AXIS Q3538-SLVE 8 MP Stainless Steel Outdoor Dome Camera

The AXIS Q3538-SLVE is a high-performance 8 MP / 4K outdoor dome network camera designed specifically for corrosive, marine, industrial and harsh environments where conventional camera housings may not provide sufficient long-term protection.

Its marine-grade stainless steel casing makes it particularly suitable for coastal, food-processing, marine, chemical and industrial installations. The camera is also NSF/ANSI Standard 169 certified, making it suitable for certain environments where hygienic equipment standards are important.

Built around a large 1/1.2" CMOS sensor, the Q3538-SLVE delivers up to 3840 × 2160 4K resolution at 50/60 fps. Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, built-in IR and Electronic Image Stabilization help maintain useful surveillance detail across low light, darkness, high contrast and challenging installation conditions.

Key Features

✔ 8 MP / 4K UHD 3840 × 2160 video
✔ Up to 50/60 fps
✔ Marine-grade stainless steel housing
✔ Designed for corrosive and harsh environments
✔ NSF/ANSI Standard 169 certified
✔ Large 1/1.2" CMOS sensor
✔ Lightfinder 2.0
✔ Forensic WDR
✔ Built-in IR illumination
✔ 0 lux B/W with IR
✔ Electronic Image Stabilization
✔ 6.2–12.9 mm varifocal lens
✔ Remote zoom & remote focus
✔ Axis Zipstream
✔ H.264 & H.265 compression
✔ AI-powered edge analytics
✔ Audio support
✔ Local memory card storage
✔ Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity
✔ Secure Boot & Signed OS
✔ CC EAL6+ hardware secure element
✔ IP66 & IP6K9K protection
✔ IK10+ impact resistance
✔ -50°C to +55°C operating range
✔ PoE Class 4
✔ PVC-free construction

Technical Specifications

Camera & Imaging

Brand: Axis Communications
Model: AXIS Q3538-SLVE
Product Type: Stainless Steel Outdoor 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: 103.4°–48.6°
Vertical FOV: 56.4°–27.4°
Remote Zoom: Yes
Remote Focus: Yes

The wide end of the lens is suitable for broad-area monitoring, while the narrower position allows more focused coverage of entrances, corridors, operational zones and restricted areas.

Stainless Steel & Harsh-Environment Protection

One of the key advantages of the AXIS Q3538-SLVE is its marine-grade stainless steel enclosure, designed for installations where moisture, salt, chemicals, intensive cleaning or corrosive environments can affect conventional surveillance equipment.

Typical deployment environments include:

• Coastal facilities
• Ports and marine terminals
• Food-processing facilities
• Industrial washdown areas
• Chemical environments
• Waste-treatment facilities
• Harsh outdoor locations

The camera is also NSF/ANSI Standard 169 certified, making it suitable for specific food-equipment and hygiene-sensitive applications where certified equipment may be required.

Video & Compression

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

Axis Zipstream helps reduce network bandwidth and recording storage requirements while preserving important forensic details.

AI & Intelligent Analytics

The AXIS Q3538-SLVE supports advanced edge analytics that can make the surveillance system more proactive and searchable.

AXIS Object Analytics

AI-based detection, classification, tracking and counting of supported objects such as people and vehicles.

AXIS Image Health Analytics

Helps detect conditions that may affect camera image quality and operational effectiveness.

AXIS Live Privacy Shield

Provides dynamic privacy masking for privacy-sensitive applications.

AXIS Scene Metadata

Generates structured scene data for search, analytics and operational insight.

AXIS Speed Monitor

Can visualize supported radar data and provide speed-related insights when integrated with compatible Axis radar solutions.

AXIS Video Motion Detection

Supports motion-triggered events and automated surveillance workflows.

Supported Analytics

The camera also supports compatible applications such as:

• AXIS License Plate Verifier
• AXIS Perimeter Defender

Actual functionality depends on camera configuration, scene conditions, licensing and supporting infrastructure.

Low-Light & Night Surveillance

Lightfinder 2.0 helps retain usable color information in low-light environments.

Forensic WDR improves detail in scenes containing strong backlighting, bright reflections or deep shadows.

Built-in IR enables B/W surveillance at 0 lux, supporting monitoring in complete darkness without relying entirely on external illumination.

Electronic Image Stabilization can help maintain more usable video where mounting vibration or environmental movement is present.

Audio, Network & Storage

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

External audio devices may be integrated where supported and required by the surveillance design.

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 designed to protect device identity, cryptographic material and sensitive system information.

Environmental & Physical Protection

Outdoor Ready: Yes
Housing: Marine-Grade Stainless Steel
IP Rating: IP66 / IP6K9K
Impact Rating: IK10+
Operating Temperature: -50°C to +55°C
Designed for Repainting: No
Sustainability: PVC-Free

IP66

Provides protection against dust ingress and powerful water jets.

