Product SKU: Q1805-LE
Product Overview
For perimeter and industrial installations where long-range identification is the primary requirement, the AXIS Q1805-LE delivers a 2MP outdoor bullet camera built around a 32x optical zoom varifocal lens spanning 4.3 to 137mm. Designed as the current replacement option for AXIS Q1785-LE installations, this camera supports HDTV 1080p resolution at up to 90 frames per second, giving operators smooth, detailed footage across gates, roadways, industrial yards, and long site approaches. Featuring built-in OptimizedIR with a listed range of up to 100m, Lightfinder 2.0 for colour retention in low-light scenes, and Forensic WDR to manage mixed lighting, it maintains usable image quality across a wide range of outdoor conditions. It also integrates a deep learning processing unit supporting AXIS Object Analytics for on-camera object classification, Zipstream with H.264 and H.265 compression, Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity, and PoE-out for powering compatible accessories. Rated IP66, IP67, and IK10 with an operating range from -40 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius, the Q1805-LE is built for demanding outdoor surveillance environments.
Key Capabilities
32x Optical Zoom for Long-Range Coverage
The 4.3-137mm varifocal lens delivers 32x optical zoom, enabling the camera to be mounted away from the target area while still capturing usable detail at perimeter lines, gates, access roads, and large industrial yards. The motorised lens allows remote adjustment without physically repositioning the camera.
OptimizedIR Illumination to 100m
Built-in OptimizedIR provides clear black-and-white imaging in complete darkness up to 100m. The IR illumination automatically adapts to the current zoom level and scene, reducing hotspots and helping maintain consistent night-time coverage across long outdoor approaches without external lighting.
HDTV 1080p at up to 90 fps
With 1920 x 1080 resolution and a maximum frame rate of 90 fps, the Q1805-LE captures smooth footage of vehicles, pedestrians, and site activity. The higher frame rate is particularly relevant for transport corridors, access points, and industrial environments where motion clarity supports better incident analysis.
Deep Learning Analytics with AXIS Object Analytics
An onboard deep learning processing unit supports AXIS Object Analytics, allowing the camera to detect and classify objects such as people and vehicles at the edge. This reduces irrelevant event triggers and makes forensic video search more efficient for operators managing large outdoor sites.
Electronic Image Stabilisation
Electronic image stabilisation compensates for vibration caused by wind, passing machinery, or structural movement. This is especially relevant when the Q1805-LE is mounted on an exposed pole, industrial structure, or rooftop where camera shake can otherwise reduce the usability of recorded footage.
PoE with PoE-Out and Axis Edge Vault
Single-cable PoE installation simplifies deployment across large sites. PoE-out allows the camera to power a compatible accessory such as a strobe siren or speaker near the mounting point. Axis Edge Vault provides hardware-based cybersecurity, supporting secure key storage and network protection requirements for professional deployments.
Best For
- Perimeter and Fence Line Monitoring: The 32x optical zoom and 100m OptimizedIR allow the camera to cover long site boundaries and approach paths from a single mounting point, capturing detail at distances that fixed-lens cameras cannot match.
- Industrial Yards and Loading Areas: IP66, IP67, IK10 body protection, and an operating range down to -40 degrees Celsius make this camera suitable for exposed industrial environments including logistics yards, manufacturing sites, and outdoor storage areas.
- Roadways and Vehicle Access Points: The varifocal lens combined with up to 90 fps frame rate supports monitoring of vehicle movement along access roads, driveways, and entry corridors where capturing number plates or vehicle detail at a distance is a priority.
- Critical Infrastructure Sites: Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity, deep learning analytics, and long-range coverage make this camera well suited to utilities, transport hubs, storage compounds, and other sites where both security and network integrity are required.
- AXIS Q1785-LE Replacement Upgrades: Sites previously operating the AXIS Q1785-LE can use the Q1805-LE as a current-generation replacement, bringing updated analytics, Zipstream compression, improved cybersecurity, and PoE-out to existing infrastructure.
