VA Imaging VEN-161-61U3C-M05 1/2.9" Color CMOS (Sony IMX296) Boardlevel Camera, PCB with No Housing, 1.6 Megapixels, 1440 x 1080, 61 fps, Global Shutter, M12 Mount, USB 3.0 Output

USB3 Vision Camera IMX296

The Venus USB3.0 camera lineup features an industrial board-level camera equipped with a USB3.0 connection. USB3.0 offers an ideal interface for cameras requiring both high resolution and fast data transfer speeds. Additionally, this interface is well suited for embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi (version 4 or newer) and NVIDIA platforms.

This particular model is suitable if your application meets these criteria:
- Industrial-grade board-level camera
- Cable length up to 4.5 meters
- Single cable connection to the device
- Compatible with PCs and embedded systems: ARM V7 & ARM V8 architectures
- Supports hardware triggering

The VEN camera series with an M12 mount does not include an IR Cut filter. If your application requires one, consider the VEN-161-61U3C with a CS-mount (which includes an IR Cut filter) combined with our CS-mount to M12 mount adapter.

A 50 cm open-ended I/O cable is provided with the camera.

For additional information, please refer to the manual.

Flexible housing options

Our board-level cameras offer customizable housing choices to meet your specific needs. The Venus USB3.0 cameras come in these configurations:
VEN-161-61U3C-M06: No housing: 32.5x32.5x8.1mm | 7 grams
VEN-161-61U3C-M05: M12 mount: 35x35x15.1mm | 32 grams
VEN-161-61U3C-M01: CS-mount: 35x35x15.8mm | 31 grams
VEN-161-61U3C-M01 with 5mm extension ring: C-Mount: 35x35x20.8mm | 34 grams

If you plan to use an M12 lens, you can either choose the M12 mount version or opt for the CS-mount variant paired with our C-to-M12 adapter.

Warranty & Product Life Cycle

Daheng Imaging manufactures over 100,000 industrial cameras annually, adhering to stringent quality standards. These industrial cameras are TÃœV Rheinland certified and come with a 3-year warranty. Each camera model remains available for a minimum of 7 years following its market release, with many models supported for considerably longer. For further details on our product life cycle management, please consult the referenced article.

Industrial Color Camera

A color camera utilizes a Bayer filter array to generate color images. The RGB value for each pixel is computed by analyzing the pixel’s own data along with that of adjacent pixels. This process results in images that are generally less sharp than those captured by monochrome cameras. Because of the RGB filter, each pixel detects approximately 66% fewer photons under white light compared to a monochrome sensor. Consequently, color cameras exhibit lower light sensitivity than monochrome models. To address this, the following adjustments can be made:
- Increase illumination
- Raise the gain setting
- Extend shutter speed or exposure time
- Choose a sensor with higher light sensitivity
- Use a lens designed for greater light sensitivity
Compared to typical security cameras and webcams, industrial color cameras feature larger, more light-sensitive pixels, delivering superior image quality.