IP6K9K

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

IK10+

Provides a high level of mechanical impact resistance for physically demanding or vandal-prone locations.

Applications & Industries

Marine & Ports: Coastal facilities, docks, terminals, shipyards and salt-air environments.

Food Processing: Production areas, washdown zones and facilities where corrosion resistance and hygiene certifications are important.

Industrial Facilities: Chemical plants, processing sites, manufacturing environments and heavy-industry applications.

Oil & Gas: Suitable for general surveillance in corrosive or demanding industrial areas where the specific installation requirements allow.

Waste & Water Treatment: Moist, corrosive and washdown environments.

Transportation: Outdoor terminals, depots and infrastructure exposed to severe weather.

Critical Infrastructure: Security-sensitive facilities requiring rugged construction and high-quality video.

Commercial & Public Facilities: Suitable where stainless-steel construction provides additional durability and environmental resistance.

Purpose of Use

The AXIS Q3538-SLVE is designed for installations where standard outdoor cameras may not provide sufficient corrosion resistance or environmental durability.

Typical applications include:

• Marine surveillance
• Coastal facility monitoring
• Food-processing surveillance
• Industrial washdown areas
• Chemical-processing environments
• High-humidity installations
• Perimeter surveillance
• Vehicle and personnel monitoring
• Critical infrastructure security
• Nighttime monitoring
• High-detail forensic recording
• AI-based event detection
• Privacy-sensitive monitoring
• Harsh outdoor environments

Important Operational Notes

✔ Marine-grade stainless steel is a major advantage in corrosive or salt-air environments.

✔ NSF/ANSI Standard 169 certification can be important for certain food-processing and hygienic equipment environments.

✔ Recording at 4K and 50/60 fps can generate substantial network traffic and storage consumption.

✔ PoE infrastructure should provide the required Class 4 power budget.

✔ Built-in IR performance varies according to target distance, scene reflectivity, weather and camera positioning.

✔ Electronic Image Stabilization can improve usable footage in locations affected by vibration.

✔ Analytics performance depends on target size, lighting, viewing angle and scene configuration.

✔ Memory-card capacity and endurance should be selected according to bitrate and retention requirements.

✔ For chemically aggressive environments, installation materials, mounting hardware and cabling should also be selected for corrosion resistance.

Benefits

✔ Marine-grade stainless steel construction
✔ Excellent resistance for corrosive environments
✔ NSF/ANSI Standard 169 certification
✔ Outstanding 8 MP / 4K image quality
✔ Smooth video at up to 50/60 fps
✔ Large 1/1.2" sensor
✔ Lightfinder 2.0 for low-light surveillance
✔ Forensic WDR for difficult lighting
✔ Built-in IR for complete-darkness monitoring
✔ AI-powered edge analytics
✔ Advanced privacy and metadata functionality
✔ Electronic Image Stabilization
✔ H.265 and Zipstream help optimize storage
✔ IP66/IP6K9K environmental protection
✔ IK10+ impact resistance
✔ Extreme -50°C to +55°C operating range
✔ Hardware-backed Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity

Why Choose NEOTECH® UAE

✔ UAE-based security and technology solutions supplier
✔ Professional B2B surveillance product sourcing
✔ Support for industrial, marine and enterprise CCTV projects
✔ Experience with high-performance IP surveillance solutions
✔ Assistance with camera and deployment selection
✔ Solutions for harsh and corrosion-prone environments
✔ UAE-focused technical and commercial support

FAQ -  AXIS Q3538-SLVE

What resolution does the AXIS Q3538-SLVE provide?

It provides up to 3840 × 2160 4K UHD / 8 MP video at up to 50/60 frames per second.

What makes the Q3538-SLVE different from a normal outdoor dome camera?

Its major difference is the marine-grade stainless steel casing, which is designed for corrosive and harsh environments where conventional housings may degrade more quickly.

Is the camera suitable for food-processing environments?

The Q3538-SLVE is NSF/ANSI Standard 169 certified, making it suitable for certain hygiene-sensitive and food-related equipment environments.

Does it have built-in IR?

Yes. Built-in IR enables 0 lux B/W surveillance for monitoring in complete darkness.

What lens does it use?

It uses a 6.2–12.9 mm varifocal lens with a horizontal field of view from approximately 103.4° to 48.6°.

Does the camera support AI analytics?

Yes. Supported analytics include AXIS Object Analytics, Image Health Analytics, Live Privacy Shield, Scene Metadata, Speed Monitor and Video Motion Detection.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?

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

What temperature range does it support?

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

Does it support local recording?

Yes. The camera includes a memory card slot for supported edge-storage applications.

Does it support PoE?

Yes. The AXIS Q3538-SLVE supports PoE Class 4.

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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, environmental certifications, firmware features, IR performance and compatibility may change according to manufacturer revisions and installation conditions.

Customers should verify chemical exposure, corrosion-resistance requirements, hygiene standards, surveillance distance, 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)