Raspberry Pi Camera Module V1.3 – 5MP OV5647 CSI Camera Board

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module V1.3 is a compact 5MP camera board built around the OmniVision OV5647 image sensor. It connects to a Raspberry Pi through the dedicated 15-pin MIPI CSI camera interface and provides both still-image and video capture capabilities.

With its small 20 × 25 × 9mm form factor and approximately 3g weight, the module can be integrated into compact robotics, monitoring, mobile, and embedded projects without adding significant size or weight.

Features

• 5MP OmniVision OV5647 image sensor.
• Still image resolution up to 2592 × 1944 pixels.
• 1080p video recording at 30fps.
• 720p video recording at 60fps.
• 640 × 480 video recording at 60/90fps.
• Fixed-focus onboard lens.
• 15-pin MIPI CSI camera interface.
• Compact 20 × 25 × 9mm board size.
• Lightweight design at approximately 3g.
• Direct connection to compatible Raspberry Pi CSI camera ports.
• Suitable for many Raspberry Pi cases and compact projects.
• Raspberry Pi Zero/W flex cable may be included depending on availability.

Applications

• Raspberry Pi surveillance and monitoring.
• Robotics and autonomous projects.
• Computer vision experiments.
• DIY security camera systems.
• Time-lapse photography.
• Wildlife and remote cameras.
• Educational electronics projects.
• IoT camera applications.
• Machine vision and image-processing projects.
• Raspberry Pi-based video recording.

How to Use

1. Power off the Raspberry Pi before connecting the camera.
2. Insert the 15-pin ribbon cable into the Raspberry Pi CSI camera connector with the correct orientation.
3. Secure the cable in the connector.
4. Mount the camera securely in the desired position.
5. Power on the Raspberry Pi and configure the camera software as required by your Raspberry Pi OS and board.
6. Use a compatible camera application or programming library to capture images or video.

Important Notes

• This is a fixed-focus camera module, so manual focus adjustment is not available.
• Always power off the Raspberry Pi before connecting or disconnecting the CSI ribbon cable.
• Check the ribbon cable orientation carefully before powering the board.
• Raspberry Pi compatibility depends on the camera connector and cable required by the specific board model.
• Raspberry Pi Zero/W may require a suitable camera adapter/flex cable; availability may vary.
• Software and camera support can vary depending on the Raspberry Pi model and operating-system version.
• Camera performance can vary with lighting and environmental conditions.
• Product appearance and supplied cable may vary slightly depending on available stock.

Package Includes

• 1 × Raspberry Pi Camera Module V1.3
• 1 × 15-Pin Camera Ribbon Cable