Low Distortion Lens – CCL14030MPFR

CCL14030MPFR Low distortion wide angle 3mm 62° M12 mount lens 1/4″ F4.0 HD 5MP rectilinear scanning

1/4″ 5MP 3mm M12 Wide Angle Low Distortion Lens

This 1/4″ 5MP M12 lens is a compact fixed focal lens designed for wide-angle imaging in space-constrained camera systems. With a 3mm focal length, 73.5° diagonal FOV, and less than 1% distortion, it delivers a broad viewing area while maintaining good image geometry. The Φ14 × 18.5mm compact housing makes this lens suitable for embedded cameras, compact monitoring devices, smart imaging modules, and other applications where optical performance and installation space must be balanced.

For projects requiring a compact M12 lens, this model provides a practical combination of 5MP resolution, fixed F4.0 aperture, wide field of view, and low distortion. It can also be integrated into different compact camera architectures using the standard M12x0.5 mount.

Product Core Highlights

• 5MP imaging: Supports detailed image capture for compact camera systems.
• 3mm fixed focal length: Provides a practical wide-angle perspective for nearby scenes.
• 73.5° diagonal FOV: Captures a relatively broad viewing area from a compact optical package.
• <1% distortion: Helps maintain more accurate object geometry compared with conventional high-distortion wide-angle lenses.
• Compact M12 construction: Φ14 × 18.5mm dimensions are suitable for space-limited camera designs.

Low Distortion Lens Applications

This 3mm M12 wide angle lens is particularly suitable for compact imaging systems that need a wider scene coverage without using an oversized optical assembly. The 1/4″ sensor format and 5MP resolution make it appropriate for camera modules where moderate-to-high image detail is required while maintaining a small mechanical footprint.

Compact Smart Camera Systems

The 73.5° diagonal field of view allows the lens to capture a relatively broad scene from a short 3mm focal length. It can be used in compact smart cameras where the camera must monitor an area at relatively short distances while maintaining controlled image geometry.

Embedded Security & Monitoring

The compact Φ14 × 18.5mm housing makes this lens suitable for embedded monitoring cameras installed inside compact enclosures, indoor monitoring equipment, access-control devices, and small security imaging modules. The <1% distortion specification can also help maintain more natural geometric representation across the captured scene.

Space-Constrained Vision Modules

With its M12x0.5 mount, short 20.9mm T.T.L., and small mechanical diameter, this lens is well suited to embedded vision equipment where installation space is limited. It can be considered alongside other options in the TOWIN M12 Lenses portfolio when selecting an optical solution for compact camera integration.

Suitable Compatible Devices

This lens can be considered for:

• Compact smart cameras
• Embedded monitoring cameras
• Indoor security camera modules
• Access-control camera modules
• IoT imaging devices
• Compact vision modules
• Embedded machine imaging equipment
• Small-format digital camera systems

When selecting the lens for a specific sensor, designers should verify sensor dimensions and optical compatibility. TOWIN’s Sensor Guide provides additional information about sensor formats and lens matching.

For applications where geometric accuracy is particularly important, the lens can also be evaluated against other products in the TOWIN Low Distortion Lens category. More background on optical distortion is available in the Distortion Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is this?
A: This is a 1/4″ 5MP fixed focal M12 lens with a 3mm focal length, wide field of view, and less than 1% distortion.

Q: What is the field of view of this 3mm M12 lens?
A: The lens provides a 73.5° diagonal FOV, 62° horizontal FOV, and 49.5° vertical FOV on the specified 1/4″ image format.

Q: Is this a low distortion M12 lens?
A: Yes. The specified distortion is less than -1%, making it suitable for applications that require controlled geometric distortion. For more information, see the TOWIN Distortion Guide.

Q: Is this lens IR corrected?
A: No. The specification lists a 6E + IR Cut optical configuration; users should not interpret this as IR correction. IR correction means maintaining focus across different wavelengths, while an IR‑cut element reduces infrared transmission.

Q: What sensor size is this lens designed for?
A: This lens is specified for a 1/4″ image format. The actual camera design should also verify the selected sensor’s optical and mechanical compatibility.

Q: What applications are suitable for this 5MP M12 lens?
A: It is suitable for compact smart cameras, embedded monitoring systems, access-control imaging modules, IoT cameras, and other space-constrained vision devices requiring a relatively wide field of view.

Q: What is the minimum object distance of this lens?
A: The specified M.O.D. is 0.1m, meaning the minimum object distance is 100mm under the specified optical configuration.

Q: Can TOWIN customize this M12 lens for a specific camera project?
A: Custom optical and mechanical requirements can be discussed according to the sensor, field of view, resolution, distortion, housing, and installation requirements. For project-specific requirements, contact TOWIN.

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