Camera Module for Raspberry Pi Zero

This minimal camera for the Pi Zero (or Pi Zero W) is perfect for small camera projects where space is at a premium.

The sensor is 5MP, and the whole shebang is mounted on a flexible circuit board. As such, a little care is needed when handling, just like the connector on the Pi Zero. Easy there, Lennie!

Otherwise it's an economical and svelte solution for bird box cameras, body-cams, home security, and simple computer vision projects.

UPDATE: now also available without an IR filter, which is useful for night vision, especially when using IR lights to illuminate the subject.

UPDATE: now available with a 120° wide-angle lens! (see dimensional drawing and datasheet)

UPDATE: now also available with a 160° wide-angle, variable-focus lens! You can adjust the focus on this lens to focus reaaaaaally close!!

Features

  • 5MP sensor, 2592x1944 pixels (same as version 1 official Pi camera)
  • 1080p video at 30 FPS (or 60 FPS at 720p, 90 FPS at 480p)
  • f2.9 lens, 3.60 mm focal length
  • 53.50 degrees horizontal, 41.41 degrees vertical field of view (standard and no IR filter versions)
  • Approx. dimensions of circuit and camera: 60 x 11.4 x 5.1mm

Notes

156 customer reviews

8 months ago
Tried setting this camera using different boards with various os and it's not recognised by any system. Doesn't show up in raspberry pi zero w
by Francis about Camera Module for Raspberry Pi Zero via REVIEWS.io
10 months ago
Ideal product. Noir filter got me at first, but was easily resolved in software to remove the pink image and get a normal image. Will be ordering more soon for additional security cameras.
by Anonymous about Camera Module for Raspberry Pi Zero via REVIEWS.io
a year ago
I got this to monitor my 3D printer and it works very well with a piZero 2W - the focussing is a bit fiddly and could benefit from a larger knurled lens mount. 160 degrees turns out to be ludicrously wide angled - meaning the camera needs to be very close to the print bed - stood 2 inches from the build plate it still only fills half the frame - good camera and lens but possibly not ideal for a 3D printing monitor
by Anonymous about Camera Module for Raspberry Pi Zero via REVIEWS.io

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