AXIS P1388 8MP 4K Indoor AI Box Camera, 02737-001
Description
AXIS P1388 4K Indoor Box Camera with AI Analytics
The AXIS P1388 is an 8MP (4K, 3840x2160) indoor box camera with a 1/1.8″ sensor, a wide 3.9–10 mm lens and the AXIS T91B21 Stand Black included. Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR deliver true color and detail across large, unevenly lit spaces, the ARTPEC-8 deep learning processing unit runs AXIS Object Analytics, and Axis Edge Vault protects the device. The CS-mount lens with P-Iris is exchangeable, and AXIS designed the camera to fit into an outdoor housing when needed.
Key Specifications
| Max video resolution | 4K (3840x2160) |
| Max frames per second | Up to 50/60 fps (25/30 fps with Forensic WDR) |
| Lens | Varifocal 3.9–10 mm, F1.5, CS mount, P-Iris (exchangeable) |
| Horizontal field of view | 122°–46° |
| Wide dynamic range | Forensic WDR, up to 120 dB depending on scene |
| Min illumination (color) | 0.13 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5 (with Forensic WDR) |
| Lightfinder | Lightfinder 2.0 |
| Onboard analytics | AXIS Object Analytics (humans, vehicle types), AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata |
| PoE class | IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 (max 12.13 W) |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) |
Full specifications are listed in the Detailed Specifications tab.
Why Choose the AXIS P1388?
- 4K (3840x2160) at up to 50/60 fps (25/30 fps with Forensic WDR)
- Large 1/1.8″ sensor with Lightfinder 2.0 for color in dim interiors
- Wide 3.9–10 mm, F1.5 lens covering 122°–46° horizontally, exchangeable via CS mount
- AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata and AXIS Image Health Analytics on the DLPU
- Axis Edge Vault: secure element (CC EAL 6+), Axis device ID, signed video and secure boot
- Electronic image stabilization, barrel distortion correction and corridor format
- Stand included; built-in microphone and speaker pairing
- PoE Class 3 or 10–28 V DC redundant power
4K Detail Across Wide Spaces
The 1/1.8″ sensor with 2.0 μm pixels streams 3840x2160, and the 3.9–10 mm lens covers 122°–46° horizontally and 64°–26° vertically, enough to watch a full lobby or retail floor in one view. At the wide end the camera can detect at 78.7 m (258.1 ft) and identify at 7.9 m (25.8 ft); at the tele end detect at 193.5 m (634.8 ft) and identify at 19.4 m (63.5 ft).
Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR
Minimum illumination is color 0.13 lux and B/W 0.03 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5 (4K 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0), or color 0.05 lux with an optional F0.9 lens. Forensic WDR (up to 120 dB depending on scene) handles bright windows and dark corners in the same frame.
AI Analytics on the Edge
The ARTPEC-8 DLPU runs AXIS Object Analytics to detect and classify humans and vehicles in up to 10 scenarios, including line crossing, time in area, crossline counting and occupancy in area. AXIS Image Health Analytics warns of tampering or a degraded image, and AXIS Scene Metadata supports forensic search.
Axis Edge Vault Cybersecurity
Axis Edge Vault is a hardware-based cybersecurity platform with a secure element (CC EAL 6+), Axis device ID, secure keystore, signed video and secure boot. IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.1AR, HTTPS/HSTS and TLS v1.2/v1.3 secure the network connection.
Easy Indoor Installation
The AXIS T91B21 Stand Black is in the box for wall or ceiling installation. Power the camera with PoE Class 3 (typical 4.61 W) or 10–28 V DC, and use the 2 supervised alarm inputs, 2 outputs and RS485/RS422 for integration. A leveling assistant and remote back focus speed up commissioning.
