First Covert MP Camera Released (Axis P85)


Reliably capturing identification video of subjects, even under baseball caps and hoods is one of the common challenges of the industry. Mounting cameras at eye level provides the best chance of identification, but places cameras within easier reach, potentially subjecting them to tampering and vandalism. Aiming to solve this, Axis has released a series the P85 covert cam...


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