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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Overview

Introduction

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

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Specifications

  • Pixels: 8 million
  • Resolution: 3288 × 2512
  • Photosensitive chip: IMX179
  • DSP: Auto gain/exposure/white balance
  • Camera:
    • CCD dimensions: 1/3.2inch
    • Aperture (F): 1.8
    • Focal length (EFL): 2.8mm
    • Field of View (FOV): 145°
    • Microphone parameters:
    • Sensitivity: -26dB (1kHz 1Pa)
  • Interface type: USB2.0
  • Supported image formats: MJPEG, YUY2
  • Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C
  • Outline dimensions: 38mm × 38mm
  • Supported systems: Windows, Linux

Working with Windows PC

Test Software

Currently, a camera software is generally pre-installed with Windows 10 systems. You can test it by opening the camera software that comes with your Windows computer.
If you are using the Windows 7 system, or if the camera software cannot be found in the system, you can download and install the AMCAP test software provided by us from Resources->Softwares.

Test Steps

Window camera software
  • Search for "Camera" to open the software
  • Click the gear icon in the upper left corner to open the settings interface, where you can set the resolution for taking pictures or videos
Usb-camera-manual-1.png
  • Click the video or capture icon on the right to switch between recording and shooting
AMCap software
  • Download and install AMCap software
  • You can click on the Option option and select Video Capture Pin... or Still Capture Pin... to set the parameters of the image and video
Usb-camera-manual-2.jpg

Working with Raspberry Pi

  • Open the Raspberry Pi terminal, enter the command to install the Luvcview software
    • sudo apt-get install luvcview -y
  • After installation, enter the command on the terminal to open the software for USB camera testing
sudo luvcview -s 1920x1080
Usb-camera-manual-3.jpg

Working with Jetson Nano Developer Kit

  • Open the Jetson Nano Developer Kit terminal (open with Ctrl+Alt+T or mouse click)
  • Input the following command to preview:
    • nvgstcapture-1.0 --camsrc=0
  • After inputting, a preview window will open
Usb-camera-manual-4.jpg

Note: In practical application, you may need to call with a program, and you can refer to Opencv and other related image processing library materials by yourself

Resource

Documents

Software

FAQ

Question:When the hand touches the back, the camera shows abnormally?

 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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Question:Does the module get hot during use?

 Answer:
During use, the module generates a lot of heat, which is normal.
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Question:Why can't I control brightness, contrast, or other parameters?

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

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


Question:Does this camera work with Android?

 Answer:

No, it doesn't support Android.

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Question:Which camera or lens I must use for without curved photo?

 Answer:

The Lens used is wide viewing with 145°, the distortion is about 20% and it cause the curve effect.

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