Description:
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 still 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.
The PCB size and mounting holes remain the same as for Camera Module 2. The Z dimension differs: due to the improved optics, Camera Module 3 is several millimetres taller than Camera Module 2.
Important note for Raspberry Pi 5 users: To connect this camera to your Pi 5, you'll need to purchase a separate adapter cable.
Important note for Raspberry Pi Zero users: To connect this camera to your Pi Zero, you'll need to purchase this adapter cable.
Specifications:
- Back-illuminated, stacked CMOS 12-megapixel Sony IMX708 image sensor
- 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 the focus mechanism
- Resolution: 11.9 megapixels
- Sensor size: 7.4mm sensor diagonal
- Pixel size: 1.4μm × 1.4μm
- Horizontal/vertical: 4608 × 2592 pixels
- Diagonal field of view: 75 degrees (Camera Module 3, Camera Module 3 NoIR), 120 degrees (Camera Module 3 Wide, Camera Module 3 NoIR Wide)
- Common video modes: 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120
- Output: RAW10
- IR cut filter: Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants
- Dimensions: 25 × 24 × 11.5mm (12.4mm height for Wide variants)
- Ribbon cable length: 200mm
- Cable connector: 15 × 1mm FPC
Software:
- This module is designed to work exclusively with libcamera. If you're used to raspistill or raspivid, please be aware that they are not compatible. Simply switch to libcamera for seamless operation!
- For the best experience with your Camera Module 3, please ensure you update your Raspberry Pi OS. This powerful camera needs a new driver and a specific version of libcamera to function correctly, so updating will ensure seamless operation from the start.
Useful Links:
- Product Introduction
- Raspberry Pi Camera Information Page
- Libcamera information page
- Installing a Raspberry Pi Camera
Package Included:
1 x Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3