Axis Official Documentation Extract:
"The unique design of the Sharpdome enables an innovative viewing experience, allowing the PTZ camera to see above its own horizon, giving more usable coverage, especially on uneven terrain or in hilly cities. This capability is called Axis Sharpdome technology."
- Source: AXIS Q61 Series Sharpdome Technology
Supporting Extract from Axis Study Guide:
"Sharpdome technology allows PTZ cameras to deliver sharp images in all directions, and for the first time, the camera can view above the horizon, which is not possible with conventional dome cameras."
- Axis Communications Academy, Network Video Fundamentals, 2022
References:
Axis Sharpdome Technology Overview
Axis Communications Academy, Network Video Fundamentals, 2022 (p. 48)
Summary:
With Axis Sharpdome technology, a PTZ camera can see above its horizon, providing greater coverage and flexibility for surveillance in challenging environments. This is a unique feature not available in traditional PTZ domes.