IMX179 8MP USB Camera (A)

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IMX179 8MP USB Camera (A)
USB-Camera

USB Camere, 8 megapixel. UVC protocol
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Introduction

USB Camera, IMX179 sensor. 8 megapixel. Supports UVC protocol.

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Specification

  • Pixels: 8MP
  • Resolution: 3288 × 2512
  • Sensor: IMX179
  • DSP: Automatic white balance(AWB)\Automatic exposure(AEC)\Automatic gain control(AGC)
  • Camera Specifications:
    • CCD size: 1/3.2inch
    • Aperture (F): 1.8
    • Focal length (EFL): 2.8mm
    • Field of View (FOV): 145°
    • MIC Specification:
    • Sensitivity: -26dB (1kHz 1Pa)
  • Interface: USB2.0
  • Image Format: MJPEG, YUY2
  • Working temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C
  • Dimension: 38mm × 38mm
  • OS Support: Windows, Linux

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.
Usb-camera-manual-1.png
  • 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.
Usb-camera-manual-2.jpg

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
Usb-camera-manual-3.jpg

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.
Usb-camera-manual-4.jpg

【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

Question:What is the supported fps of IMX179 8MP USB Camera (A)?

 Answer:
  • MJPG:
    • 3264x2448-15fps
    • 1920x1080-25fps
  • YUY2:
    • 3264x2448-2fps
    • 1920x1080-3fps
    • 800x600-15fps


Supports

Support

If you require technical support, please go to the Support page and open a ticket.

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