This wide angle camera module for the Raspberry Pi uses the same IMX708 sensor and footprint as the official Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3, however Arducan has given it a bit of a remix with USB-C UVC connection, a wide angle fixed focus lens and a built-in microphone!
The USB-C UVC connection means you can use this camera module as a USB webcam, with all the plug n' play convenience you expect. Use it on your Raspberry Pi, Windows machine, Linux, Mac and more! The module has a small built-in microphone as well, making this a great 'hacky' webcam alternative!
The wide-angle 102° (HFOV) fixed-focus lens offers an alternative to the autofocus on the RPi Camera Module 3, offering faster-focussing speed and a more stable image quality.
Compatible with All Platforms: Adopting UVC protocol, compatible with various platforms and operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and more
Plug and Play: Only the USB device driver needs to be installed, no additional drivers are needed depending on the platform. Just plug-and-play after the installation is completed.
High-Quality Images: Based on SONY 12MP IMX708 Image Sensor. Max Resolution: 4608×2592. The high resolution allows you to get sharper and more recognizable images at a greater distance.
Wide Angle: Equipped with a 102° Wide Angle Fixed Focus Lens. Wide-angle Lens allows you to use the camera to get a wider field of view, especially for wide-area projects.
Audio Function: We have equipped this USB camera kit with a microphone module that supports High-Quality audio input/output.
Specifications
Sensor
IMX708
Resolution
12MP
Colour Filter Type
Colour
Shutter Type
Rolling Shutter
Optical Size
1/2.43”
Output Format
MJPG/YUV
Pixel Size
1.4μm × 1.4μm
Sensor Active Area
4608 × 2592
Frame Rate
4608×2592@10fps, 2304×1296/
1920×1080/1600×1200/1280×720@30fps
Focus Type
Fixed Focus
FOV
120°(D)x102°(H)x67°(V)
Lens Mount
Stock Lens
F.NO
F2.2
E.F.L
/
Focal Length
2.75mm
IR Sensitivity
Integral IR-cut Filter, visible light only
Interface
USB2.0 Device
Adapter Board Size
38mm x 38mm
UVC Complaint
No additional drivers is required
Operating Voltage
DC 5V +/- 5%
Working Current
Max 300mA
Operating Temp.
-4℉-158℉(-20°C to 70°C)
Camera Board Size
24mmx25mm
Audio
Single Microphone
Supported OS
Windows, Linux, Android and MAC
Sample Application
Amcap-Windows Camera application for Video and Still Capture
UVC Controls
Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness, Gamma, White Balance, Gain, Exposure, Focus
Package Contents
1x Arducam IMX708 Wide-Angle Fixed Focus Camera Module with UVC adapter board
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Arducam Wide Angle 12MP IMX708 USB-C UVC Fixed-Focus Camera Module with Microphone
The camera just works out of the box, which is great. The picture quality is ok, not amazing and you'll never get a truly crisp 12MP picture. I am not sure if this is because of the onboard compression, but it's annoying. The automatic brightness compensation is not great either, it needs to be set manually, making it difficult to use in changing conditions, e.g. as CCTV. It would be good to be able to adjust this, but afaict one cannot. The performance during low-light periods, e.g. outdoor evening and night, is terrible. Don't use this and hope to see anything at night, it's really awful even with gain at maximum.