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Review on πŸ“· ELP USB Camera Module 2.1mm Lens 1080p HD Free Driver - 2.0 Megapixel USB Camera for Linux Windows Android Mac OS by Cashout Harden

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Dust on the image sensor creates large dark spots

Out of the box, the image shows various large dark streaks which are clearly due to dust on the sensor. I've bought over half a dozen different ELP camera boards, failures are pretty common. Maybe you'll have better luck than me this time. Aside from the extra dust on the sensor, this is a well designed product. The lens is easy to adjust unlike some others. It's not a pro SLR lens or anything, but it seems pretty good. I use them with Orange Pi SoC, Armbian Linux and mjpg streamer boards to build IP security cameras that I query with Blue Iris software. The product also includes an input or output magnet IR filter which is not required for my application. Without dust on the sensor, I would rate this at least a 4. LATER: I disassembled the lens mount to access the sensor and washed it with 91% isopropyl. alcohol and got rid of most of the dust or whatever on the sensor. The image has greatly improved, but some blemishes remain. I also glued the input/output IR filter to the IR cut position so I don't have to mess with the solenoid wiring. I do not need to repair a new item hence the 2 star rating remains.

Pros
  • Stylish and modern design
Cons
  • Definitely a bad product