AXIS Q3538-LVE Advanced 8 MP Dome Camera with Deep Learning

The AXIS Q3538-LVE is an advanced 8 MP / 4K outdoor fixed dome network camera designed for professional surveillance applications requiring superior image quality, deep-learning analytics, strong low-light performance and rugged construction.

Built around a large 1/1.2" CMOS sensor, the Q3538-LVE delivers up to 3840 × 2160 4K UHD resolution at 50/60 fps. Lightfinder 2.0 improves image usability in very low light, while Forensic WDR helps preserve important details in scenes containing both bright and dark areas.

Its 6.2–12.9 mm varifocal lens provides a wide 103°–48° horizontal field of view, while remote zoom and focus allow convenient adjustment during installation.

The camera also incorporates deep-learning capabilities, built-in IR, Electronic Image Stabilization and an IR-shielded dome designed to reduce unwanted infrared reflections. A robust metal enclosure with IP66/IP6K9K and IK10+ protection makes it suitable for demanding outdoor and vandal-prone locations.

Key Features

✔ 8 MP / 4K UHD 3840 × 2160 resolution
✔ Up to 50/60 fps
✔ Large 1/1.2" CMOS image sensor
✔ Deep-learning analytics
✔ Lightfinder 2.0
✔ Forensic WDR
✔ Built-in IR illumination
✔ 0 lux B/W with IR
✔ IR-shielded dome helps prevent reflections
✔ Electronic Image Stabilization
✔ 6.2–12.9 mm varifocal lens
✔ 103°–48° horizontal FOV
✔ Remote zoom & remote focus
✔ H.264 & H.265 compression
✔ Axis Zipstream technology
✔ Audio support
✔ Local memory card storage
✔ Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity
✔ Signed OS & Secure Boot
✔ CC EAL6+ hardware secure element
✔ Robust metal casing
✔ IP66 & IP6K9K protection
✔ IK10+ impact resistance
✔ Extreme -50°C to +55°C operating range
✔ PoE Class 4
✔ Designed for repainting
✔ PVC-free construction

Technical Specifications

Camera & Imaging

Brand: Axis Communications
Model: AXIS Q3538-LVE
Product Type: AI-Enabled Outdoor Fixed Dome Network Camera
Image Sensor: 1/1.2" CMOS
Maximum Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (8 MP / 4K UHD)
Maximum Frame Rate: 50/60 fps
Low-Light Technology: Lightfinder 2.0
Wide Dynamic Range: Forensic WDR
Minimum Illumination – Color: 0.07 lux
Minimum Illumination – B/W: 0 lux with IR
Day/Night: Yes
Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes
Built-in IR: Yes

Lens & Field of View

Lens: Varifocal 6.2–12.9 mm
Horizontal FOV: 103°–48°
Vertical FOV: 56.4°–27.4°
Remote Zoom: Yes
Remote Focus: Yes

At its widest position, the lens provides approximately 103° horizontal coverage, making it suitable for monitoring broad areas. Zooming toward 12.9 mm narrows the scene to approximately 48°, allowing more focused surveillance.

Deep-Learning Analytics

The AXIS Q3538-LVE incorporates deep-learning capabilities that enable supported analytics to process video and scene information directly at the camera.

Depending on the installed Axis applications, firmware and system configuration, this can support functions such as:

• Human detection and classification
• Vehicle detection and classification
• Object tracking
• Object counting
• Movement-based events
• Scene analysis
• Searchable object metadata
• Event-triggered recording
• Automated security alerts
• Operational intelligence

Edge-based processing can reduce dependence on centralized servers for compatible analytics and provide richer metadata for supported video management systems.

Video & Compression

Maximum Resolution: 3840 × 2160
Maximum Frame Rate: 50/60 fps
H.264: Baseline, Main & High Profiles
H.265: Supported
Axis Zipstream: Supported

H.265 and Axis Zipstream help optimize network bandwidth and recording storage while preserving important forensic information.

Low-Light & Night Surveillance

The Q3538-LVE combines several technologies for difficult lighting environments.

Lightfinder 2.0 helps retain usable detail and color information under very low-light conditions.

Forensic WDR helps capture details in scenes containing strong backlighting, shadows and significant brightness differences.

Built-in IR enables B/W monitoring at 0 lux, supporting surveillance where no usable visible light is available.

The IR-shielded dome helps prevent integrated infrared illumination from creating unwanted reflections inside the dome.

Electronic Image Stabilization

Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) helps compensate for camera movement caused by vibration or environmental factors.

This can be particularly useful for cameras installed on poles, structures, industrial facilities or other locations where wind and vibration could otherwise reduce image usability.

Audio, Network & Storage

Audio Support: Yes
Built-in Microphone: Not specified
Network Type: Wired IP Network Camera
Power over Ethernet: PoE Class 4
Local Storage: Memory Card Slot

The camera can therefore be integrated into compatible audio-enabled surveillance systems using supported external audio equipment where required.

Cybersecurity

Axis Edge Vault: Yes
Signed OS: Yes
Secure Boot: Yes
Secure Keystore: Hardware Secure Element
Secure Element Certification: CC EAL6+

Axis Edge Vault provides a hardware-backed cybersecurity foundation that helps protect device identity, cryptographic credentials and sensitive security information.

Outdoor & Physical Protection

Outdoor Ready: Yes
Casing: Robust Metal Construction
IP Rating: IP66 / IP6K9K
Vandal Rating: IK10+
Operating Temperature: -50°C to +55°C
Designed for Repainting: Yes
Sustainability: PVC-Free

IP66 Protection

Provides protection against dust ingress and powerful water jets.

IP6K9K Protection

Provides protection against close-range, high-pressure and high-temperature water jets, making the camera suitable for demanding outdoor and industrial environments.

