Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera from Raspberry Pi. It offers an IMX708 12-megapixel sensor with HDR, and features phase detection autofocus. Camera Module 3 is available in standard and wide-angle variants, both of which are available with or without an infrared cut filter.
Camera Module 3 can be used to take full HD video as well as stills photographs, and features an HDR mode up to 3 megapixels. Its operation is fully supported by the libcamera library, including Camera Module 3’s rapid autofocus feature: this makes it easy for beginners to use, while offering plenty for advanced users. Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers.
All variants of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 feature:
Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708)
High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC)
Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus
QBC Re-mosaic function
HDR mode (up to 3 megapixel output)
CSI-2 serial data output
2-wire serial communication (supports I²C fast mode and fast-mode plus)
2-wire serial control of focus mechanism
Specifications
Sensor
Sony IMX708
Resolution
11.9 MP
Sensor size
7.4 mm sensor diagonal
Pixel size
1.4 x 1.4 µm
Horizontal/vertical
4608 x 2592 pixels
Common video modes
1080p50, 720p100, 480p120
Output
RAW10
IR cut filter
Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants
Autofocus system
Phase Detection Autofocus
Ribbon cable length
200 mm
Cable connector
15 x 1 mm FPC
Dimensions
25 x 24 x 11.5 mm (12.4 mm height for Wide variants)
Variants of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
Camera Module 3
Camera Module 3 NoIR
Camera Module 3 Wide
Camera Module 3 Wide NoIR
Focus range
10 cm - ∞
10 cm - ∞
5 cm - ∞
5 cm - ∞
Focal length
4.74 mm
4.74 mm
2.75 mm
2.75 mm
Diagonal field of view
75 degrees
75 degrees
120 degrees
120 degrees
Horizontal field of view
66 degrees
66 degrees
102 degrees
102 degrees
Vertical field of view
41 degrees
41 degrees
67 degrees
67 degrees
Focal ratio (F-stop)
F1.8
F1.8
F2.2
F2.2
Infrared-sensitive
No
Yes
No
Yes
Downloads
GitHub
Documentation
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera from Raspberry Pi. It offers an IMX708 12-megapixel sensor with HDR, and features phase detection autofocus. Camera Module 3 is available in standard and wide-angle variants, both of which are available with or without an infrared cut filter.
Camera Module 3 can be used to take full HD video as well as stills photographs, and features an HDR mode up to 3 megapixels. Its operation is fully supported by the libcamera library, including Camera Module 3’s rapid autofocus feature: this makes it easy for beginners to use, while offering plenty for advanced users. Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers.
All variants of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 feature:
Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708)
High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC)
Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus
QBC Re-mosaic function
HDR mode (up to 3 megapixel output)
CSI-2 serial data output
2-wire serial communication (supports I²C fast mode and fast-mode plus)
2-wire serial control of focus mechanism
Specifications
Sensor
Sony IMX708
Resolution
11.9 MP
Sensor size
7.4 mm sensor diagonal
Pixel size
1.4 x 1.4 µm
Horizontal/vertical
4608 x 2592 pixels
Common video modes
1080p50, 720p100, 480p120
Output
RAW10
IR cut filter
Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants
Autofocus system
Phase Detection Autofocus
Ribbon cable length
200 mm
Cable connector
15 x 1 mm FPC
Dimensions
25 x 24 x 11.5 mm (12.4 mm height for Wide variants)
Variants of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
Camera Module 3
Camera Module 3 NoIR
Camera Module 3 Wide
Camera Module 3 Wide NoIR
Focus range
10 cm - ∞
10 cm - ∞
5 cm - ∞
5 cm - ∞
Focal length
4.74 mm
4.74 mm
2.75 mm
2.75 mm
Diagonal field of view
75 degrees
75 degrees
120 degrees
120 degrees
