Description
The new official High Quality (HQ) Camera module for the Raspberry Pi is here – take your Raspberry Pi camera projects up a gear with the 12-megapixel Sony sensor, integrated aluminum tripod mount, and interchangeable lens compatibility!
The incredible new High Quality (HQ) Camera module from Raspberry Pi offers a higher resolution (12 megapixels, compared to 8 megapixels), and sensitivity (approximately 50% greater area per pixel for improved low-light performance) than the existing Camera Module v2.
It features a Sony IMX477 sensor, a 200mm FPC cable for connection to your Raspberry Pi, a milled aluminum lens mount with an integrated 1/4” -20 tripod mount and focus adjustment ring, and a C- to CS-mount adapter.
A lens cover is also included with the module and comes pre-fitted. There’s even a small screwdriver in the box for making adjustments.
It’s designed to work with interchangeable lenses in both C- and CS-mount form factors giving you ultimate flexibility with your Raspberry Pi camera projects. A C-CS mount adapter comes pre-fitted to the module.
Familiar coding
The High Quality (HQ) Camera uses the same commands as the standard Raspberry Pi Camera Module, such as raspistill.
Raspistill and similar commands will query the camera firmware for the resolution of the sensors (as they already do today) and will default to 12 megapixels for the High-Quality Camera.
The drivers for the High Quality (HQ) Camera are also already in the latest Raspbian release as well, so upgrading your camera project with the High-Quality Camera is a simple task.
Magnificent for Makers
A huge range of popular projects from time-lapse photography to Raspberry Pi CCTV-style systems can be made double-awesome with the new High Quality Camera module. Shoot in greater detail, with improved low-light performance and take advantage of the range of available lenses to get the perfect shot.
Incredible for Industry
The High Quality Camera provides an alternative to the Camera Module v2 for industrial and consumer applications, including security cameras which require the highest levels of visual fidelity and/or integration with specialist optics.
Compatibility
The high-quality (HQ) Camera is compatible with all models of the Raspberry Pi from the Raspberry Pi 1 Model B onwards, using the latest Raspbian software release.
Features
Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Module:
- Image Sensor:
- SONY IMX477R stacked, black-illuminated sensor
- 12.3 Megapixels
- 7.9mm sensor diagonal
- 1.55um x 1.55 um pixel size
- Output: RAW12/10/8, COMP8
- Back Focus: Adjustable (12.5mm – 22.4mm)
- Lens standards: C-mount or CS-mount (C-CS-mount adapter included and mounted on the camera by default)
- IR filter: integrated
- Ribbon cable/FFC length: 200mm
- Tripod mount: 1/4″ – 20
- Compliance:
- FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B Digital Device
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU
- Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU
- Connects to the Raspberry Pi board via the FFC/Ribbon cable (included)
- Size: 38mm x 38mm x 18.43mm
Hardware Overview
Outline Dimensions
Documents
- Raspberry Pi High-Quality Camera – product brief
- Raspberry Pi High-Quality Camera Mechanical drawing
- Raspberry Pi High-Quality Camera documentation
Notes:
- This camera module will not function without a lens (purchased separately).
- To use this camera with the Raspberry Pi Zero, you will require a Zero Camera Adapter Cable.
Packing List
- 1 x Official Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Module
- 1 x C-CS-mount adapter (normally mounted on the HQ Camera module
- 1 x Dust cap
- 1 x FFC Cable (200mm)
- 1 x Back Focus Adjustment Tool (tiny flat screwdriver, in the box)
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