Which cameras will accept an alternate M12 lens?

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Folks,
I have bought two cameras now both indicating they have M12 lens mount. In both cases, the camera was supplied with an M12 lens that was GLUED IN. I need to experiment with alternate M12 lenses. How can I select a camera that will allow me to replace the M12 lens with a different one? Thanks for any help,
Paul

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Hi @pvogt and welcome to our forum.

Can you tell us which cameras you bought from RobotShop?

If possible, please share links to these product so we can have a look.

Thank you.

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This was bought from The Arducam store: Arducam 12MP USB Camera Module, 4K@15fps Lightburn Camera with M12 Manual Focus Lens for Raspberry Pi, Windows, and Mac OS

The lens is glued in place. I don’t think I have bought from Robotshop yet, I am looking to confirm that lenses can be removed/replaced before I buy again. Thank you for your quick response. -paul (North carolina)

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Hi @pvogt ,

Thank you for your reply.

I would recommend that you fill in this Arducam contact form:
Arducam_Service_Contact_Form.zip (34.7 KB)

This we can forward to Arducam sales and they can give you suggestions for their cameras.

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I will do that now. Thank you for replying.
-p

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Arducam_Service_Contact_Form_copy.xls (35 KB)
Here is the form with my information. Thank you, -paul

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OK, we will forward this to Arducam sales. There may be a delay in reply due to holidays in China.

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Thank you. I gather you are a reseller? Please explain. Do you stock here in the USA.
Thanks for any information.
-paul vogt
Allegro Precision, LLC
Monroe, NC

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Yes, we are a reseller. We have stock in Canada.

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Understood. Thank you. We need 4 cameras for the sorting application. I will look forward to some guidance.
-paul

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Any further information available about cams with usable M12 lens mounts? Thanks, -paul

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No reply so far. I guess they are still on holidays.

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I am learning that many Chinese companies are on holiday until LATE February, or even Early March! Is there someone else that can give me guidance on how to buy a camera that will accept these M12 lenses? It seems like a very basic question. I am not able to wait until end of February before I make my purchases for this project. Thanks for any help, -paul

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Hi @pvogt ,

Here is a reply from Arducam support:

We just came back to the office from CNY holiday recently.

We just tested B0332, when set the focus distance of 15mm by adjusting the M12 lens. It can be clear.

However, please note that the depth of field (DOF) is limited in this configuration. As the focusing distance increases, the image may become less sharp. Therefore, it is important to confirm the required depth of field range for their specific application to ensure optimal performance.

The customer is currently using B0433, but it defaults with glue on the lens and lens mount. If the customer needs to change lenses, please advise us the HFOV Angle you need first and we can recommend fitting lenses/customizations.