the two in resolution.

That does not mean it is automatically the middle or safest choice.

For example, a correctly positioned 2 MP camera may be sufficient for one scene, while another installation may genuinely require 5 MP or 8 MP detail.

The decision should be based on the required pixels across the target area, viewing distance, field of view, lighting, storage and analytics requirements.

Things to Verify Before Ordering

Confirm the following before procurement:

Exact model — P1387, P1387-B, P1387-BE or P1387-LE

Indoor or outdoor installation

Standard or barebone configuration

Required image detail

Viewing distance

Required field of view

Required focal length

Lighting conditions

Day/night requirements

Analytics requirements

Lens compatibility

Mounting arrangement

Network infrastructure

Power requirements

VMS compatibility

Storage requirements

Environmental conditions

Required accessories

For barebone versions, establish the complete camera configuration before ordering.

Who Should Consider the AXIS P1387?

The P1387 family may suit organizations requiring:

5 MP network surveillance

Professional box-camera architecture

Adjustable field of view

Low-light imaging technologies

Indoor or outdoor configurations

Customizable barebone models

Exchangeable lens capability

AI analytics support

Integration into an Axis surveillance environment

Customers uncertain whether 5 MP is necessary should compare the actual scene requirements with the 2 MP P1385 and 8 MP P1388 before deciding.

Why NEOTECH® UAE?

NEOTECH® encourages customers to understand the surveillance requirement before selecting a camera.

Resolution is important, but the correct solution also depends on viewing distance, field of view, focal length, lighting, analytics, network infrastructure and recording requirements.

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Delivery – UAE

NEOTECH® supplies within the United Arab Emirates.

Availability and exact configuration should be confirmed before ordering, particularly where a specific P1387 variant, alternative lens, mounting arrangement or barebone configuration is required.

FAQ  - AXIS P1387 

Q: What resolution is the AXIS P1387?
A: The AXIS P1387 family provides 5 MP network surveillance.

Q: What AXIS P1387 models are available in this family?
A: The supplied information identifies P1387, P1387-B, P1387-BE and P1387-LE configurations.

Q: What is AXIS P1387-B?
A: AXIS P1387-B is the indoor barebone configuration intended for customizable installations.

Q: What is AXIS P1387-BE?
A: AXIS P1387-BE is the outdoor barebone configuration.

Q: What is AXIS P1387-LE?
A: AXIS P1387-LE is the standard outdoor 5 MP configuration in the supplied product family information.

Q: What lens does AXIS P1387 use?
A: The supplied specification identifies a 2.8–13 mm F1.4 varifocal, IR-corrected CS-mount lens with P-Iris control.

Q: What is the field of view of AXIS P1387?
A: The supplied specifications identify a horizontal field of view of 112°–24° and vertical field of view of 80°–18°.

Q: Does AXIS P1387 support day/night surveillance?
A: Yes. The supplied specifications identify an automatically removable infrared-cut filter for day/night operation.

Q: Does AXIS P1387 support AI analytics?
A: Yes. Support for AI analytics is identified in the supplied product information. Exact analytics requirements should be verified for the intended deployment.

Q: Should I choose AXIS P1385, P1387 or P1388?
A: P1385 provides 2 MP, P1387 provides 5 MP and P1388 provides 8 MP. The correct choice depends on the required scene detail, viewing distance, field of view, lighting, bandwidth, storage and analytics requirements.

Related Products

AXIS P1385 2 MP Box Camera Series

AXIS P1388 8 MP Box Camera Series

Compatible Axis CS-mount lenses

Compatible Axis mounting accessories

Compatible Axis network recording solutions

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Product information is provided for identification and educational purposes. Specifications, lenses, accessories and configurations may vary according to exact model, variant or revision. Customers should verify the required AXIS model, lens, mounting arrangement, environmental requirements and system compatibility before ordering.

Last Updated: 26 August 2026  (GST, UTC+4)