Product SKU: P3275-LVE
Product Overview
Designed for external wall and ceiling mounting across demanding commercial environments, the AXIS P3275-LVE is an outdoor AI dome camera built to address the full range of perimeter surveillance challenges. Featuring a 3.4-9.8mm varifocal lens, it gives installers the precision to frame coverage across car parks, loading docks, building entries, and facility perimeters without relying on fixed focal lengths. Lightfinder 2.0 retains colour detail in very low ambient light, while Forensic WDR manages the high-contrast scenes common at vehicle entries and building facades. Edge-based AI analytics deliver object detection and classification directly at the camera, reducing the processing burden on the recording platform. Built-in OptimizedIR supports consistent night monitoring, and the IK10 vandal-resistant dome with IP66 and NEMA 4X weatherproofing handles both physical interference and harsh outdoor conditions. PoE (IEEE 802.3af) simplifies installation to a single cable run.
Key Capabilities
Edge AI Object Classification
AI analytics run directly on the camera, detecting and classifying objects without offloading processing to the NVR. For commercial perimeters and institutional sites, this supports faster event response and more accurate filtering of relevant activity across large outdoor areas.
3.4-9.8mm Varifocal Lens
The varifocal lens range gives installers genuine flexibility to set the field of view at commissioning, whether covering a wide loading dock approach or narrowing onto a vehicle entry lane. This eliminates the guesswork of fixed focal length selection before installation.
Lightfinder 2.0 Low-Light Colour
Lightfinder 2.0 retains colour detail in very low ambient light conditions, keeping footage usable for identification and review in poorly lit outdoor areas such as car parks at night, perimeter fence lines, and undercover loading zones where white-light supplementation is not feasible.
Forensic WDR for High-Contrast Scenes
Forensic WDR handles simultaneous bright and dark areas in the same frame, a common challenge at building entries, boom gate approaches, and undercover car parks where sunlight, headlights, and shadow create extreme contrast within a single shot.
IK10 Vandal-Resistant Dome Housing
The IK10 rated dome is built for mounting in publicly accessible outdoor locations where deliberate tampering is a realistic risk. Combined with IP66 and NEMA 4X weatherproofing, it suits external building facades, school grounds, hospital exteriors, and high-traffic commercial sites.
AV1, H.264, and H.265 Codec Support
Support for three compression standards including AV1 gives system designers flexibility to balance storage efficiency against VMS compatibility. H.265 significantly reduces bitrate compared to H.264 at the same resolution, which matters across multi-camera commercial deployments where storage costs accumulate quickly.
Best For
- Commercial Building Exteriors: The IK10 dome housing and IP66/NEMA 4X rating suit external wall and ceiling positions on commercial facilities where both weather and physical interference are ongoing concerns.
- Car Parks and Vehicle Entry Points: Forensic WDR handles headlight glare and strong shadow contrast typical of boom gate approaches, undercover decks, and open-air car park structures.
- Schools, Hospitals, and Public Infrastructure: Edge AI classification and vandal-resistant construction are well suited to institutional sites where camera integrity and accurate event detection matter across large outdoor areas.
- Installers Requiring Lens Flexibility: The 3.4-9.8mm varifocal range avoids the need to commit to a fixed field of view before installation, making it practical for varied site layouts and multi-location projects.
Why Choose the AXIS P3275-LVE
The AXIS P3275-LVE sits in a different category from general-purpose outdoor cameras by running AI object detection and classification at the edge rather than depending entirely on the recorder or VMS. This matters on larger commercial sites where centralised analytics processing can become a bottleneck. The 3.4-9.8mm varifocal lens, Lightfinder 2.0, and Forensic WDR together address the three most common outdoor imaging challenges: framing accuracy, low-light colour retention, and high-contrast entry scenes. The -40°C to +50°C operating range extends its suitability to sites with extreme seasonal temperature variation, and the IK10 dome housing goes beyond basic weather resistance to handle direct physical contact. Available at Security Wholesalers, the P3275-LVE is a practical choice for integrators specifying professional-grade outdoor dome cameras on institutional or multi-site commercial projects.
Buyer Decision Tips
Varifocal Lens Adjustment: The 3.4-9.8mm lens on the P3275-LVE needs to be set and locked at installation. This is a motorised varifocal for framing flexibility during commissioning, not a PTZ lens. Confirm your intended field of view for each camera position before installation to avoid revisiting each mount point after cabling is complete.
