Product SKU: AXIS Q1715
Product Overview
The AXIS Q1715 1080p Block Camera with 21x Optical Zoom, Lightfinder 2.0 & Forensic WDR is a high-performance network block camera designed for long-distance detail, specialist housings and advanced surveillance integrations. It delivers HDTV 1080p video with up to 120fps, 21x optical zoom, remote zoom and remote focus, making it suitable for sites where fine adjustment and clear detail over distance are important. Lightfinder 2.0 helps produce realistic colour and sharper moving objects in low light, while Forensic WDR improves visibility in scenes with both bright and dark areas. With deep learning analytics support, granular object classification, HDMI and HD-SDI output, audio support, Zipstream, H.265, local storage and secure Axis cybersecurity features, the AXIS Q1715 is a strong choice for professional security projects requiring a compact block camera platform.
Key Capabilities
1080p at High Frame Rates
The AXIS Q1715 supports up to 1920 x 1080 resolution and up to 120fps for smooth, detailed video capture.
21x Optical Zoom
The 4–84.6mm lens provides 21x zoom for capturing detail at longer distances.
Lightfinder 2.0
Lightfinder 2.0 helps deliver realistic colours and sharper images of moving objects in low-light scenes.
Forensic WDR
Forensic WDR improves visibility when the scene includes both bright highlights and darker areas.
Deep Learning Analytics
A deep learning processing unit supports advanced analytics and granular object classification at the edge.
Flexible Video Outputs
HDMI and HD-SDI outputs allow connection to compatible monitors and video equipment.
Best For
- Specialist Camera Housings: Designed for integration into compatible accessory housings and casings.
- Long-Distance Detail: The 21x optical zoom is useful where subjects need to be monitored over longer viewing distances.
- High-Speed Monitoring: Up to 120fps supports smoother capture of fast-moving scenes when configured appropriately.
- Analytics-Driven Surveillance: Deep learning support and Axis Object Analytics help improve event relevance and object classification.
- Low-Light and Mixed-Light Scenes: Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR help improve image usability in challenging lighting environments.
Why Choose the AXIS Q1715
Choose the AXIS Q1715 when the installation requires a professional block camera with long-range zoom, high frame rate video and strong image processing in a compact integration-ready format. Its 21x optical zoom, remote focus, remote zoom, Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR and electronic image stabilisation make it suitable for specialised CCTV designs where image quality, detail and flexibility are important. Deep learning analytics, HDMI and HD-SDI outputs, local storage, DC and PoE power support, signed OS, secure boot and secure keystore also make it a strong platform for advanced surveillance projects. This model, supplied by Security Wholesalers, is ideal for professional systems requiring a high-performance Axis block camera for custom housing or specialist monitoring applications.
Buyer Decision Tips
Buyer Tip: Choose this model when you need a block camera for a compatible housing or custom surveillance build. It is not listed as outdoor ready on its own, so the correct housing should be selected for exposed installations.
Buyer Tip: Confirm PoE Class 4 or 10–28VDC power availability, storage requirements, analytics needs and video output requirements before finalising the system design.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Network block camera. |
| Model | AXIS Q1715. |
| Brand | Axis Communications. |
| Camera Series | Axis Q17 Series. |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8″ CMOS. |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080. |
| Resolution Class | HDTV 1080p. |
| Maximum Frame Rate | Up to 120fps. |
| Optical Zoom | 21x optical zoom. |
| Focal Length | 4–84.6mm. |
| Horizontal Field of View | 76° to 3.6°. |
| Vertical Field of View | 42° to 2.2°. |
| Remote Zoom | Yes. |
| Remote Focus | Yes. |
| Lightfinder | Lightfinder 2.0. |
| Wide Dynamic Range | Forensic WDR. |
| Minimum Illumination | Colour: 0.1 lux; black and white: 0.02 lux. |
| Electronic Image Stabilisation | Yes. |
| Video Compression | H.264 Baseline, Main and High; H.265; Zipstream supported. |
| Analytics Support | Supports analytics with deep learning, Axis Object Analytics, Axis Scene Metadata and video motion detection. |
| Object Classification | Granular object classification supported through compatible analytics. |
| Video Outputs | HDMI and HD-SDI output. |
| Audio Support | Yes. |
| Local Storage | Memory card slot supported. |
| Security Features | Signed OS, secure boot and secure keystore with Secure Element CC EAL6+. |
| PoE | PoE Class 4. |
| DC Input Voltage | 10–28VDC. |
| Power Consumption | Maximum 13.5W; average 12.0W. |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C. |
| Built-In IR | Not built in. |
| Outdoor Ready | Not listed as outdoor ready without suitable housing. |
| Sustainability | BFR/CFR free and PVC free. |
Ideal Use Cases
Custom Camera Housings
Use where the camera needs to be integrated into a compatible enclosure, casing or specialist mounting setup.