Typical Applications
- Hotel and office lobbies
- Retail floors
- Open-plan offices
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Atriums and large halls
Compatible Accessories
Compatible accessories for the AXIS P1388, available at Affinitech Store:
- AXIS T8120 15 W Midspan 1-port
- AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
- AXIS Surveillance Card 128 GB
- AXIS Surveillance Card 256 GB (microSDXC)
Compare AXIS P13 Box Cameras
| Model | Max resolution | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXIS P1385 | 1920x1080 | Indoor 2 MP AI box | Entrances, offices, banks |
| AXIS P1385-E | 1920x1080 | Outdoor 2 MP box | Building exteriors, entrances |
| AXIS P1387 | 2592x1944 | Indoor 5 MP AI box | Retail, warehouses, corridors |
| AXIS P1387-LE | 2592x1944 | Outdoor 5 MP AI box, IR | Perimeters, parking lots |
| AXIS P1388 (this camera) | 3840x2160 | Indoor 8 MP (4K) AI box | Lobbies, large open areas |
| AXIS P1388-LE | 3840x2160 | Outdoor 8 MP (4K) AI box, IR | Parking lots, perimeters, roads |
Need a barebone unit to pair with your own lens? See the AXIS P1385-B, AXIS P1385-BE, AXIS P1387-B, AXIS P1387-BE, AXIS P1388-B, AXIS P1388-BE.
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- Browse the full Box Cameras collection at Affinitech Store
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Frequently Asked Questions About AXIS P1388
What resolution does the AXIS P1388 capture?
4K (3840x2160) at up to 50/60 fps without WDR, or up to 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR.
What lens does it have?
A varifocal 3.9–10 mm, F1.5 IR-corrected CS-mount lens with P-Iris control, covering 122°–46° horizontally and 64°–26° vertically. It can be exchanged.
What is the minimum light sensitivity?
Color 0.13 lux and B/W 0.03 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5 (4K 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0), or color 0.05 lux with an optional F0.9 lens.
Is a mount included?
Yes. The AXIS T91B21 Stand Black is included in the box.
Does it have built-in IR?
No. It relies on Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR for low light.
Can it be installed outdoors?
It is rated for -10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) for indoor use and is designed to fit into an outdoor housing. The AXIS P1388-LE is the outdoor version.
Which analytics are included?
AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Video Motion Detection and AXIS Live Privacy Shield (available for download).
How is it powered?
Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3 (typical 4.61 W, max 12.13 W) or 10–28 V DC (typical 4.53 W, max 11.14 W).
Does it support audio?
Yes. It has a built-in microphone that can be disabled, an external microphone and line input, and output through speaker pairing.
What are the DORI distances?
At the wide end, detect 78.7 m (258.1 ft) and identify 7.9 m (25.8 ft); at the tele end, detect 193.5 m (634.8 ft) and identify 19.4 m (63.5 ft).
What warranty does it have?
A 5-year Axis warranty.
Detailed Specifications
AXIS P1388 Box Camera Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Camera | |
| Image sensor | 1/1.8″ progressive scan RGB CMOS; pixel size 2.0 μm |
| Lens | Varifocal, 3.9–10 mm, F1.5; IR corrected, CS-mount lens, P-Iris control |
| Horizontal field of view | 122°–46° |
| Vertical field of view | 64°–26° |
| Day and night | Automatically removable infrared-cut filter |
| Minimum illumination | 4K 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0: Color: 0.13 lux, B/W: 0.03 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5 · 4K 50/60 fps with Lightfinder 2.0: Color: 0.3 lux, B/W: 0.06 lux at 50 IRE, F1.5 · 4K 25/30 fps with Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0, with optional F0.9 lens: Color: 0.05 lux, B/W: 0.011 lux at 50 IRE, F0.9 |
| Shutter speed | 1/66500 s to 2 s with 50 Hz; 1/66500 s to 2 s with 60 Hz |
| System on Chip (SoC) | |
| Model | ARTPEC-8 |
| Memory | 2048 MB RAM, 8192 MB Flash |
| Compute capabilities | Deep learning processing unit (DLPU) |
| Video | |
| 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 | 3840x2160 to 160x90 |
| Frame rate | With Forensic WDR: up to 25/30 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions · No WDR: up to 50/60 fps (50/60 Hz) in all resolutions |
| Video streaming | Up to 20 unique and configurable video streams; Axis Zipstream technology in H.264 and H.265; controllable frame rate and bandwidth; VBR/ABR/MBR H.264/H.265; low latency mode; video streaming indicator |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | >55 dB |
