CAMERA ASSEMBLY HAVING A SINGLE-PIECE COVER ELEMENT

The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for illuminating and capturing scenes. In one aspect, a camera assembly comprises an image sensor having a field of view corresponding to a scene, an infrared (IR) illuminator configured to selectively illuminate the scene, and a single-piece cover element positioned in front of the image sensor and the IR illuminator such that light from the IR illuminator is directed through the cover element along a first light path and light from the scene passes through the cover element along a second light path prior to entering the image sensor. The cover element includes a first portion between the first light path and the second light path, the first portion being substantially opaque to IR and/or visible light.