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8 Megapixels USB Camera (with Microphone)
This 8-megapixel USB camera module is built around the Sony IMX179 CMOS sensor, delivering up to 3264×2448 resolution with autofocus. It's driver-free via th...
This 8-megapixel USB camera module is built around the Sony IMX179 CMOS sensor, delivering up to 3264×2448 resolution with autofocus. It's driver-free via the UVC protocol — just plug in and start capturing HD photos and video on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.
The built-in digital microphone captures audio within a 5-metre radius, and the compact 38×38 mm form factor makes it easy to embed into enclosures or mount alongside a Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano. A USB port design simplifies integration when your SBC is inside a protective case.
Key Features
- 8MP Sony IMX179 Sensor – 3264×2448 resolution, 1/3.2" sensor size
- Autofocus – 75° field of view, distortion-free optics
- Built-In Microphone – Digital mic with ~5 m pickup range
- Driver-Free (UVC) – Plug-and-play on all major operating systems
- USB 2.0 High Speed – Bus-powered at 5V, 160–260 mA
- Compact Module – 38 × 38 mm for easy embedding
- Hardware Button – Supports photo capture via button press
Specifications
- Sensor: Sony IMX179 CMOS (1/3.2")
- Max Resolution: 3264 × 2448 (8 MP)
- Frame Rates: 3264×2448 @15fps, 1920×1080 @30fps, 1280×720 @30fps, 640×480 @30fps
- S/N Ratio: 34 dB
- Dynamic Range: 72.5 dB
- Min Illumination: 0.5 lux
- Shutter: Electronic rolling shutter / frame exposure
- Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed
- Output Format: JPEG
- Adjustable Parameters: Brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness, gamma, gain, white balance, backlight, exposure
- Operating Temperature: −10°C to +70°C
- Dimensions: 38 × 38 mm
Compatibility
- Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
- Linux (kernel 2.6.26+ with UVC)
- macOS 10.4.8 or later
- Android 4.0+ with UVC support
- Windows CE with UVC
Ideal For
- Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano vision projects
- Biometric recognition systems
- Industrial photography and inspection
- HD video monitoring
Package Contents
- 1× 8MP USB Camera Module (with microphone)
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- dynamic range
- Dynamic range describes how wide a span of values a sensor can measure, from very low to very high. For a light sensor, a wide dynamic range means it can work in dim indoor settings as well as bright sunlight without changing hardware.
- JPEG
- A compressed image file format commonly used for photos. It matters because the camera sends already-compressed snapshots, which are easier to store on an SD card or transmit over a slow serial link than raw image data.
- lux
- Lux is the standard unit for measuring how much light falls on a surface, similar to how a light meter reports brightness. A sensor that outputs lux gives readings that are easier to compare between rooms, outdoor conditions, and different projects.
- UVC
- UVC is a short-wavelength, high-energy band of ultraviolet light often used in germicidal lamps and curing applications. A separate UVC reading matters if your project needs to monitor or verify UVC sources rather than just detect general UV light.
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