| WDR | Forensic WDR: up to 120 dB depending on scene |
| Multi-view streaming | Up to 8 individually cropped out view areas |
| Noise reduction | Spatial filter (2D noise reduction); temporal filter (3D noise reduction) |
| Image settings | Contrast, brightness, sharpness, white balance, day/night threshold, tone mapping, exposure mode, exposure zones, defogging, barrel distortion correction, compression, rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° including corridor format, mirroring, text and image overlay, dynamic text and image overlay, privacy masks, polygon privacy mask, target aperture; scene profiles: forensic, vivid, traffic overview |
| Image processing | Axis Zipstream, Forensic WDR, Lightfinder 2.0 |
| Pan/Tilt/Zoom | Digital PTZ, preset positions; preset position tour, control queue, on-screen directional indicator; guard tour (max 100) |
| Audio | |
| Features | Automatic gain control; speaker pairing |
| Streaming | Configurable duplex: one-way (simplex); two-way (half duplex, full duplex) |
| Input | Input for external unbalanced microphone, optional 5 V microphone power; digital input, optional 12 V ring power; unbalanced line input; built-in microphone (can be disabled) |
| Output | Output through speaker pairing |
| Encoding | 24bit LPCM, AAC-LC 8/16/32/48 kHz, G.711 PCM 8 kHz, G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz, Opus 8/16/48 kHz |
| Network | |
| Network protocols | IPv4, IPv6 USGv6, ICMPv4/ICMPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, HTTP/2, TLS, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, SFTP, CIFS/SMB, SMTP, mDNS (Bonjour), UPnP®, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), DNS/DNSv6, DDNS, NTP, PTP, NTS, RTSP, RTP, SRTP/RTSPS, TCP, UDP, IGMPv1/v2/v3, RTCP, ICMP, DHCPv4/v6, ARP, SSH, LLDP, CDP, MQTT v3.1.1, Secure syslog (RFC 3164/5424, UDP/TCP/TLS), Link-Local address (ZeroConf), IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS), IEEE 802.1AR |
| System Integration | |
| Application Programming Interface | Open API for software integration, including VAPIX®, metadata and AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP); specifications at axis.com/developer-community; one-click cloud connection; ONVIF® Profile G, ONVIF® Profile M, ONVIF® Profile S and ONVIF® Profile T |
| Video management systems | Compatible with AXIS Camera Station Edge, AXIS Camera Station Pro, AXIS Camera Station 5 and video management software from Axis’ partners |
| Onscreen controls | Electronic image stabilization, day/night shift, defogging, wide dynamic range, video streaming indicator, autofocus, privacy masks, media clip, edge-to-edge, microphone pairing, speaker pairing |
| Event conditions | Audio: audio detection, audio clip playing · Device status: above/below/within operating temperature, IP address removed/blocked, new IP address, network lost, system ready, ring power overcurrent protection, live stream active · Digital audio input status · Edge storage: recording ongoing, storage disruption, storage health issues detected · I/O: digital input, digital output, manual trigger, virtual input · MQTT: stateless · Scheduled and recurring: schedule · Video: average bitrate degradation, day-night mode, tampering |
| Event actions | Audio clips: play, stop; day-night mode; I/O: toggle I/O once, toggle I/O while the rule is active; MQTT: publish; notification: HTTP, HTTPS, TCP and email; overlay text; recordings: record, record while the rule is active; SNMP traps: send, send while the rule is active; status LED: flash, flash while the rule is active; upload of images or video clips: FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, network share and email; WDR mode |
| Built-in installation aids | Leveling assistant, remote back focus |
| Analytics | |
| Applications | Included: AXIS Object Analytics, AXIS Scene Metadata, AXIS Image Health Analytics, AXIS Live Privacy Shield (available for download), AXIS Video Motion Detection · Supported: AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) for third-party applications |
| AXIS Object Analytics | Object classes: humans, vehicles (types: cars, buses, trucks, bikes, other) · Scenarios: line crossing, object in area, time in area, crossline counting, occupancy in area · Up to 10 scenarios · Other features: triggered objects visualized with trajectories, color-coded bounding boxes and tables; polygon include/exclude areas; perspective configuration; ONVIF Motion Alarm event |
