Key Features
- 4MP / Quad HD 1440p video resolution
- Wide 130° horizontal field of view
- Built-in IR illumination up to 20m or more depending on scene
- Deep learning processing unit for edge analytics
- AXIS Object Analytics for humans, vehicles, cars, buses, trucks and bikes
- Line crossing, object in area and time-in-area detection scenarios
- Zipstream technology with H.264 and H.265
- Lightfinder and WDR for improved image quality
- Outdoor-ready IP66/IP67 weather rating
- IK08 vandal-resistant housing
- PoE Class 3 for simple installation
- microSD card and NAS recording support
- Axis Edge Vault, secure boot and signed OS
- Available in white or black variants
Long Description
The AXIS M2036-LE is a compact, professional-grade outdoor bullet camera built for customers who want reliable image quality, strong cybersecurity, and intelligent event detection without moving into a large enterprise camera body.
Delivering 4MP / Quad HD 1440p resolution, the M2036-LE provides a clear and detailed image suitable for entrances, driveways, car parks, loading areas, perimeter views, retail exteriors and general commercial surveillance. Its fixed 2.4mm lens provides a very wide 130° horizontal field of view, making it ideal where broad area coverage is more important than long-distance zoom.
For night-time surveillance, the camera includes OptimizedIR illumination with a stated reach of 20m or more depending on the scene. This allows the camera to capture usable black-and-white footage in darkness without needing separate lighting in many installations. It also includes Lightfinder and WDR support, helping maintain image quality in more difficult lighting environments.
Where this camera stands out is its built-in deep learning processing unit. This allows AXIS Object Analytics to run directly on the camera, supporting detection and classification of humans, vehicles and vehicle types such as cars, buses, trucks and bikes. This makes the M2036-LE a strong choice for customers who want smarter notifications and more useful event recording, rather than relying only on basic motion detection.
The M2036-LE also supports Axis Zipstream technology with H.264 and H.265 compression, helping reduce bandwidth and storage requirements while preserving important forensic detail. This is especially useful for multi-camera systems where recording storage and network efficiency matter.
Installation is straightforward with Power over Ethernet, meaning power and data can be delivered through a single network cable. The camera is rated IP66/IP67 for outdoor use and IK08 for impact resistance, making it suitable for exposed or semi-exposed commercial and residential environments.
The camera also includes strong Axis cybersecurity features such as Axis Edge Vault, secure boot, signed OS and a secure keystore. For professional installations, this helps protect the device identity and simplifies secure deployment on modern networks.
Ideal Applications
The AXIS M2036-LE is well suited for:
- Commercial building entrances
- Driveways and vehicle access points
- Small car parks
- Retail shopfronts
- Warehouses and loading docks
- Schools and childcare external coverage
- Office exteriors
- General perimeter monitoring
- Areas requiring human and vehicle analytics
Technical Highlights
Resolution: 4MP / Quad HD 1440p
Maximum resolution: 2304 × 1728
Lens: Fixed 2.4mm, F2.1
Horizontal field of view: 130°
Vertical field of view: up to 81°
IR range: 20m or more, depending on scene
Video compression: H.264, H.265, Motion JPEG
Frame rate: Up to 25/30 fps
Analytics: AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Video Motion Detection, active tampering alarm
Power: PoE IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3
Typical power: 5W
Maximum power: 12.95W
Outdoor rating: IP66/IP67
Impact rating: IK08
Operating temperature: -30°C to 50°C
Storage: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC and NAS support
Dimensions: 170mm length, 101mm diameter
Weight: 491g
FAQ
Is the AXIS M2036-LE suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. The AXIS M2036-LE is outdoor-ready with IP66 and IP67 weather protection, making it suitable for exposed outdoor installations. It is also IK08-rated for impact resistance.
Does the AXIS M2036-LE have night vision?
Yes. It includes built-in OptimizedIR illumination with a reach of 20m or more depending on the scene.
What resolution is the AXIS M2036-LE?
The camera delivers 4MP / Quad HD 1440p video, with a maximum listed resolution of 2304 × 1728.
Does this camera support human and vehicle detection?
Yes. The M2036-LE includes a deep learning processing unit and supports AXIS Object Analytics for detecting and classifying humans, vehicles and vehicle types such as cars, buses, trucks and bikes.
Is the AXIS M2036-LE powered by PoE?
Yes. It supports Power over Ethernet using IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3, so power and data can be supplied through one network cable.
Does it support H.265?
Yes. The AXIS M2036-LE supports H.264, H.265 and Motion JPEG, along with Axis Zipstream technology to help reduce bandwidth and storage usage.
Can the camera record to an SD card?
Yes. It supports microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards, as well as recording to network-attached storage.
Is this a varifocal camera?
No. The AXIS M2036-LE has a fixed 2.4mm lens. This provides a wide-angle view, but the lens is not optically zoomable or varifocal.
What is the field of view?
The camera provides up to a 130° horizontal field of view, making it useful for broad area coverage.
Is this camera suitable for long-distance identification?
This model is better suited to wide-area coverage rather than long-distance identification. For longer distance facial or number plate detail, a narrower lens or varifocal/zoom model would usually be more appropriate.
