Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
The classic compact camera for Raspberry Pi with a 12MP sensor and autofocus
 Quality of (still) life Camera Module 3 comes with an improved 12MP IMX708 Quad Bayer sensor and features a High Dynamic Range mode, making it the highest quality Camera Module we’ve made so far. |
 Focus on the good Camera Module 3 features ultra-fast auto focus as standard. A rich library of software commands means you can have total control over what you focus on and how you do it. |
 Look from a different perspective Need a wider field of view than the standard 75 degrees? Camera Module 3 Wide features an ultra-wide 120-degree angle of view, meaning your Raspberry Pi can see more of the world. |
 See things differently Both the standard and wide cameras come with the option of having no IR filter, turning the Camera Module 3 into a night-vision camera when used with infrared lighting. |
Not Just for Stills
Camera Module 3 can record full HD video at 50fps, with higher frame rates available at lower resolutions. Featuring an HDR mode and autofocus, it not only provides great stills quality, but is also a fantastic tool for video recording and streaming. Watch our video filmed entirely on Camera Module 3 to see it in action.
For Developers
Camera Module 3 takes advantage of the Raspberry Pi Open-Source Camera System powered by libcamera. This rich set of libraries gives developers precise control over image processing and better access to the internals of Camera Module 3.
For Beginners
The latest version of Raspberry Pi OS comes pre-installed with a beta of Picamera2, a Python library developed here at Raspberry Pi in Cambridge. For beginners and advanced users alike, Picamera2 is perfect for everything from home projects to machine learning applications.
Documentation
From hardware schematics to software configuration, developers and users can find all the information they need about Camera Module 3 in our extensive and detailed documentation.
Camera Module 3 documentation
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Specification
| Specification | Details |
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| Image Sensor | Back-illuminated, stacked CMOS 12-megapixel Sony IMX708 |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | High |
| Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction | Built-in 2D DPC |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) |
| Re-mosaic Function | QBC Re-mosaic |
| HDR Mode | Up to 3-megapixel output |
| Data Output | CSI-2 serial data output |
| Serial Communication | 2-wire (supports I2C fast mode and fast mode plus) |
| Focus Control | 2-wire serial control of focus mechanism |
| Resolution | 11.9 megapixels |
| Sensor Size | 7.4mm sensor diagonal |
| Pixel Size | 1.4μm × 1.4μm |
| Image Dimensions | 4608 × 2592 pixels |
| Diagonal Field of View | 75° (Camera Module 3 / NoIR), 120° (Wide / NoIR Wide) |
| Video Modes | 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120 |
| Output Format | RAW10 |
| IR Cut Filter | Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants |
| Module Dimensions | 25 × 24 × 11.5mm (12.4mm for Wide variants) |
| Ribbon Cable Length | 200mm |
| Cable Connector | 15 × 1mm FPC |
Cable compatibility
All models of Raspberry Pi Zero require a Raspberry Pi Zero camera cable to connect to the Raspberry Pi Camera Module; the standard cable supplied with the camera is not compatible with the smaller Raspberry Pi Zero camera connector.
Compliance
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 has undergone extensive compliance testing and meets a number of regional and international standards.
View and download relevant certificates and conformity documents.
Documents
| Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 product brief | Download |
| Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Standard mechanical drawing | Download |
| Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Wide mechanical drawing | Download |
Package Includes
1 x Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
Description
The classic compact camera for Raspberry Pi with a 12MP sensor and autofocus
|
Quality of (still) life Camera Module 3 comes with an improved 12MP IMX708 Quad Bayer sensor and features a High Dynamic Range mode, making it the highest quality Camera Module we’ve made so far. |
Focus on the good Camera Module 3 features ultra-fast auto focus as standard. A rich library of software commands means you can have total control over what you focus on and how you do it. |
|
Look from a different perspective Need a wider field of view than the standard 75 degrees? Camera Module 3 Wide features an ultra-wide 120-degree angle of view, meaning your Raspberry Pi can see more of the world. |
See things differently Both the standard and wide cameras come with the option of having no IR filter, turning the Camera Module 3 into a night-vision camera when used with infrared lighting. |
Not Just for Stills
Camera Module 3 can record full HD video at 50fps, with higher frame rates available at lower resolutions. Featuring an HDR mode and autofocus, it not only provides great stills quality, but is also a fantastic tool for video recording and streaming. Watch our video filmed entirely on Camera Module 3 to see it in action.
For Developers
Camera Module 3 takes advantage of the Raspberry Pi Open-Source Camera System powered by libcamera. This rich set of libraries gives developers precise control over image processing and better access to the internals of Camera Module 3.
For Beginners
The latest version of Raspberry Pi OS comes pre-installed with a beta of Picamera2, a Python library developed here at Raspberry Pi in Cambridge. For beginners and advanced users alike, Picamera2 is perfect for everything from home projects to machine learning applications.
Documentation
From hardware schematics to software configuration, developers and users can find all the information they need about Camera Module 3 in our extensive and detailed documentation.
Camera Module 3 documentation
Shot on Camera Module 3
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Specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | Back-illuminated, stacked CMOS 12-megapixel Sony IMX708 |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | High |
| Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction | Built-in 2D DPC |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) |
| Re-mosaic Function | QBC Re-mosaic |
| HDR Mode | Up to 3-megapixel output |
| Data Output | CSI-2 serial data output |
| Serial Communication | 2-wire (supports I2C fast mode and fast mode plus) |
| Focus Control | 2-wire serial control of focus mechanism |
| Resolution | 11.9 megapixels |
| Sensor Size | 7.4mm sensor diagonal |
| Pixel Size | 1.4μm × 1.4μm |
| Image Dimensions | 4608 × 2592 pixels |
| Diagonal Field of View | 75° (Camera Module 3 / NoIR), 120° (Wide / NoIR Wide) |
| Video Modes | 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120 |
| Output Format | RAW10 |
| IR Cut Filter | Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants |
| Module Dimensions | 25 × 24 × 11.5mm (12.4mm for Wide variants) |
| Ribbon Cable Length | 200mm |
| Cable Connector | 15 × 1mm FPC |
Cable compatibility
All models of Raspberry Pi Zero require a Raspberry Pi Zero camera cable to connect to the Raspberry Pi Camera Module; the standard cable supplied with the camera is not compatible with the smaller Raspberry Pi Zero camera connector.
Compliance
Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 has undergone extensive compliance testing and meets a number of regional and international standards.
View and download relevant certificates and conformity documents.
Documents
| Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 product brief | Download |
| Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Standard mechanical drawing | Download |
| Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Wide mechanical drawing | Download |
Package Includes
1 x Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