Horizontal field of view
66 degrees
66 degrees
102 degrees
102 degrees
Vertical field of view
41 degrees
41 degrees
67 degrees
67 degrees
Focal ratio (F-stop)
F1.8
F1.8
F2.2
F2.2
Infrared-sensitive
No
Yes
No
Yes
Downloads
GitHub
Documentation
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera from Raspberry Pi. It offers an IMX708 12-megapixel sensor with HDR, and features phase detection autofocus. Camera Module 3 is available in standard and wide-angle variants, both of which are available with or without an infrared cut filter. Camera Module 3 can be used to take full HD video as well as stills photographs, and features an HDR mode up to 3 megapixels. Its operation is fully supported by the libcamera library, including Camera Module 3’s rapid autofocus feature: this makes it easy for beginners to use, while offering plenty for advanced users. Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers. All variants of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 feature: Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708) High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC) Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus QBC Re-mosaic function HDR mode (up to 3 megapixel output) CSI-2 serial data output 2-wire serial communication (supports I²C fast mode and fast-mode plus) 2-wire serial control of focus mechanism Specifications Sensor Sony IMX708 Resolution 11.9 MP Sensor size 7.4 mm sensor diagonal Pixel size 1.4 x 1.4 µm Horizontal/vertical 4608 x 2592 pixels Common video modes 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120 Output RAW10 IR cut filter Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants Autofocus system Phase Detection Autofocus Ribbon cable length 200 mm Cable connector 15 x 1 mm FPC Dimensions 25 x 24 x 11.5 mm (12.4 mm height for Wide variants) Variants of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Camera Module 3 Camera Module 3 NoIR Camera Module 3 Wide Camera Module 3 Wide NoIR Focus range 10 cm - ∞ 10 cm - ∞ 5 cm - ∞ 5 cm - ∞ Focal length 4.74 mm 4.74 mm 2.75 mm 2.75 mm Diagonal field of view 75 degrees 75 degrees 120 degrees 120 degrees Horizontal field of view 66 degrees 66 degrees 102 degrees 102 degrees Vertical field of view 41 degrees 41 degrees 67 degrees 67 degrees Focal ratio (F-stop) F1.8 F1.8 F2.2 F2.2 Infrared-sensitive No Yes No Yes Downloads GitHub Documentation
The Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera offers 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, and is designed to work with interchangeable lenses in both C and CS Mount form factors. Other lens form factors can be accommodated using third-party lens adapters.
Specifications
Sensor
Sony IMX477R stacked, back-illuminated sensor12.3 megapixels7.9 mm sensor diagonal1.55 x 1.55 μm pixel size
Output
RAW12/10/8, COMP8
Back focus
Adjustable (12.5–22.4 mm)
Lens standards
CS MountC Mount (C/CS adapter included)
IR cut filter
Integrated
Ribbon cable length
200 mm
Tripod mount
1/4”-20
Included
1x Circuit board carrying a Sony IMX477 sensor
1x FPC cable for connection to a Raspberry Pi
1x Milled aluminium lens mount with integrated tripod mount and focus adjustment ring
1x C/CS Mount adapter
Required
C/CS Mount Lens
The Raspberry Pi AI Camera is a compact camera module based on the Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor. The IMX500 combines a 12 MP CMOS image sensor with on-board inferencing acceleration for various common neural network models, allowing users to develop sophisticated vision-based AI applications without requiring a separate accelerator.
The AI Camera enhances captured still images or video with tensor metadata, while keeping the Raspberry Pi's processor free for other tasks. Support for tensor metadata in the libcamera and Picamera2 libraries, as well as the rpicam-apps application suite, ensures ease of use for beginners while providing unparalleled power and flexibility for advanced users.
The Raspberry Pi AI Camera is compatible with all Raspberry Pi models.
