Arducam for Raspberry Pi Camera, 8MP IMX219 Auto Focus Camera Module with Motorized Lens, Software Precise Manual Focus for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+, Zero, Zero 2w

Overview

The official Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 features a fixed-focus lens, which is either permanently set or manually adjustable. However, Arducam values flexibility and has developed a motorized autofocus camera for the Raspberry Pi. This camera module allows precise focus adjustment via software, enabling you to zoom in on objects and focus exactly where needed.

Applications

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Drone Development
• Autonomous Robotic Systems
• Mobile Medical Imaging
• Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA)

Features

• Optimized for Raspberry Pi: Equipped with a Sony IMX219 8MP sensor and an autofocus lens. Focal length: 2.8 mm; Field of view: 77.6° (diagonal).
• Motorized Autofocus Lens: Software-controlled focus adjustment with manual and automatic focus scripts in Python, compatible with OpenCV. Focus can be easily adjusted using the keyboard (Up/Down keys).
• Wide Compatibility: Works with all Raspberry Pi models from Series 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero 2W, with simple configuration.
• High-Resolution Image Quality: Supports still images with a resolution of 3280 × 2464 pixels, providing exceptional image clarity.
• User-Friendly: Ideal for beginners while offering advanced functionality for experienced users.

Technical data

Camera

• Image SensorIMX219
• Still Resolution8 Megapixels
• Video Modes1080p47, 1640 × 1232p41 and 640 × 480p206
• Sensor Resolution3280 × 2464 pixels
• Sensor image area3.68 x 2.76 mm (4.6 mm diagonal)
• Pixel Size1.12 µm x 1.12 µm
• Optical Size1/4"
• IR SensitivityIntegral IR-cut Filter, visible light only
• Supported PlatformRaspberry Pi 5/4B/3B+/3/2/CM3/CM4/CM5/Zero W/Zero 2 W

Lens

• Focus TypeProgrammable/Auto Focus
• Focal Length2.8mm
• F.NOF2.2
• Field of View(FOV)65°(H)×51°(V)×77.6°(D)
• Focus Distance80mm~infinity

Electrical & Mechanical

• Camera Board Size25 x 24mm
• Peaking Current300mA

Scope of delivery

• 1 x 8MP IMX219 Auto Focus Camera Module with Motorized Lens
• 1× 15cm 15-22pin FPC Cable
• 1× 15cm 22-22pin FFC Cable

Note

• The package does not include any Raspberry Pi motherboard.
• The drop-in replacement module does not include FPC cables and any camera boards. And it requires the use of the Raspberry Pi V2 camera board to function properly.
• The lenses of all camera modules are not interchangeable. Please contact sales in advance if you need to replace them.