Product Overview
Wide-area outdoor surveillance across a single camera position is exactly where the AXIS Q3839-SPVE earns its place. This multi-sensor panoramic dome camera combines four 8.29MP CMOS sensors into a seamlessly stitched 29MP image, delivering a 180-degree horizontal field of view with a maximum resolution of 7552×3776 pixels. Featuring an electropolished stainless steel SS 316L housing rated to IP66, IP67, IP68, IP6K9K, and IK10, it is engineered for harsh or corrosive outdoor environments including coastal, marine, and heavy industrial sites. Equipped with four fixed 4.6mm f/1.8 lenses and Axis Lightfinder 2.0 technology, it maintains usable colour imagery down to 0.1 lux without any IR illumination. Built on a dual ARTPEC-8 chipset with integrated Deep Learning Processing Unit, it supports AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, and third-party applications via the AXIS Camera Application Platform, making it a capable platform for intelligent perimeter monitoring at demanding sites.
Key Capabilities
29MP Seamlessly Stitched Panoramic Image
Four 8.29MP sensors combine into a single stitched 29MP output at 7552×3776 pixels and 30 FPS. This allows operators to monitor a full 180-degree arc with forensic-grade detail while retaining lossless zoom capability for post-event investigation without sacrificing scene context.
f/1.8 Aperture with Lightfinder 2.0
The wide f/1.8 maximum aperture works alongside Axis Lightfinder 2.0 to achieve a minimum illumination of 0.1 lux in colour and 0.03 lux in black and white. For outdoor sites with ambient lighting, streetlights, or facility floodlights, this removes the need for dedicated IR illuminators while preserving colour detail critical to identification.
Stainless Steel SS 316L Corrosion-Resistant Casing
The electropolished SS 316L stainless steel body offers substantially higher corrosion resistance than standard aluminium housings, making the Q3839-SPVE genuinely suited to coastal, marine wharf, offshore, and chemical industrial environments where salt spray and aggressive atmospheres would degrade a conventional outdoor camera over time.
Dual ARTPEC-8 with Deep Learning Processing Unit
The dual ARTPEC-8 chipset includes an integrated DLPU that handles on-camera AI analytics without requiring a separate server. AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Video Motion Detection, and AXIS Scene Metadata run locally, reducing bandwidth load and enabling real-time event triggering directly from the camera edge.
Forensic WDR and Axis Zipstream
Forensic Wide Dynamic Range handles high-contrast scenes across a 180-degree panoramic view, maintaining usable detail in both bright and shadowed zones simultaneously. Axis Zipstream dynamically reduces bitrate during low-activity periods without compromising image quality during events, cutting storage and network demands across a high-resolution stream.
Axis Edge Vault Cybersecurity
Built-in Axis Edge Vault provides hardware-based cryptographic key storage, signed firmware, and secure device identity. For critical infrastructure, government, or enterprise deployments where network security compliance is a requirement, this hardware-level protection reduces exposure to firmware tampering and unauthorised access attempts at the device level.
Best For
- Coastal and Marine Installations: The electropolished SS 316L stainless steel casing with IP66/67/68 and IP6K9K ratings provides genuine long-term durability in salt-laden or high-humidity environments where aluminium or standard stainless housings would corrode prematurely.
- Wide Perimeter Coverage from a Single Mount Point: The 180-degree horizontal field of view stitched from 4 sensors means a single Q3839-SPVE can cover an entire building facade, entry forecourt, or yard perimeter that would otherwise require multiple cameras and additional cable runs.
- AI-Driven Perimeter Monitoring: With AXIS Object Analytics and an on-board DLPU, the camera can classify objects and trigger event-based rules locally, making it suited to sites that require intelligent alarm filtering rather than continuous recording review.
- Critical Infrastructure and High-Compliance Sites: Axis Edge Vault hardware-level cybersecurity and a 5-year limited warranty make this camera appropriate for transport, utilities, government, and other environments where device integrity and long service life are procurement requirements.
