This tiny camera for the Pi Zero or Pi Zero W is a dream come true for small - scale camera projects where space is tight. With a 5MP sensor mounted on a flexible circuit board, it needs a bit of gentle handling, just like the Pi Zero's connector. It's an affordable and sleek option for bird box cameras, body - cams, home security, and basic computer vision projects. Now, it comes in three exciting new versions! One without an IR filter, great for night vision when using IR lights. Another with a 120° wide - angle lens, and a third with a 160° wide - angle, variable - focus lens that lets you focus super close. Key features include a 5MP sensor with 2592x1944 pixels (like the 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 the circuit and camera are about 60 x 11.4 x 5.1mm in size. 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 easy. First, make sure you have a Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero W with a CSI camera port. Carefully connect the camera to the port, being gentle with the flexible circuit board. For day - to - day use, it can be used for various projects like bird watching, home security, or simple computer vision tasks. When using it at night, if you've got the version without an IR filter, turn on some IR lights for better night vision. If you're using the wide - angle or variable - focus lenses, you can adjust the angle or focus according to your needs. As for maintenance, keep it clean and free from dust. When not in use, store it in a dry place. Remember, this camera module is designed only for the Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero W, and you'll need to provide your own Raspberry Pi Zero.
