cap = cv2.VideoCapture(url) while(cap.isOpened()): ret, frame = cap.read() if ret: cv2.imshow('Axis MJPEG Stream', frame) if cv2.waitKey(1) & 0xFF == ord('q'): break cap.release() cv2.destroyAllWindows()
Choosing the right streaming method is crucial for system performance. The table below compares the three primary options.
This is a special MIME type that allows the server to push a continuous stream of data. The response body consists of a sequence of individual JPEG images, each preceded by a unique boundary string. For every new JPEG frame the camera captures, it sends a new "part" containing the image data, which the web browser or client automatically processes and displays, replacing the previous image. axis cgi mjpg
While modern IP cameras often rely on more efficient codecs like H.264 or H.265, the axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi endpoint remains a vital tool for system integrators and developers due to its exceptional simplicity and broad compatibility. It allows for a video stream to be displayed in any standard web browser or integrated into a custom application using nothing more than an <img> tag, making it a cornerstone for legacy systems and rapid prototyping.
camera_ip = "192.168.0.90" username = "root" password = "your_password" cap = cv2
: Adjust the image quality and bandwidth usage, typically on a scale from 0 to 100 (e.g., compression=25 ).
while True: # Capture frame-by-frame ret, frame = cap.read() if not ret: print("Error: Can't receive frame. Exiting ...") break The response body consists of a sequence of
: Sets color mode ( color=1 for color, color=0 for black and white). Usage Examples