Protect what matters most with the AXIS M4308-PLE, a compact panoramic dome camera delivering seamless 360° coverage in sharp 12 MP resolution. Built for both indoor and outdoor environments, it's designed for professionals who need complete area monitoring with powerful built-in analytics. Whether you're securing retail stores, offices, warehouses, or schools, this model offers reliable, intelligent surveillance — day or night.
Features
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360° Panoramic Coverage – Monitor wide spaces like lobbies, hallways, and parking lots without blind spots.
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Built-in Infrared LEDs – Get clear, detailed footage even in total darkness with invisible night vision.
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Deep Learning AI – Detect people and objects accurately, reducing false alarms and streamlining investigations.
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Weather and Impact Rated – IP66 and IK10-rated housing protects against harsh weather and vandalism.
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Seamless Dewarping – Automatically corrects fish-eye distortion for clear overviews and usable video angles.
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Multiple Viewing Modes – Supports panoramic, quad view, and dewarped streams for flexible monitoring.
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Lightfinder and Forensic WDR – Delivers usable color images in near darkness and high-contrast scenes.
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Efficient H.265 Compression – Save bandwidth and storage without sacrificing image quality.
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Edge Storage Support – Record directly to onboard microSD for backup or standalone setups.
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AI-Powered Scene Intelligence
The AXIS M4308-PLE comes with an integrated deep learning processing unit (DLPU), enabling powerful scene analysis directly on the camera. This allows advanced functions like object classification (people vs. vehicles), tracking, and forensic search support — all while keeping video streams efficient and secure.
Total Situational Awareness
Designed to capture every corner with zero blind spots, this panoramic dome provides a complete 360° view from a single mount point. Ideal for open areas like schools, stores, and building entrances, it replaces multiple fixed cameras, reducing costs and simplifying installation.
Always Ready – Day or Night
With built-in IR LEDs, the camera delivers clear black-and-white video in low light or complete darkness. Combined with Lightfinder technology, it can also retain color in near-dark scenes — a critical advantage in real-world incident review.
Built Tough for Challenging Environments
The robust IK10 vandal-resistant dome and IP66 weatherproof casing protect the M4308-PLE from dust, rain, and impacts. It's built to withstand installation in exposed outdoor settings like loading docks or building perimeters.
Flexible Viewing, Less Clutter
Whether you need a full panoramic overview or focused quadrant views, the camera supports dewarping directly on the stream. This means better usability for both live monitoring and video review without relying on third-party software.
Tech Specs
| Camera Image Sensor |
1/1.8" progressive scan RGB CMOS |
| Lens |
Fixed iris, fixed focal length
Focal length: 1.56 mm
Horizontal FOV: 180°
Vertical FOV: 180°
Diagonal FOV: 180° |
| Minimum Illumination |
Color: 0.15 lux at 50 IRE, F2.0
B/W: 0 lux with IR illumination on |
| Shutter Speed |
1/31500 s to 1/2 s |
| Camera Angle Adjustment |
Rotation: 0–360° |
| Video Compression |
H.264 (Baseline, Main, High profiles)
H.265 (Main profile)
Motion JPEG |
| Resolutions |
2992x2992 to 160x160 |
| Frame Rate |
12.5 fps in 2992x2992 resolution |
| Video Streaming |
Multiple configurable streams in H.264 / H.265 / MJPEG
Axis Zipstream technology in H.264 and H.265 |
| Panoramic Streaming |
360° overview
Double panorama
Quad view
View area
Dewarped panorama
Dewarped corner
Panoramic corner view |
| Image Settings |
Color, brightness, sharpness, contrast, local contrast, white balance
Rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Wide Dynamic Range – Forensic WDR
Dynamic text and image overlay
Privacy masking
Mirroring
Digital PTZ |
| Day/Night Functionality |
Yes, with removable IR-cut filter |
| IR Illumination |
OptimizedIR with 4 LEDs, 850 nm
Range up to 15 m (49 ft) |
| Audio Support |
Via optional 3.5 mm I/O and audio cable
Streaming in AAC-LC, G.711, G.726, OPUS |
| Event Triggers |
Analytics, edge storage events, virtual inputs, time control |
| Event Actions |
Record video, send images, notification, overlay text
External output activation |
| Video Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics
Live Object Classification: human, vehicle
Support for third-party analytics via Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP) version 4 |
| Data Streaming & Storage |
Event data
File upload via HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, network share
Recording to edge storage (microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC)
Support for recording to NAS |
| Security |
Signed firmware, secure boot, encrypted storage, IEEE 802.1X
HTTPS, network access control, IP address filtering
Axis Edge Vault with TPM module |
| Network Interface |
RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE |
| Power |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3
Typical: 6.3 W
Max: 12.95 W |
| Operating Conditions |
-30 °C to 50 °C (-22 °F to 122 °F)
Humidity: 10–100% RH (condensing) |
| Storage Conditions |
-40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) |
| Certifications |
EMC: EN 55032, EN 55035, EN 50121-4
Safety: IEC/EN/UL 62368-1
Environment: IEC/EN 60529 (IP66), IEC 60068-2-6, -2-27, -2-64
Impact: IEC/EN 62262 (IK10) |
| Casing |
Aluminum base
Polycarbonate clear dome
Polycarbonate hard-coated top cover
Color: White (NCS S 1002-B) |
| Dimensions |
Height: 56 mm (2.2 in)
Diameter: 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Weight |
650 g (1.4 lb) |
| Included Accessories |
Installation guide, Windows decoder 1-user license
Connector guard, Resistorx T20 tool, Drill template |
| Optional Accessories |
Axis mounting and cabling accessories, audio and I/O cable |
| Warranty |
5-year Axis warranty |
Q&A
Q: Can the camera operate at night or in total darkness?
A: Yes. The M4308-PLE has built-in infrared (IR) LEDs for detailed night vision and also uses Lightfinder technology to deliver usable color video in near darkness.
Q: Is this camera suitable for outdoor use?
A: Absolutely. It’s IP66-rated for weather resistance and IK10-rated for impact protection, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Q: Does it support smart features like people detection?
A: Yes. The built-in deep learning processor enables advanced analytics such as object classification and motion detection, reducing false alerts.
Q: What types of areas is this best suited for?
A: It's ideal for monitoring large open areas like retail stores, building lobbies, schools, or warehouse interiors — any space where a single camera can replace multiple traditional ones.
Q: How is the video stored?
A: The camera supports edge storage via a microSD card and also integrates with Axis’ network video recorders or third-party VMS systems.
