IMX258 13MP OIS USB Camera (A)

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IMX258 13MP OIS USB Camera (A)
USB-Camera

USB Camere, 13 megapixel. UVC protocol
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Introduction

USB Camera, IMX258 sensor, 13 megapixels, supports UVC protocol.

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Specification

  • Pixels: 13MP
  • Resolution: 4224 × 3192
  • Sensor: IMX258
  • DSP: Automatic white balance(AWB)\Automatic exposure(AEC)\Automatic gain control(AGC)
  • Camera Specification:
    • CCD Size: 1/3.06 inch
    • Aperture (F): 2.4
    • Focus Length (EFL): 2.35 mm
    • Field of View (FOV): 127°(D) 99.5°(H) 70°(V)
    • Focus Type: Auto Focus
  • Interface: USB1.0
  • Image:
    • Image Format: MJPEG
    • Image resolution: 4224 × 3192
    • Video:
      10 FPS 4192 × 3104 (Full)
      20 FPS 3840 × 2160 (4K)
      25 FPS 1920 × 1080 (1080P)
  • Working Voltage: 5V ± 5%
  • Working Temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C
  • Lens Size: 19.00 × 19.00 × 9.90 mm
  • Dimension: 38.00 × 35.80 mm
  • OS Support: Windows, Linux, MacOS

Working with Windows PC

Test Software

Most of Windows 10 PC has pre-install Camera software, you can use it to test the USB camera.
If your PC doesn't have Camera software, you can also download the AMCap test software from Resource->Software and test.

Testing

Use Camera Software of Windows
  • Search "Camera" and open the software.
  • Click the setting icon on the top left to configure the image/video.
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  • You can click the icons on the right to switch between Image Capture or Video Recording.
AMCap Software
  • Download and install the AMCap software.
  • You can click the Options option, and choose Video Capture Pin... or Still Capture Pin... to configure the image/video.
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Working with Raspberry Pi

Buster

  • Open a terminal of Raspberry Pi (You can use the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut):
  • Edit the modules file:
sudo nano /etc/modules
  • Add the following command in the document and save:
bcm2835-v4l2
  • Ues command sudo raspi-config to open the configuration:
    • Choose Interface Option -> Camera -> Yes to enable the camera and reboot.

Bullseye

You can directly test the USB camera on the Bullseye system.

Camera Test

  • Open a Terminal of Pi and install luvcview tool with the following command:
    • sudo apt-get install luvcview -y
  • After installing, use the following command to test the USB camera.
    • sudo luvcview -s 1920 x 1080
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Working with Jetson Nano Developer Kit

  • Open a terminal of Jetson Nano Developer Kit (You can use the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut or open it by Mouse).
  • Use the following command for previewing:
    • nvgstcapture-1.0 --camsrc=0
  • With the command, a preview window is opened.
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【Notice】You may need to use the camera by script/codes, in this case, you can refer to tools/libraries like Opencv yourself.

Resources

Documents

Software

FAQ

 Answer:

Do not touch the components on the back of the PCB with your hands, so as not to affect the electrical characteristics.

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 Answer:

It is normal that the module would generate a lot of heat during use.

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 Answer:

If you are using a Mac system and Opencv, some parameter settings are not available, so we recommend using a Linux system and the V4L2 driver.

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