Why Choose the AXIS Q3839-SPVE
The AXIS Q3839-SPVE occupies a specific position in outdoor panoramic camera design that most alternatives cannot match. While standard multi-sensor panoramic cameras use aluminium housings and limited ingress protection ratings, this model uses an electropolished SS 316L stainless steel body rated to IP66, IP67, IP68, IP6K9K, and IK10, allowing deployment in environments that would render conventional cameras unserviceable within months. The dual ARTPEC-8 chipset with integrated DLPU means AXIS Object Analytics and AXIS Scene Metadata run on-device, so VMS servers are not burdened with analytics processing across a 29MP stream. Axis Zipstream and H.265 compression manage the bandwidth footprint of four simultaneous high-resolution streams. Available through Security Wholesalers, the Q3839-SPVE is a long-service investment for sites where camera replacement or servicing is operationally difficult and coverage continuity is non-negotiable.
Buyer Decision Tips
No built-in IR illumination: The Q3839-SPVE does not include IR LEDs. It relies entirely on ambient or artificial light sources to produce colour imagery at 0.1 lux or black and white at 0.03 lux via Lightfinder 2.0 and the f/1.8 aperture. Before specifying this camera for a site, confirm that the coverage area has consistent ambient lighting at night, whether from street lighting, facility floodlights, or dedicated white-light illuminators. Sites that are completely unlit at night will require supplementary lighting to be installed separately.
PoE power budget planning: The Q3839-SPVE draws a typical 9.74W and up to 19.1W, which requires an IEEE 802.3at Type 2 (PoE+) capable switch port or midspan injector. Standard 802.3af PoE ports (limited to 15.4W delivery) may not reliably power this camera at peak load. Confirm your switch or injector supports PoE+ and that the total power budget across all ports accommodates this camera alongside other connected devices before finalising your installation design.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Brand |
Axis Communications |
| Model |
AXIS Q3839-SPVE |
| Total Resolution |
29MP (stitched); max video resolution 7552×3776 |
| Sensors |
4 x 8.29MP 1/1.8″-Type CMOS |
| Lens |
4 x 4.6mm fixed focal length, f/1.8 |
| Field of View |
180° horizontal, 90° vertical |
| Frame Rate |
30 FPS |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.1 lux (colour), 0.03 lux (black and white) |
| IR Illumination |
None |
| Day/Night |
Yes, automatic IR-cut filter |
| Video Compression |
H.265, H.264 (Baseline, Main, High), with Axis Zipstream |
| Chipset |
Dual ARTPEC-8 with integrated DLPU |
| AI Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Video Motion Detection, audio detection, active tampering alarm; ACAP third-party app support |
| WDR |
Forensic WDR |
| Ingress Protection |
IP66, IP67, IP68, IP6K9K, NEMA 4X |
| Vandal Resistance |
IK10 |
| Casing Material |
Electropolished stainless steel SS 316L |
| Power |
PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 2 (PoE+); typical 9.74W, max 19.1W |
| Network Connector |
Shielded RJ45 1000BASE-T PoE |
| Audio |
3.5mm audio input (mic/line in); one-way audio; AAC-LC, G.711, G.726, LPCM, Opus |
| Local Storage |
microSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot |
| Shutter Speed |
1/5 to 1/8500 second |
| SNR |
55 dB |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to 50°C |
| Cybersecurity |
Axis Edge Vault hardware-based security |
| Warranty |
5-year limited warranty |
Ideal Use Cases
Coastal and Marine Facilities
Marinas, port terminals, offshore platforms, and waterfront industrial sites benefit from the SS 316L electropolished casing with IP66/67/68/IP6K9K ratings. The corrosion-resistant housing maintains structural and optical integrity in salt-spray environments where aluminium-bodied cameras typically degrade within 2 to 3 years.
Transport Hubs and Transit Forecourts
Bus terminals, rail station entry plazas, and airport kerbside drop-off zones require wide-area situational awareness from a single overhead mount. The 180-degree horizontal panoramic coverage from one Q3839-SPVE captures full forecourt width, and AXIS Object Analytics provides on-camera event classification without burdening VMS resources.
Industrial Perimeter Monitoring
Chemical plants, refineries, and heavy manufacturing yards often have aggressive atmospheres that damage conventional housings. The IK10-rated stainless steel dome on the Q3839-SPVE resists physical impact and corrosive vapours, while the 29MP stitched output enables post-event forensic zoom to identify personnel or vehicle detail along a full perimeter line.
Critical Infrastructure and Utilities
Water treatment plants, power substations, and telecommunications facilities require cameras with hardware cybersecurity compliance and long service life. Axis Edge Vault provides signed firmware and hardware-level secure identity, and the 5-year limited warranty supports long maintenance cycles that suit infrastructure procurement planning.
