The Raspberry Pi board camera module is single channel, 8 megapixels and supports CSI-2 bus interface. It has a maximum frame rate capture of 30fps. This high definition (HD) camera board connects to any Raspberry Pi or compute module, allowing you to create HD videos and still photographs. It utilises the IMX219PQ image sensor from Sony, which offers high-speed video imaging and high sensitivity. It also offers reduced image contamination such as fixed pattern noise and smearing. To connect the camera module to pi, a 15cm ribbon cable is attached to the module slots straight into your Pi Camera Serial Interface port (CSI). Once connected, we can access the camera board via the Multi-Media Abstraction Layer (MMAL) or the Video for Linux (V4L) APIs.

15-pin ribbon cable
Still picture resolution is 3280 x 2464
Automatic 50/60Hz luminance detection
Automatic black level calibration
Automatic exposure control, white balance and band filter
High data capability
High-quality imagery
Operating temperature ranges between -20°C and 60°C
Supports 1080p, 720p60 and VGA90

Home security
Ideal for capturing HD videos and still photographs
Wildlife watching

ANSI/ESD S20.20:2014
BS EN 61340-5-1:2007