Description
Introducing our high-performance 12mm F1.6 3MP M12 telephoto Low-Light pinhole CCTV lens, masterfully engineered for ultra-high-definition covert surveillance and discrete embedded low-light networks. Setting a new benchmark for hidden optics, this premium pinhole board lens breaks the standard limitation of dark telephoto designs by incorporating a massive F1.6 large aperture. Delivering a crisp 3 Megapixel resolution and an optimized 22° horizontal field of view, it captures razor-sharp, low-noise 1536P video through microscopic panel openings, making it the premier choice for premium financial ATMs, secure cash vaults, and high-contrast biometric gates.
Product Highlights
- Starlight-Level F1.6 Large Aperture: Shatters the dark, grainy limitations of typical telephoto pinholes by funneling maximum photons to the sensor, rendering bright 3MP night-vision video without artificial noise.
- 12mm Focused Target Window: The 12mm fixed focal length restricts the horizontal perspective to a tight 22 degrees, acting like an invisible telephoto window that isolates and magnifies distant faces or credentials.
- 3MP Ultra HD Resolution: Upgrades your hidden security architecture to 3 Megapixel Ultra HD, providing the clean contrast and dense pixels required for digital zooming and facial feature logging.
- Compact 25.5mm Axial Footprint: The highly compressed 25.5mm TTL optical length resolves strict clearance challenges in low-profile electronic housing, sitting perfectly flush inside slim enclosures.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image Format | 1/3″ |
| Focal Length | 12mm (Medium Telephoto Pinhole) |
| Horizontal Field of View (H.F.O.V.) | 22° (Concentrated Frame) |
| Resolution | 3 Megapixel (3MP Ultra HD) |
| Aperture | F1.6 (Fixed Iris, Star-Light Layout) |
| Mount Type | M12 X 0.5 (Standard Micro Board Mount) |
| Focus Control | Manual |
| Zoom Control | Fixed |
| Total Track Length (TTL) | 25.5 mm (Low-Profile Array) |
| Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D.) | 0.2 m (Macro Telephoto 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 12mm 3MP Low-Light pinhole CCTV lens is explicitly engineered for high-resolution point-of-sale security, low-light asset protection, and precision industrial lens data tracking. Offering a highly focused 22-degree horizontal perspective with upgraded F1.6 star-light clarity, it excels as the primary optical sensor for luxury banking automated teller machines (ATMs), automated safe-deposit boxes, and high-security hotel keypads where capturing a clear, sharp portrait of the user under dim, shadowed lighting is non-negotiable. In advanced manufacturing and machine vision lens setups, its short 0.2m M.O.D. and high resolution allow it to be embedded inside compact laboratory analysis blocks or dark sorting chutes, monitoring delicate close-up components through micro-holes without any wide-angle distortion.
Compatible Device List
- Perfectly optimized for high-sensitivity 1/3-inch 3MP/2MP CMOS image sensors (including Sony STARVIS, OmniVision, and SmartSens series).
- Direct fit for M12 hidden mini-camera modules, low-light IPC board assemblies, and Tuya-powered smart smart-home peep-hole units.
- Ideal for integration into custom industrial machine vision enclosures, medical diagnostics terminals, and secure document verification instruments.
- Fully supports factory customization for dual-band pass filters (650nm IR cut / 850nm / 940nm IR pass) to facilitate true invisible infrared nighttime illumination.
“Designed for low-light terminal security and medium-telephoto covert surveillance applications.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this 12mm pinhole lens different from a standard wide-angle pinhole lens?
A: Standard wide‑angle pinhole lenses (2.8 mm / 3.7 mm) suit wide‑area monitoring but render distant objects tiny. By contrast, this 12 mm pinhole lens delivers a narrow 22° horizontal field‑of‑view, working like a compact telephoto window. It magnifies far‑away subjects and concentrates pixels over a smaller region, enabling sharper capture of remote text or facial features.
A: Standard wide‑angle pinhole lenses (2.8 mm / 3.7 mm) suit wide‑area monitoring but render distant objects tiny. By contrast, this 12 mm pinhole lens delivers a narrow 22° horizontal field‑of‑view, working like a compact telephoto window. It magnifies far‑away subjects and concentrates pixels over a smaller region, enabling sharper capture of remote text or facial features.
Q: Why is an F1.6 aperture so important for a 12mm pinhole lens?
A: Long-focal lenses usually suffer from small light intake (such as F2.8 or F3.0), which makes the image dark and grainy at night. This lens features a premium F1.6 starlight-level aperture, which maximizes light throughput and delivers clear, bright images in dim environments without requiring aggressive digital gain or visible infrared lighting.
A: Long-focal lenses usually suffer from small light intake (such as F2.8 or F3.0), which makes the image dark and grainy at night. This lens features a premium F1.6 starlight-level aperture, which maximizes light throughput and delivers clear, bright images in dim environments without requiring aggressive digital gain or visible infrared lighting.
Q: Why is the 25.5mm TTL critical for embedded product designers?
A: The 25.5mm Total Track Length (TTL) confirms that the lens has a very low physical profile for a 12mm telephoto optical layout. It allows hardware engineers to position the camera module inside relatively shallow cavities or thin panel enclosures where traditional large telephoto lenses would physically stick out.
A: The 25.5mm Total Track Length (TTL) confirms that the lens has a very low physical profile for a 12mm telephoto optical layout. It allows hardware engineers to position the camera module inside relatively shallow cavities or thin panel enclosures where traditional large telephoto lenses would physically stick out.
Q: Is the focus on this 3MP 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 starting from just 0.2 meters away up to infinity, then lock it securely 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 starting from just 0.2 meters away up to infinity, then lock it securely using an M12 retaining collar.
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.
