[shortdesc] 2MP 1080p AI dome, 3.2–7.2 mm varifocal lens, Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, OptimizedIR 20 m, IP66 IK10 outdoor network dome [/shortdesc]

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Brand	Axis Communications
Series	AXIS M42 Series
Model	AXIS M4225-LVE
SKU	02814-001
Product Type	2 MP Outdoor Network Dome Camera
Form Factor	Dome, vandal resistant, weather resistant
Image Sensor	1/2.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS, 2 MP
Maximum Resolution	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Maximum Frame Rate	Up to 25/30 fps in all resolutions
Lens Type	Varifocal, remote zoom and focus
Focal Length	3.2–7.2 mm, F1.6–2.7
Horizontal / Vertical Field of View	Horizontal 100–38°; Vertical 52–20°
Minimum Illumination	Color 0.12 lux at 50 IRE, F1.6; B/W 0.03 lux at 50 IRE, F1.6; 0 lux with IR on
Day/Night	Automatic IR-cut filter
IR Illumination	OptimizedIR, 850 nm LEDs, range up to 20 m (66 ft) depending on scene
Wide Dynamic Range	Forensic WDR, up to 120 dB (scene dependent)
Low-Light Technology	Axis Lightfinder 2.0
Video Compression	H.264 (Baseline/Main/High), H.265 (Main), Motion JPEG with Axis Zipstream
Video Streams	Up to 20 configurable video streams
Analytics	AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Audio Analytics, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Live Privacy Shield, AXIS Video Motion Detection
Edge Storage	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC slot with SD card encryption; recording to NAS supported
Network Interface	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, shielded RJ45
Network Protocols	IPv4, IPv6, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, FTP/SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, NTP/NTS, RTP/RTSP/SRTP/RTSPS, DHCP, ARP, IGMP, LLDP, CDP, MQTT, mDNS/Bonjour, UPnP, secure syslog
Power	Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af/802.3at/802.3bt Type 1 Class 3 via RJ45
Power Consumption	Typical 2.7 W (heater off, IR off); maximum 10.5 W
Operating Temperature	−30 °C to 50 °C (−22 °F to 122 °F)
Operating Humidity	10–100% RH, condensing
Storage Conditions	−40 °C to 65 °C (−40 °F to 149 °F); 5–95% RH, non-condensing
Environmental Protection	IP66, NEMA 4X, IK10
Dimensions (W × H × D)	120 × 80 × 120 mm (4.7 × 3.1 × 4.7 in)
Weight	540 g (1.2 lb)
Color	White, NCS S 1002-B
Audio Capabilities	Acoustic sensor with AI-based AXIS Audio Analytics; no built-in microphone
Cybersecurity Platform	Axis Edge Vault with secure keystore and secure boot
Compliance	TAA compliant

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[specifications]

Image Sensor Details	1/2.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS; pixel size 2.90 µm; signal-to-noise ratio >55 dB
Lens Details	Varifocal 3.2–7.2 mm, F1.6–2.7, fixed iris, IR corrected, remote zoom and focus; minimum focus distance 1.0 m (3.2 ft)
Camera Adjustment	Pan ±180°; tilt −10° to +65°; rotation ±180°
Shutter Speed	1/20000 s to 1.5 s
Minimum Illumination Values	Color: 0.12 lux at 50 IRE, F1.6; B/W: 0.03 lux at 50 IRE, F1.6; 0 lux with IR illumination on
Video Resolutions (16:9)	1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×360
Video Resolutions (4:3)	1280×960, 640×480, 320×240
Frame Rate	Up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) in all supported resolutions
IR Illumination Specs	OptimizedIR with 850 nm LEDs; range 20 m (66 ft) or more depending on scene
DORI Distances (wide–tele)	Detect: 43.7–101.8 m; Observe: 17.4–40.4 m; Recognize: 8.8–20.4 m; Identify: 4.4–10.2 m
Image Processing	Axis Zipstream for H.264/H.265, Forensic WDR, Lightfinder 2.0, OptimizedIR, digital PTZ, rotation 0°/90°/180°/270° including corridor format, privacy masks, text and image overlay
Video Streaming	Up to 20 unique and configurable streams; controllable frame rate and bandwidth; VBR/ABR/MBR; low latency mode; video streaming indicator
System on Chip	ARTPEC-8 with deep learning processing unit (DLPU)
Memory	1 GB RAM; 8 GB Flash
AXIS Object Analytics	Detects and classifies humans and vehicles (cars, buses, trucks, bikes, other); scenarios include line crossing, object in area, time in area, crossline counting, occupancy in area, tailgating detection, PPE monitoring (beta), motion in area and motion line crossing
AXIS Audio Analytics	Sound pressure level, adaptive audio detection and classification of scream, shout, glass break and speech; generates event metadata on detections
AXIS Image Health Analytics	Monitors for blocked or redirected image, blurred image and underexposed image with configurable sensitivity and validation period
AXIS Scene Metadata	Metadata for humans, faces, vehicles (cars, buses, trucks, bikes) and license plates; attributes include vehicle color, upper/lower clothing color, confidence and position; audio level metadata
Event Triggers	Device status, temperature conditions, IP change, network lost, system ready, live stream active, edge storage status, manual or virtual inputs, MQTT, schedules, day/night mode, tampering, bitrate degradation and motion-related events
Event Actions	Image upload via FTP/HTTP/HTTPS/SFTP/network share/email; video recording; overlay text; SNMP traps; MQTT publish; notifications; day/night and IR control; status LED control; security actions including erase configuration
Edge Security Features	Axis Edge Vault with secure keystore (CC EAL 6+, FIPS 140-3 Level 3), signed OS, secure boot, encrypted filesystem (AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit), Axis device ID and signed video
Network Security	IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2), IEEE 802.1AR, HTTPS/HSTS, TLS v1.2/v1.3, Network Time Security (NTS), X.509 certificates, host-based firewall
Standards & Certifications	UL/cUL, UKCA, CE, EAC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI; EMC CISPR 32/35 Class A, EN 55032 Class A, EN 55035, EN 61000-6-1/6-2; IEC/EN 60529 IP66, IEC/EN 62262 IK10, NEMA 250 Type 4X; ETSI EN 303 645; NIST SP500-267; TAA compliant
Operating Environment	−30 °C to 50 °C (−22 °F to 122 °F), 10–100% RH condensing; maximum temperature according to NEMA TS 2 (2.2.7) 74 °C (165 °F)
Storage Environment	−40 °C to 65 °C (−40 °F to 149 °F), 5–95% RH non-condensing
Storage Options	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit encryption; network-attached storage (NAS)
Supported Languages	Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese

