# C3 # Overview Kurokesu industrial USB cameras with 4K Sony IMX415 sensor and internal MPEG/YUYV codec is suitable for a wide range of target applications and use cases. Stable and reliable web cameras operate on most modern operating systems (Windows, OSX, Linux, Android) designed to solve vision problems. #### [![8_r.jpg](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/scaled-1680-/8-r.jpg)](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/8-r.jpg) #### Application Examples Conferencing and collaboration setups - Combine multiple **C3-462C** cameras in a single system — one for headshots, one for full-room view, and another pointing at a desk for handwritten notes or objects. Remote monitoring and operation - **C3-462C** with IRCUT filter is a reliable default for recording or streaming in daylight - ideal for robotics, remote-controlled devices, or unattended site monitoring. Embedded vision systems - **462C-CSI-M12** integrates directly into compact platforms like Raspberry Pi or Jetson, suitable for edge computing or AI-based vision processing. Industrial inspection - Use **C3-462M-NIR1** with deep NIR illumination (850–1000 nm) to reveal defects in plastic, glass, or layered materials that are invisible in visible light. ALPR/ANPR and vehicle profiling - Deploy multi-camera systems using a mix of C3 models - e.g., **C3-462M-NIR1** for license plate recognition, **C3-462C** for full-vehicle view, and optionally a third for capturing the driver. Biometry and face recognition - Use **C3-462M** or **C3-462M-NIR1** under controlled IR lighting for identity verification, liveness detection, or gaze tracking. Scientific and biomedical imaging - **C3-462M-NF** is well-suited for lab setups requiring high sensitivity across a broad spectrum - useful for fluorescence, spectral imaging, or process monitoring. #### Long term availability We produce our cameras until there is demand and we can buy the components. Even if a product is marked on our web as obsolete, it can be produced on demand when the minimum quantity is met.# Features - **Sensor-swappable line-up** - Sony IMX415 8MP / 4K @ 30fps - maximum resolution - Sony IMX462 2MP @ 60fps - large 2.9µm pixels for ultra-low-light; available in color *or* mono - onSemi AR0234 2MP global-shutter @ 60fps - rolling shutter artifacts for machine vision - **Form-factors** - Rugged boxed camera (CNC-milled, black-anodised). - 38 × 38mm board-level module for OEM integration. - M3 holes on every side + optional ¼-20 / Swiss Arca mount plate for flexible mounting - **Lens & filter flexibility** - Native 1-32 TPI **CS** or **M12/M12L** mounts; C-mount by 5 mm spacer - Drop-in filters: IR-cut (visible-only), no-filter (full spectrum), 850nm NIR long-pass; sensors offered in color or mono to match. - **USB-C UVC plug-and-play** - High-Speed 480Mb/s, MJPEG & YUY2 streams; works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android - no drivers - **Industrial-grade build** - -50 °C … +85 °C operating range, < 2W from 5V USB - On-board EEPROM stores last settings; each unit has a unique serial number - RoHS, REACH, CE certified - **Advanced controls** (via standard UVC) - full auto or manual settings: exposure, gain, white-balance, gamma, HDR/WDR, ROI, anti-flicker, and software zoom/pan/tilt). \* Some features are sensor/firmware specific.# C3-415 - 8M/4K (was C3_4K) #### Sensor specifications
Pixels3840H x 2160V
Sensor size5.568 x 3.132 mm
ShutterElectronic Rolling Shutter
Sensor pixel size1.45μm x 1.45μm
Frame rates- MJPG – 30fps in all modes - YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV)
Output frame sizes3840×2160, 2592×1944, 2048×1563, 1920×1080, 1600×1200, 1280×720, 1280×960, 800×600, 640×480, 320×240, custom available on request
Manual control- Exposure - White balance (2000°K – 10000°K) - Gain - Gamma - Backlight compensation - Zoom, Pan, Tilt, Rotation - Low light compensation - - - - - - - Sharpness - Contrast - Saturation - Hue - Brightness - Anti-flicker frequency
Rated power- 2W max - 290mA @ 5V – MJPEG / YUYV
Supported OS- Windows - OSX - Linux - Android
SensorSony IMX415
#### Variants
SKUFilterChromaNote
C3-415C-M129.5mm for wide angle lensesRGB ColorM12Most common use for wide angle and fish-eye lenses.
C3-415C-M12L14.7mm for regular and telephoto lensesRGB ColorM12LModification for lenses above 6mm (typical)
C3-415CVisible band-pass (IRCUT filter) [LP0689\_P1010](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/books/optical-filters/page/lp0689-p1010-ir-cut-filter)RGB ColorCSEssential for real-life colors
C3-415C-NFNo FilterRGB ColorCSFull spectrum false color imaging
C3-415C-NIR1Long-pass NIR 850nm filter [LP0689-P1012](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/books/optical-filters/page/lp0689-p1012-longpass-nir-850nm-filter)RGB ColorCSBlocks visible light, can see only Infrared.
# C3-462 - High sensitivity, RGB/Mono #### Sensor specifications
Pixels1920H x 1080V
Sensor size5.568 x 3.132 mm
ShutterElectronic Rolling Shutter
Sensor pixel size2.9μm x 2.9μm
Frame rates- MJPG – 60fps in all modes - YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV)
