Using Google dorks to find cameras without authorization is illegal in most jurisdictions (CFAA in the US, Computer Misuse Act in the UK). However, there are legitimate reasons to run this query:
To understand how this search string works, it is helpful to break down its operators: Intitle Live View - Axis Inurl View View.shtml -
The presence of these cameras in search results is often the result of misconfiguration Using Google dorks to find cameras without authorization
However, understanding the logic of this query—using intitle for UI recognition, inurl for file structure patterns, and - for vendor exclusion—is timeless. It teaches the fundamental methodology of information retrieval: how to isolate a needle (a specific camera model) from the haystack (the entire public web). inurl for file structure patterns