Stadium and Large Public Venue Concourses
Entry concourses, outdoor gathering areas, and ticketing plazas demand wide-angle overview without installing multiple camera runs. The Q3839-SPVE covers a 180-degree arc from a single ceiling or fascia mount point, while Forensic WDR handles the high-contrast lighting conditions common in partially covered public spaces with mixed natural and artificial light.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need 180-degree panoramic coverage from a single outdoor mount point in a corrosive, coastal, marine, or high-humidity environment, and your site has consistent ambient or artificial lighting at night. The SS 316L stainless steel housing, IP6K9K rating, dual ARTPEC-8 analytics, and 29MP stitched resolution make it suited to demanding installations where camera longevity and forensic detail are both required.
- Choose a different model if: Your site is completely unlit at night and no supplementary lighting will be installed, as the Q3839-SPVE has no built-in IR illumination and depends on ambient light. A multi-sensor panoramic camera with integrated IR would be more appropriate for dark outdoor perimeters without external lighting. If you need mechanical pan, tilt, and zoom tracking capability rather than a fixed panoramic overview, a PTZ camera is a better fit for active operator-directed tracking at your site.
FAQs
- Does the AXIS Q3839-SPVE have built-in IR night vision?
No. The Q3839-SPVE does not include IR illumination. It achieves colour imagery down to 0.1 lux and black and white down to 0.03 lux using the f/1.8 aperture and Axis Lightfinder 2.0 technology. This is well suited to sites with existing ambient lighting such as streetlights, facility floodlights, or perimeter lighting. If your coverage area is completely dark at night, supplementary white-light or IR illuminators will need to be installed as a separate component.
- What PoE standard is required to power this camera?
The Q3839-SPVE requires IEEE 802.3at Type 2 PoE+, drawing a typical 9.74W with a maximum of 19.1W. Standard 802.3af PoE ports deliver a maximum of 15.4W, which may be insufficient at peak load. You will need a PoE+ capable switch or midspan injector with enough per-port power budget to accommodate this camera alongside any other connected devices on the same switch.
- Why is the stainless steel housing significant for outdoor installations?
Electropolished SS 316L stainless steel offers substantially higher resistance to chloride-induced corrosion than standard aluminium housings. This matters in coastal, marine, offshore, and chemical industrial environments where salt spray, condensation, and aggressive atmospheric conditions cause aluminium or standard steel housings to corrode and fail over time. The Q3839-SPVE’s casing is specifically suited to environments where camera longevity under corrosive conditions is a design requirement rather than an afterthought.
- How is the 29MP figure achieved if each sensor is 8.29MP?
The camera uses 4 individual 8.29MP CMOS sensors, each covering a portion of the 180-degree horizontal field of view. The camera’s processing combines the 4 sensor outputs into a single seamlessly stitched image with a maximum resolution of 7552×3776 pixels. This stitched output behaves as a single panoramic video stream, allowing operators to view the full scene or apply lossless zoom to any portion of it for forensic review.
- Can third-party analytics applications be installed on this camera?
Yes. The Q3839-SPVE supports the AXIS Camera Application Platform, which allows compatible third-party analytics applications to be installed and run directly on the camera. This includes applications for people counting, licence plate detection (where supported by a third-party app), and other site-specific intelligence functions. Axis also includes AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, and AXIS Video Motion Detection as built-in analytics powered by the on-board DLPU.
- Does the camera support local onboard storage?
Yes. The Q3839-SPVE includes a microSD, SDHC, and SDXC card slot for onboard edge storage. This is useful for redundant recording during network outages or as a primary storage solution in remote locations with limited network bandwidth. Card capacity will depend on the SD card installed, recording resolution, and compression settings including Zipstream.
- Where can I purchase the AXIS Q3839-SPVE in Australia?
The AXIS Q3839-SPVE is available through Security Wholesalers, supplying Axis Communications products to security installers and integrators across Australia. Contact the Security Wholesalers team directly for pricing, availability, and project quantity enquiries. Given the specialised nature of this camera and its application in demanding outdoor environments, discussing your site requirements before ordering is recommended to confirm it meets your installation conditions.
Additional Information
AXIS 03201-001 Datasheet
