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ELP
USB130W01MT-L28 1.3MP Low-Light USB Camera Module with 2.8 mm Lens

ELP USB module with a 2.8 mm lens, 960p/15 fps, and an exact model-matched Amazon listing. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

ELP-USB130W01MT-L28 is a model-matched 1.3MP USB camera module with a 2.8 mm lens option and an exact Amazon listing. The maker's family table lists 1280×960 MJPEG at 15 fps and 720p MJPEG at 30 fps. It is a component-style camera, not a confirmed all-in-one desk webcam: focus method, field angle, mounting, and call audio remain open.

Consider it for

A custom USB/UVC or embedded setup that specifically needs the L28 lens option, can provide mounting and any audio hardware, and can work within the listed frame rates..

Look elsewhere if

It is not a ready-to-mount meeting webcam for buyers who require a known field angle, autofocus, smooth 960p motion, built-in sound, or included infrared night-vision hardware.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • ELP's optional-model table names the L28 lens as 2.8 mm, and the exact Amazon item lists the same model number.
  • The family mode table gives separate MJPEG and YUY2 rates, including 720p MJPEG at 30 fps.
  • The exact listing names a one-meter USB cable and manual, while the maker documents USB 2.0/UVC.

What to weigh up

  • The maximum listed 1280×960 mode is 15 fps; the 720p mode reaches 30 fps.
  • The checked sources do not state the L28 field angle, focus method, microphone, speaker, or physical cover.
  • The exact package does not list an enclosure, monitor clip, or optional IR board, so the module needs a separate mounting and accessory plan.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredELP-USB130W01MT-L28
Documented video modes1280×960 MJPEG at 15 fps and YUY2 at 9 fps; 1280×720 MJPEG at 30 fps and YUY2 at 15 fps; no 1080p or 4K mode is listed
Focus and framingL28 is the 2.8 mm lens option; exact field angle and focus method are not stated, and the family page's 180-degree specification belongs to its L180 body model
Light and lens privacyELP claims 0.01-lux low-light sensitivity but says the standard camera has no night vision; an optional IR board is separate from the listed package
Integrated audioThe inspected manufacturer page and exact listing do not document a built-in microphone or speaker
Connection and mountingUSB 2.0 High Speed UVC; manufacturer lists a 38×38 mm board and standard one-meter cable, and the exact listing includes a one-meter cable; a finished monitor mount is not established
Identity and setup limitsThe exact Amazon model number and ASIN match L28; verify the host capture program and mounting plan for this camera module

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 16, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

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What the features mean for you

An exact L28 model with a family-page caveat

The Amazon item details list brand ELP, manufacturer Ailipu Technology, model number and manufacturer part ELP-USB130W01MT-L28, and ASIN B00YDN9DIU. The item list includes the camera, one-meter USB cable, and manual. ELP's manufacturer page is headed L80 and its body identifies L180, then its optional-model table explicitly names L28 as a 2.8 mm choice and says the family specifications are the same except for the lens. This supports the exact L28 identity and the shared mode table, while leaving a visible source-page inconsistency rather than treating the L28 as the page's L180 fisheye. The direct Amazon destination is appropriate for this exact model number; it says nothing about today's price, stock, or seller condition.

Choose a frame rate as well as a pixel size

ELP lists a 1.3-megapixel Aptina AR0130 sensor and a maximum 1280×960 output. The shared table gives MJPEG at 15 fps and YUY2 at 9 fps for that mode; at 1280×720, it lists MJPEG at 30 fps and YUY2 at 15 fps. The table also lists lower 800×600 and 640×480 modes at rates up to 30 fps. That makes the higher 960p mode a detail-oriented option with a lower listed rate, while 720p MJPEG is the mode to consider when 30 fps matters more. The page does not document 1080p or 4K for this family. These are manufacturer-listed formats, not a guarantee that a particular capture program or conferencing app will expose every combination.

The lens is known; its view and focus are not

The L28 suffix refers to a 2.8 mm lens option in ELP's table. That is useful for identifying the variant but does not supply a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal field angle for this model. The family page's 180-degree wording appears with the body model L180 and its fisheye lens; it must not be transferred to L28. The source also does not establish whether the L28 focus is fixed, adjustable, or automatic. Do not calculate a view angle from focal length or assign another variant's focus behavior. For a custom installation, the camera position, crop, lens-to-subject distance, and mounting hardware need confirmation with the intended configuration before the framing can be planned.

A USB module needs a host and a physical plan

ELP identifies the family as USB 2.0 High Speed and UVC, and lists a 38×38 mm board with a 32×32 mm mounting footprint. The exact Amazon item separately lists a one-meter cable. Those facts help a builder plan the connection and board area, but neither source establishes a finished monitor clip, protective enclosure, tripod thread, or the exact camera-side connector arrangement. The manufacturer's operating-system list includes older Windows, Linux with UVC, Mac OS, WinCE, and Android versions; it is not a guarantee that a current meeting app exposes the intended video mode. Confirm mechanical protection, cable routing, host support, and the selected MJPEG or YUY2 format before integrating the board.

Low-light sensitivity is not night vision

ELP advertises 0.01-lux low-illumination sensitivity for the family, but that is a vendor specification, not a measure of usable detail in every scene. The page explicitly says the standard camera is without night vision and notes that an IR LED board can be connected. The exact Amazon package lists only the camera, USB cable, and manual, so the IR board is not treated as included. The checked material also does not document a subject-facing fill light, a physical lens cover, a microphone, or a speaker. A module for a custom capture build may be a reasonable fit when those parts are supplied separately; a single-device call setup should instead start with a camera whose audio, mounting, and privacy features are expressly documented.

Who should choose the L28 option?

Choose L28 when the exact 2.8 mm lens variant and its mapped Amazon item matter, the 960p15 and 720p30 tradeoff fits the application, and the project can supply a mount and any separate audio. Compare the USB130W01MT-FV when a manually variable 2.8–12 mm lens is important; compare AF68 or KAF68 when documented autofocus and higher pixel modes matter, accepting that their 4K mode is 10 fps. Those are different ELP configurations, not interchangeable names for one package. The L28 article does not claim image quality from the low-light number, current software compatibility, or availability. It makes the relevant limits visible so a custom-system buyer can decide what else must be specified.

Compare for your needs

For manual lens adjustment, compare ELP-USB130W01MT-FV; for documented autofocus and higher-resolution capture, compare AF68 or KAF68. Those alternatives still need their own mount, host, audio, and privacy checks.

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Before you buy

Does L28 have the family's 180-degree field of view?

The 180-degree figure is listed for body model L180; ELP does not give a numeric field angle for the L28 lens.

Is the optional infrared board included?

No. The exact listing names the camera, one-meter USB cable, and manual; ELP describes the IR board as optional.

Does the Amazon listing match ELP-USB130W01MT-L28?

Yes. Its item details state model and manufacturer part ELP-USB130W01MT-L28 and ASIN B00YDN9DIU.

Which mode reaches 30 fps?

ELP lists 1280×720 MJPEG at 30 fps; the larger 1280×960 MJPEG mode is listed at 15 fps.

Where can I check the current price?

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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

L28 is the exact-match ELP 2.8 mm USB module for a custom UVC setup. Its useful limits are the 960p15/720p30 mode table and the still-unknown field angle and focus behavior.

Is it the right fit?

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