Output frame sizes1920×1080, 1600×1200, 1280×720, 1280×960, 800×600, 640×480, 320×240, custom available on request
Manual control- Exposure - White balance (2000°K – 10000°K) - Gain - Gamma - Backlight compensation - Zoom, Pan, Tilt, Rotation - Low light compensation - - - - - - - Sharpness - Contrast - Saturation - Hue - Brightness - Anti-flicker frequency
Rated power- 2W max - 290mA @ 5V – MJPEG / YUYV
Supported OS- Windows - OSX - Linux - Android
SensorSony IMX462
ChromaAvailable in RGB color and Monochrome version
#### Variants
SKUFilterChroma**Lens mount** Note
C3-462C-M129.5mm for wide angle lensesRGB ColorM12Most common use for wide angle and fish-eye lenses.
C3-462C-M12L14.7mm for regular and telephoto lensesRGB ColorM12LModification for lenses above 6mm (typical)
C3-462M-M129.5mm for wide angle lensesMonoM12Same as C3-462C-M12 but Mono sensor for better light sensitivity
C3-462M-M12L14.7mm for regular and telephoto lensesMonoM12LSame as C3-462C-M12L but Mono sensor for better light sensitivity
C3-462CVisible band-pass (IRCUT filter) [LP0689\_P1010](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/books/optical-filters/page/lp0689-p1010-ir-cut-filter)RGB ColorCSEssential for real-life colors
C3-462C-NFNo FilterRGB ColorCSFull spectrum false color imaging
C3-462C-NIR1Long-pass NIR 850nm filter [LP0689-P1012](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/books/optical-filters/page/lp0689-p1012-longpass-nir-850nm-filter)RGB ColorCSBlocks visible light, can see only Infrared. Most likely you need C3-462M-NIR1 if higher sensitivity is required
C3-462MVisible band-pass (IRCUT filter) [LP0689\_P1010](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/books/optical-filters/page/lp0689-p1010-ir-cut-filter)MonoCSRarely used, most likely you need C3-462M-NF or C3-462M-NIR1
C3-462M-NFNo FilterMonoCSFull spectrum monochrome imaging
C3-462M-NIR1Long-pass NIR 850nm filter [LP0689-P1012](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/books/optical-filters/page/lp0689-p1012-longpass-nir-850nm-filter)MonoCSBlocks visible light, can see only Infrared
# C3-234 - Global shutter #### Sensor specifications
Pixels1920H x 1080V
Sensor size5.784 x 3.624 mm
ShutterGlobal Shutter
Sensor pixel size3μm x 3μm
Frame rates- MJPG – 60fps in all modes - YUV 4:2:2 (YUYV)
Output frame sizes1920×1080, 1600×1200, 1280×720, 1280×960, 800×600, 640×480, 320×240, custom available on request
Manual control- Exposure - White balance (2000°K – 10000°K) - Gain - Gamma - Backlight compensation - Zoom, Pan, Tilt, Rotation - Low light compensation - - - - - - - Sharpness - Contrast - Saturation - Hue - Brightness - Anti-flicker frequency
Rated power- 2W max - 290mA @ 5V – MJPEG / YUYV
Supported OS- Windows - OSX - Linux - Android
SensorOnsemi AR0234
#### Variants
SKULens mountChroma**Lens mount** Note
C3-234C-M129.5mm for wide angle lensesRGB ColorM12Most common use for wide angle and fish-eye lenses.
C3-234C-M12L14.7mm for regular and telephoto lensesRGB ColorM12LModification for lenses above 6mm (typical)
C3-234CVisible band-pass (IRCUT filter) [LP0689\_P1010](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/books/optical-filters/page/lp0689-p1010-ir-cut-filter)RGB ColorCSEssential for real-life colors
C3-234C-NFNo FilterRGB ColorCSFull spectrum false color imaging
C3-234C-NIR1Long-pass NIR 850nm filter [LP0689-P1012](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/books/optical-filters/page/lp0689-p1012-longpass-nir-850nm-filter)RGB ColorCSBlocks visible light, can see only Infrared.
# Dimensions #### Boxed camera
Weight36g
Dimensions33×33×24.5mm
Ingress protectionIP40 (No water protection, protected against solid objects)
Lens mountCS-mount
Operational temperature-50 ... 85°C (non condensing)
[![C3-boxed.PNG](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/scaled-1680-/c3-boxed.PNG)](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/c3-boxed.PNG)

[3D model](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Kurokesu/3d_models/refs/heads/master/C3-boxed.STEP) @ GitHub

#### Board camera M12
Weight11.2g
Dimensions30×26×20.7mm
Ingress protectionIP40 (No water protection, protected against solid objects)
Lens mountM12 (9.5mm), M12L (14.7mm)
Operational temperature-50 ... 80°C (non condensing)
[![C3-board-M12.PNG](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/scaled-1680-/c3-board-m12.PNG)](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/c3-board-m12.PNG)

[3D model](https://github.com/Kurokesu/3d_models/raw/refs/heads/master/C3-board-M12.STEP) @ GitHub

# Power consumption #### Power profile Typical power consumption looks like in diagram below (MJPEG mode) [![01_normal2.png](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/01-normal2.png)](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/01-normal2.png)# Update History
DateEvent
2023-10-10First device in C3 camera family C3\_4K
2024-07-01Added C3-234C camera with AR0234 image sensor
2025-05-25Added C3-462C and C3-462M cameras with IMX415 image sensor
2025-05-30Firmware update - renamed USB product string from C3\_4K to C3\_415C to match other products in the C3 camera family