Why Choose the AXIS Q1805-LE
The AXIS Q1805-LE stands apart from standard outdoor bullet cameras through the combination of 32x optical zoom, 100m OptimizedIR, deep learning analytics, and a frame rate of up to 90 fps in a single rugged housing. A basic fixed-lens or short-range varifocal bullet camera cannot replicate the long-distance identification capability that the Q1805-LE provides across large perimeters, industrial yards, and extended roadway approaches. The addition of electronic image stabilisation addresses a common limitation of pole-mounted cameras in exposed locations, while PoE-out reduces cabling complexity when accessories need to be integrated at the camera position. Axis Edge Vault provides hardware-level cybersecurity appropriate for critical infrastructure and commercial environments. Available through Security Wholesalers, the Q1805-LE is a well-specified option for professional installers building long-range outdoor surveillance systems that need to meet both operational and cybersecurity requirements.
Buyer Decision Tips
Zoom vs Resolution Trade-Off: The Q1805-LE delivers 2MP HDTV 1080p at up to 90 fps, which is well suited to long-range identification tasks when combined with 32x optical zoom. If your site requires very wide-area coverage at a fixed zoom level with higher megapixel detail across the full frame, a higher-resolution fixed or short-zoom camera may be more appropriate. The Q1805-LE is optimised for targeted long-range monitoring rather than broad-scene high-resolution capture.
Mounting Position and Zoom Calibration: Because the Q1805-LE uses a motorised varifocal lens, the zoom level should be set during commissioning to match the intended monitoring distance. At wide angle (4.3mm) the horizontal field of view is approximately 60 degrees, suitable for general area coverage. At telephoto (137mm) the horizontal field of view narrows to approximately 2.3 degrees, suited to long-range detail at a specific target point such as a gate or road entry. Plan the mounting height and standoff distance before installation to get the best result from the lens range.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Model |
AXIS Q1805-LE |
| Product Type |
Outdoor Bullet Camera |
| Replacement Reference |
Replacement option for AXIS Q1785-LE installations |
| Maximum Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 (HDTV 1080p) |
| Maximum Frame Rate |
Up to 90 fps |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8″ CMOS |
| Lens Type |
4.3-137mm motorised varifocal |
| Optical Zoom |
32x |
| Aperture |
F1.4-F4.0 |
| Horizontal Field of View |
60 degrees (wide) to 2.3 degrees (telephoto) |
| Vertical Field of View |
39 degrees (wide) to 1.3 degrees (telephoto) |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.06 lux colour / 0 lux with IR |
| IR Illumination |
Built-in OptimizedIR up to 100m |
| Low-Light Technology |
Lightfinder 2.0 |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
Forensic WDR |
| Image Stabilisation |
Electronic Image Stabilisation |
| Video Compression |
H.264, H.265, Axis Zipstream |
| Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics, video motion detection, active tampering alarm |
| Alarm I/O |
2 inputs / 2 outputs |
| Local Storage |
Memory card slot supported |
| Power |
Power over Ethernet (PoE Class 4) |
| PoE-Out |
Supports PoE-out for compatible accessories |
| Weather Protection |
IP66, IP67 |
| Impact Resistance |
IK10 body, IK08 glass |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius |
| Cybersecurity |
Axis Edge Vault, HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1X |
Ideal Use Cases
Perimeter Fence Lines
The 32x optical zoom and 100m OptimizedIR allow a single Q1805-LE to cover extended fence lines and boundary approaches from a fixed mounting point, identifying activity at distances that standard outdoor cameras cannot resolve.
Industrial Yards and Logistics Sites
IP66, IP67, IK10 body rating, and a wide operating temperature range make this camera appropriate for outdoor industrial environments including freight yards, loading docks, container storage areas, and exposed manufacturing sites.
