Axis Communications is introducing the AXIS P1486-LE Global Shutter Camera, its first network camera featuring global shutter technology. This technology captures the entire image at a single moment, ensuring that fast-moving vehicles and license plates are captured without distortion.
The new bullet camera reads all pixels simultaneously. This makes a significant difference in traffic monitoring, where vehicles sometimes race through the frame at high speeds. The camera uses a light-sensitive 1/1.8-inch CMOS sensor and a 10–40-millimeter telephoto lens with a horizontal field of view ranging from 44 to 11 degrees.
Thanks to Axis OptimizedIR, images remain sharp even in complete darkness, up to 80 meters away. A TTL output also allows for the connection of third-party LED strobe lights. Through intelligent pulse control, the light flash synchronizes with the global shutter’s frame rate. This makes even details inside the vehicle visible, such as an unfastened seatbelt or cell phone use while driving.
AI analysis on the camera itself
The camera runs on the ARTPEC-9 System-on-Chip developed by Axis and supports the AV1 video codec. AV1 support in ARTPEC-9 further reduces the required bandwidth.
Through an integrated deep-learning processing unit, the analytics functions operate directly on the device. AXIS Object Analytics detects, classifies, tracks, and counts objects. AXIS Image Health Analytics continuously monitors whether the images remain usable, for example, if the lens is dirty. And AXIS Live Privacy Shield dynamically masks individuals in accordance with GDPR regulations. Metadata, such as license plate data, is also processed locally. This reduces the data stream and, in combination with Axis Zipstream, minimizes storage requirements.
The housing is shock-resistant and withstands temperatures ranging from -40 to +60 degrees Celsius and wind speeds up to 60 m/s. Electronic image stabilization keeps the images steady even during vibrations. Power is supplied via DC or Power over Ethernet.
In terms of security, Axis Edge Vault safeguards the camera’s integrity and the storage of cryptographic keys. To this end, the platform provides an environment certified to the FIPS 140-3 Level 3 standard. The AXIS P1486-LE Global Shutter Camera is available immediately.
Tip: Thanks to metadata, Axis cameras see more than you think