Arducam 5MP HDR USB Camera Module, 101°(D) Wide Angle UVC Webcam with M12 Lens for Windows, Linux, Android, and Mac OS
$42.99
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Product description
Overview
The 5MP HDR USB Camera Module is a plug-and-play UVC solution with a robust metal housing compatible with Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS. It features High Dynamic Range (HDR) for clear imaging in challenging lighting and supports AI-friendly YUV resolutions for computer vision workflows. Equipped with a low-distortion 88° wide-angle M12 lens, it delivers broad, accurate scene coverage. The onboard hardware ISP provides auto exposure, auto white balance, and other image optimizations directly on the module for consistent, high-quality output.
Support HDR
Captures details in both bright and shadowed areas, ideal for challenging lighting conditions.
Wide Angle M12 Lens
The integrated M12 lens offers an 101°(D) field of view with low optical distortion, ensuring accurate scene capture for robotics, smart terminals, people detection, and other spatial-awareness applications.
Plug-and-Play
UVC compatible on Windows & Linux, no additional drivers required.
Package Including 1 x Arducam 5MP Wide Angle USB Camera Module 1 x USB Cable (1m) 1 x Quick Start guide
Specifications
Highlights
Still Resolution: 5MP
Color Filter Type: Color
Shutter Type: Rolling
Optical Size: 1/2.8”
Output Format: MJPG/YUY2
Pixel Size: 2 µm x 2 µm
Sensor Active Area: 2592(H)x1944(V)
Focus Type: Fixed Focus
FOV: 101°(D)×88°(H)×60°(V)
Lens Mount: M12-S
Specifications
Frame Rate MJPG: 2592*1944@30fps; 2048×1536@30fps; 1920×1080@30fps; 1600×1200@30fps; 1280×960@30fps; 1280×720@30fps; 1024×768@30fps; 800×600@30fps; 640×360@30fps; 640×480@30fps; Frame Rate(AI Resolution(YUV)) 640×480@30fps, 320×240@30fps; 320×320@30fps, 128×128@30fps; 96×96@30fps; IR Sensitivity Integral 650nm IR Filter, visible light only F.NO F2.8±5% E.F.L 2.7mm Default Focus Range 300cm-∞ Distortion <-1.0% HDR Support Yes Supported OS Windows, Linux, Android Recommend Sample Application Amcap for Windows, qv4l2 for Linux UVC Controls Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, White Balance (Auto/Manual), Gain, Lowlight Compensation, Focus (Auto/Manual), Exposure (Manual/Auto)
Applications
Home video surveillance systemLive streamingVideoconferenceMonitoring 3D printerDashcam
Plug-and-Play UVC Compatibility: The USB 2.0 camera is fully UVC-compliant, enabling seamless plug-and-play operation on Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS without any driver installation. It integrates easily into existing systems for rapid deployment
High Dynamic Range (HDR): This small USB camera module is equipped with HDR capability, the camera captures clear and detailed images in high-contrast environments. Bright and dark areas are preserved simultaneously, making it suitable for indoor, outdoor, or mixed-lighting applications
AI-Optimized YUV Resolutions: Designed for AI vision workloads, the UVC camera supports a range of lightweight YUV resolutions ideal for edge inference, gesture detection, object recognition, and embedded CV tasks. Supported AI resolutions include: from 96 × 96 @ 30fps to 640 × 480 @ 30fps
Low-Distortion 88° Wide-Angle M12 Lens: The USB Webcam is features with a M12 lens, which offers an 88° wide horizontal field of view with low optical distortion, ensuring accurate scene capture for robotics, smart terminals, people detection, and other spatial-awareness applications
Onboard Hardware ISP: Featuring a built-in image signal processor, the tiny camera delivers consistent, high-quality output with hardware-level enhancements
Metal Case: Housed in a robust metal enclosure, the wide angle USB camera benefits from excellent heat dissipation and structural integrity. The metal case not only enhances durability but also helps maintain stable performance during extended use or in demanding environments
1 review for Arducam 5MP HDR USB Camera Module, 101°(D) Wide Angle UVC Webcam with M12 Lens for Windows, Linux, Android, and Mac OS
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Durable Metal Case; Difficult 4-Pin Connector
I ordered it because I needed a stand-alone webcam for my gear setup. While I only needed a basic camera, the extra features are good to have, especially the HDR capability which ensures the image stays clear in high contrast lighting. And the 101 degree wide angle M12 lens is able to capturing a much larger field of view than a standard consumer webcam.It is indeed a “plug and play” in my experience, which makes it a good choice for those who want a simple connection without the hassle of installing custom drivers.That being said, the 4-pin connector on the back isn’t easy to attach or detach. This presents a challenge if your setup requires you to uninstall and reinstall the cable frequently, as the connection is quite tight.And the cable is USB-A instead of USB-C, which is a drawback for those trying to maintain a modern, standardized cable setup.