Infrared capable Monochrome Camera from Aliexpress? - Page 1
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author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2025, 01:38:03 pm
content: HiI looking for a long Time for an Cam who can see in the Infrared Range with USB. I own some 25mm Optical Filter who let only IR Light pass truth.So the Chip should be able to sense IR Signals also the Objective must pass the IR Signals. It should work like an normal Webcam.Any recommendations?Thanks

author: ejeffrey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2025, 02:38:12 pm
content: Most cameras sold as a "security" camera will be NIR sensitive.

author: Benta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2025, 07:12:02 pm
content: Define IR.It can be anything from 800 nm to 10+ um wavelength.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2025, 08:29:07 am
content: Between Red and ~1000 NM. Optical Sensors for the Civil Market normally not going higher what I know.

author: Benta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2025, 11:14:11 am
content: AFAIK, almost all sensor will cover that range, but usually have an IR-blocking filter that needs to be removed first.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2025, 12:47:59 pm
content: https://www.ovt.com/products/?is_cfa=bw&is_technology=nyxel#image-sensorhttps://www.ovt.com/products/?cameracubechip_cfa=bw#cameracubechipThe are intend for "IR" Detections. Sadly I could not find any if them in an Ali or Ebay (used) Product.I know there are special Company who sell such Cams but the cost €€€€...ThanksCode:Part NumberResolutionPixel SizeTechnologyOptical FormatFrame RateCFA (Chroma)Output FormatInterfacePackageProduct GuideOG01A1B1.3MP2.2 µmGlobal Shutter, Nyxel®, PureCel®Plus‑S1/5"Full @ 120 fpsB&WRAWMIPICOB, RWPDFOG01H1B1.55MP2.2 µmGlobal Shutter, Nyxel®, PureCel®Plus‑S1/4.51"1440 x 1080 @ 120 fps (MIPI), 1440 x 1080 @ 30 fps (DVP)B&WDVP, MIPICSPPDFOG05B1B5MP2.2 µmGlobal Shutter, Nyxel®, PureCel®Plus‑S1/2.53"Full @ 60 fpsB&W10-bit RAWDVP, MIPICSPPDFOG0TB400 x 4002.2 µmGlobal Shutter, Nyxel®, PureCel®Plus‑S1/14.46"Full @ 240 fpsB&W8-bit/10-bit RAWMIPI, SPICSPPDFOG0TC1B400 x 4002.2 µmDCG™, Global Shutter, HDR, Nyxel®, PureCel®Plus‑S1/14.46"200 x 200 @ 480 fps, Full @ 240 fpsB&W8-bit/10-bit/12-bit/14-bit RAWMIPICSPPDFOG0VAVGA2.2 µmGlobal Shutter, Nyxel®, PureCel®Plus‑S1/10"Full @ 240 fpsB&WRAWMIPI / LVDSCOB, CSP, RWPDFOX01H1B1.5MP2.2 µmGlobal Shutter, Nyxel®, OmniPixel®4-GS, PureCel®Plus‑S1/4.51"Full @ 90 fpsB&WRAW B&WDVP, MIPIa‑CSP™PDFPart NumberPackageResolutionOptical FormatFrame RatePixel SizeOutput FormatPackage DimensionsCFA (Chroma)Power RequirementProduct GuideOVM6211Black Coating400 x 4001/10.5"Full @ 120 fps3.0 µmRAW3230 x 3230 x 2450 μm (RADA), 3230 x 3230 x 3916 μm (RAHA)B&W40/700 µA for DOVDD with/without input clock, Active: 85 mW @ 120 fps, Standby: 15 µA for AVDD, XSHUTDOWN: 5 µAPDFOVM7251Black CoatingVGA1/7.5"Full @ 120 fps3.0 µmRAW BW3960 x 3460 x 3340 μmB&W40 µA for DOVDD without input clock, 700 µA for DOVDD with input clock, Active: 119 mW @ 120 fps, Standby: 15 µA for AVDD, VGA output, XSHUTDOWN: 5 µAPDF

author: Benta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2025, 05:08:59 pm
content: I explained myself badly.You need to disassemble a standard sensor and remove the IR-blocking filter, which is mostly a film on the sensor. There are videos on YT about it.

author: ejeffrey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 08, 2025, 06:09:42 pm
content: Does it need to be USB? There are dozens of cheap ethernet or wifi options. They are commonly used as security cameras, baby cameras, or wildlife cameras. They often come with IR LEDs for illumination as well. USB is less common just due to the applications, but they do exist.Here is a USB webcam that claims to have night vision:https://amcrest.com/2mp-usb-webcam-awc201-b.htmlAnd here is one that's a bare board:https://www.amazon.com/Arducam-Computer-Automatic-Switching-All-Day/dp/B0829HZ3Q7/ref=sr_1_4Same one with a housing:https://www.amazon.com/Arducam-Computer-Automatic-Switching-All-Day/dp/B0CQ4QDCXN/ref=sr_1_6Here is one in a security camera form factor:https://www.amazon.com/SVPRO-Security-Waterproof-Computer-Raspberry/dp/B0CXSHXYYN/ref=sr_1_7

author: Solder_Junkie
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2025, 08:39:59 am
content: My security cameras have a solenoid that moves the IR filter out of the way when the light level drops.SJ

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2025, 04:58:02 pm
content: 1000 nm is on the long side for silicon chips. There are some sensors that get down to 1050 or so but it tends to be in the single digit percents and those are monochrome sensors that are NIR enhanced. It seems that thr better QE of back illuminated sensors helps, and there are some RGB sensors that can do a good job because the Beyer mask is made with filters that are transparent to NIR.How to get one cheap? The used market is probably the best place to start, but also consider less expensive astronomy cameras. A number of more Webcam like models exist for guiding or planetary imaging that often have decent NIR sensitivity, since a lot of the light out there is longer wavelengths than what we see.