genicam

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Official Python binding for the GenICam GenApi and GenTL Producers, enabling camera control and image acquisition from GenICam-compliant devices. Current version 1.5.1, maintained by GenICam community.

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genicam

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GenApi

✓ import genicam

✗ from genicam import GenApi

Initialize GenTL system and list camera interfaces.

from genicam import GenApi from genicam import GenTL tl = GenTL.TLSystem() tl.LoadLibrary() if tl.Interfaces: interface = tl.Interfaces[0] print(f"Interface: {interface.DisplayName}") else: print("No interfaces found. Ensure a GenTL producer is available.")

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Known issues

breakingVersion 1.5.x changed the import structure. Previously, `import genicam` directly exposed GenApi and GenTL; now they are submodules under `genicam` package.

fix

Update imports: `from genicam import GenApi` instead of `import genicam.GenApi`.

affects: >=1.5.0

deprecatedThe `TLSystem` class's method `LoadLibrary` is deprecated in favor of `LoadProducer` in newer versions of GenTL specification.

fix

Use `tl.LoadProducer('your_producer.cti')` or check official GenTL docs.

affects: >=1.5.0

gotchaOn Windows, the GenTL producer DLL (e.g., `gev_tl.cti`) must be in the system PATH or current working directory, otherwise `LoadLibrary` fails silently.

fix

Place the producer .cti file in the same directory as your script or add its folder to PATH.

affects: all

gotchaThe `genicam` package does not support Python 3.12+ due to use of deprecated C API functions. Users report import errors with Python 3.12.

fix

Use Python 3.11 or earlier. Alternatively, check for updates or use a virtual environment with Python 3.11.

affects: >=1.5.0

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1.5.1latest on PyPI · released Nov 11, 2025

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