Long-Distance Monitoring
The 21x optical zoom is suitable for scenes where detailed viewing over distance is required.
Transport and Public Spaces
Useful for compatible installations requiring high frame rate video, analytics and detailed situational monitoring.
Low-Light Surveillance
Lightfinder 2.0 helps retain useful image detail and colour in suitable low-light environments.
Mixed Lighting Scenes
Forensic WDR supports clearer evidence when bright and dark areas appear in the same scene.
Analytics-Based Security
Deep learning support makes it suitable for installations where object classification and metadata are important.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a 1080p block camera with 21x optical zoom, Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR, high frame rate video and deep learning analytics support.
- Choose a complete outdoor camera if: The installation requires a camera with built-in outdoor housing, IP rating or vandal rating without a separate enclosure.
- Choose this for custom builds: The block camera format is ideal when the camera will be integrated into compatible housings, casings or specialist equipment.
- Check power design: Confirm whether the site will use PoE Class 4, DC power or redundant DC power before installation.
- Check video outputs: HDMI and HD-SDI are useful when the camera needs to connect to compatible local display or video equipment in addition to network video.
FAQs
- What is the AXIS Q1715 used for?
The AXIS Q1715 is used for professional network video surveillance where a compact block camera is required for integration into compatible housings or specialist systems. It is suitable for applications needing 1080p video, 21x optical zoom, strong image processing and advanced analytics support. - Does the AXIS Q1715 support high frame rate video?
Yes. The AXIS Q1715 supports up to 120fps at a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080. This can help capture smoother movement in suitable applications, although final recording performance depends on configuration, network capacity and storage design. - What zoom range does this camera provide?
The camera includes 21x optical zoom with a 4–84.6mm focal length. This makes it useful for viewing detail over longer distances or adjusting a scene more precisely than a fixed-lens camera. - Does it work well in low light?
Yes. The AXIS Q1715 includes Lightfinder 2.0, with listed colour sensitivity of 0.1 lux and black-and-white sensitivity of 0.02 lux. Performance depends on the scene, lens settings, exposure, motion and any external illumination used. - What does Forensic WDR do?
Forensic WDR helps maintain usable image detail when a scene contains both bright and dark areas. This is valuable for entrances, windows, backlit spaces and other locations where standard exposure can lose important detail. - Is the AXIS Q1715 outdoor ready?
The AXIS Q1715 is not listed as outdoor ready on its own and does not include built-in IR. For outdoor or harsh environments, select a suitable compatible housing, power design and installation accessories. - Does it support analytics?
Yes. The camera supports analytics with deep learning, including Axis Object Analytics, Axis Scene Metadata and video motion detection. This makes it a strong option for systems that need metadata, object classification and more relevant event filtering. - What should I check before buying the AXIS Q1715?
Before buying the AXIS Q1715, confirm that a block camera format suits the installation, that a compatible housing is available if needed, and that PoE Class 4 or 10–28VDC power is supported. Security Wholesalers can supply this model for compatible Axis surveillance systems requiring long zoom, high frame rates and advanced analytics.
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