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To comply with SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) standards for HDTV, the camera must meet specific criteria including frame rate, aspect ratio, resolution, and color fidelity. These standards ensure high-quality video suitable for professional broadcast and security applications. Axis cameras designed for HDTV compliance adhere to these standards, providing high-definition video quality. For detailed standards, refer to Axis Communications' documentation on HDTV compliance.

The f-stop value of a lens will get higher if you zoom in. This is true because as the focal length increases (when zooming in), the lens aperture typically becomes smaller, resulting in a higher f-stop value. This change affects the amount of light entering the camera, which is an important consideration for PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras when they are used in varying lighting conditions.

Axis P-iris technology is designed to optimize the camera's aperture to achieve better image quality. By precisely controlling the iris opening, P-iris technology can maintain the ideal aperture size for various lighting conditions. This helps limit optical artifacts such as diffraction and spherical aberration, ensuring sharp and clear images. While it can contribute to improved low light performance and reduce motion blur, its main advantage is optimizing the aperture to limit artifacts. Axis Network Video documentation explains that P-iris provides more precise iris control compared to traditional DC-iris, leading to enhanced image quality.

The AXIS M3114-R is designed specifically for use in environments with vibrations, such as transportation. It is rugged and can withstand shocks and vibrations inherent in mobile applications. Other models like the AXIS P3344-VE, AXIS M3014, and AXIS P1344 do not have the same level of vibration resistance. Detailed specifications and use cases for the AXIS M3114-R can be found in the Axis Communications product catalog and datasheets.