Description
The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera that features a 12-megapixel IMX708 sensor with HDR capabilities and phase detection autofocus. It comes in standard and wide-angle options, each with or without an infrared cut filter. The camera is capable of recording full HD videos and taking still photos, with a 3 megapixel HDR mode. Its ease of use, even for beginners, is ensured by full support from the libcamera library, which includes the rapid autofocus feature. This camera is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers.
For Developers
The Camera Module 3 leverages the Raspberry Pi Open Source Camera System, powered by libcamera, to give developers more control over image processing and deeper access to its internal features.
Features
- 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
Resources
Specifications
Camera Board Setup
Camera Module 3 Variants Comparison
