This super - handy, minimal camera is specifically designed for the Pi Zero or Pi Zero W, making it a top - notch choice for small - scale camera projects where space is limited. It sports a 5MP sensor and is mounted on a flexible circuit board. You'll need to handle it gently, just like the connector on the Pi Zero. It's an affordable and sleek option for various applications such as bird box cameras, body - cams, home security setups, and basic computer vision projects. Now, here are the great updates! It's available without an IR filter, which is awesome for night vision, especially when you use IR lights to light up the subject. It also comes with a 120° wide - angle lens and a 160° wide - angle, variable - focus lens. With the 160° lens, you can adjust the focus to get really close - up shots! Features include a 5MP sensor with 2592x1944 pixels (same as version 1 official Pi camera), 1080p video at 30 FPS (or 60 FPS at 720p, 90 FPS at 480p), an f2.9 lens with a 3.60 mm focal length, 53.50 degrees horizontal and 41.41 degrees vertical field of view (for standard and no IR filter versions), and approximate dimensions of the circuit and camera of 60 x 11.4 x 5.1mm. Note that it's only for Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero W with a CSI camera port, and the Raspberry Pi Zero is not included.
Using this camera module is quite straightforward. First, make sure your Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero W has a CSI camera port as this module is only compatible with them. Carefully connect the module to the port, remembering to handle it gently because of the flexible circuit board. Once connected, you can start using it for your projects like setting up a bird box camera, a body - cam, or a home security system. For night vision, if you choose the version without an IR filter, just add some IR lights to illuminate your subject. When using the 160° wide - angle, variable - focus lens, you can adjust the focus to get clear close - up shots. As for maintenance, keep the camera clean and free from dust. Avoid bending the flexible circuit board too much to prevent damage. And remember, the Raspberry Pi Zero is not included, so you'll need to have your own.
