# Press 'q' on the keyboard to exit if cv2.waitKey(20) & 0xFF == ord('q'): break
developer documentation, allowing users to request live video streams from Axis network cameras using standard HTTP requests. Unlike complex streaming protocols like RTSP, this CGI (Common Gateway Interface) method delivers a continuous stream of JPEG images (Motion JPEG) that can be easily embedded in web pages or third-party applications. Core URL Syntax The primary endpoint for requesting an MJPEG stream is /axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi . A standard request follows this format: axis cgi mjpg
import requests
Quick Tip: Accessing Motion JPEG Streams on Axis Cameras 🎥 # Press 'q' on the keyboard to exit if cv2
Many developers find RTSP to be more reliable for continuous video capture, especially in production environments. A standard request follows this format: import requests
The most basic URL to request an MJPEG stream looks like this:
while cap.isOpened(): ret, frame = cap.read() if not ret: break