M12 and Remotely Controlled Lenses for Inspection

Your high-megapixel camera is only as good as its lens.

In this episode of 1000 Tech Drive, we break down the hidden bottleneck in machine vision: optics. Learn why MTF (modulation transfer function) determines whether your sensor gets sharp detail or a blurry mess, and why matching the lens image circle to your sensor is critical to avoid vignetting and missed defects.

We explore two solutions from Computar:

• MVS Series M12 board lenses — ultra-compact, up to 8MP, <0.3% distortion, with locked fixed aperture for vibration-proof, set-it-and-forget-it inspection in tight spaces.
• LensConnect Series — motorized focus, iris, and zoom controlled via USB/I2C, perfect for cleanrooms, robotic arms, and sealed systems where hands-on adjustment is impossible.

Are manually adjusted lenses becoming obsolete in automation? Tune in to find out.