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ELP Monochrome Global Shutter USB 3.0 Machine Vision Camera
A global shutter monochrome sensor that hits 640fps for skew-free, high-speed machine vision capture
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Overview
Key Features
Global Shutter: adopts global shutter sensor to capture the entire frame simultaneously, eliminating rolling shutter distortion and skewing when shooting fast-moving objects, ideal for high-speed imaging applications, motion capture, Industrial Inspection.
Monochrome: monochrome sensor removes color filter interference, delivering higher contrast, lower image noise and better sensitivity under dim light, providing sharp black-and-white images with excellent detail and consistency for machine vision, inspection, and scientific imaging applications.
High Speed 640/420/210/120FPS Optional: Achieve ultra-slow motion capture with frame rates from 120 to 640fps optional. Support 1280 x 800 @ 120fps, 640 x 480 @ 210fps, 320 x 240 @ 420fps, 160 x 120 @ 640fps, ideal for analyzing rapid processes like precision measurement, motion analysis, and other industrial PC camera applications.
CS Mount 5-50mm 10X manual zoom lens, freely switch between long-distance wide view and close-up macro shooting, lockable zoom and focus rings keep parameters fixed after setting. Pure optical zoom delivers lossless sharp details, clearly captures tiny textures, bar codes and surface flaws without digital blurring.
ELP OmniVision OV9281 USB 3.0 camera features a 2.3MP monochrome global shutter sensor with 1280 × 800 resolution, delivering sharp black-and-white images with excellent detail and high-precision.
Support OS: "Win XP / Vista / WIN7 / WIN8 / Linux with UVC / Mac-OS X 10.4.8 or later / Wince with UVC / Android 4.0 or above", machine vision development in Linux, work with Raspberry Pi, Opencv, amcap, etc.
Compatible with raspberry pi, Ubuntu, Opencv, Amcap and many other USB web camera software and hardware.
Plug-and-Play UVC Compatibility: Built with UVC compliance, free driver, this ELP USB 3.0 camera is just plug in and go. It supports Windows and Linux systems and works with common imaging software such as Pot Player and V4L2 for quick setup.
High Speed USB2.0 Interface, high performance ISP, MJPEG/YUY2 optional, minimum illumination: 0.3Lux.
USB 3.0 Industrial Camera: Featuring an onboard ISP for image optimization and a compact 38×38mm camera board, this global shutter USB camera offers reliable performance for robotics, automation, scientific research, and industrial vision projects.
Specifications
Brand
ELP
Sensor
OmniVision OV9281 monochrome global shutter
Resolution
2.3MP, 1280 × 800
Frame Rates
1280×800@120fps, 640×480@210fps, 320×240@420fps, 160×120@640fps
Lens
CS Mount 5-50mm 10X manual zoom
Interface
USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
Image Format
MJPEG / YUY2
Minimum Illumination
0.3 Lux
Board Size
38 × 38mm
Compatibility
Win XP/Vista/7/8, Linux with UVC, Mac OS X 10.4.8+, Android 4.0+, WinCE with UVC
Software Support
Raspberry Pi, OpenCV, Amcap, Pot Player, V4L2
Compliance
UVC, driver-free plug-and-play
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this ELP camera capture color images or only black and white?
Only black and white. It uses a monochrome sensor that removes the color filter to gain higher contrast, lower noise, and better low-light sensitivity for machine vision and inspection work.
How does it reach 640fps and what resolution do I get at that speed?
Frame rate scales inversely with resolution. You get 640fps only at 160 × 120, 420fps at 320 × 240, 210fps at 640 × 480, and 120fps at the full 1280 × 800.
Do I need to install drivers to use this camera?
No. It is UVC compliant and driver-free, so it works plug-and-play across Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Android with software like OpenCV, Amcap, and V4L2.
Will it work with a Raspberry Pi for a vision project?
Yes. The camera lists Raspberry Pi support along with Ubuntu, OpenCV, and Amcap, making it suited to robotics, automation, and machine vision development.
Is the included zoom lens automatic or manual?
It is manual. The CS-mount 5-50mm 10X zoom lens uses lockable zoom and focus rings that you set by hand, then lock in place to keep parameters fixed.
What kind of applications is this camera designed for?
High-speed and precision imaging such as motion capture, industrial inspection, precision measurement, robotics, automation, and scientific imaging, rather than everyday webcam video calls.
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