IP security camera Axis P3738-PLE 3840x2160 Indoor Outdoor Dome

AXIS P3738-PLE is a multidirectional 4-head camera designed for wide-area surveillance, delivering four 4K channels at 15 fps for combined wide-angle overviews and zoomed-in detail. It supports day/night operation, a removable IR cut filter and 360° IR illumination with individually controllable LEDs to provide clear, reflection-free images in low light and complete darkness. Forensic WDR balances scenes with both bright and dark areas. The camera can run metadata and AXIS Object Analytics on multiple channels for detection and classification of people and vehicles, enabling object counting and alarm triggers for user-defined areas.

Advantages

The compact AXIS P3738-PLE offers flexible mounting options including recessed, ceiling, corner (270° coverage) and wall installations with an integrated IP66/IP67-rated weather shield and tamper-resistant casing. All four varifocal heads are individually adjustable and rotatable to optimize fields of view; heads can be positioned in pairs to provide a combined wide view and zoomed detail on the same target. Using a single multi-head unit reduces installation complexity—one device, one cable run, one IP address and one VMS license—and provides lower energy consumption compared with multiple single-sensor cameras. Remote zoom and focus remove the need for on-site fine-tuning, Axis Zipstream reduces bandwidth and storage demands, and Axis Edge Vault delivers hardware-based cybersecurity protection.

Key specifications

• Four camera heads, each up to 4K resolution at 15 fps
• Day/night functionality with removable IR cut filter
• 360° IR illumination with individually controllable LEDs
• Forensic WDR for high dynamic range scenes
• ARTPEC-8 with Deep Learning Processing Unit (DLPU)
• Support for AXIS Object Analytics and metadata streams on multiple channels
• Axis Zipstream for reduced bandwidth and storage
• Axis Edge Vault hardware-based cybersecurity
• IP66/IP67-rated weather shield and tamper-resistant casing

How to use

Select an appropriate mounting option (recessed, ceiling, corner or wall) and position the camera so each head covers the desired directions; adjust and rotate each varifocal head to set wide and zoomed views. Connect the camera to power and network using a single cable run, configure the network settings and VMS with the camera’s IP address, and enable day/night, IR illumination and Forensic WDR as needed. Install and configure AXIS Object Analytics or other ACAP applications on supported channels to enable detection, classification and counting of people and vehicles. Use remote zoom and focus to fine-tune views and rely on Axis Zipstream settings to optimize bandwidth and storage usage. Ensure firmware and Axis Edge Vault security features are activated for device protection.

Recommendations

For best results in wide-area surveillance, plan camera placement to minimize overlapping blind spots, enable AXIS Object Analytics on channels covering entry points, and use Zipstream to balance image quality with storage requirements. Regularly update firmware and verify Axis Edge Vault settings to maintain device security.