Audio Input Only: The P3275-LVE includes a 3.5mm audio input port for connecting an external microphone, but does not include a built-in speaker. If your application requires on-site audio output or announcements at the camera position, an external speaker connected through the alarm output or a separate device will be needed.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8″ CMOS |
| Max Resolution |
1920 x 1080 (2MP) |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 60 fps |
| Lens Type |
Varifocal, 3.4-9.8mm |
| Low-Light Technology |
Lightfinder 2.0 |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
Forensic WDR |
| IR Illumination |
Built-in OptimizedIR |
| AI Analytics |
Edge-based object detection and classification |
| Video Codecs |
AV1, H.264, H.265 |
| Power |
PoE (IEEE 802.3af) |
| Audio |
3.5mm audio input |
| Alarm I/O |
1 input / 1 output |
| Vandal Rating |
IK10 |
| Weather Rating |
IP66 / NEMA 4X |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +50°C |
| Part Number |
03150-001 |
Ideal Use Cases
Commercial Building Facades
External wall positions on office buildings, retail centres, and mixed-use developments benefit from the IK10 dome housing and IP66/NEMA 4X rating, which handle both deliberate tampering and extended exposure to rain, wind, and temperature extremes.
Car Parks and Boom Gate Approaches
Forensic WDR manages the simultaneous headlight glare and deep shadow that make car park footage difficult to use. The varifocal lens allows precise framing of vehicle lanes and number plate zones without repositioning the mount.
Warehouses and Loading Docks
Edge AI object classification supports activity monitoring across loading dock areas and warehouse exteriors. The -40°C to +50°C operating range covers the temperature extremes common in open warehouse environments and cold storage facilities.
Schools and Educational Campuses
The vandal-resistant IK10 dome and AI classification make the P3275-LVE well suited to school grounds, covered walkways, and building exteriors where both durability under physical contact and accurate event detection across open spaces are required.
Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Lightfinder 2.0 retains colour detail in the low ambient light typical of hospital perimeter paths and overnight external areas. The dome profile and PoE single-cable installation suit ceiling-mounted positions in covered entry zones and ambulance bays.
Choosing the Right Model
- Choose this model if: Your site requires edge AI object classification in a vandal-resistant outdoor dome with varifocal framing flexibility, Lightfinder 2.0 colour performance in low light, and an extreme operating temperature range for harsh outdoor environments.
- Choose a different model if: You need a higher resolution beyond 2MP for licence plate detail at distance, a built-in speaker for on-site audio output, or a PTZ camera for wide-area pan and tilt coverage across a large open space rather than a fixed dome position.
FAQs
- What does edge AI mean on the P3275-LVE, and how does it help on a commercial site?
Edge AI means the object detection and classification processing runs directly on the P3275-LVE camera itself rather than being sent to a server or NVR for analysis. On larger commercial sites with multiple cameras, this reduces the analytical processing load on the recording platform and allows the camera to flag relevant events locally, which can improve response speed and reduce the volume of footage that requires review.
- Is the 3.4-9.8mm lens motorised, and can it be adjusted remotely after installation?
The P3275-LVE uses a varifocal lens in the 3.4-9.8mm range. The lens is intended to be set and locked during the installation and commissioning process to establish the correct field of view for each camera position. It is not a motorised zoom that can be adjusted dynamically during live operation in the way a PTZ camera can. Confirm the intended coverage angle for each mounting position before cabling is finalised.
- What does IK10 mean, and does it make the dome suitable for locations with a history of vandalism?
IK10 is the highest rating in the international standard for mechanical impact protection, indicating resistance to 20 joules of impact force. In practical terms, the dome housing on the P3275-LVE is built to withstand deliberate physical contact such as strikes and attempts to redirect the camera. It is a meaningful specification for mounting positions in publicly accessible outdoor locations including school grounds, car parks, and retail centre exteriors.
- Does the P3275-LVE support two-way audio?
The P3275-LVE includes a 3.5mm audio input port for connecting an external microphone. It does not include a built-in speaker, and two-way audio is not supported as a built-in function of this camera. If on-site audio output is required at the camera position, a separate external speaker connected through the alarm output or a dedicated audio device will be needed.
- Does the -40°C to +50°C operating range make it suitable for rooftop or exposed outdoor mounting in Australian conditions?
The P3275-LVE is rated to operate between -40°C and +50°C, which covers the temperature range encountered in most Australian outdoor environments including rooftop positions and unshaded wall mounts in summer. The IP66 and NEMA 4X ratings also confirm protection against wind-driven rain and water ingress, making it suitable for exposed external positions without additional housing.
- Where can I purchase the AXIS P3275-LVE and access the datasheet?
The AXIS P3275-LVE is part of the Security Wholesalers range, and the product datasheet is available as a direct download from the product page. The datasheet covers full technical specifications including lens options, compression settings, power requirements, and mounting dimensions to support system design and installation planning.
Additional Information
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