SC0873, Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR is the latest entry in the Official Raspberry Pi range of camera modules, offering a new 12 Megapixel Sony IMX708 image sensor, powered autofocus, improved low-light sensitivity, and HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for your Raspberry Pi projects!

Compatibility

•  To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi 5, you will need to buy an adapter cable!
•  To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi Zero, you will need to buy this adapter cable!
•  This NoIR version is infrared-sensitive with no InfraRed (NoIR) filter on the lens, making it perfect for shooting Infrared photography and taking pictures/video in low light (twilight) environments. For night photography, you'll need to flood the target with infrared light.

Lens Options

• The new Camera Module 3 is available with a standard 75° or wide-angle 120° lens (select version before adding to cart), giving you more options for your specific project needs.
• A standard version is also available, which is better suited for daylight photography.

Image and Video Capabilities

• The module is capable of 4608x2592 pixel images and 4608x2592 @14 FPS/2304x1296 @56 FPS/1536x864 @120FPS video.
• When HDR is enabled, the resolution is limited to 2304x1296 @ 30 FPS.

Compatibility (Important!)

Accessories

• The Camera Module 3 is mechanically identical to the previous Camera Module V2 apart from the front sensor section. The new sensor is larger and may not fit all previous camera accessories.
• We are in the process of updating each camera accessory in the store to indicate compatibility within the product descriptions.

Software

• The Camera Module 3 can only be used with libcamera - the previous raspistill/raspivid libraries will not work.
• You will need to update Raspberry Pi OS as the Camera Module 3 requires a new driver and a specific version of libcamera.

Boards

• The Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi boards with a full-size camera connector (CSI connector).
• To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi 5 (which has a smaller CSI connector), you will need to use a Raspberry Pi 5 camera adapter cable.
• To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi Zero (which has a smaller CSI connector), you will need to use an adapter cable.

Features

• 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 the focus mechanism

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: Not present (NoIR)
• Autofocus system: Phase Detection Autofocus
• Dimensions: 25 × 24 × 11.5mm (12.4mm height for Wide variants)
• Ribbon cable length: 150mm
• Cable connector: 15 × 1mm FPC

Lens Specifications

• Standard
• Effective focal length: 4.74mm
• f/1.8
• Diagonal field of view: 75 degrees (at 16:9)
• 35mm equivalent focal length roughly 28mm (full width) - 30mm (3:2 crop)
• Focus: 10cm - infinity
• Wide
• Effective focal length: 2.75mm
• f/2.2
• Diagonal field of view: 120 degrees (at 16:9)
• 35mm equivalent focal length roughly 16mm (full width) - 18mm (3:2 crop)
• Focus: 5cm - infinity