Features
12 MP Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor
Sensor modes: 4056x3040 (@ 10fps), 2028x1520 (@ 30fps)
1.55 x 1.55 µm cell size
78-degree field of view with manually adjustable focus
Integrated RP2040 for neural network and firmware management
Specifications
Sensor
Sony IMX500
Resolution
12.3 MP (4056 x 3040 pixels)
Sensor size
7.857 mm (type 1/2.3)
Pixel size
1.55 x 1.55 μm
IR cut filter
Integrated
Autofocus
Manual adjustable focus
Focus range
20 cm – ∞
Focal length
4.74 mm
Horizontal FOV
66 ±3°
Vertical FOV
52.3 ±3°
Focal ratio (F-stop)
F1.79
Output
Image (Bayer RAW10), ISP output (YUV/RGB), ROI, metadata
Input tensor maximum size
640 x 640 (H x V)
Framerate
• 2x2 binned: 2028x1520 10-bit 30fps• Full resolution: 4056x3040 10-bit 10fps
Ribbon cable length
20 cm
Cable connector
15 x 1 mm FPC or 22 x 0.5 mm FPC
Dimensions
25 x 24 x 11.9 mm
Downloads
Datasheet
Documentation
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera from Raspberry Pi. It offers an IMX708 12-megapixel sensor with HDR, and features phase detection autofocus. Camera Module 3 is available in standard and wide-angle variants, both of which are available with or without an infrared cut filter. Camera Module 3 can be used to take full HD video as well as stills photographs, and features an HDR mode up to 3 megapixels. Its operation is fully supported by the libcamera library, including Camera Module 3’s rapid autofocus feature: this makes it easy for beginners to use, while offering plenty for advanced users. Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers. All variants of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 feature: Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708) High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC) Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus QBC Re-mosaic function HDR mode (up to 3 megapixel output) CSI-2 serial data output 2-wire serial communication (supports I²C fast mode and fast-mode plus) 2-wire serial control of focus mechanism Specifications Sensor Sony IMX708 Resolution 11.9 MP Sensor size 7.4 mm sensor diagonal Pixel size 1.4 x 1.4 µm Horizontal/vertical 4608 x 2592 pixels Common video modes 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120 Output RAW10 IR cut filter Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants Autofocus system Phase Detection Autofocus Ribbon cable length 200 mm Cable connector 15 x 1 mm FPC Dimensions 25 x 24 x 11.5 mm (12.4 mm height for Wide variants) Variants of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Camera Module 3 Camera Module 3 NoIR Camera Module 3 Wide Camera Module 3 Wide NoIR Focus range 10 cm - ∞ 10 cm - ∞ 5 cm - ∞ 5 cm - ∞ Focal length 4.74 mm 4.74 mm 2.75 mm 2.75 mm Diagonal field of view 75 degrees 75 degrees 120 degrees 120 degrees Horizontal field of view 66 degrees 66 degrees 102 degrees 102 degrees Vertical field of view 41 degrees 41 degrees 67 degrees 67 degrees Focal ratio (F-stop) F1.8 F1.8 F2.2 F2.2 Infrared-sensitive No Yes No Yes Downloads GitHub Documentation
The Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera is an affordable high-quality camera from Raspberry Pi. It offers 12-megapixel resolution and a 7.9-mm diagonal sensor for impressive low-light performance. The M12 Mount variant is designed to work with most interchangeable M12 lenses, and the CS Mount variant is designed to work with interchangeable lenses in both CS and C mount form factors (C mount lenses require the use of the C-CS adapter included with this variant). Other lens form factors can be accommodated using third-party lens adapters.
The High Quality Camera is well suited to industrial and consumer applications, including security cameras, which require the highest levels of visual fidelity and/ or integration with specialist optics. It is compatible with all models of Raspberry Pi from Model B onwards.
