Product SKU: Q1798-LE
Product Overview
Wide-area monitoring across airports, harbours, sports stadiums, and large industrial facilities demands both exceptional resolution and dependable low-light performance, and the AXIS Q1798-LE was engineered specifically for that challenge. This outdoor bullet camera houses a 4/3″ ultra-high light-sensitive image sensor capable of capturing detail at up to 10 megapixels, paired with Axis Lightfinder 2.0 to reproduce true colour in near-darkness without sacrificing image clarity. The Canon 12-48mm varifocal lens delivers a 90-degree horizontal field of view, giving installers the framing flexibility to cover broad open spaces from a single mounting position. Axis OptimizedIR provides supplemental IR illumination for low-light and nighttime operation, while Axis Zipstream with H.264 and H.265 support significantly reduces bandwidth and storage demands. Built-in analytics, shock detection, and auto-rotation round out a capable feature set suited to demanding outdoor deployments. Note: the Q1798-LE is a clearance line and stock is limited.
Key Capabilities
10MP on a 4/3″ Sensor
The large-format 4/3″ sensor captures scenes at up to 10 megapixels, preserving the fine detail needed to identify individuals, vehicles, or incidents across wide outdoor areas where pixel density directly affects investigation quality.
Axis Lightfinder 2.0
Lightfinder 2.0 reproduces accurate, true colour imagery in extremely low ambient light conditions. For perimeter and open-area installations where lighting infrastructure is limited, this allows the camera to deliver usable colour footage after dark without relying solely on IR.
Canon 12-48mm Varifocal Lens
The Canon-branded varifocal lens with a 90-degree horizontal field of view at its widest setting gives installers the ability to frame coverage precisely at commissioning, making it practical for large open spaces where fixed-lens cameras would force a compromise between width and detail.
Axis Zipstream (H.264 and H.265)
Zipstream dynamically reduces bitrate during low-activity periods while preserving full detail when motion or events occur. Supporting both H.264 and H.265, it significantly lowers storage and bandwidth costs, which matters particularly when recording 10MP streams continuously across multiple cameras.
Axis OptimizedIR and Built-in Analytics
OptimizedIR adjusts IR intensity and beam angle to match the lens zoom position, reducing overexposure at close range while maintaining illumination at distance. Onboard analytics add proactive detection capability, reducing reliance on constant manual monitoring across large sites.
Best For
- Large Open-Area Monitoring: The 90-degree horizontal field of view from the Canon 12-48mm lens makes this camera suited to airports, harbours, stadiums, and other expansive outdoor environments where broad coverage from fewer mounting positions is a priority.
- Low-Light Perimeter Coverage: Axis Lightfinder 2.0 combined with OptimizedIR means the Q1798-LE continues to deliver usable imagery after dark, supporting perimeter monitoring in locations with minimal artificial lighting.
- Bandwidth-Constrained Multi-Camera Systems: Zipstream’s compatibility with both H.264 and H.265 makes this camera practical in larger deployments where network bandwidth and NAS or server storage are shared across many high-resolution channels.
- Clearance Budget Deployments: As a discontinued clearance item, the Q1798-LE offers access to a premium Axis imaging platform at a reduced cost for projects where the feature set aligns with requirements and stock availability is acceptable.
Why Choose the AXIS Q1798-LE
The Q1798-LE stands apart from standard outdoor bullet cameras through the combination of its 4/3″ sensor, Axis Lightfinder 2.0, and a Canon-branded varifocal lens, three specifications that are uncommon together in a single fixed outdoor housing. A basic outdoor bullet with a smaller sensor and fixed lens cannot match the light gathering ability or the framing flexibility that the 12-48mm Canon lens provides across wide, open installations. The built-in analytics and shock detection add operational value beyond passive recording, allowing the camera to flag events and withstand physical disturbance on exposed outdoor mounts. IP67 weather sealing and IK08 impact resistance confirm suitability for demanding outdoor conditions. The Q1798-LE is available at Security Wholesalers as a clearance line, making it an option for installers or end-users who need proven Axis imaging performance and have confirmed compatibility with their existing AXIS-compatible management platform.
Buyer Decision Tips
Clearance and Discontinuation: The Q1798-LE is listed as a discontinued clearance product, which means stock is finite and replacement parts or firmware updates may be limited over time. Confirm your required quantity is available before committing to a multi-camera deployment, and verify compatibility with your chosen video management system before purchase.
