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ELP Autofocus USB3.0 4K Machine Vision Camera Module
ELP Autofocus USB3.0 4K Machine Vision Camera Module
ELP Autofocus USB3.0 4K Machine Vision Camera Module
ELP Autofocus USB3.0 4K Machine Vision Camera Module
ELP Autofocus USB3.0 4K Machine Vision Camera Module
ELP Autofocus USB3.0 4K Machine Vision Camera Module
ELP

ELP Autofocus USB3.0 4K Machine Vision Camera Module

A 4K autofocus USB3.0 camera that pushes 1080P at a remarkable 230fps for high-speed capture and machine vision work

$115.99*
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Overview

The ELP High Speed Autofocus USB3.0 Camera targets builders who need both resolution and speed from a single compact module. It records up to 12 megapixels at 4000x3000 for stills and full video, yet it can also switch into high-frame-rate modes reaching 1080P at 230fps, 4K at 60fps, and 3000P at 30fps. That flexibility is what sets it apart from ordinary webcams: it is equally suited to capturing crisp still frames and to analyzing rapid motion. Support for YUY2 and MJPEG output lets host software balance image quality against data throughput, and the design is described as reliable in both indoor and outdoor environments. The result is a camera aimed less at casual video calls and more at machine vision, robotics, and surveillance projects.

Construction centers on a 1/2.3-inch Sony IMX577 CMOS sensor behind a 100-degree low-distortion lens mounted on an industry-standard M12 thread, so the optics can be swapped for custom needs. Autofocus manages near and far subjects without any adjustment tool, a genuine convenience over fixed-focus alternatives. Connection is handled by a USB3.0 20-pin interface with a bundled cable, backward compatible with USB2.0 and offering optional OTG. As a UVC-compliant device, it is plug-and-play across Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and Raspberry Pi. Its small, thin, lightweight profile is meant to fit hidden or narrow mounting spots, making it a candidate for dashcams, wildlife photography, precision agriculture, traffic monitoring, and embedded automation.

Key Features

【Ultra HD 12megapixel】Recording max 4000(H)x3000(V) video and still picture.

【High Frame Rates】Up to 1080P@230fps,4K@60fps, 3000P@30fps. Support YUY2 and MJPEG format. Designed to perform reliably in both Indoor and outdoor environments.

【Wide Angle Lens】100degree low distortion lens, HFOV is approximately 88°, with industry-standard M12 lens thread for optical customization, perfect for conference rooms, retail spaces, or drone navigation, etc.

【Autofocus 】Shoot objects in close and distance on the same camera, automatically controlled without lens adjustment tool, clearer and easier than the fixed focus camera.

USB3.0 high speed USB camera for high speed system, USB3.0/2.0 compatible, high performance ISP.

USB3.0 20pin connector, equipped 1.5meters USB cable, Support OTG optional

【Superior Color CMOS Sensor】Adapt with 1/2.3” Imx577 image sensor for better picture performance, mini usb camera module with 1.2meter/3.96ft USB cable for pc laptop. Mini Illumination: 0.1lux.

【Mini size, light weight】Small outline and thin profile for embedded machine vision.

【Plug&Play】UVC-compliant, just connect the camera to PC computer, laptop, Android device or Raspberry Pi with the USB cable without extra drivers to be installed.

【Wide Applications】This ELP autofocus usb3.0 camera can be installed in most hidden and narrow position for a home surveillance system, wildlife photography, dashcam, baby camera, Robotics, Precision Agriculture, Motion Analysis, Sports Tracking, Industrial Automation, Traffic Monitoring and Surveillance, etc.

Specifications

Brand
ELP
Max Resolution
12MP, 4000x3000
High Frame Rate Modes
1080P@230fps, 4K@60fps, 3000P@30fps
Video Formats
YUY2 and MJPEG
Image Sensor
1/2.3" Sony IMX577 Color CMOS
Lens
100° low distortion, M12 thread
Horizontal FOV
Approximately 88°
Focus
Autofocus
Interface
USB3.0 20-pin, USB3.0/2.0 compatible
Cable Length
1.5 meters
Minimum Illumination
0.1 lux
Compatibility
Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, Raspberry Pi

Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is UVC-compliant and plug-and-play, so it connects to Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, or Raspberry Pi over USB with no extra drivers required.
Yes, those are its rated high-frame-rate modes, alongside 3000P at 30fps. Reaching them requires a host system able to sustain the USB3.0 bandwidth these speeds demand.
Yes. The camera uses a USB3.0 20-pin connector but is USB3.0/2.0 compatible, though a USB2.0 connection will limit the throughput available for its highest resolutions and frame rates.
Yes. The stock 100-degree low-distortion lens sits on an industry-standard M12 thread, so it can be swapped for custom optics suited to your particular application.
Autofocus lets the camera sharpen both close and distant subjects automatically without an adjustment tool, which is helpful when subject distance varies or manual tuning is impractical.
The source lists machine vision, robotics, home surveillance, wildlife photography, dashcams, precision agriculture, traffic monitoring, and other embedded or space-constrained installations.

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