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# Arducam 5MP OV5647 Camera Module with M12 Lens

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** AC-B0031 · **Brand:** [Arducam](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/arducam-australia)
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This OV5647 camera module with autofocus capabilities and an extremely large adjustable focal-distance range is perfect for short to mid-range photography and image recognition projects.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $28.55 (inc GST) — $25.95 AUD, exc GST
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## Description

This camera module is a custom add-on for Raspberry Pi. The camera uses the dedicated CSI interface on the Pi (both on the Pi 5). The CSI bus is capable of extremely high data rates. The board itself is tiny, at around 36mm squared. The highlight of the module is that the Lens is replaceable compared to the official one, making it perfect for mobile or other applications where size and image quality are important. It connects to Raspberry Pi by way of a short ribbon cable. The camera is connected to the BCM2835 processor on the Pi via the CSI bus, a higher bandwidth link that carries pixel data from the camera back to the processor. This bus travels along the ribbon cable that attaches the camera board to the Pi.

The sensor itself has a native resolution of 5 megapixels and has a fixed focus lens onboard. In terms of still images, the camera is capable of 2592 x 1944 pixel static images and also supports 1080p30, 720p60, and 640x480p 60/90 video.

### Specifications

- Lens holder: M12 × 0.5
- 5 MP Resolution
- Integrated IR filter
- Frame rate at max resolution 30 fps
- Connection by flat ribbon cable to 15-pin MIPI Camera Serial Interface (CSI) connector S5 on Raspberry Pi
- Camera Lens model HX-27227
- OmniVision OV5647 sensor in a fixed-focus module with replaceable lens

### Specifications

| Sensor | Omnivision OV5647 sensor |
|---|---|
| Optical Size | 1/4” (OV5647) |
| Resolution | 5MP 2592×1944 |
| Max Frame Rates | 1080p 30 fps, 720p 60fps, 480p 90fps |
| Focal Length | 4mm |
| Field of View(FOV) | 56°(H) |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Lens Type | M12 Lens |
| Dimensions | 36 × 36 mm |
| Peak Current | 300mA |

### **Package Including**

- 1 × 5 Megapixels OV5647 Sensor Camera Module
- 1 × 15cm 15-pin FPC cable

### Notes

- Raspberry Pi not included
- This board is slightly larger (36cm) than the official Raspberry Pi Camera V2, so it does not fit some cases for the Raspberry Pi cameras
- It works with Pi Zero, but you will need an adapter cable

### Documentation

- [User Guide - Arducam 5MP OV5647 M12 Mount Pi Camera](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/B0031_Manual_5342643c8d1.pdf)
- [Sensor Datasheet - OmniVision OV5647](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/OV5647_DS_26301236bec.pdf)
- [Arducam Documentation - Arducam Cameras for Raspberry Pi](https://www.arducam.com/docs/cameras-for-raspberry-pi/native-raspberry-pi-cameras/5mp-ov5647-standard-camera-modules/)
- [Blog - Arducam 5MP OV5647 M12 Mount Pi Camera](https://www.arducam.com/raspberry-pi-camer-module-released/)
- Demo - Arducam Cameras for Raspberry Pi
- Lens Options - [Arducam M12 Mount Lens Kit](https://www.uctronics.com/index.php/lk001.html), [Arducam Low Distortion M12 Mount Lens Kit](https://www.uctronics.com/index.php/arducam-m12-lens-raspberry-pi-low-distortion.html)
- [3D Drawing](https://www.uctronics.com/download/Mechanical_Drawing/B0031.STP)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/A/C/AC-B0031-1.jpg)