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ELP USB Dome Webcam with IR Night Vision, 1 Megapixel

For 720p USB monitoring with listed infrared night vision. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

ELP-USB100W05MT-DL36 is a model-identified USB dome camera for monitoring and machine-vision uses. Its exact Amazon item page identifies the manufacturer and part, and a model-specific listing block gives an OV9712 sensor, USB 2.0, MJPEG/YUY2 formats, a 720p ceiling, format-specific rates, and an IR board for night vision. It is a specialist camera path rather than a conventional desk-call webcam or a self-contained IP camera. The checked product page supports a direct exact-ASIN link, but several practical integration details remain open.

Consider it for

A buyer or integrator seeking a USB dome camera for a computer-connected monitoring or machine-vision setup, where 720p and listed infrared night vision are sufficient and a separate network host, audio path or privacy mechanism can be supplied if needed..

Look elsewhere if

Do not choose it for 1080p or 4K calls, a known diagonal frame, autofocus, integrated microphone/speaker audio, a physical privacy shutter, USB-C connection, verified modern conferencing-app support, or camera-native remote network viewing. These requirements are not established by the model listing.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The exact item page identifies ELP/Ailipu, part ELP-USB100W05MT-DL36, UPC 711978709597 and ASIN B00VFLWOC0.
  • Its model-specific mode table distinguishes MJPEG and YUY2 frame rates from 720p down to VGA.
  • The listing describes a dome enclosure and an IR board with IR-cut for day/night monitoring use.

What to weigh up

  • The highest listed mode is 1280×720 at up to 30 fps; no 1080p or 4K mode appears.
  • The listing does not give a field-angle axis, focus method or distance, or microphone and speaker information.
  • A dome enclosure is not a physical lens shutter, and USB connection does not establish camera-native network viewing.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredELP-USB100W05MT-DL36
Documented video modesThe exact model listing gives 1280×720 MJPEG at 30 fps / YUY2 at 10 fps, 960×720 MJPEG 30 / YUY2 15, 800×600 MJPEG 30 / YUY2 20, and 640×480 MJPEG/YUY2 30; the listing's comparison table states 30 fps maximum.
Focus and framingThe listing identifies an OV9712 sensor, USB 2.0 HS/FS, MJPEG and YUY2 formats, and automatic exposure and white-balance support. It lists no 1080p or 4K mode.
Light and lens privacyAn IR-cut filter and IR board for day/night vision are described. This is infrared night illumination, not evidence of a visible face-fill lamp.
Integrated audioThe page identifies a dome housing and 3.6 mm lens. It supplies no focus method, working distance, field angle or diagonal measurement.
Connection and mountingThe item details list Windows, Android, Linux and macOS; the model-specific block names legacy Windows, Linux with UVC, Mac OS and Android versions. Current app and OS support is not tested.
Identity and setup limitsAmazon item details identify manufacturer Ailipu Technology, part ELP-USB100W05MT-DL36, UPC 711978709597 and ASIN B00VFLWOC0. The product has a direct tagged Amazon destination.

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 13, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

A distinct USB dome model with an exact listing identity

The current exact item page identifies the brand as ELP, manufacturer as Ailipu Technology Co., Ltd., model and manufacturer part as ELP-USB100W05MT-DL36, UPC 711978709597, and ASIN B00VFLWOC0. Its model name and part fields match the frozen candidate row, so this profile stays attached to that specific dome housing and part. The item page presents a USB dome camera for day/night monitoring, baby or pet observation, security and machine-vision uses. That intended role is different from a clip-on camera made mainly for face-to-face meetings. A direct tagged link can point to the exact item page, but the buyer should still verify the seller's current contents and the printed part. The page names both a dome camera and a five-metre USB cable in its item details; it also has a separate USB-cable entry, so check what the specific offer actually includes. No current price, sales, availability or buyer-review claim is made here.

