OverviewRaspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera from Raspberry Pi. It offers an IMX708 12-megapixel sensor with HDR, and features phase detection autofocus. Camera Module 3 is available in standard and wide-angle variants, both of which are available with or without an infrared cut filter.
Need a wider field of view than the standard 75 degrees? Camera Module 3 Wide features an ultra-wide 120 degree angle of view, meaning your Raspberry Pi can see more of the world. No additional lens is required to use this camera, it is ready-to-go as-is!
Camera Module 3 can be used to take full HD video as well as still photographs and features an HDR mode up to 3 megapixels. Its operation is fully supported by the libcamera library, including Camera Module 3’s rapid autofocus feature: this makes it easy for beginners to use, while offering plenty for advanced users. Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers.
The PCB size and mounting holes remain the same as for Camera Module 2. The Z dimension differs: due to the improved optics, Camera Module 3 is several millimeters taller than Camera Module 2.
COMMON 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 focus mechanism
CAMERA MODULE 3 WIDE SPECIFICATIONS
Focus range: 5cm–∞
Focal length: 2.75mm
Diagonal field of view: 120 degrees
Horizontal field of view: 102 degrees
Vertical field of view: 67 degrees
Focal ratio (F-stop): F2.2
Infrared-sensitive: No