Specifications
Sensor
Sony IMX477R stacked, back-illuminated sensor
Resolution
12.3 megapixels
Sensor size
7.9 mm sensor diagonal
Pixel size
1.55 x 1.55 μm
Output
RAW12/10/8, COMP8
Back focus length of lens
2.6–11.8 mm (M12 Mount variant)12.5–22.4 mm (CS Mount variant)
Lens sensor format
1/2.3” (7.9 mm) or larger
IR cut filter
Integrated
Ribbon cable length
200 mm
Tripod mount
1/4”-20
Included
1x Circuit board carrying a Sony IMX477 sensor
1x FPC cable for connection to a Raspberry Pi computer
1x Milled aluminium lens mount with integrated tripod mount
1x C to CS mount adapter
3x Lens locking rings
Required
M12 Mount Lens
The Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera is a specialised 1.6 MP camera from Raspberry Pi that is able to capture rapid motion without introducing artefacts typical of rolling shutter cameras. It is ideally suited to fast motion photography and to machine vision applications, where even small amounts of distortion can seriously degrade inference performance.
With a large pixel size of 3.45 x 3.45 μm providing high light sensitivity, the Global Shutter Camera can operate with short exposure times (as low as 30 μs with adequate lighting), an advantage for high-speed photography.
It features a 1.6 MP Sony IMX296 sensor, and it has the same C/CS-mount lens assembly as the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera, for compatibility with the same broad variety of lenses. In common with other global shutter sensors, the IMX296 has a lower resolution than similarly sized rolling shutter sensors; a low pixel count is appropriate for machine vision applications, where high-resolution images are challenging to process in real time. The Global Shutter Camera's lower resolution means that with appropriate lens magnification, an image suitable for processing by a machine vision model can be captured natively.
The Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera is compatible with any Raspberry Pi computer that has a CSI connector.
Specifications
Form factor
38 x 38 x 19.8 mm (29.5 mm adapter and dust cap)
Weight
34 g (41 g with adapter and dust cap)
Sensor
Sony IMX296LQR-C
Resolution
1.58 MP (color)
Sensor size
6.3 mm (sensor diagonal)
Pixel size
3.45 x 3.45 μm
Output
RAW10
Back focus length of lens
Adjustable (12.5-22.4 mm)
Lens standards
CS-MountC-Mount (C-CS adapter included)
IR cut filter
Integrated
Ribbon cable length
150 mm
Included accessories
C-CS mount adapterScrewdriver
Tripod mount
1/4”-20
Included
Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera
C-CS mount adapter
Screwdriver
Ribbon cable (150 mm)
Downloads
Datasheet
Is your house haunted? Or, rather, are you convinced that your house is haunted but have never been able to prove it since you've never had a camera that integrated with your Raspberry Pi Zero but was still small enough that the ghosts wouldn't notice it?
Luckily, the spy camera for Raspberry Pi Zero is smaller than a thumbnail with a high enough resolution to see people, ghosts, or whatever it is you're looking for. It's about the size of a cell phone camera – the module being just 8.6 x 8.6 mm – with only a 2' cable, so you can create an extra compact and sneaky little spy cam. It has a 160-degree focal angle for a very wide/distorted fisheye effect that's great for security systems or watching a big swath of the living room or roadway.
Like the Raspberry Pi camera board, it attaches to your Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 or Zero W by way of the small socket on the board's edge closest to the 'PWR in' port. This interface uses the dedicated CSI interface, which was designed especially for interfacing to cameras. The CSI bus is capable of extremely high data rates, and it exclusively carries pixel data.
The camera is connected to the BCM2835 processor on the RPi via the CSI bus, a higher bandwidth link which 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 ribbon cables are compatible with both the RPi Zero v1.3 and RPi Zero W.
The sensor itself has a native resolution of 5 megapixels and has a fixed focus lens onboard. It has similar specs as the original RPi camera, but is not as high-res as the new RPi camera v2!
Specifications
Camera Module Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.6 mm
Lens Diameter: 10 mm
Total Length: 60 mm
Lens Focal Angle: 160 degrees
Weight: 1.9 g
The Naturebytes Wildlife Cam Case is the perfect weatherproof housing to take your Raspberry Pi, camera and sensors outdoors.
