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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.
- USB 2.0
- USB 2.0 is a wired connection standard used for data and power between a device and a computer or compatible host. For this camera, it tells you what kind of port it plugs into and helps indicate whether older or newer computers are likely to work with it.
- 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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