Marshall Electronics CV503-U3 USB3.0 Miniature POV Camera, 1/2.8” 2.5MP CMOS Sensor, 2.8mm Lens, UVC 1.5, 44 × 46.5 × 47.95mm

Quick Overview
The Marshall CV503-U3 is a compact USB3.0 POV camera measuring 44 × 46.5 × 47.95mm, built with a 1/2.8” 2.5MP CMOS sensor and interchangeable 2.8mm (90° AOV) lens. Featuring UVC 1.5 support, secure locking USB3.0 connection, and broadcast-grade image quality, it’s ideal for streaming, conferencing, and professional video applications.

CV503-U3 uses drivers already existent on your PC, Laptop, Mac or Linux system and is software agnostic so any soft codec can be used. Settings adjustable via UVC1.5 offer simple plug-and-play connectivity and reliable operation.

Miniature Broadcast Quality

CV503U3 cameras use same sensor and processors as other Marshall Broadcast ProAV cameras such as CV503, CV506, CV566, CV344, CV346 commonly used in professional broadcast production, sportscast, newscast, television production, and a variety of other professional broadcast quality applications. These cameras have same adjustable broadcast features such as White Balance, Black Levels, Exposure, Gain, Gamma, and many more.

Lens Flexibility

CV503-U3 arrives with a wide angle 2.8mm lens producing a 90° horizontal angle-of-view. Choose from a variety of Focal Length options to achieve a custom AOV (angle-of-view) for your personal huddle space, streaming studio, workspace, live event venue or collaboration area. Interchangeable lenses provides unprecedented customization and personal design control.

Software Agnostic Security

Marshall's USB cameras use capture device drivers already present on your laptop or computer, so no additional drivers necessary that track and change your video capture settings. CV503-U3 is software agnostic, so feel free to use any video conference, streaming, video chat or computer video capture soft codecs on the market today.

Durable and Secure

CV503-U3 is built with same durable body as other Marshall miniature POV cameras with rear connector protection wings on back panel. CV503-U3 ships with a locking six foot USB3.0 cable, so USB cable can't be pulled out during video streaming or collaboration.

Key Features:

  • Ultra-wide 90-degree Angle-of-View (2.8mm) M12 lens comes standard
  • Interchangeable lenses for custom-designed studios, huddle spaces or meeting rooms
  • Locking 2-meter (6 1/2 foot) USB 3.0 cable with thumb-screw lock feature
  • Powered through USB cable with easy plug-and-play connectivity for Mac or PC with no driver downloads required (software agnostic)
  • UVC 1.5 (USB Video Class) compliant for easy video adjustments via common computer, UCC, and teleconference software platforms
  • Self-adaptive resolution and framerate to adjust to computer processing power and bandwidth available for reliable operation
  • Durable design with smooth finish for professional installations requiring custom design and reliable operation
  • 2.5MP 1/2.8" Progressive scan sensor with 4:2:2 (YCbCr) color space for clear vibrant color images
  • Universal 1/4"-20 mount for limitless custom design mounting options with horizontal, vertical, and 90-degree flip
  • Ships with Marshall CVM-5 Monitor/Stand Mount for mounting & operation out of the box

Applications:

  • Custom Huddle Rooms
  • Teleconferencing
  • Web Conferences
  • Studio Collaboration
  • Video Meetings
  • Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC)
  • Podcasting 
  • Web Streaming
  • Gaming
Specification Details
Image Sensor1/2.8" Progressive CMOS (Approx. 2.5 Megapixel)
Scanning System16:9 Progressive
Sync. SystemInternal
Effective Pixel1920 (H) × 1080 (V)
Minimum Illumination0.2 Lux (Day)
Video InterfaceUSB 3.0
Available Resolutions & Frame Rates 1920×1080p @ 60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25 fps
1920×1080i @ 60 / 59.94 / 50 fps
1280×720p @ 60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25 fps
Lens2.8 mm (90° AOV) standard — user-changeable (UVC 1.5)
Variable SettingsAdjust: White Balance, Exposure, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Gamma, Sharpness
Power Line Frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz (Anti-Flicker)
Operating Temperature-10 °C to 50 °C
Power InputOver USB
Dimensions (W × H × D)44 × 46.5 × 47.95 mm (without lens)
1.73 × 1.83 × 1.89 in (without lens)
Weight (Net)Approx. 0.23 lb (without lens) / 0.24 lb (with lens)
Hardware Requirements CPU: Intel i3 or higher
GPU: Core speed of 1500 MHz or higher
RAM: 4 GB or higher
Operating System RequirementsWindows 7 or higher; macOS X 10.8 or higher