USB 3.0 UVC Camera Module with IMX415 Sensor, 4K@30FPS & 1080P@60FPS, Plug and Play for Windows/Linux/Mac/Android/Raspberry Pi/Jetson Nano/ARM Boards

This is a neat little camera board with very high quality video. I connected it to a Windows 11 computer and also a Jetson Orin SBC and both detected it automatically with no problems or additional software. There are many use cases for a camera such as this, but it is a bit DIY - there is no enclosure, no instructions, and no cables included. You have to have a little tech knowledge to use this device. For those in the know however, it is a great unit. You can easily 3D print a case for it, or just use the included mounting holes to attach it to a project. The USB C jack does stick out vertically from the back of the board. Others have mentioned this as a liability, but it does make cable routing much leaner, at least for my installations. Just be careful not to snap off the connector! (It seems to be soldered in pretty well though.)

Good quality manufacturing and overall decent picture quality from this camera. It's a little bit difficult to get good clean pictures given the manual focus so it's kind of hard to demonstrate. I've posted a few pictures of items around my desk to try and show it's clarity for text as it feels like this camera is aimed at AI on the edge type use cases where the camera is mounted and aimed at a target a fixed length away. I was trying to show that it can clearly capture small fonts on chips and other text you might want to use AI to parse. Seems to do that pretty well but since I was holding it there's some blur in the images. Given the USB 3.0 connection type you're most likely going to need to be running these against something like a RPI or Nucbox if not a full size computer or laptop. Something like an ESP32 or Arduino is not likely to be able to handle the compute needed. That limits the options a bit for IoT use cases. The plus side is that it's plug and play with most modern operating systems. I connected it to a USB port on my Windows Desktop to test. It was immediately recognized and I was able to use the default windows camera application to capture the images attached. 4k streamed easily once connected to a USB 3.0 port. The documentation is linked via barcode on the box which I was able to actually use this camera in the windows camera app to scan and open. That was neat. I also learned something new, that you can use VLC to capture input from a camera, which I tested with this and it worked perfectly. Given the lack of auto focus it seems like this is really intended for hobby projects and makers which is where the only real drawback seems to be price. This is pretty expensive for your typically IoT project given it runs nearly the price of a base model RPI5. But it does seem to be inline with other products so I wouldn't say this brand or product itself is more expensive than the competition. Still feels like a lot to spend use for something like AI on edge. Unless you really need 4k for that there's probably cheaper options. Overall other than price I can't really complain about this. I'm far from an image expert so I can't really speak to the quality of the sensor but to my laymen eyes it seems to capture things in good detail.

This USB 3.0 Camera Module works great with both Windows and Ubuntu (Linux) without any special drivers. I was surprised that the camera was recognized by both Windows and Ubuntu without having to install any drivers and without doing anything special. I plugged it in and it just worked. The camera provides a nice clear image; it is manual focus, but it is easy to focus because it has a very wide focal length. The camera is shipped with a short USB cable but it does not have a case. I found a case on Thingiverse.com that fits it perfectly except for a small modification for the USB cable. I find the camera much more useful with a case. This is a very nice USB camera that provides excellent images even in low light conditions.

This little board camera is ridiculously fun. I plugged it into a Linux box and BOOM — instantly recognized, no drama, no firmware hunt, no driver summoning ritual. Image quality is crisp, color is solid, and the field of view is wide enough that it’s basically a security camera for my entire existence. It was recognized instantly on Ubuntu 22.04 with UVC, showed up as /dev/video0 I keep plugging it into random devices just to see what happens. Current ideas / experiments / questionable future deployments include: • Obico print monitoring • Tiny door cam (AKA don’t ring my bell, I’m hiding) • Cat spy cam • Bike safety cam • Possibly a low-budget nature documentary about squirrels • Maybe convert it into a what are the kids doing in the basement cam • And yes, I checked — it sees great in low light The video looks fantastic and the optics rock — it’s kind of wild that such a tiny module pumps out 4K like it’s flexing. Only downside? The USB-C connector sticking sideways off the board feels a bit exposed — like one wrong yank and SNAP — but that’s just the nature of naked PCB life. I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ — because documentation is meh, the connector design could be sturdier, and it’s basically a toy for nerds (which I am). But the sheer quality and clarity of the camera is awesome, and the versatility is off the charts. If you like tinkering, hacking, and quietly surveilling the world through unexpected angles… oh yeah, you’ll have fun with this. --- (My star scale: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ = Exceeds expectations · ⭐⭐⭐⭐ = As expected · ⭐⭐⭐ = Average with flaws · ⭐⭐ = Poor · ⭐ = Avoid)

