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The Raspberry Foundation is adding a new photo module to its catalog of accessories. Soberly named “Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera”, it is a module with interchangeable lenses with a 12.3 megapixel sensor signed Sony.
Available today at most retailers for around 50 euros, this HQ photo module enriches the catalog of official accessories for the Raspberry Pi, succeeding in particular the two PiCamera models which benefit respectively from a resolution of 5 and 8 Mp.
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A high definition camera that increases the possibilities tenfold
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With a 7.9mm Sony IMR477R backlit sensor with a resolution of 12.3 Mp for a pixel size of 1.55 μm × 1.55 μm, the RPi HQ will undoubtedly increase the possibilities for makers who will integrate it into their project.
Accepting interchangeable lenses with C and CS mounts through an adapter, this photo module represents a great leap forward compared to the PiCamera v2 and thus seems all the more suitable for professional use, in a project of remote monitoring for example. It should also be noted that the architecture of the backlit sensor gives us a much better sensitivity here, an advantage which should allow a gain in quality for capturing images in low light.
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A range of interchangeable lenses starting at $ 25
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Available today from most resellers (whose
Kubii for France), and delivered with an FPC cable, an aluminum mount with a tripod mount, an integrated focus ring, and a C to CS mount adapter (and not vice versa), the RPi HQ photo module does however arrive without goal.
The Raspberry Foundation has however selected a range of products starting at $ 25 for a 6mm and 3MP lens, and up to $ 50 for the 16mm and 10MP lens.
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A Canon 70-200mm f / 2.8 lens coupled with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera … a rather unusual combo! © Fiacre Muller
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In addition, nothing prevents you from choosing your own lens, the mount adapter allowing the attachment of third-party adapters and thus allowing a wide choice of lenses.
To top it off, the Raspberry Foundation has just published a
new comprehensive guide (132 pages) via Raspberry Pi Press. Available in physical version for £ 10, it is also free download in PDF format.
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There are many tips for get started and learn how to use the Raspberry Pi with the new photo module, as well as explanations and tutorials for carrying out multiple projects: Time-lapse photography, surveillance, live-stream and so on. In summary, a highly educational guide!
Source: Raspberry Pi
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