This compact camera is tailor - made for Raspberry Pi Zero or Pi Zero W, making it an ideal choice for small - scale camera projects where space is limited. It features a 5MP sensor mounted on a flexible circuit board. Similar to the Pi Zero's connector, it requires gentle handling. It's an affordable and sleek option for bird box cameras, body - cams, home security setups, and basic computer vision projects. Now, it comes in three great new versions! There's a version without an IR filter, perfect for night vision, especially when using IR lights. You can also get it with a 120° wide - angle lens or a 160° wide - angle, variable - focus lens that allows you to focus extremely close. Key features include a 5MP sensor with 2592x1944 pixels, 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, and a horizontal field of view of 53.50 degrees and a vertical field of 41.41 degrees (standard and no IR filter versions). The circuit and camera dimensions are approximately 60 x 11.4 x 5.1mm. Please note this is 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 as the circuit board and connector are delicate. Once connected, you can start using it for various projects like setting up a bird box camera or a home security system. For night - time use, if you've got the version without an IR filter, you can add IR lights to get great night vision. When using the 160° wide - angle, variable - focus lens, you can adjust the focus to get clear shots of close - up objects. As for maintenance, keep the camera clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it gently. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. And remember, this camera module only works with Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero W, and you'll need to have your own Raspberry Pi Zero device to use it.
