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Axis AXIS M3048-P Mk II
Dome Camera with 12.0MP (4000×3000) resolution, 360° field of view, and 0m IR night vision range.
SPECIFICATIONS · AXIS M3048-P MK II
Specifications
About the Axis AXIS M3048-P Mk II
The Axis AXIS M3048-P Mk II is a discreet dome housing well-suited to indoor retail, office, lobby, and educational environments where aesthetics matter. Ultra-high resolution above 8MP is reserved for situations where one camera must replace several — large open atriums, parking decks, and stadium seating areas where digital zoom on a single feed substitutes for multiple cameras. There is no built-in IR illuminator on this model, so it depends entirely on ambient light. In dark environments, pair it with external IR floods or white-light illuminators. An ultra-wide angle (>120°) captures nearly an entire scene from one position, but pixels per meter drops sharply at the edges, so identification at the periphery is limited.
Best use cases for this camera
Entrance, lobby & vestibule
The 360° field of view captures the entire entrance and surrounding waiting area from a single ceiling mount. Useful for capturing visitors as they enter and leave.
Retail & office interior
Dome form factor and 12.0MP (4000×3000) resolution make this a clean retail/office choice — the housing blends into ceilings and the sensor delivers enough detail for POS-area monitoring and incident review.
Strengths
- •12MP sensor preserves detail under digital zoom on recorded footage
- •360° wide field of view reduces the number of cameras needed per area
- •Vandal-resistant dome housing harder to tamper with than bullet form factor
Considerations
- •No built-in IR — requires external illumination for night use
- •Edge distortion and reduced peripheral pixel density limit identification at the corners of the frame
- •Higher resolution increases storage and bandwidth requirements proportionally — verify NVR capacity
Coverage at Different Distances
| Distance | Coverage Width | Coverage Area | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Entrance, corridor |
| 10m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Room, retail aisle |
| 15m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Warehouse, parking row |
| 20m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Parking row, courtyard |
| 30m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Parking lot, yard |
| 50m | -0.0m | -0 m² | Perimeter, large area |
Field of View Visualization
Night Vision Performance
Daytime
Full 12.0MP (4000×3000) resolution at 360° field of view. Effective identification range up to 15m in good lighting conditions.
Nighttime (IR)
Built-in IR LEDs illuminate up to 0m in complete darkness. Switches to B/W mode for clear night footage.
Installation tips for the AXIS M3048-P Mk II
Ceiling-mount at 2.5–3.5 m for indoor use; for vandal-prone outdoor locations use a wall mount with the lens facing outward and downward.
Position so the most important subject (entrance, cash register, gate) is in the center third of the frame — peripheral pixel density drops with wide angles.
Plan storage at roughly 48 GB per camera per day for continuous H.265 recording at 15fps — verify NVR has sufficient HDD bay capacity.
Coverage geometry & DORI distances
At a 5-metre standoff the Axis AXIS M3048-P Mk II covers about -0.0 m of scene width; at 10 m that grows to -0.0 m, and at 20 m to -0.0 m. Translating those numbers through EN 62676-4 pixel-density thresholds, the camera can detect a person up to 0 m, observe up to 0 m, recognise up to 0 m, and produce identification-grade detail (the ≥250 px/m bar used by Polish and EU courts as evidentiary) up to 0 m. Effective range above the identify threshold relies on supplementary lighting or a longer-focal-length optic — the geometry above assumes the 1.65mm lens declared by the manufacturer.
Power & cabling
The Axis AXIS M3048-P Mk II draws an estimated 5.5 W under typical load (with the IR illuminator engaged where applicable), placing it in the 802.3af (Class 3, ≤15.4 W) budget. A single switch port supplies enough power without an injector. Cabling: stick to Cat6 STP for runs up to 100 m end-to-end — beyond that, add an inline PoE extender or move to fibre with a media converter at the camera end. On outdoor runs, route through ø25 PVC or PE conduit to keep the cable shielded from UV and rodents.
Privacy & legal (GDPR / RODO)
Any camera operating in a publicly accessible area falls under GDPR (RODO in Poland) — Art. 13 obliges the data controller to post an information sign at every entry point with controller name, DPO contact, lawful basis (typically Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interest for property protection), purpose, and retention period. Even a narrowly-aimed dome camera can incidentally record passers-by, so the Art. 13 sign at the entry point applies regardless of how tightly the lens is framed.
Installer time & cost (rough estimate)
A typical EU installer quotes 3–4 h of labour per dome camera of this class (approximately €135–€185 excluding hardware), broken down as bracket mounting, cable termination at both ends, on-site commissioning, and a brief operator handover. Allow extra time for high mounts (>4 m), exterior installations requiring scaffolding, or sites where cable routing demands wall penetrations or conduit work.
Indicative EU 2024-2025 pricing — actual quotes vary by region, mounting height, and site conditions. Excludes hardware, transport, permits, and VAT.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Axis AXIS M3048-P Mk II suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes for the IP66/IP67-rated variant of this model. Bullet and dome bodies in the Axis range survive direct rain, snow and UV; check the IP / IK rating against your environment (IP66 for rain/dust, IK10 for vandal-prone locations).
What PoE class powers the Axis AXIS M3048-P Mk II?
The camera draws roughly 5.5 W in steady-state operation, requiring a 802.3af (Class 3, ≤15.4 W) switch port. A single Cat6 STP cable carries both data and power up to 100 m — beyond that, add an inline extender or convert to fibre near the camera.
How much storage does the Axis AXIS M3048-P Mk II consume per day?
At 12.0MP (4000×3000) resolution, 15 fps H.265 continuous recording, the AXIS M3048-P Mk II produces approximately 48 GB per day — about 1440 GB per month. Motion-only or event-triggered recording typically cuts that by 40–70 % depending on scene activity. Plan NVR HDD capacity for the longest retention period required by your privacy policy or insurance contract.
Up to what distance can the Axis AXIS M3048-P Mk II identify a person?
Per EN 62676-4:2025 pixel-density thresholds, this camera identifies (≥ 250 px/m on the target) up to about 0 m, recognises a person up to 0 m, observes general activity up to 0 m, and detects motion up to 0 m. Identification distance assumes daylight or full IR illumination on the target — at the limits of the IR cone the effective identify distance shrinks roughly 30 %.
What network bandwidth does Axis AXIS M3048-P Mk II use?
Typical ingest is 18 Mbps for the main stream (H.265, medium scene complexity, 15 fps) plus ~0.5 Mbps for a low-resolution sub-stream used by mobile clients. For a 16-camera installation of this class, plan a 50–100 Mbps NVR uplink and a dedicated VLAN for camera traffic.
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