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# Camera Recommendations

[Axis Communications](https://www.axis.com/) cameras are recommended to be used for IDCamPro. Benefits are

* Weather-proof
* MJPEG and H.264/H.265 support
* Some models support changeable lenses
* Integration with [CamStreamer](https://camstreamer.com/)
* Many more features

## Considerations

Full-HD resolution (1920x1080) is more than enough usually - higher resolution casues more CPU or network load and may not be working on smaller sized laptops. 

Standard framerate of 25/30 Hz is enough (50/60 Hz are fine as well) - no need for higher framerates, but supported when using good computers.

## Models

<table><thead><tr><th>Moidel</th><th width="188">Resolution &#x26; Framerate</th><th>Features</th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.axis.com/products/axis-m2035-le">M2035-LE</a><br></td><td>1920x1080<br>25/30 Hz</td><td>Integrated housing<br>Manual focus</td><td>Cost-effecive<br>Small size</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.axis.com/de-at/products/axis-p1468-le">P1468-LE</a></td><td>3840x2160<br>50/60 Hz</td><td>Integrated housing<br>Remote focus &#x26; zoom</td><td>Higher investment<br>Future proof</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.axis.com/de-at/products/axis-p1385">P1385</a></td><td>1920x1080<br>50/60 Hz</td><td>Needs extra housing<br>Remote focus (no zoom)<br>Chaneable lens</td><td>Cost-effective<br>Smaller size</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.axis.com/de-at/products/axis-m1135-mk-ii">M1135 Mk II</a></td><td>1920x1080<br>30 Hz</td><td>Needs extra housing<br>Changeable lens<br>Manual focus &#x26; zoom</td><td>Cost-effective<br>Smaller size</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Housing

Some of the cameras can also be bought without housing (without -LE in model description) and are then not water-proof. But you can buy a custom house from ALGE-Timing [WP-IDCAM](https://alge-timing.com/en/product/2312/wp-idcam) that can help.


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