[shortdesc] 8 MP resolution, 1/1.8 inch CMOS sensor, varifocal 4.4-14.6 mm lens, Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR, OptimizedIR 40 m range, IK10 and IP54 rated [/shortdesc]

 

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Model	AXIS P3278-LV
Brand	Axis Communications
Product Type	Indoor 8 MP AI-powered dome camera
Image Sensor	1/1.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS
Pixel Size	2.0 µm
Maximum Resolution	3840 × 2160 (16:9, 8 MP)
Lens	Varifocal 4.4–14.6 mm, F1.65–3.65; IR-corrected; remote zoom and focus; P-Iris control
Horizontal Field of View	103° to 29°
Vertical Field of View	56° to 17°
Minimum Illumination	Color: 0.11 lux at 50 IRE, F1.65; B/W: 0.03 lux at 50 IRE, F1.65; 0 lux with IR on
Day & Night Function	Automatic IR-cut filter
Wide Dynamic Range	Forensic WDR, up to 120 dB (depending on scene)
IR Illumination	OptimizedIR, 850 nm IR LEDs
IR Range	40 m (130 ft) or more depending on scene
Frame Rate	Up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions
Video Compression	AV1; H.264 Baseline/Main/High; H.265 Main; Motion JPEG
Power Supply	Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3
Power Consumption	Max 12.9 W; typical 5.5 W (heater off, IR off)
Local Storage	microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card support; SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit)
Operating Conditions	0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F); 10–85% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Conditions	−40 °C to 65 °C (−40 °F to 149 °F); 5–95% RH (non-condensing)
Ingress Protection	IP54
Impact Protection	IK10
Casing	Plastic casing with polycarbonate hard-coated dome; color white NCS S 1002-B
Weight	810 g (1.8 lb)
Dimensions	Ø149 x H109 mm (Ø5.86 x H4.29 in) max

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Video Resolutions	3840 × 2160 (16:9); 2560 × 1600 (16:10); 2592 × 1944 (4:3)
Video Streaming	Up to 20 unique, configurable streams; Axis Zipstream in AV1, H.264 and H.265; VBR/ABR/MBR; low latency mode
Multi-view & PTZ	Digital PTZ with presets and guard tour; up to 7 individually cropped view areas
Image Enhancement	Lightfinder 2.0; Forensic WDR; OptimizedIR; 2D/3D noise reduction; defog; barrel distortion correction; corridor format; privacy masks; overlays
Shutter Speed	1/66500 s to 1/25 s (50 Hz) or 1/30 s (60 Hz)
Image Settings	Saturation, contrast, brightness, sharpness, white balance, exposure modes/zones, local contrast, tone mapping, day/night threshold, mirroring, rotation 0°/90°/180°/270°
Audio Features	Configurable one-way (simplex/half duplex) or two-way (half duplex/full duplex) via edge-to-edge or portcast; automatic gain control; 10-band graphic equalizer
Audio Interfaces	External mic/line input with optional 5 V mic power; digital input with optional 12 V ring power; audio output via speaker pairing or portcast
Audio Encoding	24-bit LPCM; AAC-LC 8/16/32/48 kHz; G.711 PCM 8 kHz; G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz; Opus 8/16/48 kHz
Network Protocols	IPv4/IPv6, HTTP/HTTPS, HTTP/2, RTP/RTSP/SRTP, TCP, UDP, IGMP, DHCPv4/v6, NTP/PTP/NTS, FTP/SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, mDNS, MQTT v3.1.1, LLDP, SSH and more
System Integration	Open API with VAPIX; AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP); ONVIF Profiles G, M, S, T; SIP support for VoIP; compatible with AXIS Camera Station and partner VMS
Event Triggers	Audio detection; video motion and tampering; day/night mode; device status; temperature; digital I/O; storage events; MQTT; schedules
Event Actions	Record to SD card or network share; send HTTP/HTTPS/TCP/email; MQTT publish; SNMP traps; toggle I/O; control IR and LEDs; overlay text; erase configuration; upload images or clips
Built-in Analytics	AXIS Object Analytics; AXIS Image Health Analytics; AXIS Scene Metadata; AXIS Live Privacy Shield; AXIS Video Motion Detection
Supported Analytics	AXIS Perimeter Defender; AXIS License Plate Verifier; third-party ACAP applications
AXIS Object Analytics Functions	Detection and classification of humans and vehicles; line crossing; object in area; time in area; crossline counting; occupancy; tailgating detection; PPE monitoring (beta); motion in area and motion line crossing
Image Health Analytics	Detects blocked or redirected image, blurred image, and underexposed image with sensitivity and validation period settings
Scene Metadata	Metadata for humans, faces, vehicles (cars, buses, trucks, bikes) and license plates; attributes such as vehicle and clothing color, confidence and position
Cybersecurity Platform	Axis Edge Vault with secure boot, signed OS, secure keystore in CC EAL 6+ / FIPS 140-3 hardware, encrypted file system and Axis device ID
Network Security	IEEE 802.1X, MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE), IEEE 802.1AR, HTTPS/HSTS, TLS 1.2/1.3, Network Time Security, X.509 PKI, host-based firewall, secure syslog
Approvals & Certifications	UL/cUL, CE, KC, EAC, VCCI, RCM, ICES, UKCA, FCC; EMC standards including CISPR 32/35, EN 55032/55035; EN 50121-4; EN 61000-6-1/6-2; environmental and mechanical tests per IEC 60068 series; IP54 and IK10
Supply Chain & Sustainability	TAA compliant; PVC and BFR/CFR free per JS709; RoHS and REACH compliant; renewable carbon-based plastic content 41%