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[accesories]

Included	AXIS M4225-LVE camera; Weathershield ; Installation guide ; Connector guard; Cable gaskets; Owner authentication key
Additional Accessories – Installation Tool	AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
Additional Accessories – Mounting	AXIS TM3601-E Conduit Back Box; AXIS TM4101 Pendant Kit
Additional Accessories – Storage	AXIS Surveillance Cards

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AI-Powered 2 MP Dome for Demanding Outdoor Security

The AXIS M4225-LVE Dome Camera combines 2 MP 1080p imaging with advanced low-light technology to secure entrances, perimeters and exposed outdoor areas. Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR and OptimizedIR provide clear, detailed video in scenes with deep shadows, strong backlight or complete darkness.

Built on the ARTPEC-8 platform with Axis Edge Vault, this compact outdoor dome delivers powerful edge analytics, hardened cybersecurity and seamless PoE installation, making it ideal for IT-led video projects that need reliable 24/7 performance.

Key Benefits & Features

• High-definition 2 MP video: Captures 1920 x 1080 resolution up to 30 fps for sharp evidential footage.
• Excellent low-light clarity: Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR and OptimizedIR keep faces and objects visible in near darkness and high-contrast scenes.
• Adjustable varifocal optics: 3.2–7.2 mm lens with remote zoom and focus simplifies setup and lets you tune coverage without lifting the dome.
• Edge AI analytics: AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Audio Analytics classify people, vehicles and critical sound events at the edge to reduce false alarms.
• Rugged TAA-compliant design: IP66, IK10 and NEMA 4X ratings with -30 to 50 °C operation and Axis Edge Vault for secure, mission-critical deployments.

Ideal Use Cases

• Building entrances, loading bays and parking areas at offices, warehouses and logistics hubs.
• Perimeter protection for industrial sites, utilities, data centers and critical infrastructure.
• Public-facing areas in retail, healthcare, education and smart city deployments.

Technical Specifications

• Image sensor: 1/2.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS, 2 MP.
• Resolution and frame rate: 1920 x 1080 up to 25/30 fps.
• Lens: 3.2–7.2 mm varifocal, F1.6–2.7 with remote zoom and focus.
• Field of view: 100–38° horizontal, 52–20° vertical.
• Low-light performance: 0.12 lux color, 0.03 lux B/W, 0 lux with IR on.
• IR illumination: 850 nm OptimizedIR LEDs with range up to 20 m (66 ft).
• Networking and power: 10/100 Mbps RJ45, PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at/802.3bt Class 3, typical 2.7 W, max 10.5 W.
• Operating conditions: -30 to 50 °C (-22 to 122 °F), IP66, IK10, NEMA 4X.
• Onboard storage: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC slot and NAS support with encrypted recording.

Secure Critical Entrances with AXIS M4225-LVE Today

Upgrade your outdoor surveillance to AI-powered, cyber-hardened 1080p imaging with the AXIS M4225-LVE Dome Camera. Order today.