Vehicle Access Roads and Entry Points
With up to 90 fps and a telephoto zoom range reaching 137mm, the Q1805-LE captures vehicle movement and entry detail along driveways, access roads, and controlled entry corridors from a standoff distance that keeps the camera clear of traffic.
Critical Infrastructure Monitoring
Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity, IEEE 802.1X network authentication, and AXIS Object Analytics make the Q1805-LE suited to utility sites, water treatment facilities, transport hubs, and other infrastructure sites where network security and edge analytics are required alongside outdoor durability.
Pole-Mounted Exposed Locations
Electronic image stabilisation reduces the effect of vibration from wind and structural movement on pole-mounted and exposed installations, maintaining usable footage quality in locations where camera shake would otherwise degrade video during adverse weather or high-traffic periods.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires long-range identification at distances where standard fixed-lens cameras cannot resolve detail, particularly at perimeter lines, access roads, industrial yards, or gates where 32x optical zoom and 100m OptimizedIR IR are operationally necessary.
- Choose this model if: You are replacing an AXIS Q1785-LE installation and need a current-generation equivalent with updated analytics, Zipstream compression, PoE-out, and Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity in the same outdoor bullet form factor.
- Choose a different model if: Your priority is wide-area high-resolution coverage at a fixed zoom level rather than long-range targeted identification. A higher-megapixel fixed-lens or wide-angle multi-sensor camera may deliver more useful full-frame detail for broad scene monitoring without the need for zoom adjustment.
- Choose a different model if: The installation is indoors or in a low-impact environment where the outdoor-grade IP66/IP67 and IK10 housing is unnecessary, and a more compact camera form factor would be more appropriate for the space.
FAQs
- Is the AXIS Q1805-LE a direct replacement for the AXIS Q1785-LE?
The AXIS Q1805-LE is the current replacement option for sites that previously used the AXIS Q1785-LE. It maintains long-range outdoor bullet camera capability with 32x optical zoom and 100m OptimizedIR while adding deep learning analytics, Zipstream compression, Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity, PoE-out, and updated Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR technologies.
- What does 32x optical zoom mean in a practical perimeter installation?
32x optical zoom means the Q1805-LE can shift from a 60-degree wide view covering a broad area to a 2.3-degree narrow telephoto view targeting a specific distant point such as a gate, road entry, or perimeter line. This allows the camera to be installed further away from the monitored area while still capturing enough detail for identification purposes.
- How far can this camera see at night without additional lighting?
Built-in OptimizedIR provides black-and-white visibility in complete darkness up to 100m. The IR illumination adjusts automatically based on the zoom level set, helping avoid overexposure at close range and maintaining usable coverage at longer distances. Actual performance will depend on mounting height, scene reflectivity, weather conditions, and zoom position.
- What analytics does the AXIS Q1805-LE support on the camera itself?
The Q1805-LE includes a dedicated deep learning processing unit and supports AXIS Object Analytics, which can detect and classify moving objects including people and vehicles directly on the camera edge. It also supports video motion detection and active tampering alarm. These analytics reduce the need to process every event at the server level and can improve alert accuracy on busy outdoor sites.
- Does the Q1805-LE require a separate power supply or dedicated power cable?
No. The camera is powered via a single Ethernet cable using Power over Ethernet at PoE Class 4. It also supports PoE-out, which allows a compatible accessory such as a strobe siren or speaker to be powered from the camera itself, reducing the number of separate power runs needed at the installation point.
- Is the Q1805-LE suitable for very cold or hot outdoor environments?
Yes. The camera is rated for operation from -40 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for extreme climates including cold winter sites and hot exposed industrial or infrastructure locations. The IP66 and IP67 weather ratings provide protection against heavy rain, dust, and temporary water immersion in demanding outdoor conditions.
- Where can I find the datasheet and further technical documentation for the Q1805-LE?
The official datasheet for the AXIS Q1805-LE is available through the Additional Information section on this product page. The Q1805-LE is part of the Security Wholesalers range, and technical support for specification and compatibility questions is available through the team prior to purchase.
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