This camera module add-on board version 2 features a high quality 8 megapixel Sony IMX219 image sensor that is custom designed for the Raspberry Pi. The camera sensor has a fixed focus lens and the sensor is capable of producing images of 3280 x 2464 and capturing video at resolutions of 1080p30, 720p60 and 640 x 480p90. Connection between the module and board is via the dedicated Camera Serial Interface (CSI) which is specifically designed for interfacing to cameras, with attachment via a short ribbon cable.
The small size and light weight of this add-on board make it perfect for mobile or other applications where size and weight are important. Suitable applications include CCTV security camera, motion detection, time lapse photography, etc.
Turn a Raspberry Pi into a high quality still and video camera
Software supported within the Raspbian Operating System
