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Black cylindrical webcam with manual zoom lens ring

BONAEVER

BONAEVER 2MP 5-50mm Manual Zoom Webcam IMX323 1080P H.264

SKU CH-H18E-SJZJ7

A 2 MP USB webcam with a 5-50 mm manual zoom lens, IMX323 sensor, 0.01 Lux low-light sensitivity and H.264 hardware encoding for 1080p streaming on Windows, Linux, Mac and Raspberry Pi

  • Product colorBlack
  • Clear video in dim light at 0.01 Lux with IMX323 sensor
  • Adjustable 5 to 50 mm manual zoom lens for flexible framing
  • H.264 hardware encoding offloads compression from the CPU
  • Works with Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Raspberry Pi
  • Full HD 1080P resolution for sharp streaming and recording

Low-Illumination Webcam for Embedded Projects

The BONAEVER 2MP USB camera uses an IMX323 sensor rated at .01 lux to capture 1080P video in dim environments. Manual zoom, focus and iris rings on the 5-50mm lens let you frame wide or narrow scenes without software cropping. H.264 encoding is handled on the camera, reducing host CPU load during streaming or recording. UVC compliance makes it plug-and-play on Windows, Linux, Mac and Raspberry Pi boards.

Manual Optics and On-Board Encoding

The 5-50mm varifocal lens replaces fixed-focus modules, so you can adjust field of view from 2.8mm equivalent wide angle to tight telephoto by turning physical rings. On-board H.264 compression writes ready-to-stream files, saving storage space and upload bandwidth compared with raw MJPEG or YUY2 output. Automatic white balance maintains colour accuracy as lighting changes. No driver installation is required on supported operating systems.

Check USB Power and Mounting Before Ordering

Verify that your host can supply 5 V USB power at the current the camera draws; some Pi USB ports may need a powered hub. Confirm you have a standard USB-A port or a suitable adapter for the camera's cable. Ensure the mounting surface accommodates the lens barrel length at full 50 mm extension. The device is not suited for buyers who need autofocus, built-in microphones or 4K resolution.

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Price $56.99
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Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

Will the 5-50mm manual zoom lens need recalibration or replacement after extended use?

The 5-50mm lens is a fixed optical assembly with manual zoom, focus and iris rings; no motorised parts exist to wear out, so routine recalibration is not required and the lens itself does not have a scheduled replacement interval.

What limits continuous operation first — sensor heat, USB bandwidth or H.264 encoder load?

The IMX323 sensor runs at 2MP 1080P with on-board H.264 encoding, so the USB link only carries a compressed stream; thermal limits of the sensor package are reached before USB bandwidth or host CPU encoding load become a bottleneck.

How much heat and power does the camera draw when streaming 1080P H.264 all day?

The webcam is bus-powered over USB and the H.264 encoder runs on the device, keeping host CPU usage low; typical draw stays within standard USB 2.0 limits and the housing remains warm but not hot during continuous operation.

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