AXIS M5526-E PTZ Camera

5-year
warranty

Indoor and outdoor 4 MP with 10x zoom and focus recall

4 MP and 10x optical zoom
Continuous 360° pan
Support for AI-analytics
Compact design
24V with audio and I/O connectivity

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Ideal both indoors and out, this affordably priced camera offers great image quality in 4 MP with 10x optical zoom. And, with a deep learning processing unit, it enables advanced features and powerful analytics that run on the edge.

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AXIS M5526-E delivers great image quality in 4 MP. It offers a continuous 360° pan and with 10x optical zoom, you can benefit from sweeping overviews and zoom-in to get the details. Thanks to autofocus it ensures detailed, sharp images—every time. Plus, day/night functionality provides high-quality black-and-white video with improved sensitivity in even lower light. Furthermore, it includes Forensic WDR for clarity when there’s both dark and light areas in the scene.

AXIS M5526-E PTZ Camera hanging from roof in a hotel lobby

Flexible installations—indoors and out

AXIS M5526-E is compatible with all Axis PTZ mounts and can be mounted both indoors and out. It comes with three scene profiles (indoor, outdoor, and forensic) with different image settings optimized to suit specific scenarios. Plus, privacy masking with mosaic lets you pixelate whole areas such as a neighboring property. Built on ARTPEC 8, the latest Axis system-on-chip (SoC), it includes a deep learning processing unit (DLPU) enabling improved processing and storage capabilities. And thanks to AXIS Object Analytics, it can detect and classify humans, vehicles, and types of vehicles—all tailored to your specific needs.

AXIS M5526-E PTZ Camera hanging from roof at turnstyle

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This affordably priced camera offers great value for money. It delivers great image quality in 4MP. And with audio and I/O connectivity, you can integrate peripheral equipment for instance a microphone to extend the value of your system. Axis Zipstream with H.264 significantly lowers bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality. Furthermore, Axis Edge Vault, a hardware-based cybersecurity platform, safeguards the device and protects sensitive information from unauthorized access.

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Technical specifications

Datasheet (pdf)

Variants: AXIS M5526-E 50 Hz / AXIS M5526-E 60 Hz

Camera
Property description		Property value
Lightfinder	Lightfinder 2.0
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (Color)	0.25 lux
Min illumination/ light sensitivity (B/W)	0.01 lux
Image sensor	CMOS
Image sensor size	1/3"
Wide dynamic range	Forensic WDR

General
Property description		Property value
Built-in IR	–
OptimizedIR	–
Local storage (memory card slot)	Yes
Operating temperature	-20 - 50 °C
Outdoor Ready	Yes
Vandal rating	IK09
IP rating	IP66
Designed for repaint	Yes

Analytics
Property description		Property value
Autotracking version	–
Orientation aid	–

Video
Property description		Property value
Max video resolution	2688x1512
Max frames per second	50/60
Day and Night functionality	Yes
Electronic image stabilization	–

Lens
Property description		Property value
Focal length	4.7 - 47 mm
Horizontal field of view	59.1 - 6.5 °
Vertical field of view	35 - 3.67 °

Pan, Tilt, Zoom
Property description		Property value
Optical zoom	10
Pan range	360 endless
Tilt range	0 to 90
Guard tour	limited guard tour
Digital zoom	12

Compression
Property description		Property value
Zipstream	Yes
H.264	Baseline, High, Main
H.265	Yes
Motion JPEG	Yes

Audio
Property description		Property value
Audio Support	Yes
Built-in microphone	-

System Integration
Property description		Property value
Audio detection	Yes
Active tampering	Yes
Alarm inputs/outputs	4

Network
Property description		Property value
PoE Class	3

Security
Property description		Property value
Signed OS	Yes
Secure boot	Yes
TPM	–

* Some technical specifications may vary depending on which hardware option you choose.

Analytics

Make your network camera solution more intelligent with powerful analytics and functionality.

Included

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 Speed Monitor

Visualize radar data and get actionable insights

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Part number for ordering

Name	Axis region	Part number
AXIS M5526-E 60 Hz	BR, JP, KR, US	02769-001
AXIS M5526-E 60 Hz, 4 pcs	US	02769-021
AXIS M5526-E 50 Hz, 4 pcs	AU, CN, EU, UK	02768-021
AXIS M5526-E 50 Hz	AR, AU, EU, IN, UK	02768-001
AXIS M5526-E 50 Hz	CN	02768-009
AXIS M5526-E 50 Hz	IN	02768-113

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AXIS M5526-E PTZ Camera

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Flexible installations—indoors and out

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Technical specifications

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Analytics

Included

AXIS Object Analytics

AXIS Scene Metadata

AXIS Video Motion Detection

Supported

AXIS Speed Monitor

Accessories

Cables & connectors

AXIS Audio Extension Cable B

AXIS Connector A 4-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcs

AXIS Connector A 6-pin 2.5 Straight, 10 pcs

AXIS Long Range PoE Extender Kit

Gasket C M20

M12-RJ45 Cable

Network Cable Coupler IP66

Network cable coupler indoor

Network cable coupler indoor slim

Edge storage

AXIS Surveillance Card 1 TB

AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB

AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB

AXIS Surveillance Card 512 GB

AXIS Surveillance Card 64 GB

Housings & cabinets

AXIS TM5804-E Dome Clear

AXIS TM5805-E Dome Smoked

I/O devices

AXIS I/O Indication LED

Illuminators

AXIS T90D20 IR-LED

AXIS T90D20 PoE IR-LED

AXIS T90D25 PoE W-LED

AXIS T90D25 W-LED

AXIS T90D30 IR-LED

AXIS T90D30 PoE IR-LED

AXIS T90D35 PoE W-LED

AXIS T90D35 W-LED

AXIS T90D40 IR-LED

Joysticks and keypads

AXIS TU9001 Control Board

AXIS TU9002 Joystick

AXIS TU9003 Keypad

Media converters

AXIS T8604 Media Converter Switch

AXIS T8606 Media Converter Switch 24 V DC

AXIS T8640 PoE+ over Coax Adapter Kit

AXIS T8645 PoE+ over Coax Compact Kit

Microphones

AXIS T8351 Mk II Microphone 3.5 mm

Mounts

AXIS ACI Conduit Adapter 3/4" U-Shape 30 mm

AXIS T91B63 Ceiling Mount

AXIS T91G61 Wall Mount

AXIS T94A01D Pendant Kit

AXIS T94A02F Ceiling Bracket

AXIS T94P01L Recessed Mount

AXIS TM5602-E Conduit Adapter

AXIS TM5901-E Adapter

AXIS TQ5001-E Wall-and-Pole Mount

Power

AXIS 30 W Midspan

AXIS 30 W Midspan AC/DC

AXIS 30 W Outdoor Midspan

AXIS PoE Midspan 8 port

AXIS T8061 Ethernet Surge Protector

AXIS T8120 Midspan 15 W 1-port

AXIS T8134 60 W Midspan

AXIS T8144 60 W Industrial Midspan

AXIS T8154 60 W SFP Midspan

AXIS TU8001 Ethernet Surge Protector

AXIS TU8002-E 90 W Midspan

AXIS TU8004 90 W Midspan

AXIS TU8010 2-port PoE Extender

D8004 unmanaged PoE switch