Product Details
The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 is an 8-megapixel camera board designed for high-quality image and video capture on Raspberry Pi systems. Built around the Sony IMX219 sensor with Exmor R back-illuminated architecture, this camera module delivers improved image quality, better colour fidelity, and enhanced low-light performance compared to the original 5MP camera module.
Key features include support for high-definition video recording and still photography, making this product suitable for learning, prototyping, and embedded vision projects. This camera module supports multiple video modes including 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 60fps, and VGA at 90fps. It connects to the Raspberry Pi through the CSI port using the included 15cm ribbon cable. The module is widely used in applications such as home security systems, wildlife camera traps, time-lapse photography, and custom imaging projects. It is beginner-friendly while also supporting advanced development through MMAL, V4L, and third-party libraries such as Picamera for Python.
Technical specifications: Sony IMX219 8MP image sensor; Exmor R back-illuminated sensor architecture; still image capture support; video modes of 1080p30, 720p60, and VGA90; CSI interface connection; 15cm ribbon cable included; compatible with Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3, and 4 models. For Raspberry Pi Zero boards, a separate Raspberry Pi Zero camera cable is required because the standard cable is not compatible with the Pi Zero camera connector.
