[shortdesc]8 MP indoor-ready barebone box camera with 1/1.8” sensor, Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, DLPU analytics support, and Axis Edge Vault hardware-based cybersecurity platform.[/shortdesc]

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Model	AXIS P1388-B Box Camera (02903-001)
Product Type	Box Camera
Image Sensor	1/1.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS
Minimum Illumination	Color down to 0.05 lux (F0.9 lens) / 0.13 lux (F1.5 lens) B/W down to 0.011 lux (F0.9) / 0.03 lux (F1.5)
Video Resolution	3840×2160 to 160×90
Frame Rate	Up to 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR; Up to 50/60 fps without WDR
WDR	Forensic WDR up to 120 dB
Audio	Built-in mic; audio input; two-way audio support
Network	Shielded RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE; IPv4/IPv6; ONVIF Profiles G/M/S/T
Power	PoE IEEE 802.3af/at Type 1 Class 3; 10–28 V DC
Power Consumption	Typical 4.6 W (PoE), max 12.13 W
Storage	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with SD encryption; NAS
Operating Temperature	–10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)
Storage Temperature	–40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
Humidity	10–85% RH (operating), non-condensing
Casing	Aluminum; weathershield with black anti-glare coating
Color	White NCS S 1002-B, Black NCS S 9000-N
Mounting	¼”-20 UNC tripod screw thread
Dimensions	See dimension drawing in datasheet
Weight	395 g (0.9 lb)
Certifications	UL, CE, FCC Class A, EN 62368-1, IEC 60068-series, ETSI EN 303 645, FIPS 140

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[specifications]

Image Sensor	1/1.8” progressive scan RGB CMOS; 2.0 µm pixel size
Lens	Lens not included; i-CS connector supporting P-Iris and DC-iris
Day/Night	Removable IR-cut filter
Minimum Illumination	F1.5 lens: Color 0.13 lux / B/W 0.03 lux (25/30 fps WDR) F1.5 lens: Color 0.3 lux / B/W 0.06 lux (50/60 fps no WDR) F0.9 lens: Color 0.05 lux / B/W 0.011 lux (25/30 fps WDR)
Shutter Speed	1/66500 s to 2 s (50/60 Hz)
SoC	ARTPEC-8 with Deep Learning Processing Unit (DLPU)
Memory	2048 MB RAM, 8192 MB Flash
Video Compression	H.264 Baseline/Main/High; H.265 Main; Motion JPEG
Video Streaming	Up to 20 video streams; Zipstream for H.264/H.265; VBR/ABR/MBR; low latency mode
SNR	>55 dB
WDR	Forensic WDR up to 120 dB depending on scene
Noise Reduction	2D + 3D noise reduction
Image Settings	Contrast, brightness, sharpness, WB, exposure, defogging, rotation 0°/90°/180°/270°, overlay, privacy mask, scene profiles
Digital PTZ	Digital PTZ; presets; guard tour
Audio Features	AGC; speaker pairing
Audio Streaming	Simplex, half duplex, full duplex
Audio I/O	Mic/line-in; unbalanced input; built-in mic; optional mic power; audio out via speaker pairing
Audio Encoding	LPCM 24-bit; AAC-LC 8/16/32/48 kHz; G.711; G.726; Opus 8/16/48 kHz
Network Protocols	IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, ICMPv4/ICMPv6, HTTP, HTTPS2, HTTP/2, TLS 2, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, mDNS (Bonjour), UPnP®, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), DNS/DNSv6, DDNS, NTP, PTP, NTS, RTSP, RTP, SRTP/RTSPS, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, RTCP, DHCPv4/v6, ARP, SSH, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, Secure syslog, Link-Local address, IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS), IEEE 802.1AR
ONVIF	Profiles G, M, S, T
Event Conditions	Audio detection, temp alerts, IP change, network lost, storage events, digital I/O, MQTT, schedule, bitrate degradation, tampering
Event Actions	Audio clips, day/night mode, I/O control, MQTT publish, notifications, text overlay, recordings, SNMP traps, LED flash, uploads
Analytics	AXIS Object Analytics, Scene Metadata, Image Health Analytics, Live Privacy Shield, VMD; human/vehicle classification; up to 10 scenarios
Storage	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with encryption; NAS
Connectors	RJ45; 6-pin I/O; 3.5 mm audio in; RS485/RS422; DC input; i-CS lens connector; AXIS T92G20 connector
Power	PoE IEEE 802.3af/at Type 1 Class 3; 10–28 V DC
Power Consumption	Typical 4.61 W, max 12.13 W; 10–28 V DC typical 4.53 W, max 11.14 W
Operating Conditions	–10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F), 10–85% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Conditions	–40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F), 5–95% RH (non-condensing)
Security	Axis Edge Vault; secure boot; signed OS; signed video; secure keystore (CC EAL 6+); FIPS 140 module
Approvals	UL/cUL, CE, UKCA, FCC Class A, EN 55032/55035, EN 62368-1, EN 61000-6-1/6-2, ETSI EN 303 645, NIST SP500-267

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[accesories]

Included	Camera, installation guide, terminal block connectors, owner authentication key
Optional Accessories	AXIS Microphones; AXIS Midspans; AXIS CS mount lenses; AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool; AXIS Surveillance Cards

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High-Performance 8 MP Imaging with Advanced Edge Analytics

The AXIS P1388-B Box Camera delivers exceptional 8 MP 4K image quality using a 1/1.8” sensor, Lightfinder 2.0, and Forensic WDR for crisp performance in challenging lighting conditions. Its ARTPEC-8 system-on-chip integrates a powerful deep learning processing unit, enabling accurate, on-device object classification and event detection with minimal bandwidth impact.

Engineered as a barebone, lens-agnostic platform, this lightweight camera offers maximum installation flexibility and high security thanks to Axis Edge Vault. It is ideal for indoor monitoring or integration into outdoor housings for demanding professional surveillance environments.

Key Benefits

• High-quality 8 MP imaging powered by a 1/1.8” sensor for clear, forensic-grade details.
• Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR ensure excellent performance in low-light or high-contrast scenes.
• Deep learning analytics with support for human and vehicle classification.
• Robust cybersecurity with hardware-based Axis Edge Vault and signed video.
• Flexible barebone design allowing custom lens selection via i-CS interface.
• Efficient bandwidth use with Zipstream for H.264/H.265.
• Versatile installation options and compatibility with Axis accessories.

Ideal Use Cases

• Indoor professional surveillance requiring 8 MP clarity.
• Integrations into outdoor housings for harsh environments.
• Analytics-driven security deployments with object classification.
• Custom installations requiring specific lenses or housing solutions.
• Enterprise environments requiring high cybersecurity assurance.

Technical Specifications Summary

• Sensor: 1/1.8” RGB CMOS, 2.0 µm pixel size
• Minimum illumination: Color 0.05–0.3 lux; B/W 0.011–0.06 lux (lens dependent)
• WDR: Forensic WDR up to 120 dB
• Video: H.264/H.265/MJPEG; up to 4K 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR or up to 4K 50/60 fps without WDR
• Audio: Built-in mic; mic/line-in; full duplex support
• Analytics: AXIS Object Analytics with multiple scenarios
• Storage: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC + NAS
• Power: PoE or 10–28 V DC
• Security: Axis Edge Vault; signed boot; signed video

Upgrade Your Operations

Enhance your surveillance performance with advanced 8 MP imaging and secure, deep learning analytics on the edge.