Description
Introducing our premium 15mm F1.6 2MP M12 pinhole lens, professionally optimized for high-definition covert surveillance and discrete embedded imaging networks. Unlike low-quality pinholes that suffer from dark images, this state-of-the-art mini cone pinhole lens combines an ultra-bright F1.6 large aperture with a sharp 15mm focal length. Featuring a standard M12x0.5 mount and an ultra-compact 22.32mm TTL, it is engineered to shoot high-contrast 1080P video through microscopic openings in walls, panels, and smart kiosks without revealing the camera’s presence.
Product Highlights
- Micro-Aperture Discrete Design: Engineered with a miniature conical front tip, allowing the pinhole board lens to deliver full 2MP imagery through a tiny physical drill hole for absolute hidden surveillance.
- Unmatched F1.6 Low-Light Clarity: The massive F1.6 aperture shatters the limitations of traditional dark pinhole optics, capturing bright, low-noise nighttime video without relying on aggressive digital amplification.
- Long-Range Target Spotlight: A specialized 15mm fixed focal length and narrow 28° H.F.O.V. crop out environmental distractions, magnifying distant faces, license plates, or identity credentials with crystal-clear focus.
- Ultra-Short 22.32mm Optical Profile: The compressed Total Track Length (TTL) guarantees an ultra-slim footprint, fitting seamlessly into space-constrained ATM chassis, vending machinery, and compact IoT enclosures.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image Format | 1/3″ |
| Focal Length | 15mm |
| Horizontal Field of View (H.F.O.V.) | 28° |
| Resolution | 2MP (1080P Full HD) |
| Aperture | F1.6 (Fixed Iris, High-Light Throughput) |
| Mount Type | M12 X 0.5 (Standard Micro Pinhole Mount) |
| Focus Control | Manual |
| Zoom Control | Fixed |
| Total Track Length (TTL) | 22.32 mm |
| Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D.) | 0.2 m (Macro-Capable) |
This product is certified by RoHS and ISO9001 quality management system, supports third-party testing, and complies with EU and domestic security equipment access standards, ensuring reliable quality and full compliance.
Applications & Device Compatibility
Core Application Scenarios
This industrial-grade 15mm F1.6 pinhole lens is custom-designed for premium privacy protection, anti-vandalism, and covert visual logging. It functions as the core optical module for ATM hidden security cameras, luxury vending machines, and automated self-checkout kiosks where the lens head must remain invisible to the public. Thanks to its narrow 28-degree field of view and short 0.2m M.O.D., it excels at capturing detailed biometric data, close-up currency verification, and high-security access control logs. The micro-conical front element effortlessly slips into pre-drilled panel gaps, minimizing installation footprints while providing uncompromised 2MP tracking in dim corridor or indoor environments.
Compatible Device List
- Perfect match for 1/3-inch CMOS sensors across major security brands (including Sony STARVIS, OmniVision, and SmartSens architectures).
- Directly compatible with M12 hidden mini-camera modules, covert IPC boards, and Tuya-powered smart smart-home peep-hole units.
- Seamlessly fits into embedded banking automation chassis, high-security safes, and undercover tactical surveillance gear.
- Fully supports integration with customized dual-band pass filters (650nm/850nm/940nm) to facilitate invisible infrared nighttime illumination.
“Designed for covert surveillance and discrete embedded biometric tracking applications.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does this pinhole lens have a large F1.6 aperture instead of a pinhole dot?
A: This is a modern refractive optical pinhole lens. It utilizes a tapered, cone-shaped front barrel that lets it hide behind a tiny micro-hole, while the specialized internal glass layout maintains a bright F1.6 aperture to deliver excellent nighttime video performance.
A: This is a modern refractive optical pinhole lens. It utilizes a tapered, cone-shaped front barrel that lets it hide behind a tiny micro-hole, while the specialized internal glass layout maintains a bright F1.6 aperture to deliver excellent nighttime video performance.
Q: Does the 15mm focal length cause a fisheye distortion effect?
A: No, quite the opposite. A 15mm lens on a 1/3″ sensor provides a narrow, zoomed-in 28-degree field of view. It acts like a mini-telephoto lens, offering a flat, distortion-free image that is perfect for capturing specific targets at a distance.
A: No, quite the opposite. A 15mm lens on a 1/3″ sensor provides a narrow, zoomed-in 28-degree field of view. It acts like a mini-telephoto lens, offering a flat, distortion-free image that is perfect for capturing specific targets at a distance.
Q: Is the focus on this M12 pinhole lens adjustable?
A: Yes. It features a manual focus mechanism. By rotating the lens within its thread on the M12 mount board, you can adjust the focus for targets ranging from 0.2 meters away to infinity, then lock it using an M12 retaining collar.
A: Yes. It features a manual focus mechanism. By rotating the lens within its thread on the M12 mount board, you can adjust the focus for targets ranging from 0.2 meters away to infinity, then lock it using an M12 retaining collar.
Q: Can this lens withstand tight, unventilated spaces inside an ATM or kiosk?
A: Absolutely. Built to strict industrial standards, our M12 board lenses are constructed with temperature-stable housings and high-precision glass elements, ensuring consistent focal stability and zero thermal drift in enclosed spaces.
A: Absolutely. Built to strict industrial standards, our M12 board lenses are constructed with temperature-stable housings and high-precision glass elements, ensuring consistent focal stability and zero thermal drift in enclosed spaces.
Q: Can we order this pinhole lens with built-in 940nm IR-pass filtering?
A: Yes, we offer extensive OEM/ODM customization. We can factory-install specific IR filters (such as 850nm or 940nm) to match your invisible infrared night-vision setups for true undercover operations.
A: Yes, we offer extensive OEM/ODM customization. We can factory-install specific IR filters (such as 850nm or 940nm) to match your invisible infrared night-vision setups for true undercover operations.
