Ideal for monitoring large outdoor spaces like parking lots, public parks, schoolyards, and commercial properties, the Axis M5526-E delivers precise control and clear image quality in a compact and cost-efficient form. With 10x optical zoom, continuous 360° pan, and built-in analytics, it offers exceptional situational awareness. Built to withstand tough environments and equipped with advanced security features, this camera makes it easier to manage surveillance remotely and intelligently.
Features
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High-Precision PTZ Control – Smooth 360° pan and 10x optical zoom to cover wide areas with pinpoint accuracy.
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Advanced Scene Detection – Built-in object analytics for real-time motion detection, line crossing, and object classification.
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Compact Outdoor Build – Rugged, weatherproof, and discreet design ideal for urban or commercial outdoor use.
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Enhanced Light Handling – Delivers detailed footage in varied lighting using advanced exposure control and WDR.
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Efficient Video Compression – Saves bandwidth and storage with Zipstream technology and H.264/H.265 support.
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Reliable Operation in Harsh Weather – IK10-rated impact protection and IP66/IP67 weather resistance.
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Secure Video Transmission – Includes signed firmware and secure boot to prevent unauthorized access.
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Flexible Mounting Options – Easily install on walls, poles, or ceilings with Axis mounting accessories.
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Cost-Effective Coverage – Replaces multiple fixed cameras for lower installation and maintenance costs.
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Built-In Analytics with Real-Time Alerts
The Axis M5526-E comes equipped with AXIS Object Analytics, allowing you to define trigger zones and get alerts for motion, object detection, and line crossings. This reduces false alarms and improves incident response. It can distinguish between people, vehicles, and static objects, providing smarter surveillance without extra hardware.
Precision Zoom and Pan for Large Areas
The 10x optical zoom and HDTV 1080p resolution ensure you don’t miss critical details, even from a distance. Combined with continuous 360° panning and 90° tilting, this PTZ camera covers a large area that would otherwise require multiple fixed-lens cameras.
Reliable Outdoor Performance
With an IP66/IP67 weather rating and IK10 vandal resistance, the M5526-E is ready for harsh outdoor conditions. Whether exposed to rain, dust, or physical tampering, it delivers uninterrupted monitoring year-round.
Smarter Bandwidth Management
Zipstream with H.264/H.265 intelligently compresses video without sacrificing important detail. This dramatically lowers storage costs while maintaining clarity, even in scenes with lots of movement.
Secure and Future-Proof
With signed firmware and secure boot, your surveillance system stays protected from cyber threats. The M5526-E also supports remote updates, keeping your system current and secure over time.
Tech Specs
| Camera Image Sensor |
1/2.8” progressive scan RGB CMOS |
| Minimum Illumination |
Color: 0.3 lux at 30 IRE (50 Hz)
Color: 0.3 lux at 30 IRE (60 Hz) |
| Shutter Speed |
1/66000 s to 1/2 s (50 Hz)
1/66000 s to 1/2 s (60 Hz) |
| Camera Angle of View (Horizontal) |
63.6°–6.7° |
| Camera Angle of View (Vertical) |
38.1°–3.8° |
| Pan Range |
360° endless |
| Pan Speed |
Up to 100°/s |
| Tilt Range |
–5° to +90° |
| Tilt Speed |
Up to 100°/s |
| Zoom |
10x optical |
| Focal Length |
5.1 mm – 51 mm |
| Max Aperture |
F1.6 – F3.5 |
| Video Compression |
H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC), Baseline, Main and High Profiles
H.265 (MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC), Main Profile
Motion JPEG |
| Resolution |
1920×1080 (HDTV 1080p) to 320×180 |
| Frame Rate |
Up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions |
| Video Streaming |
Multiple, individually configurable streams in H.264/H.265/Motion JPEG
Axis Zipstream technology in H.264/H.265 |
| Image Settings |
Compression, color, brightness, sharpness, white balance, exposure control
Exposure zones, WDR, fine-tuning of behavior, dynamic text and image overlay |
| Day/Night Functionality |
No (color only) |
| Video Analytics |
AXIS Object Analytics
Support for detection of line crossing, objects in area, object classification
Included: Motion and tampering detection, shock detection |
| Audio |
Two-way audio
Built-in microphone
External microphone input
Line output |
| Network Interface |
RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE |
| Network Protocols |
IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, QoS, FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP
Bonjour, UPnP™, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, DNS, NTP, RTSP, RTP, TCP, UDP, IGMP, 802.1X
SIP, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, MDNS, DNS-SD |
| Security |
Signed firmware, secure boot, Axis Edge Vault with TPM
IEEE 802.1x, HTTPS, TLS, network access control, IP address filtering |
| 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) |
| Vandal Resistance |
IK10 |
| Ingress Protection |
IP66, IP67, NEMA 4X |
| Power |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1
Typical: 8.7 W
Max: 12.95 W |
| Local Storage |
MicroSD/microSDHC/microSDXC slot
Support for SD card encryption |
| Dimensions |
Φ149 × 180 mm (Φ5.9 × 7.1 in) |
| Weight |
1.9 kg (4.2 lb) |
| Included Accessories |
Installation guide, Windows decoder 1-user license, Axis connector guard A
Resistorx L-key, terminal block connector |
| Optional Accessories |
Axis T91B47 Pole Mount
Axis T94P01B Corner Bracket
Axis mounting accessories |
| Compliance |
EMC, Safety, Environment, Network: EN, FCC, ICES, UL, IEC, VCCI
Full compliance list available at www.axis.com |
Q&A
Q: Is this camera suitable for parking lots or school grounds?
Yes. The 360° pan and 10x zoom allow it to cover large outdoor spaces like parking areas, campuses, and playgrounds with ease.
Q: Can it distinguish between people and vehicles?
Yes. With AXIS Object Analytics, the camera can classify moving objects as people or vehicles to reduce false alerts.
Q: How durable is it in tough weather?
Very durable. It’s rated IP66/IP67 for water and dust resistance and IK10 for impact protection.
Q: Does it work at night?
Yes. While not an IR camera, it performs well in varied lighting due to advanced light control and Wide Dynamic Range.
Q: Can I control the camera remotely?
Absolutely. The PTZ controls, zoom, and analytics can all be accessed and managed through Axis software or integrated platforms.
Q: How does it save on storage costs?
The Axis Zipstream technology reduces file sizes significantly while preserving critical details, cutting down on bandwidth and storage needs.
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