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Black rectangular USB camera module with short cable, compact lens housing, matte finish

Weinandianzi

Weinandianzi WN-L186.K28NB8MP USB Camera Module Autofocus 75 Degree

SKU CH-QHF2-PQJDC

An 8 MP USB camera module with autofocus, a 75-degree field of view and UVC plug-and-play support for laptops and single-board computers

  • Size13 × 9 × 9 cm
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsUSB Camera Module Autofocus 75 Degree MJPG OTG UVC USB Plug
  • Compatible with1/3.2 in/1/4.0 in IMX179
  • Key features3264 × 2448 4K 8MP HD 1/3.2 in/1/4.0 in IMX179 USB Camera Mo
  • Sharp 8MP stills from the IMX179 sensor
  • Smooth 1080p video at 30 frames per second
  • Autofocus keeps close and distant objects clear
  • Wide 75-degree field of view captures more
  • Driver-free UVC plug-and-play on PC and Android

What this USB camera module does

The Weinandianzi WN-L186.K28NB8MP is an 8 megapixel USB camera module built around a 1/3.2-inch IMX179 sensor. It delivers still images up to 3264x2448 resolution and video at multiple frame rates, including 1080p at 30 frames per second. The module measures 13x9x9 centimetres and includes a one metre USB cable for direct connection to a laptop or computer.

Autofocus lens and plug-and-play operation

A 75 degree diagonal field of view autofocus lens adjusts automatically for near and far subjects without manual tools. The camera outputs MJPEG and YUY2 formats over USB 2.0 and is UVC compliant, so it works on Windows, Linux, Android and Raspberry Pi without extra drivers. Adjustable parameters include brightness, contrast, saturation, white balance, gamma, definition and exposure.

Suitable for embedded vision and streaming.

This module suits developers adding vision to Raspberry Pi or Linux projects, video conferencing on laptops and basic streaming setups. Buyers needing frame rates above 30 frames per second at 1080p or resolutions beyond 8 megapixels should look at higher-specification sensors. The fixed USB 2.0 interface also limits bandwidth for uncompressed high-resolution streams.

How it compares

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Price $33.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 2,266 comparable items (median $39.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWeinandianzi
Model nameWN-L186.K28NB8MP
Product typeOther
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Size13 × 9 × 9 cm
Compatibility
Compatible with1/3.2 in/1/4.0 in IMX179

Questions about this item

Will the IMX179 sensor or autofocus mechanism need periodic recalibration?

The module uses a fixed none-distortion lens with autofocus controlled automatically; no user calibration or lens adjustment tool is required during its service life.

At full 3264x2448 resolution the MJPEG stream tops out at 15 fps — is that the first bottleneck during long captures?

Yes, the sensor’s maximum frame rate at 8 MP is 15 fps in MJPEG, so sustained high-resolution recording is limited by that throughput ceiling.

Does the USB 2.0 interface cause noticeable heating or power draw when the camera runs all day?

The module draws power directly from the USB 2.0 port with no external supply; typical operation stays within standard bus limits and does not generate significant heat.

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