# Camera lens for BR camera **URL:** \ **Category:** Cameras\ **Created:** [November 11, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/camera-lens-for-br-camera/10993 "2021-11-11T16:10:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 3
**Author:** ![EliotBR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.bluerobotics.com/eliotbr/32/6937_2.png) [@EliotBR](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/EliotBR)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/camera-lens-for-br-camera/10993/3 "2021-11-11T23:06:55Z")
> [@almathisen](#): > > Have anyone tried a different camera lens on the Blue Robotic camera? Some notes from my previous discussion with Marco: > [@Camera hd Fisheye](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/camera-hd-fisheye/10499/2): > > > [@Camera hd Fisheye](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/camera-hd-fisheye/10499/1): > > > > Is it possible to replace the lens of the hd camera? > > Yes, it uses a standard M12x0.5 mount (I’ve just added that info to the [Technical Details](https://bluerobotics.com/store/sensors-sonars-cameras/cameras/cam-usb-low-light-r1/#tab-technical-details), since it wasn’t already there), so you can swap it out for a fisheye (or other) lens with the same mounting size. A couple of things to note: > > - Our camera sensor has a 1/2.9" format, so if, for example, you were to get a lens made for a 1/3" format sensor (slightly smaller) then there may be some odd effects right at the edges > - If you’re modifying the existing camera on your ROV, make sure any lens you get fits inside the enclosure dome # Seeing Better (Quality/Resolution) > **EDIT:** There’s some extra context provided in the ‘cameras’ section of [this post](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/tether-gripper-jaws-camera-product-improvement-poll/11385) > [@almathisen](#): > > IR filter. This is only relevant if you’re planning to use the camera quite a bit outside the water. Water absorbs IR light practically instantly, so adding an IR filter just slightly reduces the light that can enter through other wavelengths, without the normal in-air benefit of slightly better colour quality/correctness. If you’re after colour accuracy/visibility enhancement underwater then you’ll need to look into cameras or processing that are specifically made for that. As a few potential avenues that have been mentioned on the forum, there’s | Forum Link | Camera? | AI-capable? | Algorithm included? | Sold By | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [real-time colour-correction](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/a-new-high-quality-underwater-usb-camera/10279) | 1080p30 | Yes | Yes | DeepWaterExploration | | | [simple visibility enhancement](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/action-packed-weekend-at-lake-coeur-d-alene/10236/5) | No | No | Yes | open source | | | [the OAK-D-Lite](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/new-4k-stereo-ml-camera-opencv-kickstarter/10617) | 4K60/13MP | Yes | No | Luxonis (2022) | Includes stereo vision | | OAK-1 | 4K60/12MP | Yes | No | [Luxonis](https://shop.luxonis.com/products/megaai-kit) | no stereo, better low-light performance than OAK-D-Lite | | [video enhancement solution](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/video-enhancement-solution/10741) | any | Yes | Yes | EyeROV | post-processing only | | the camera mentioned [here](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/new-product-bluerov2-full-electronics-and-software-upgrade/10652) | 1080p60 | No | No | Mission Robotics | apparently 4x low-light sensitivity of BR one, but not sure what camera it is | | [External Camera](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/1080p-50fps-and-4k-25fps-external-camera-direct-br2-connection/10321) | 1080p50 / 4k25 | No | No | SpotX-UV | low light sensors, zoomable lens or wide angle fixed-focus, 300m rated housing | | [Z Cam E2 pod](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/z-cam-camera-pod-and-integration-with-the-bluerov2/11375) | 4k120 | No | No | MarineSee | Cinema quality, 10-bit colour, multi-lens support, can view live in Oculus 2 VR headset | | [GoPro Hero7 Black](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/additional-external-camera/7785/11) (and others) | 4K60 | No | No | GoPro | non-centred lens, [may be controllable via API](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/open-gopro-api/12435) | | [Premiere Pro editor color correction](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/video-color-and-enhanced-with-adobe-premiere-pro/15375) | No | No | No | Adobe | post-processing only | # Seeing More (Angles/Directions) Note that those are all focused on improving the quality of the image, not the viewing angle. If you want/need to see more around you you’ll need to look into - wider angle lenses (as you mentioned), - greater manoeuvrability (e.g. via a [multi-axis gimbal](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/action-camera-gimbal-in-a-br-enclosure/7828)), or - adding one or more extra cameras (see [here](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-to-stream-another-cameras-video/9573/3) for Companion and general information - [BlueOS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blueos-official-release/12024) supports multiple camera streams by default, so it just requires receiving them at the topside). --- _[View the full topic](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/camera-lens-for-br-camera/10993)._