Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
Built around a 12-megapixel Sony IMX708 image sensor module, Camera Module 3 offers the following key enhancements over the Sony IMX219 8-megapixel-based Camera Module 2 (Camera v.2):
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- Improved low light sensitivity.
- High dynamic range (HDR) support.
- Powered autofocus.
- Camera Module 3 is available in visible light only and infrared sensitive ( NoIR ) variants and with either a standard (75°°) or wide-angle (120 °°) Lens
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Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera from Raspberry Pi. It offers an
IMX708 12-megapixel sensor with HDR, and features phase detection autofocus.
Camera Module 3 is available in standard and wide-angle variants, both of which are available with or without an infrared cut filter.
Camera Module 3 can be used to take full HD video as well as stills photographs,
and features an HDR mode up to 3 megapixels. Its operation is fully supported by the
libcamera library, including Camera Module 3’s rapid autofocus feature: this makes it
easy for beginners to use, while offering plenty for advanced users. Camera Module 3 is
compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers.
The PCB size and mounting holes remain the same as for Camera Module.
The Z dimension differs: due to the improved optics, Camera Module 3 is several
millimeters taller than Camera Module 2.
All variants of Camera Module 3 feature:
• Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708)
• High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
• Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC)
• Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus
• QBC Re-mosaic function
• HDR mode (up to 3 megapixel output)
• CSI-2 serial data output
• 2-wire serial communication (supports I2C fast mode and fast-mode plus)
• 2-wire serial control of focus mechanism
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Specifications:
Sensor: Sony IMX708
Resolution: 11.9 megapixels
Sensor size: 7.4mm sensor diagonal
Pixel size: 1.4μm × 1.4μm
Horizontal/vertical: 4608 × 2592 pixels
Common video modes: 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120
Output: RAW10
IR cut filter: Integrated in standard variants; not present in NoIR variants
Autofocus system: Phase Detection Autofocus
Dimensions: 25 × 24 × 11.5mm (12.4mm height for Wide variants)
Ribbon cable length: 200mm
Cable connector: 15 × 1mm FPC
Compliance: FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B Digital Device
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
2011/65/EU
Production lifetime: Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 will remain in production until
at least January 2030
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