There are many fans of photography, more and more people decide to devote themselves to this unique passion, especially as it is very versatile. You can photograph landscapes and still-life, take a close look at plants or simply dedicate yourself to people, showing their emotions, authenticity and natural beauty. There are many areas of photography, which is why it fascinates people so much. However, to be able to take pictures, both amateur and professional, you need the right equipment. The same applies to short and feature films, which are also very popular nowadays, especially as they make it possible to become famous in the virtual world. Similar equipment is also needed to create a monitoring system that will ensure safety and protection of the building and its residents. It is possible to use Raspberry Pi microcomputer, equipped with appropriate overlays with camera modules. They are characterized by small size, which allows to use them in more difficult conditions, e.g. they are perfect for nature macro photography. Furthermore, the cameras have high image resolution, and are equipped with appropriate drivers and quick installation system.
Raspberry Pi cameras
Raspberry Pi Camera HD v2 8MPx - original camera for Raspberry Pi
The second version of the popular camera connected to a special minicomputer Raspberry Pi connector, version4, 3, 2, B+. The device has a matrix with a resolution of 8 Mpx,...Raspberry Pi Camera HD v3 Wide 12MPx - original camera for Raspberry Pi
Wide-angle version of the third installment of the official Raspberry Pi camera. The module can be connected directly to the Raspberry Pi minicomputer connector. The camera is...Camera Raspberry Pi HQ IMX477R 12,3 MPx for Raspberry Pi
High quality camera for Raspberry Pi with higher resolution and frequency than the official Raspberry Pi v2. It has been designed to work with various C- and CS-mount lenses ....Raspberry Pi AI Camera 12MPx - original camera for Raspberry Pi with IMX500 intelligent video sensor
The Raspberry Pi AI Camera with Sony IMX500 sensor is an advanced solution for AI projects, offering built-in machine vision processing . By running popular neural network...Camera RpiCam OV5647 5MPx - night fisheye 160° - for Raspberry Pi
Module with the camera connected to a corresponding connector on the minicomputer Raspberry Pi version 3, 2, B+, A+ and above A and B. The device has a matrix CCD 1/4", the...Raspberry Pi Camera HD v3 12MPx - original camera for Raspberry Pi
The third installment of the official Raspberry Pi camera, which can be connected directly to the connector of the minicomputer. The module is equipped with a Sony IMX708...Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera IMX296 1,5Mpx - for Raspberry Pi
The official Raspberry Pi camera with Global Shutter is based on the Sony IMX296 sensor with a resolution of 1.5 Mpx, 1456 x 1088 px . Works with the same lenses as the...2MPx IMX462 Color Ultra Low Light camera module for Raspberry Pi - ArduCam B0444
Camera module with a wide-angle M12 lens designed for the Raspberry Pi minicomputer. It is equipped with a Sony STARVIS IMX462 sensor. It is an ideal solution for projects...OdSeven Camera HD camera OV5647 5Mpx - for Raspberry Pi
Camera module with OV5647 sensor connected to a corresponding connector on a minicomputer Raspberry Pi in versions 4B, 3B+, 3B, 3, 2, B+, A+ and above A and B. The device has a...Module with M12 mount lens IMX219 8Mpx - for Raspberry Pi V2 camera - ArduCam B0184
ArduCam module with low distortion lens designed for Raspberry Pi V2 camera. It is equipped with IMX219 sensor with 8 Mpx sensor and 1/4" format. The camera has a field of...- Reduced price
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ArduCam OV5647 5Mpx camera for Raspberry Pi compatible with the original version
Camera module with OV5647 sensor connected to dedicated connector of Raspberry Pi minicomputer versions A, B, B+,2, 3, 3B+, 4B. The device has a 5 Mpx sensor and supports HD...Module with M12 mount lens IMX219 8Mpx - fisheye for Raspberry Pi V2 camera - ArduCam B0180
Module with wide-angle lens (fish eye) for Raspberry Pi V2 camera. It is equipped with IMX219 sensor with 8 Mpx sensor and 1/4" format. The camera's viewing angle is 175° x...ArduCam OV5647 5Mpx camera with LS-2718 CS mount lens - for Raspberry Pi
Camera module with sensor OV5647 equipped with a lens LS-2718 CS mount with parameters: focal length 4.0 mm, the angle 93 ° , aperture 1.4, the format of 1/2.5". Plugged into a...Camera ZeroCam OV5647 5MPx for Raspberry Pi Zero
Module with the camera, compatible with Raspberry Pi, Zero v1.3. The device has a matrix OV5647 with a resolution of 5 Mpx 2592 x 1944 px, supports HD 1080p at 30 K/sec.AI camera - HuskyLens - Kendryte K210 - OV2640 2Mpx - DFRobot SEN0305
