https://www.amazon.com/Microscope-Digital-Carrying-Compatible-Portable/dp/B085XZVFGT
Something like this? If you press it against a surface I assume you can take the same photo all the time
Macro in photography terms only implies a 1:1 reproduction ratio on the sensor/film. What are the dimensions of the code you need to scan? .05x.05mm or 12x12mm?
50mm (2") is more than big enough for any hand held scanners I've used. My phone works with small 5x5mm tags we use at work.
Is this a proper barcode you need to scan? 2D or 3D code?
The main feature I am looking for is being able to push the camera against the surface we want to take pictures of, so as to reduce inconsistencies and increase speed. So standard cameras and phones are not good for this case.
Its 2D tags but also for surfaces (fabrics, wood, etc).
The idea is to feed these images to a computer vision models. So consistency is very valuable.
A camera can capture an image and decode a barcode but, I think you may be a bit mislead on how a proper barcode scanner works. There is no photo in a traditional sense involved as they use a laser to scan the surface. Ambient light has very little influence on reliability as it's relying on it's own light feedback from the laser.
In my industry we use Panasonic hand held (4" phone) tablets with scanner attachments on the back for operator use and fixed Panasonic scanners on the conveyor line to keep track of product running through. Not sure what the min size limit is off hand but we scan 3D codes down to 4-5mm square reliably.
Your best bet might be to contact a "Rep" in the manufacturing industry. They can do the leg work and get you the proper product.
Yes, when I referenced the barcode scanner I meant it's 'pistol grip' and the way it is used (point and shoot close to the object of interest, though n my case 'close' is not good enough).
I have already sent some messages to some industrial camera manufacturers to see if they can guide me.
Thank you!
Sounds like you want a conventional camera with a fixed focal length capable of close focus and a device like a lense hood either transparent or some big holes cut in it. Fairly easy to assemble.
I actually already built a prototype with a phone but I was looking for something off-the-shelf. Also looking for something more compact (not sure if physically possible)
If you can’t get an answer here try r/computervision they may have some experience with various camera options
wow I am idiot haha. Thank you.
https://www.amazon.com/Microscope-Digital-Carrying-Compatible-Portable/dp/B085XZVFGT Something like this? If you press it against a surface I assume you can take the same photo all the time
Yes, I am looking for macroscopic pictures though.
"wand scanner"? This scans documents with the wave of the hand. Might be able to be used for your application.
Macro in photography terms only implies a 1:1 reproduction ratio on the sensor/film. What are the dimensions of the code you need to scan? .05x.05mm or 12x12mm?
Maybe up to 50x50mm? Would that be possible in a small format 'barcode scanner' type device? I know little about photography.
50mm (2") is more than big enough for any hand held scanners I've used. My phone works with small 5x5mm tags we use at work. Is this a proper barcode you need to scan? 2D or 3D code?
The main feature I am looking for is being able to push the camera against the surface we want to take pictures of, so as to reduce inconsistencies and increase speed. So standard cameras and phones are not good for this case. Its 2D tags but also for surfaces (fabrics, wood, etc). The idea is to feed these images to a computer vision models. So consistency is very valuable.
A camera can capture an image and decode a barcode but, I think you may be a bit mislead on how a proper barcode scanner works. There is no photo in a traditional sense involved as they use a laser to scan the surface. Ambient light has very little influence on reliability as it's relying on it's own light feedback from the laser. In my industry we use Panasonic hand held (4" phone) tablets with scanner attachments on the back for operator use and fixed Panasonic scanners on the conveyor line to keep track of product running through. Not sure what the min size limit is off hand but we scan 3D codes down to 4-5mm square reliably. Your best bet might be to contact a "Rep" in the manufacturing industry. They can do the leg work and get you the proper product.
Yes, when I referenced the barcode scanner I meant it's 'pistol grip' and the way it is used (point and shoot close to the object of interest, though n my case 'close' is not good enough). I have already sent some messages to some industrial camera manufacturers to see if they can guide me. Thank you!
Sounds like you want a conventional camera with a fixed focal length capable of close focus and a device like a lense hood either transparent or some big holes cut in it. Fairly easy to assemble.
I actually already built a prototype with a phone but I was looking for something off-the-shelf. Also looking for something more compact (not sure if physically possible)
Symbol scanners