Raspberry Pi Camera Board v2 - 8 Megapixels

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The Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2 is a high quality 8 megapixel, Sony camera module featuring a fixed focus lens designed for the Raspberry Pi. It's capable of 3280 x 2464 pixel static images, and also supports 1080p30, 720p60 and 640x480p60/90 video.
$33.02 AUD, inc GST
$30.02 AUD, exc GST

In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM
Delivered by Tue, 30th of Apr

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Snap pictures & video via your Raspberry Pi using this official camera module. It was specifically designed to connect and work with the Raspberry Pi too, so setup and use is a breeze.

  • A high quality, 8-megapixel Sony IMX219 image sensor
  • A fixed focus lens
  • Capable of 3280 x 2464 pixel static images
  • Supports 1080p30, 720p60 and 640x480p60/90 video capture

Installation

It attaches to the Raspberry Pi via the CSI ribbon socket just near the HDMI connector on board. This module comes with a 150mm Flexible Ribbon Cable to connect with, but longer and shorter ribbon cables are available.

To connect to the Pi Zero variants you will need the Raspberry Pi Zero Camera AdapterHint: There is one included in The Official Pi Zero Case.

If you need to see further information on setting up the Camera for Raspberry Pi, read our guide.

Technical Details

The board itself is tiny, at around 25mm x 23mm x 9mm. It also weighs just over 3g, making it perfect for mobile or other applications where size and weight are important.

  • 8-megapixel camera capable of taking photographs of 3280x2464 pixels
  • Capture video at 1080p30, 720p60 and 640x480p90 resolutions
  • All software is supported within the latest version of Raspbian Operating System, and it's official gear meaning support won't go away.
  • Applications: CCTV security camera, motion detection, time-lapse photography
  • Minimum focus distance: 75cm
  • Dimensions: 25mm x 23mm x 9mm
  • Weight (camera board attached cable): 3.4g

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