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# ArduCam Mega 3MP Camera

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** AC-B0400 · **Brand:** [Arducam](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/arducam-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/arducam-mega-3mp-camera.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/arducam-mega-3mp-camera.html.md))

The most versatile camera made for microcontrollers.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $41.55 (inc GST) — $37.77 AUD, exc GST
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## Availability & dispatch

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## Description

Arducam Mega 3MP Rolling Shutter camera is the latest product developed by Arducam Team. The Ultra High Stability and Accuracy and Open Source API features of this camera can realize your project more effectively. Arducam team is committed to creating more convenient and more efficient camera solutions. Arducam have expanded the using scope of the image sensor, enabling the camera to realize your various projects. 
Meanwhile, the camera is featured Low power consumption and 42ms Quick Response.We also support using multi Mega camera at the same time. With the Multi camera Adapter board you can connect up to 4 cameras on a single MCU. The open-source SDK also help you complete your project freely.

### Applications

- Assets Monitoring
- Space Journey
- Environmental Observation
- Dynamics Capture
- loT Automation
 
### Features

- Easy Using: Extremely easy to use. High-level commands were built in so you manipulate the camera through API access like using a DSLR camera via button clicks.
- Power Saving: Quick sleep and quick wake-up (within 42ms). No worry of loading long register settings. The power consumption is as low as under 200mW.
- Multiplexing: Up to 4 cameras running on a single MCU by using an adapter board. They capture at the same time with sequential readout then.
- Open Source SDK: The SDK is fully open-source with MIT license. A lean architecture with a hardware abstraction layer, enabling you to add a new MCU without effort.
- One Fits All: It fits any microcontroller with a single standard SPI interface (either native or mimic). 8-bit, 16-bit or 32-bit, ARM, RISC-V, or others. Arduino, STM8/STM32, ESP8266/ESP32, MSP430, Nordic, Renesas, and countless more.
 
### Specifications

 | Item Type | Mega |
|---|---|
| Optical Size | 1/4'' |
| Speed | 8Mhz |
| Number of effective pixels | 2048x1536 |
| Power Supply | 3.3V/5V |
| Interface | SPI(4-wire) |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Color Filter | Color |
| Power Consumption(ldle/Working) | 185mW-585mW |
| Field of View | 68.75°(D) |
| F.NO | F2.8 |
| Lens Type | Stock Lens |
| Focal Length | 3.3mm |
| Focus Distance | 6cm-INF |
| Electric Current (Idle/Working) | 56mA-136mA |
| Output Format | RGB/YUV/JPEG |
| Camera Board Size | 33x33x17 mm |

### Package Includes

- 1 x Arducam Mega 3MP SPI Camera
- 1 x 300mm 6pin cable
 
### Documentation

- [Arducam Mega SPI Camera](https://docs.arducam.com/Arduino-SPI-camera/MEGA-SPI/MEGA-SPI-Camera/)
- [Quick Start Guide for Mega SPI Camera](https://docs.arducam.com/Arduino-SPI-camera/MEGA-SPI/MEGA-Quick-Start-Guide/)
 
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## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/A/C/AC-B0400-5.jpg)