This review is for the "USB 3.0 UVC Camera Module with IMX415 Sensor, 4K@30FPS & 1080P@60FPS, Plug and Play for Windows/Linux/Mac/Android/Raspberry Pi/Jetson Nano/ARM Boards." 4k won't work on usb 2.0 cameras even if the listing says it will. Usb 2.0 doesn't have the bandwidth. However, this particular camera is true usb 3.0 and has the bandwidth to stream 4k @ 30fps. It has a decent picture quality, adequate contrast, especially when directed at well lit subjects. The lens glass on the one I received is pretty clean and free of visible warping or anomolies. It doesn't get super hot after ample use which was a pleasant surprise considering some of these budget bare-bone cameras often do. Overall, I'm actually pleased and adequately impressed with its performance. Worthy of recommendation imho.

Plug and play—zero issues getting it to work with OBS Studio for testing. Good low light performance. The picture is a bit noisy, colors not as saturated as they are to my eye, and the image is rather “water-color”-y. I like that the lens comes with a cap. The lens has quite noticeable barrel distortion. It’s reasonably sharp, but depth of field is rather shallow—mine came pre-focused for quite near distances (e.g., for installation in a 3D printer) and anything beyond 60cm/2ft was progressively more out of focus. However, the focus can be easily adjusted by twisting the lens (it’s on a threaded mount). Overall it’s a pretty decent camera module. If one is looking for a webcam for teleconferencing, this isn’t what you want; but I’d have no problem recommending it if your intended application is to monitor “industrial processes.” [Disclosure: I received this product for “free”—in quotes because the IRS considers the item’s retail value as taxable income for federal income tax purposes. This review is my personally written—not AI generated—honest opinion, and is uncensored by the seller.]

I really needed a camera for my 3d printer. The webcam just wasnt working. I installed this with and set it up with my 3d printing mini computer. I was able to see things just fine. I printed out a little mount for it and it fits perfectly in my 3d printing case. So far it seems to work well and very reliable. I am very happy about this item for my use case as I created more room to mount more junk on my 3d printer enclosure. Would I buy more of these, for the right price, I sure will. Im glad my mini linux pc likes it too. Yours may not with the current drivers, but it may as well.

Requiring USB 3.0 for 4K, this is a mountable 4K board for project use - don't purchase this as your primary web cam! The board itself is small, and the lens protrudes about as far as the board is wide making this "square" and not flush-mount. I think this camera will be best suited for machine vision tasks where the higher quality sensor can be an asset - robotics is possible too but it will be a lot of information to process. The sensor has the "normal" adjustment capabilities you would find on small video devices, responding to them as expected. Video lag is low for normal modes, and alternate modes can introduce some lag into the system, especially video format conversions. Quality of the image is very good, and low light performance is about average for the sensor size. Because the video stream is 4K, USB 3 is required, and power is drawn from the USB connection making this a very compact solution board.

Comprei para o meu raspberry pi4 porque antes tinha uma camera com conector CSI que é horrivel! Com USB a ligação é bem mais forte para um robo que está em constante evolução, sempre a mudar os sensores.

Cette caméra USB 3.0 séduit par sa polyvalence et sa qualité d’image, offrant une résolution 4K fluide et un grand angle adapté aux réunions ou au streaming. Sa compatibilité étendue et son installation plug & play simplifient son utilisation, tandis que la protection ESD/EMI garantit une stabilité appréciable, même en milieu industriel. Un excellent rapport performance/facilité d’emploi.