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Included	Camera; installation guide; terminal block connector; connector guard; cable gasket; owner authentication key
Optional – Portcast Interfaces	AXIS T61 MkII Audio and I/O Interface Series; AXIS D6210 Air Quality Sensor
Optional – Installation Tools	AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
Optional – Mounting Accessories	AXIS TP3205 Recessed Mount; AXIS T94K01D Pendant Kit
Optional – Storage	AXIS Surveillance Cards

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High-Resolution AI Security for Demanding Indoor Areas

The AXIS P3278-LV Dome Camera delivers 8 MP detail and powerful AI-driven analytics to keep busy indoor environments under control. Built on the advanced ARTPEC-9 system on chip with a deep learning processing unit (DLPU), it performs object detection and classification at the edge while keeping bandwidth and storage use efficient with Axis Zipstream technology.

Key Benefits & Features

• 8 MP Clarity and Flexible Views: Capture forensic video up to 3840x2160 at 25 or 30 fps with a varifocal 4.4-14.6 mm lens providing 103° to 29° horizontal coverage.
• Dependable Imaging in Any Light: Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR up to 120 dB, and OptimizedIR with 850 nm LEDs deliver sharp, low-noise images in mixed or low light conditions with a minimum illumination of 0 lux (IR on).
• AI-Powered Edge Analytics: Pre-installed applications like AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, and AXIS Live Privacy Shield classify people and vehicles, support counting, and enable privacy-aware monitoring with dynamic masking.
• Hardened and Ready to Integrate: Axis Edge Vault, secure boot, and encrypted storage protect the device's identity and sensitive data. Open APIs and ONVIF Profiles G, M, S and T simplify integration with leading VMS and audio systems.

Ideal Use Cases

• Monitoring large lobbies, corridors, and production floors that require a high-resolution overview and embedded analytics.
• Retail, education, and healthcare sites requiring evidence-grade video with real-time privacy controls.
• Warehouses and logistics hubs with variable lighting and moving assets that benefit from Forensic WDR.
• Axis-based security systems standardizing on ONVIF compatible video management platforms.

Technical Specifications Highlights

• Image sensor: 1/1.8 inch progressive scan RGB CMOS.
• Maximum resolution: Up to 3840x2160 at 25/30 fps.
• Lens: Varifocal 4.4-14.6 mm, F1.65-3.65, 103° to 29° horizontal field of view.
• Minimum illumination: Color: 0.11 lux; Black/White: 0.03 lux; 0 lux with IR on.
• Low light performance: Forensic WDR up to 120 dB and Lightfinder 2.0.
• IR illumination: OptimizedIR 850 nm, range up to 40 m (130 ft) or more depending on the scene.
• Video compression: AV1, H.264, H.265, and Motion JPEG with Axis Zipstream technology.
• Power and protection: PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3, IK10 vandal resistance, and IP54 ingress protection.

Upgrade to Smarter 8 MP Indoor Surveillance Today

Deploy the AXIS P3278-LV Dome Camera to give your team sharp 8 MP video, powerful on-board analytics, and robust cybersecurity in a durable, vandal-resistant dome. Order today to enhance your indoor security infrastructure.