Description
Introducing our high-performance 15mm F1.6 M12 megapixel pinhole lens, specifically engineered for ultra-discrete imaging in restricted area security and zero-clearance electronic enclosures. Distinguished by its micro-tapered cone tip and a highly compressed 22.32mm Total Track Length (TTL), this pinhole board lens is capable of projecting high-contrast video through pin-sized structural gaps. By embedding an advanced F1.6 low-light optical array, it eliminates the severe underexposure common in traditional hidden optics, making it the absolute gold standard for undercover identity verification and covert surveillance in low-illumination zones.
Product Highlights
- Deep-Cone Pinhole Engineering: Features a specialized ultra-thin micro-head design that allows the entire optical structure to disappear behind machine faceplates, shooting through a microscopic front aperture for flawless hidden surveillance.
- Concentrated 18° Telephoto Frame: Unlike wide pinholes that distort the background, this 15mm fixed focal length restricts the horizontal field of view to an exact 18 degrees, pulling far-off targets into sharp focus while filtering out environmental noise.
- F1.6 High-Sensitivity Performance: Harnesses a low-f-number F1.6 iris that funnels maximum photons to the sensor, maintaining bright, clear video streams in dim settings without needing visible IR illumination.
- Miniature 22.32mm Back-End Profile: The hyper-compact mechanical barrel allows this micro lens to be integrated directly inside ultra-slim intercoms, high-security safes, and compact automated machinery.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image Format | 1/3″ |
| Focal Length | 15mm |
| Horizontal Field of View (H.F.O.V.) | 18° (Highly Concentrated) |
| Resolution | Megapixel (MP) |
| Aperture | F1.6 (Fixed Iris, Anti-Grain Low-Light Layout) |
| 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 (Close-Up Scanning 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 critical asset tracking, biometric fraud prevention, and specialized industrial lens sensing inside automated terminals. Its tightly focused 18-degree perspective is perfectly optimized for smart safety deposit boxes, secure passport scanning pods, and hidden facial-recognition entryways where wide-angle lenses would capture too much irrelevant environment. Furthermore, its excellent 0.2-meter minimum object distance (M.O.D.) allows it to operate as a micro-macro inspection lens inside high-vacuum chambers or delicate testing machinery. The camera module can remain fully sheltered behind a tiny protective drill hole, completely safe from corrosive sprays, debris, or high temperatures while logging critical 1080P/megapixel identification data.
Compatible Device List
- Perfectly matched with high-sensitivity 1/3-inch CMOS image sensors (including Sony, OmniVision, and SmartSens architectures).
- Seamlessly fits miniature M12 hidden camera boards, covert PoE IP network cubes, and smart IoT security modules.
- Ideal for embedding within custom machine vision lens enclosures, premium robotic arms, and undercover police tactical gear.
- Fully supports factory integration with specific optical day/night coatings (e.g., 940nm invisible IR pass) to ensure zero focus shift during night tracking.
“Designed for restricted area security and precise embedded biometric tracking applications.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this 15mm pinhole lens different from your other 15mm pinhole lenses?
A: This model features a customized internal lens element layout that compresses the Horizontal Field of View down to a sharper, more concentrated 18 degrees (compared to the standard 28 degrees). It acts much more like a mini-spotlight lens, focusing entirely on a narrow target area from further away.
A: This model features a customized internal lens element layout that compresses the Horizontal Field of View down to a sharper, more concentrated 18 degrees (compared to the standard 28 degrees). It acts much more like a mini-spotlight lens, focusing entirely on a narrow target area from further away.
Q: Does this pinhole lens utilize an optical glass or plastic lens structure?
A: We use 100% high-grade multi-coated optical glass elements paired with an all-metal housing. This premium build prevents thermal focus drift, ensuring the image remains perfectly sharp and crystal clear even when trapped inside hot electronic enclosures.
A: We use 100% high-grade multi-coated optical glass elements paired with an all-metal housing. This premium build prevents thermal focus drift, ensuring the image remains perfectly sharp and crystal clear even when trapped inside hot electronic enclosures.
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 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 ranging from 0.2 meters away to infinity, then lock it securely 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.
