8MP Raspberry Pi Camera V2 (Official)
memory Technical Parameters & Datasheet Summary
SKU: Anil497-2The 8MP Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 (Official) has a Sony IMX219 8-megapixel sensor (compared to the 5-megapixel OmniVision OV5647 sensor of the original camera).
The Camera Module can be used to take high-definition video, as well as stills photographs. It’s easy to use for beginners, but has plenty to offer advanced users if you’re looking to expand your knowledge. There are lots of examples online of people using it for time-lapse, slow-motion, and other video cleverness. You can also use the libraries we bundle with the camera to create effects.
You can read all the gory details about IMX219 and the Exmor R back-illuminated sensor architecture on Sony’s website, but suffice to say this is more than just a resolution upgrade: it’s a leap forward in image quality, colour fidelity, and low-light performance. It supports 1080p30, 720p60 and VGA90 video modes, as well as still capture. It attaches via a 15cm ribbon cable to the CSI port on the Raspberry Pi.
The camera works with all models of Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3 and 4. It can be accessed through the MMAL and V4L APIs, and there are numerous third-party libraries built for it, including the Picamera Python library. See the Getting Started with Picamera resource to learn how to use it.
The camera module is very popular in home security applications, and in wildlife camera traps.
Features:
- 8-Megapixel camera capable of taking photographs of 3280×2464 pixels
- Capture video at 1080p30, 720p60 and 640x480p90 resolutions
- All software is supported within the latest version of Raspbian Operating System
- Supports Raspberry Pi 1,2 and 3
Specifications:
| Model | Raspberry Pi Camera V2 |
| Resolution | 8 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor | Sony IMX219 |
| Sensor Resolution | 2592 x 1944 pixels |
| Video Modes | 1080p30, 720p60 & 640x480p60/90 |
| Focal Length | 3.60 mm +/- 0.01 |
| F Stop | 2.9 |
| Dimensions in mm (LxWxH) | 25 x 20 x 9 (approx). |
| Weight (gm) | 3g |
Applications:
- CCTV security camera,
- motion detection,
- time-lapse photography, etc.
Package includes:
- 1 X 8MP Raspberry Pi Camera V2 (Official)
- 1 x Camera Strip cable
Note: The included cable is NOT compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero models. To use this camera with Zero pi, You will need to purchase the Pi Zero Camera Cable separately for Pi Zero compatibility.
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