Lens and Framing: The Canon 12-48mm varifocal range gives significant flexibility at installation, but the lens must be manually set and locked during commissioning. If your site requires remote zoom or continuous optical adjustment during operation, a motorised zoom or PTZ camera would be more appropriate for that specific requirement.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS Q1798-LE |
| Resolution |
Up to 10 megapixels |
| Image Sensor |
4/3″ ultra-high light-sensitive CMOS |
| Lens |
Canon 12-48mm varifocal |
| Horizontal Field of View |
90 degrees |
| Low-Light Technology |
Axis Lightfinder 2.0 |
| IR Illumination |
Axis OptimizedIR |
| Video Compression |
H.264, H.265 (Axis Zipstream) |
| Power |
PoE |
| Weather Protection |
IP67 |
| Impact Rating |
IK08 |
| Built-in Analytics |
Yes |
| Shock Detection |
Yes |
| Auto-Rotation |
Yes |
| Housing Type |
Outdoor bullet |
| Product Status |
Clearance – discontinued |
Ideal Use Cases
Airport Aprons and Terminal Forecourts
The 90-degree horizontal field of view and 10MP resolution support wide-area coverage across large flat surfaces, allowing security teams to monitor vehicle and pedestrian activity at a level of detail that lower-resolution cameras cannot match at equivalent distances.
Harbour and Waterfront Perimeters
IP67 sealing and IK08 impact resistance make the Q1798-LE appropriate for coastal and waterfront environments. Lightfinder 2.0 supports colour imaging during low-light conditions typical at harbour perimeters overnight.
Sports Stadiums and Event Venues
The Canon 12-48mm varifocal lens allows installers to frame specific sections of a bowl, pitch, or crowd area during commissioning. The high resolution supports post-event review where identifying individuals in a crowd is a requirement.
Industrial Yards and Loading Areas
The bullet housing allows targeted directional mounting on walls or poles facing loading docks and yard approaches. OptimizedIR maintains illumination across the framed area as the lens is zoomed, avoiding the uneven IR coverage that fixed-beam illuminators produce at longer focal lengths.
Multi-Camera Network Deployments
Axis Zipstream with H.265 support reduces per-channel storage and bandwidth requirements, making it more practical to record multiple 10MP streams simultaneously on shared infrastructure without requiring disproportionate server or NAS capacity.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: You need a 10MP outdoor bullet with a large-format sensor, Canon varifocal lens, and Axis Lightfinder 2.0 for wide-area coverage in demanding low-light environments, and you are comfortable purchasing a clearance line with finite stock availability.
- Choose a different model if: You require ongoing manufacturer support, long-term firmware updates, or confirmed future parts availability. A current-range outdoor bullet from the Axis lineup would be more appropriate for new long-term deployments. Similarly, if your site requires remote zoom adjustment during operation, a motorised varifocal or PTZ camera would better suit that need.
FAQs
- What does “clearance” mean for the Q1798-LE?
The AXIS Q1798-LE has been discontinued by Axis Communications, meaning it will not be restocked once current inventory is sold. Clearance pricing reflects this, but buyers should confirm available quantity before committing to a deployment that requires multiple units or long-term like-for-like replacement.
- What outdoor environments is the Q1798-LE housing rated for?
The bullet housing carries an IP67 weather sealing rating, confirming protection against dust ingress and temporary submersion in water. The IK08 impact rating means the camera housing can withstand moderate physical impact, making it suitable for exposed outdoor mounts on poles, walls, or building facades where accidental contact is possible.
- How does Axis Lightfinder 2.0 differ from standard IR-only low-light performance?
Standard IR illumination produces monochrome imagery in the dark. Lightfinder 2.0 is a sensor and image processing technology that maintains true colour reproduction in very low ambient light levels, allowing the camera to deliver colour footage in conditions where most cameras would switch to black-and-white IR mode. OptimizedIR supplements this with active IR when ambient light is insufficient even for Lightfinder 2.0.
- Does the 12-48mm lens adjust remotely or must it be set manually?
The Canon 12-48mm lens on the Q1798-LE is a varifocal lens that is adjusted and locked manually during installation. It is not motorised and cannot be adjusted remotely through a VMS or the camera’s web interface after commissioning. If remote zoom control during operation is needed, a motorised varifocal or PTZ camera would be required.
- What video management systems is the Q1798-LE compatible with?
As an Axis ONVIF-compliant camera, the Q1798-LE is broadly compatible with major VMS platforms. However, because it is a discontinued product, confirm with your VMS vendor that current driver support is maintained for the Q1798-LE specifically, as discontinued camera models are occasionally dropped from active VMS integration libraries over time.
- Does the Q1798-LE support PoE, and what PoE standard is required?
The Q1798-LE is confirmed as PoE-powered. Given the 10MP sensor and IR illumination, verify that your PoE switch or injector can supply adequate wattage per port for this camera. Axis documentation for the Q1798-LE should be consulted to confirm the specific PoE class required before selecting switching infrastructure. The datasheet is available through Security Wholesalers via the link in the Additional Information section below.
Additional Information
