Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 – 12MP Sony IMX708 Autofocus Camera
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Overview
The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 delivers a significant imaging upgrade for Raspberry Pi projects with its Sony IMX708 back-illuminated CMOS sensor. It captures detailed still images at up to 4608 × 2592 pixels and supports a range of video modes for applications requiring smooth and responsive video capture.
One of its key improvements is Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), which allows the camera to adjust focus quickly and accurately. This makes it particularly useful for robotics, computer vision, monitoring systems, and projects where the distance to the subject can change.
The camera also supports HDR capture up to 3MP output, helping preserve image detail in scenes containing both bright and dark areas. Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC) and the back-illuminated sensor design further contribute to clean image output.
The Camera Module 3 maintains the familiar mounting dimensions of the previous camera generation while adding improved optics and autofocus functionality. It is supported through the libcamera software stack, making it suitable for both beginner Raspberry Pi projects and more advanced imaging applications.
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Product Technical Information
Technical Details
The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Standard Version combines a high-resolution Sony IMX708 sensor with autofocus, HDR capability, and high-frame-rate video recording in a compact camera board.
The 11.9MP effective resolution provides up to 4608 × 2592 pixel image output. The back-illuminated sensor is designed to provide improved light collection, while PDAF enables faster focusing than a fixed-focus camera.
Features
- Sony IMX708 12MP-class back-illuminated CMOS sensor.
- 4608 × 2592 pixel maximum still-image resolution.
- Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF).
- HDR support up to 3MP output.
- 1080p video at up to 50fps.
- 720p video at up to 100fps.
- 480p video at up to 120fps.
- RAW10 output format.
- CSI-2 serial data interface.
- I2C camera control interface.
- Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC).
- Back-illuminated sensor architecture.
- Compatible with the Camera Module 2 mounting standard.
- Supported by the libcamera software stack.
- Compact 25 × 24mm PCB footprint.
Applications
- Raspberry Pi photography and videography.
- Robotics vision systems.
- Object detection and recognition.
- AI and machine-learning camera projects.
- Smart surveillance and monitoring.
- Computer vision experiments.
- Home automation systems.
- Educational image-processing projects.
- Time-lapse and creative photography.
- Embedded imaging and IoT projects.
How to Use
- Power off the Raspberry Pi before installing the camera.
- Connect the supplied FPC ribbon cable to the camera board and the Raspberry Pi camera connector.
- Make sure the cable is inserted in the correct orientation and properly secured.
- Mount the camera using suitable screws or hardware.
- Power on the Raspberry Pi.
- Use the Raspberry Pi camera software and libcamera-compatible applications to capture images or video.
- Configure resolution, frame rate, autofocus, and other supported camera settings according to the application.
Important Notes
- Raspberry Pi 5 requires a compatible Pi 5 camera cable, sold separately.
- Raspberry Pi Zero models require a compatible Pi Zero camera cable, sold separately.
- Check the connector and cable requirements of your specific Raspberry Pi model before ordering.
- Power off the Raspberry Pi before connecting or disconnecting the camera cable.
- Do not touch or scratch the camera sensor or lens.
- Autofocus performance depends on subject distance, lighting, and software configuration.
- HDR output and available video modes depend on the camera software and selected operating mode.
- Product images are for illustration only and may differ slightly from the supplied product.
- Please allow approximately 5% measuring deviation due to manual measurement.
Package Includes
- 1 × Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 – Standard Version
Frequently Asked Questions
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