IK10+ Protection

The robust metal casing provides a high level of resistance against physical impact and vandalism.

Applications & Industries

Commercial Properties: Entrances, building exteriors, parking facilities and high-value areas.

Critical Infrastructure: Perimeters, access points, restricted areas and operational facilities.

Transportation: Stations, terminals, depots, parking facilities and transport infrastructure.

Industrial Facilities: Manufacturing environments, outdoor production areas and equipment zones.

Warehouses & Logistics: Loading areas, distribution facilities, storage zones and vehicle areas.

Government & Public Safety: High-resolution surveillance for public facilities and security-sensitive environments.

Retail & Shopping Centers: Entrances, parking areas, loading zones and high-traffic locations.

Education & Campuses: Entrances, pathways, common areas, parking and building perimeters.

Purpose of Use

The AXIS Q3538-LVE is designed for surveillance environments requiring a combination of 4K image detail, deep-learning analytics, strong nighttime performance and rugged outdoor construction.

Typical applications include:

• High-detail 4K surveillance
• Human and vehicle detection
• Object classification
• Entrance and exit monitoring
• Perimeter surveillance
• Parking-area monitoring
• Industrial security
• Public-area surveillance
• Nighttime monitoring
• Event-based surveillance
• AI-assisted video search
• Forensic incident investigation
• Edge analytics
• Security metadata generation

Important Operational Notes

✔ The 6.2–12.9 mm lens provides wide-to-medium coverage and is not intended as an extreme long-range telephoto solution.

✔ Recording 4K at 50/60 fps can require significant network bandwidth and storage capacity.

✔ H.265 and Axis Zipstream can help reduce storage requirements, but actual savings depend on scene activity and configuration.

✔ Built-in IR enables surveillance in darkness; actual effective performance depends on target distance, weather, surface reflectivity and installation position.

✔ The IR-shielded dome helps reduce internal reflections during infrared operation.

✔ Electronic Image Stabilization can improve usable footage where vibration or movement affects the installation.

✔ Deep-learning analytics performance depends on target size, viewing angle, lighting, scene complexity and configuration.

✔ A compatible PoE Class 4 switch, injector or power source should be provided.

✔ For edge recording, select a suitable surveillance-grade memory card based on recording bitrate and required retention period.

Benefits

✔ Superior 8 MP / 4K image detail
✔ Smooth 50/60 fps surveillance video
✔ Large 1/1.2" CMOS sensor
✔ Deep-learning analytics at the edge
✔ Excellent low-light capability
✔ Lightfinder 2.0 helps preserve useful color information
✔ Forensic WDR handles challenging contrast
✔ Built-in IR supports complete-darkness monitoring
✔ IR-shielded dome helps minimize IR reflections
✔ Electronic Image Stabilization
✔ Remote zoom and focus simplify installation
✔ H.265 and Zipstream optimize bandwidth and storage
✔ Robust metal enclosure
✔ IP66/IP6K9K outdoor protection
✔ IK10+ impact resistance
✔ Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity
✔ Extreme -50°C to +55°C operating range

Why Choose NEOTECH® UAE

✔ UAE-based security and technology solutions supplier
✔ Professional B2B surveillance product sourcing
✔ Support for enterprise and project-based CCTV requirements
✔ Experience with AI-enabled IP surveillance solutions
✔ Assistance with camera, field-of-view and deployment selection
✔ Solutions for commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects
✔ UAE-focused technical and commercial support

FAQ -  AXIS Q3538-LVE

What resolution does AXIS Q3538-LVE provide?

The camera supports up to 3840 × 2160 4K UHD / 8 MP resolution at up to 50/60 frames per second.

What lens does the Q3538-LVE use?

It uses a 6.2–12.9 mm varifocal lens, providing approximately 103°–48° horizontal and 56.4°–27.4° vertical fields of view.

Does AXIS Q3538-LVE have built-in IR?

Yes. It includes built-in IR and supports 0 lux B/W surveillance with infrared illumination.

What is the IR-shielded dome?

The IR-shielded dome helps prevent internal infrared reflections from affecting nighttime image quality.

Does it support deep-learning analytics?

Yes. The camera is designed with deep-learning capabilities for supported intelligent video analytics and metadata applications.

Does the Q3538-LVE support audio?

Yes. Audio support is available, although a built-in microphone is not specified.

Is it suitable for outdoor installation?

Yes. It is outdoor-ready with IP66/IP6K9K environmental protection and IK10+ impact resistance.

What is the operating temperature?

The specified operating temperature range is -50°C to +55°C.

Does it support local recording?

Yes. A memory card slot is available for supported edge-storage applications.

What cybersecurity features does it include?

The Q3538-LVE includes Axis Edge Vault, Signed OS, Secure Boot and a CC EAL6+ hardware secure element.

Does it support PoE?

Yes. The camera supports PoE Class 4.

What is the difference between AXIS Q3538-LVE and Q3538-SLVE?

Both provide 8 MP / 4K surveillance capabilities, but the Q3538-SLVE uses a marine-grade stainless steel casing specifically intended for corrosive and harsh environments. The standard Q3538-LVE uses a robust metal enclosure and is intended for demanding general outdoor surveillance.

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Service Area: United Arab Emirates
Handling Time: 1–2 business days, subject to stock availability
Transit Time: 3–5 business days within UAE
Estimated Delivery Time: 4–7 business days

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Disclaimer — NEOTECH® UAE

Product specifications, analytics functionality, firmware features, IR performance and compatibility may vary according to manufacturer revisions and deployment conditions.

Customers should verify surveillance distance, required field of view, analytics requirements, PoE capacity, VMS compatibility, network bandwidth and recording storage before deployment.

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Last Updated: 2 September 2026 (GST, UTC+4)