Raspberry Pi Camera Module V3 - 12MP 120°

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*Disclaimer: The images are merely illustrative.

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is the latest entry in the Official Raspberry Pi range of camera modules, offering a new 12 Megapixel Sony IMX708 image sensor, powered autofocus, improved low-light sensitivity and HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for both photos and video!

The new Camera Module 3 is available with a wide-angle 120° (The Standard Camera Is 75º), giving you more options for your specific project needs. As with the previous generation, we also have an infrared-sensitive NoIR version available for night photography.

The module is capable of 4608x2592 pixel images and 4608x2592 @14 FPS/2304x1296 @56 FPS/1536x864 @120FPS video. When HDR is enabled, the resolution is limited to 2304x1296 @ 30 FPS.

Compatibility (Important!)

Accessories

1. The Camera Module 3 is mechanically identical to the previous Camera Module V2 apart from the front sensor section. The new sensor is larger and may not fit all previous camera accessories. We have updated all of our camera accessories with compatibility information in the descriptions.

Software

1. The Camera Module 3 can only be used with libcamera - the previous raspistill/raspivid libraries will not work
2. You will need to update Raspberry Pi OS as the Camera Module 3 requires a new driver and a specific version of libcamera

Boards

1. The Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi boards with a camera connector (CSI connector)

2. To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi Zero (which has a smaller connector), you will need to use an adapter cable

Features

1. Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708)

2. High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)

3. Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC)

4. Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus

5. QBC Re-mosaic function

6. HDR mode (up to 3-megapixel output)

7. CSI-2 serial data output

8. 2-wire serial communication (supports I2C fast mode and fast-mode plus)

9. 2-wire serial control of focus mechanism

Specifications

1. Sensor: Sony IMX708

2. Resolution: 11.9 megapixels

3. Sensor size: 7.4mm sensor diagonal

4. Pixel size: 1.4μm × 1.4μm

5. Horizontal/vertical: 4608 × 2592 pixels

6. Common video modes: 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120

7. Output: RAW10

8. IR cut filter: Integrated

9. Autofocus system: Phase Detection Autofocus

10. Dimensions: 25 × 24 × 11.5mm (12.4mm height for Wide variants)

11. Ribbon cable length: 150mm

12. Cable connector: 15 × 1mm FPC

13. Compliance:

    1. FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B Digital Device

    2. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU

    3. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU

Lens Specifications

Wide

1. Effective focal length 2.75mm

2. f/2.2

3. Diagonal field of view 120 degrees (at 16:9)

4. 35mm equivalent focal length roughly 16mm (full width) - 18mm (3:2 crop)

5. Focus 5cm - infinity

Package Contents

1. 1x Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Standard

2. 150mm camera ribbon cable (fitted to the camera module)

Resources

1. Product Brief

2. Raspberry Pi Camera Information Page

3. Libcamera information page

4. Installing a Raspberry Pi Camera