It is compatible with all Raspberry Pi models, it has an IR Lens to optimise motion detection, a camera strap so you can set up your ideal wildlife shots or you can take advantage of the electronics mount, with space for additional sensors, power solutions and upgrades….and it looks awesome!
Features
Weatherproof (certified IP55)
Electronics mount compatible with Raspberry Pi models (including all model A+, B, B, B+ and Zero models)
Fresnel IR lens to optimise motion detection
Clip and hinge opening for easy access to the Pi’s ports and internal components
Nylon camera attachment strap for securing outside
Can be secured with a padlock
Fasteners and spacers for attaching electronics
Rear cable access
Rear attachments for modular upgrades
No soldering required
Downloads
Assembly Guides
Raspberry Pi DAC+ (formerly known as IQaudio DAC+) is a high-performance audio HAT designed for any Raspberry Pi with a 40-pin GPIO header. Equipped with the Texas Instruments PCM5122 DAC, it delivers crystal-clear stereo analogue audio through a pair of phono (RCA) connectors.
No external power is needed – the DAC+ connects directly to the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO header without requiring soldering or cables.
Features
Power LED
Analogue audio out (0-2 V RMS) via panel-mounted stereo
phono (RCA) sockets with MUTE signal (headphone detect)
Dedicated headphone amplifier, output via 3.5 mm panel-mounted barrel socket
40-pin pass-through GPIO header
HAT EEPROM write-enabled
Downloads
Datasheet
Specifications
RP2040 microcontroller chip designed by Raspberry Pi in the UK
Dual-core ARM Cortex M0+ processor, with a flexible clock running up to 133 MHz
264 kB SRAM, and 2 MB on-board Flash memory
Castellated module allows soldering directly to carrier boards
USB 1.1 host and device support
Energy-efficient sleep and dormant modes
Drag and drop programming using mass storage via USB
26x multifunction GPIO pins
2x SPI, 2x I²C, 2x UART, 3x 12-bit ADC, 16x controllable PWM channels
On-chip accurate clock and timer
Temperature sensor
On-chip accelerated floating point libraries
8x programmable IO (PIO) state machines for custom peripherals
Why a Raspberry Pi Pico?
Designing your own microcontroller instead of buying an existing one brings a number of advantages. According to Raspberry Pi itself, not one of the existing products available for this comes close to their price/performance ratio.
This Raspberry Pi Pico has also given Raspberry Pi the ability to add some innovative and powerful features of their own. These features are not available anywhere else.
A third reason is that the Raspberry Pi Pico has given Raspberry Pi the ability to create powerful software around the product. Surrounding this software stack is an extensive documentation set. The software and documentation meet the high standard of Raspberry Pi's core products (such as the Raspberry Pi 400, Pi 4 Model B and Pi 3 Model A+).
Who is this microcontroller for?
The Raspberry Pi Pico is suitable for both advanced and novice users. From controlling a display to controlling many different devices that you use every day. Automating everyday operations is made possible by this technology.
Beginner users
The Raspberry Pi Pico is programmable in the C and MicroPython languages and is customizable for a wide range of devices. In addition, the Pico is as easy to use as dragging and dropping files. This makes this microcontroller ideally suited for the novice user.
Advanced users
For advanced users, it is possible to take advantage of the Pico's extensive peripherals. The peripherals include the SPI, I²C, and eight programmable I/O (PIO)-state machines.
What makes the Raspberry Pi Pico unique?
What's unique about the Pico is that it was developed by Raspberry Pi itself. The RP2040 features a dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor with 264 KB of internal RAM and support for up to 16 MB of off-chip Flash.
The Raspberry Pi Pico is unique for several reasons:
The product has the highest price/quality ratio in the microcontroller board market.
The Raspberry Pi Pico has been developed by Raspberry Pi itself.
The software stack surrounding this product is of high quality and comes paired with a comprehensive documentation set.