# openCV_acquisition (OpenCV Camera Acquisition)

| Support            | ![](assets/images/sample_programs/applies_to/python.svg)   |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Required licenses  | **EasyImage**                                              |
| Recommended images | — (uses a camera)                                          |
| Location           | `OpenCV camera samples`                                    |

## Purpose

This sample program demonstrates how to:

- Acquire images through the **OpenCV** camera API.
- Manipulate these images using **eVision**.

![](assets/images/sample_programs/python_specific-opencv_acquisition.webp)