Mode details help set the image ceiling

The model-specific listing block gives 1280×720 at 30 fps in MJPEG and 10 fps in YUY2. It also lists 960×720 at 30/15 fps, 800×600 at 30/20 fps, and 640×480 at 30 fps in both formats. The selected model's comparison column says the maximum frame rate is 30 fps, and the page names an OV9712 sensor. These are more useful than a general one-megapixel title because they distinguish resolution, format and rate. They still do not promise a particular image result in a real installation. The page lists no 1080p or 4K mode, so this is not a fit for a high-detail call requirement. It also gives no modern app-specific encoding compatibility table, and the different YUY2 rates matter if the host software expects a particular format. Confirm your capture application can use the listed modes before integrating it.

Infrared night vision is not a visible call light

The listing describes an IR-cut filter and an IR board for day/night vision, which gives the dome a documented infrared monitoring feature. Infrared illumination serves a different purpose from a visible light used to illuminate a person's face on a video call. The profile therefore does not score it as a visible fill lamp. The source does not specify IR wavelength, range, automatic switching conditions, illumination pattern, or performance in a particular room. It also does not describe two-axis subject tracking. If this camera is used for a surveillance or low-light monitoring path, check the required host software and placement, and confirm whether the IR board is included with the exact seller package. None of those feature labels implies a network connection or remote app service.

Lens, focus and privacy fields remain open

The exact listing names a 3.6 mm lens and a dome form, but does not supply a viewing-angle number or identify whether a measurement is horizontal, vertical or diagonal. It does not state fixed focus, autofocus, a working-distance range or an adjustment mechanism. A dome housing may protect the assembly, but it does not establish a shutter that blocks the lens for privacy. The available page does not state that audio can be muted by a camera control, and it does not identify a built-in microphone or speaker. Those unknowns keep the model out of recommendation paths that require a physical lens cover, a specific diagonal field, autofocus, or integrated conference audio. If the camera must be physically blocked while idle, plan a separate verified cover or disconnect it when not in use.

USB host setup rather than a camera-native network path

The model block lists USB 2.0 high-speed/full-speed operation, while the item details describe computer-connected USB camera use. The listing does not identify the connector shape, so the matching profile leaves USB-C status unknown. It names legacy Windows versions, Linux with UVC, Mac OS and Android support; the current item details also name Windows, Android, Linux and macOS. These broad lists are not proof of support for every present OS version, conferencing app, hub, browser or capture device. More importantly, the page describes a USB camera and does not document a camera-native Ethernet or Wi-Fi interface. Remote monitoring would therefore depend on a compatible computer or host and software path; the product should not be treated as an independent network camera based only on its surveillance use description.

Who should consider this ELP model

Consider the ELP dome when a computer-connected monitoring or machine-vision installation benefits from a named model, a documented 720p mode table, a dome enclosure and listed IR night vision. It is less suitable for a face-first lesson or ordinary conference call where 1080p detail, framing, autofocus and microphones are important. The SAMOMO HS001, for example, is a face-first listing with 1080p, autofocus, dual microphones and a physical cover; the ELP's special value lies in its dome and IR role, not those call features. A separate host, software, audio path and physical privacy plan may be necessary. The profile uses exact listing claims and does not report hands-on testing or image performance in a room.

Compare for your needs

For a face-first desk call, compare SAMOMO HS001 for the listed 1080p resolution, autofocus, dual microphones and physical cover. For a compact, much wider custom UVC module, compare the ELP USB30W04MT-L170, accepting its VGA ceiling and unresolved focus/audio details.

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Before you buy

Does this ELP dome support 1080p?

No 1080p mode is listed. The model-specific table tops out at 1280×720.

Is the 720p mode 30 fps in both formats?

The listing gives 1280×720 MJPEG at 30 fps and YUY2 at 10 fps.

Does IR night vision mean it has a visible call light?

No. The listing describes an IR board and IR-cut filter for day/night vision, not a visible face-fill lamp.

Can the dome stream remotely over Wi-Fi by itself?

The page documents a USB camera and does not establish a camera-native network interface or remote-viewing service.

Is B00VFLWOC0 mapped to ELP-USB100W05MT-DL36?

The checked exact item fields identify ASIN B00VFLWOC0, ELP/Ailipu, model and part ELP-USB100W05MT-DL36, and UPC 711978709597.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

Choose ELP-USB100W05MT-DL36 for a USB-connected monitoring setup when its 720p mode table, dome enclosure and listed IR night vision fit; confirm host software, connector, privacy and exact package before installation.

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