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Pinhole Lenses for Compact and Restricted-Access Installations

Pinhole lenses in this catalog are lens-based imaging assemblies with a small front opening for installations where the viewing aperture or available space is restricted. SUPERIOR reviews the lens barrel, camera interface, installation clearance, sensor, and illumination requirements to assess optical coverage and mechanical fit for the proposed camera arrangement.

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Pinhole Lenses Selection Checklist

Use these illustrative inputs to prepare your lens selection brief. This checklist is not a model specification or an interactive product filter. Confirm all values against the selected model data sheet, or request engineering selection support.

Pinhole Lenses Selection Checklist
ParameterSelection example / inputVerification required
Front openingExample: maximum 2 mm viewing opening requirementVerify the complete aperture geometry and field clipping.
Sensor and focal lengthExample: 1/3-inch format with 3.7 mm nominal focal lengthConfirm usable field on the actual active sensor.
InterfaceExample: C-mount or CS-mount camera requirementCheck flange distance and available focus adjustment.
Barrel envelopeExample: 30 mm maximum insertion length requirementReview step dimensions, mounting and installation clearance.
IlluminationProject-defined scene brightness and exposureEvaluate image quality through the actual viewing opening.
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Key Features and Advantages

  • Imaging Through Restricted Openings

    Pinhole Lenses provide a compact viewing tip for imaging through a limited front opening. Match the lens entrance geometry, panel thickness and tip position to the required viewing angle; check the complete housing for obstruction and vignetting.

  • CS, C, M12 & M9 Mount Options

    Compare available models by the specified mount and thread pitch, sensor coverage and focusing arrangement. Confirm holder engagement, rear clearance and flange requirements where applicable; mount size alone does not establish optical compatibility.

  • Field of View & Sensor Matching

    Select focal length and image-circle coverage for the intended sensor and object distance. Evaluate useful field of view, edge detail and distortion using the actual camera, viewing opening and housing configuration.

  • OEM Housing & Illumination Integration

    Review barrel dimensions, viewing-tip placement, filter configuration and installation space for your camera assembly. Evaluate samples under the planned lighting and exposure, and agree on focus retention and acceptance criteria before production.

Manufacturing and Quality Control

Pinhole lens evaluation should include the actual sensor, viewing opening and housing geometry. Agree on optical performance, mount fit and focus-setting conditions, then request applicable drawings, sample images and inspection records before approving the production configuration.

  • Optical Performance Checks

    Evaluate center and edge detail, distortion and illumination uniformity at the intended object distance. Check the usable field of view through the actual panel opening, and confirm any visible or infrared performance requirements for the selected model.

  • Mechanical & Mount Inspection

    Verify the specified CS, C, M12 or M9 interface, applicable thread pitch and critical dimensions against the approved drawing. Check tip diameter, protrusion, holder engagement and rear clearance for interference with the sensor, filters or housing.

  • Assembly & Focus Verification

    Set focus with the intended camera and installed viewing-tip geometry. Check image alignment and focus retention; where adhesive locking is used, agree on the process and inspect image quality after curing.

  • Final Inspection & Traceability

    Review appearance, clean optical surfaces, model identification and protective packaging against agreed requirements. Request applicable inspection records, batch identification and approved specification revisions before shipment release.

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Request relevant drawings, test conditions and project-specific inspection evidence.

Technical Reference for Camera Evaluation

Camera specifications help define the imaging requirements for pinhole lenses selection. EMVA 1288 provides a framework for characterizing machine-vision sensors and cameras. Use the camera manufacturer’s published data alongside lens-specific checks for sensor coverage, chief ray angle and image quality.

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Pinhole Lenses Applications

Review the viewing opening, housing geometry and imaging task before selecting the lens and camera configuration.

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Embedded & OEM Camera Modules

Fit a camera into an instrument or compact device with a restricted front opening. Compare CS, C, M12 or M9 models against available space, sensor coverage and focus adjustment, then evaluate the assembled module with representative targets.

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BUYER QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common selection and project questions.

Is a pinhole lens the same as a lensless pinhole camera?

No. Here the term identifies an optical assembly with lens elements and a small front viewing opening. Confirm the optical design and installation requirements rather than applying assumptions from lensless pinhole photography.

How does the front opening affect field of view?

The opening diameter, thickness, and position relative to the lens can clip the field or reduce illumination. Evaluate the complete housing geometry with the selected lens and sensor.

Are C-mount and CS-mount options mechanically identical?

No. Although their thread interface is similar, flange focal distance and available focus adjustment differ. Confirm the lens drawing, camera datum, and any required spacing before installation.

What information is needed to check installation fit?

Provide a section drawing showing the viewing opening, wall thickness, insertion depth, mounting points, sensor position, and available focus travel. Include the required field of view and scene illumination for the optical review.

PROJECT INQUIRY

Request a Project Review and Quote

Send a section drawing of the installation with sensor data, viewing aperture, clearance limits, and required coverage. Request a pinhole lens fit review, sample recommendation, and OEM quotation.

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Include a model number or the information currently available:

  • Application and sensor details
  • Field of view, working distance and wavelength
  • Sample quantity or expected annual volume
  • Delivery destination and preferred schedule
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You do not need a complete optical specification to start. Send the information currently available, along with your delivery destination and preferred schedule.