| AXIS Image Health Analytics | Tampering: blocked image, redirected image · Image degradation: blurred image, underexposed image · Other features: sensitivity, validation period |
| AXIS Scene Metadata | Object classes: humans, faces, vehicles (types: cars, buses, trucks, bikes), license plates · Object attributes: confidence, position |
| Approvals | |
| Product markings | UL/cUL, UKCA, CE, KC, EAC, VCCI, RCM |
| EMC | CISPR 35, CISPR 32 Class A, EN 55035, EN 55032 Class A, EN 50121-4, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2; Japan: VCCI Class A; Korea: KS C 9835, KS C 9832 Class A; USA: FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A |
| Safety | CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 ed. 3, IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 ed. 3, IS 13252 |
| Environment | IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-14, IEC 60068-2-27, IEC 60068-2-78 |
| Network | NIST SP500-267, IPv6 USGv6 |
| Cybersecurity | ETSI EN 303 645, BSI IT Security Label, FIPS 140 |
| Cybersecurity | |
| Edge security | Software: Signed OS, brute force delay protection, digest authentication and OAuth 2.0 RFC6749 Client Credential Flow/OpenID Authorization Code Flow for centralized ADFS account management, password protection, Axis Cryptographic Module (FIPS 140-2 level 1) · Hardware: Axis Edge Vault cybersecurity platform; secure element (CC EAL 6+), Axis device ID, secure keystore, signed video, secure boot |
| Network security | IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS, PEAP-MSCHAPv2), IEEE 802.1AR, HTTPS/HSTS, TLS v1.2/v1.3, Network Time Security (NTS), X.509 Certificate PKI, IP address filtering |
| Documentation | AXIS OS Hardening Guide, Axis Vulnerability Management Policy, Axis Security Development Model, AXIS OS Software Bill of Material (SBOM) |
| General | |
| Casing | Aluminum casing; weathershield with black anti-glare coating; color: white NCS S 1002-B, black NCS S 9000-N |
| Mounting | ¼″-20 UNC tripod screw thread; camera stand included |
| Power | Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3, typical 4.61 W, max 12.13 W · 10–28 V DC, typical 4.53 W, max 11.14 W |
| Connectors | Network: shielded RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T PoE; I/O: 6-pin 2.5 mm terminal block for 2 supervised alarm inputs and 2 outputs (12 V DC output, max load 50 mA); audio: 3.5 mm mic/line in; serial communication: RS485/RS422, 2 pcs, 2 pos, full duplex, terminal block; power: DC input, terminal block; lens: i-CS connector (compatible with P-Iris and DC-iris); AXIS T92G20 connector |
| Storage | Support for microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card; support for SD card encryption (AES-XTS-Plain64 256bit); recording to network-attached storage (NAS) |
| Operating conditions | -10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F); humidity 10–85% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage conditions | -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F); humidity 5–95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Weight | 765 g (1.7 lb) including stand; 470 g (1.0 lb) for camera only |
| Box content | Camera, installation guide, terminal block connectors, owner authentication key, AXIS T91B21 Stand Black |
| Optional accessories | AXIS Microphones, AXIS Midspans, AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool, AXIS Surveillance Cards |
| System tools | AXIS Site Designer, AXIS Device Manager, AXIS Device Manager Extend, product selector, accessory selector, lens calculator |
| Languages | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty |
| Sustainability | |
| Substance control | PVC free, BFR/CFR free in accordance with JEDEC/ECA Standard JS709; RoHS in accordance with EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and EN 63000:2018; REACH in accordance with (EC) No 1907/2006 |
| Materials | Renewable carbon-based plastic content: 3% (bio-based); screened for conflict minerals in accordance with OECD guidelines |
| Detect, Observe, Recognize, Identify (DORI) | |
| Detect (25 px/m, 8 px/ft) | Wide: 78.7 m (258.1 ft) · Tele: 193.5 m (634.8 ft) |
| Observe (63 px/m, 19 px/ft) | Wide: 31.2 m (102.4 ft) · Tele: 76.8 m (251.9 ft) |
| Recognize (125 px/m, 38 px/ft) | Wide: 15.7 m (51.6 ft) · Tele: 38.7 m (127.0 ft) |
| Identify (250 px/m, 76 px/ft) | Wide: 7.9 m (25.8 ft) · Tele: 19.4 m (63.5 ft) |