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IR Camera Decision Matrix

IR Camera Decision Matrix

 

Option

Camera

940nm

Global Shutter

Resolution

Distortion

Price

Decision

Option

Camera

940nm

Global Shutter

Resolution

Distortion

Price

Decision

Do nothing

Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR: Camera - Raspberry Pi Documentation

Unknown

No

4608x2592

No

CA$35

Have enough

Do nothing

$200 CV Camera

Sensor: AR0234CS

8%

Yes

1920x1200

No

~CA$222

Have enough

A

https://www.arducam.com/product/presalesarducam-5mp-rgbir-global-shutter-fixed-focus-usb-3-0-camera-evaluation-kit/

Sensor: OX05B1S

36%

Yes

2592x1944

No

US$399.99

Too expensive

B

https://www.arducam.com/product/arducam-2-2mp-mira220-rgb-ir-global-shutter-usb3-0-camera-evaluation-kit/

Sensor: Mira220

36%

Yes

1600x1400

No

US$299.99

  • Shipping: US$30

1st choice

C

https://www.e-consystems.com/usb-cameras/2mp-ov2312-global-shutter-rgb-ir-camera.asp

Sensor: OV2312

14%

Yes

1600x1302

Unknown

US$258 (advertised price is a lie)

Unavailable to buy

D

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TechNexion/VCI-AR0144-C-S83-IR?qs=By6Nw2ByBD1tFCqyPfMefQ%3D%3D

Sensor: AR0144

~8%

Yes

1280x800

Unknown

CA$239.45

940nm response is the same as the $200 CV camera

E

ELP: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005007341729813.html

Sensor: OV9281

Unknown

Yes

1280x800

No

CA$65.68

3rd choice

F

https://www.e-consystems.com/industrial-cameras/ar0234-usb3-global-shutter-camera.asp

Sensor: AR0234CS (same as $200 CV camera)

8%

Yes

1920x1200

Unknown

US$199

More expensive version of the $200 CV camera

Lens

For example: 100°: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005007385367484.html

N/A

N/A

N/A

No

CA$10.72

2nd choice

Autonomy is satisfied with equipment situation. Therefore, purchases are for research/experimentation.

Decision:

  1. Option B

  2. Lenses of various FOV without filter (or filter removed upon arrival) for experimentation

  3. Option E only if any remaining funds (low priority, do not use other funding for this)