QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
Lightfinder - ANSWERSProduces a color image in low light
Wide Dynamic Range Forensic Capture - ANSWERSEnables objects in both bright and
dark areas to be visible
OptimizedIR - ANSWERSAngle of illumination automatically adapts to camera's zoom
level. Adjusts the beam angle to match the camera's FOV
Electronic Image Stabilization - ANSWERSMinimizes effects from vibration and shaking
4K - ANSWERSFour time higher resolution than standard HDTV 1080p resolution
Corridor Format - ANSWERSVertical view for scenes such as hallways. Rotates aspect
ratio from 16:9 to 9:16
Zipstream - ANSWERSLeverages the unique aspects of video surveillance to maintain
lower bitrates while preserving forensic quality
Product Line - ANSWERSThe first letter in the Axis naming convention
Product Type - ANSWERSThe first number in the Axis naming convention
Series Number - ANSWERSThe second number in the Axis naming convention
Running Number - ANSWERSThe third number in the Axis naming convention
Resolution - ANSWERSThe last number in the Axis naming convention
Fixed Camera - ANSWERSProduct Type 1-2
Dome Camera - ANSWERSProduct Type 3-4
PTZ Camera - ANSWERSProduct Type 5-6
Encoders and Decoders - ANSWERSProduct Type 7
System Products - ANSWERSProduct Type 8
Accessories - ANSWERSProduct Type 9
, Active Cooling - ANSWERS-C Extension
Outdoor-ready - ANSWERS-E Extension
LED Illumination - ANSWERS-L Extension
Panoramic - ANSWERS-P Extension
Rugged - ANSWERS-R Extension
Vandal-resistant - ANSWERS-V Extension
Wireless - ANSWERS-W Extension
Stainless Steel - ANSWERS-S Extension
IK Rating - ANSWERSMeasures a device's ability to withstand mechanical impacts
HDTV Standard - ANSWERSHD resolution (720p/1080p), 25/30 FPS, 16:9 aspect ratio,
proper color fidelity
Lens - ANSWERSInfluences the field of view and focuses light
Aperture - ANSWERSHole through which light enters
Iris - ANSWERSRegulates the amount of light by controlling the size of the aperature
Sensor - ANSWERSConverts light into a digital signal. Made up of individual pixels that
act as pores to capture light
Processor - ANSWERSProcesses a digital signal into an image
Wide Angle - ANSWERSShort focal length, wide coverage, little detail
Normal - ANSWERSMedium focal length, medium coverage, medium detail
Telephoto - ANSWERSLong focal length, little coverage, great detail
Fixed Lens - ANSWERSFixed focal length
Varifocal Lens - ANSWERSVariable focal length (must be refocused after changing
FOV)
Zoom Lens - ANSWERSVariable focal length with automatic refocusing. Maintains
focus.