The AI camera module, can easily learn to detect and recognize objects, colors and even faces with the click of a button. It can detect faces at 30 frames per second ,...Camera HD D OV5647 5Mpx camera - for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 11297
Camera module with OV5647 sensor, connected to a special connector of minicomputer Raspberry Pi, version 3, 2, B+, A+ and older A and B. The device has a matrix CCD 1/4" with...Camera ZeroCam OV5647 5MPx - night camera for Raspberry Pi Zero
Module with the camera compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3. The device has a matrix OV5647 with a resolution of 5 Mpx 2592 x 1944 px, supports HD 1080p at 30 K/sec. The...Camera HD B OV5647 5Mpx for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 20869
A small camera module connected to the dedicated connector of the Raspberry Pi minicomputer, version 4B, 3B +, 3A +. The device has a CMOS sensor 1/4 "with a resolution of 5...- Reduced price
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2MPx IMX291 Low Light Wide Angle camera for Raspberry Pi - USB 2.0/UVC - ArduCam B0200
The ArduCam B0200 camera with a Sony IMX291 1/2.8'' image sensor with a resolution of 2 MPx is a compact module compatible with Raspberry Pi that provides excellent image...Camera HD I OV5647 5Mpx - wide-angle "fish-eye" for Raspberry Pi - Waveshare 11388
Camera module with 170 ° viewing angle connected to the special connector for minicomputer Raspberry Pi in version 3, 2, B+, A+ and older A and B. The device has a matrix CCD...PTZ camera controller module (Pan Tilit Zoom) - ArduCam
The Arducam controller is a control module that allows you to remotely rotate the camera, control its tilt angle and zoom in compatible PTZ camera modules, including:...Camera HD Night Vision H OV5647 5Mpx - wide angle IR for Raspberry Pi + IR modules - Waveshare 10703
Module with wide angle camera (160 °) is connected to the selected connector of minicomputer Raspberry Pi version 3, 2, B+, A+ and older A and B. The device has a matrix CCD...IMX219 8Mps camera - for Raspberry Pi CM and Jetson Nano - ArduCam B0191
ArduCam camera designed for Raspberry Pi compute Module and Nvidia Jetson Nano minicomputers . The module is equipped with IMX219 sensor and 8 Mpx sensor. It has 1/4"...Raspberry Pi cameras and their huge capabilities
Raspberry Pi cameras come in different variants. There are different models on the market. The first camera has already met the requirements of Raspberry’s fans at the time, but its successor turned out to be even more desirable for photography enthusiasts and people who decided to create an intelligent environment monitoring system on their own. The newer version of the camera eliminated the 5Mpix OmniVision OV5647 sensor and used Sony IMX219 solution with 8 Mpix resolution. As a result of this conversion, the quality of the recorded image has been significantly improved. A big advantage of the Raspberry Pi Camera V2 overlay is the ability to record and shoot in HD quality. It will meet the expectations of the most demanding users, as well as those who are looking for their first hardware. It is easy to use, and at the same time offers many additional features. Noteworthy features include lime-lapse recording. It is possible to use special effects, which are added to the image due to the availability of a dedicated software library. The camera can record in 1080p30, 720p60, and VGA90 modes, and the camera is suitable for compatibility with Raspberry Pi series 1, 2, 3, and 4. The overlay is equipped with removable multicable tape, 15 cm long. It is connected to the CSI connector, which is located on Raspberry board.
Connecting the camera to Raspberry Pi - correctly, quickly and safely
As with all other overlays for Raspberry Pi, also those with cameras are easy to connect, but there are several important issues to remember, so that the installation can be carried out correctly and the system works without any failures. You need to know that the cameras are highly sensitive to electrostatic discharge and therefore can be damaged before being used. Therefore, get rid of electrostatic charges from your hands before unpacking the camera. You can do this in a very simple way. All you have to do is touch a metal object in your environment. Now you can start unpacking the camera and installing it.
Release the CSI latch on Raspberry Pi board. Slide the blue cover facing the Ethernet connector into the CSI connector. The exception is the Raspberry Pi 4B, where the connector is located between the micro HDMI and 3.5mm audio jack. The tape leads must be evenly inserted into the connector. The tape has to be fixed and pressed into the CSI connector latches on both sides. This is the last step you have to take to try out how the camera board you installed works. So Raspberry Pi is not only a microcomputer for programmers, but also an interesting equipment for recording videos, taking pictures or monitoring buildings.