AXIS Q6086-E PTZ Camera
Iconic PTZ with 4 MP and great light sensitivity
Highly light-sensitive 1/2" sensor
Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR
Next-generation AI-powered analytics
Precise laser focus and 34x optical zoom
Built-in cybersecurity with Axis Edge Vault
This extremely light-sensitive, AI-powered camera offers excellent image quality and 
laser focus for precise focus every time. It supports AV1 codec and provides 
accelerated performance to run impressive analytics applications on the edge.
Superior details and light sensitivity
Built on ARTPEC-9, this next-generation outdoor camera offers outstanding video 
quality in 4 MP at 60 fps. It features an extremely light-sensitive ½” sensor to 
deliver clear, bright images and better handling of shadows. With 34x optical zoom, 
you can easily follow fast-moving objects. Plus, laser focus ensures precise focus 
every time. Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR deliver true colors and great detail in 
challenging light or near darkness. Furthermore, Axis Zipstream with support for AV1, 
H.264, and H.265 significantly lowers bandwidth and storage requirements.
Powerful, next-generation analytics
Featuring a deep learning processing unit (DLPU), this AI-based camera runs advanced 
features and powerful analytics on the edge. It also delivers valuable metadata, 
facilitating fast, easy, and efficient forensic search capabilities in live or 
recorded video. AXIS Object Analytics comes preinstalled to detect, classify, track, 
and count humans, vehicles, and different types of vehicles. It also comes with AXIS 
Image Health Analytics. Autotracking 2 with click-and-track functionality enables 
active object tracking, and an orientation aid enables dynamic text overlays. What’s 
more, chameleon masking safeguards privacy.
Robust with strong cybersecurity
Axis Edge Vault, a hardware-based cybersecurity platform, safeguards the device and 
offers FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certified secure key storage and operations. With IP66-, 
IK10-, NEMA 4x, and NEMA TS2-ratings, it’s both impact and weather-resistant. The 
camera’s operating temperature is -50 to 50 °C (-58 to 122 °F), while Arctic 
Temperature Control allows it to power up at as low as -40 °C (-40 °F). With shock 
detection, you'll be informed if the camera has been hit. And defog functionality 
ensures clear images despite fog or smog. Furthermore, it offers support for fiber 
connection, PoE, audio, four I/O ports, and smart restart with the included midspan.
Edge Vault
Hardware-based cybersecurity platform that safeguards your Axis device.
Forensic WDR
For maximum forensic value and usability in scenes with both very bright and very dark 
areas.
Zipstream
Save bandwidth and space without sacrificing valuable information.
Technical specifications
DATASHEET (PDF)
Variants: AXIS Q6086-E / AXIS Q6086-E No Midspan
Camera
Property description Property value
Image sensor CMOS
Image sensor size 1/2"
Lightfinder Lightfinder 2.0
Wide dynamic range Forensic WDR
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color) 0.08 lux
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W) 0.009 lux
Security
Property description Property value
Signed OS Yes
Secure boot Yes
TPM –
General
Property description Property value
Built-in IR –
OptimizedIR –
Local storage (memory card slot) Yes
Operating temperature -50 to 55 °C
Outdoor Ready Yes
Vandal rating IK10
IP rating IP66, IP67
Designed for repaint Yes
Analytics
Property description Property value
Autotracking version Autotracking 2
Orientation aid orientation aid PTZ
Video
Property description Property value
Max video resolution 2688x1512
Max frames per second 60
Day and Night functionality Yes
Electronic image stabilization Yes
Lens
Property description Property value
Focal length 6.64-225.50 mm
Horizontal field of view 61.5 - 2.0 °
Vertical field of view 37.3 - 1.1 °
Pan, Tilt, Zoom
Property description Property value
Pan range 360 endless
Tilt range 0 to -90
Guard tour preset position tour
Optical zoom 34
Digital zoom 12
Compression
Property description Property value
Zipstream Yes
H.264 Baseline, High, Main
H.265 Yes
AV1 On
Audio
Property description Property value
Audio Support Yes
Built-in microphone -
System Integration
Property description Property value
Audio detection –
Active tampering Yes
Alarm inputs/outputs -
Network
Property description Property value
PoE Class 6
Analytics
Make your network camera solution more intelligent with powerful analytics and 


functionality.
AXIS Image Health Analytics
Ensures image quality for confident monitoring
AXIS Object Analytics
Suite of AI-based analytics for actionable insights
AXIS Scene Metadata
Actionable insights through scene analysis
AXIS Video Motion Detection
Supported
AXIS Perimeter Defender PTZ Autotracking
For automatic close-ups of detected objects
NAME AXIS REGION PART NUMBER
AXIS Q6086-E No Midspan AR, AU, BR, CN, EU, IN, JP, KR, UK, US 03188-301 
AXIS Q6086-E CN 03188-009 
AXIS Q6086-E KR 03188-007 
AXIS Q6086-E EU 03188-002 
AXIS Q6086-E AU 03188-006 
AXIS Q6086-E JP 03188-005 
AXIS Q6086-E US 03188-004 
AXIS Q6086-E UK 03188-003