This USB camera from innomaker seems to be a dream for anyone trying out vision based IoT projects. The compatibility is great, the camera being recognized by any system I connected it to, either Windows or Linux. The manual focus ring is somehow special in the sense that it can focus closer than the front element of the camera - a feature I have never seen in any camera. The 4K resolution at 30 FPS is smooth at all times as long the computer is powerful enough to process the stream. The size of the PCB can be a limiting aspect when integrating the camera into small designs, but I personally prefer a big PCB that can provide mechanical support.

Ce module innomaker USB 3.0 est un choix solide pour l'intégration vidéo.L'installation est un jeu d'enfant : reconnaissance immédiate sur Windows 11. La qualité d'image est au rendez-vous, avec des vidéos 4K nettes et claires. Le grand angle de $116$ degrés est pertinent pour la surveillance de zone, comme mon imprimante 3D. Cependant, j'ai noté un retard significatif lors de l'utilisation. Bien que la qualité matérielle soit là (capteur IMX415, protection ESD/EMI), la documentation est son talon d'Achille. Le lien pour le manuel mène à une page Github vide, et ce nouveau modèle USB 3.0 n'est pas répertorié sur le site du fabricant. Le support est insuffisant. Le câble inclus est également trop rigide pour une intégration facile. C'est un produit performant, mais destiné à des utilisateurs qui peuvent se passer de l'aide du fournisseur.

Ich bin eigentlich ganz zufrieden mit dem Cam-Modul. Der Lieferumfang ist überschaubar, aber die Anschlussmöglichkeit via USB-C ist wirklich vorteilhaft. Getestet habe ich an einem Raspberry PI und Manjaro Linux. Anschluss war an beiden Hosts unspektakulär. v4l2-ctl liefert: Format Auflösung Bildrate -------------------------------------------------- MJPG 3840x2160 0.033s (30.000 fps) MJPG 640x360 0.017s (60.000 fps) MJPG 640x360 0.020s (50.000 fps) MJPG 640x360 0.033s (30.000 fps) MJPG 640x480 0.017s (60.000 fps) MJPG 640x480 0.020s (50.000 fps) MJPG 640x480 0.033s (30.000 fps) MJPG 800x600 0.017s (60.000 fps) MJPG 800x600 0.020s (50.000 fps) MJPG 800x600 0.033s (30.000 fps) MJPG 960x540 0.017s (60.000 fps) MJPG 960x540 0.020s (50.000 fps) MJPG 960x540 0.033s (30.000 fps) MJPG 1280x720 0.017s (60.000 fps) MJPG 1280x720 0.020s (50.000 fps) MJPG 1280x720 0.033s (30.000 fps) MJPG 1920x1080 0.017s (60.000 fps) MJPG 2560x1440 0.033s (30.000 fps) MJPG 2592x1944 0.033s (30.000 fps) MJPG 2688x1944 0.033s (30.000 fps) MJPG 3840x2160 0.033s (30.000 fps) YUYV 3840x2160 1.000s (1.000 fps) YUYV 640x360 0.033s (30.000 fps) YUYV 640x480 0.050s (20.000 fps) YUYV 800x600 0.100s (10.000 fps) YUYV 960x540 0.100s (10.000 fps) YUYV 1280x720 0.200s (5.000 fps) YUYV 1920x1080 0.333s (3.000 fps) YUYV 2560x1440 0.500s (2.000 fps) YUYV 2592x1944 0.500s (2.000 fps) YUYV 2688x1944 0.500s (2.000 fps) YUYV 3840x2160 1.000s (1.000 fps) Der Fokus kann durch Drehen des Objektivs eingestellt werden. In der höchsten Auflösung (MJPG, 3840x2160) hatte ich etwas Tearing, aber das kann auch an meinem Setup liegen. Die zweithöchste Auflösung war fein. Ein mit dem Modul aufgenommenes Bild von Obst habe ich angehängt, weil Obst gesund ist, und man sieht, dass auch unter schwierigeren herbstlichen Lichtbedingungen noch was gutes herauskommen kann. Mit einem schicken Gehäuse drum herum gibt es eine schicke Webcam, aber darum muss sich der geneigte Bastler selber kümmern. Einen Punkt Abzug gibt es für das Tearing und den durchaus spürbaren Einkaufswiderstand, aber die Qualität ist schon sehr gut.