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Cameras and camera modules

Raspberry Pi and ESP32 camera modules, USB cameras, lenses and inspection cameras for vision projects and the bench.

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About cameras and camera modules

Cameras for vision projects, inspection and the desk. Raspberry Pi camera modules connect to the board's ribbon-cable connector and include a 12 MP IMX708 module and monochrome global shutter modules built on the OV9281 and IMX296, which capture fast motion without skew. USB camera modules, such as an IMX462 low-light camera and an OV9281 global shutter camera, work on most computers without a ribbon cable, and OV5640 and OV7670 modules suit ESP32-CAM and Arduino projects.

For depth and AI work there's a dual IMX219 stereo camera for Jetson boards, an Orbbec Astra Pro depth camera and the Sipeed MaixCAM2. CS-mount lenses change the field of view on cameras with a CS mount, and endoscope cameras, a USB soldering microscope and a document camera cover inspection and teaching. Check the connector (a 15-pin or 22-pin ribbon, or USB) and the software support for your board before you buy.

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What to look for

For a computer, a USB webcam that supports the UVC standard usually works without extra drivers on Windows, macOS and Linux, including Raspberry Pi OS. For robotics or machine vision on a Raspberry Pi, a camera module on the ribbon-cable connector leaves the USB ports free and works with Raspberry Pi's own camera software.

Specs that matter

Resolution matters less than the sensor, the lens and the lighting. Check the field of view, whether focus is fixed or automatic, and the frame rate at the resolution you'll actually use. For close-up work, a ring light removes shadows so small parts and markings are readable.

Compatibility tips

The Raspberry Pi 5 uses smaller 22-pin camera connectors than the Pi 4, so older camera modules need an adapter cable. USB cameras draw power from the port, so a powered hub helps when several devices share one computer. Tripods and stands use a standard 1/4-inch thread.

Questions about cameras and camera modules

Will a Raspberry Pi 4 camera module work on a Raspberry Pi 5?
Yes, with the right cable. The Pi 5 has smaller 22-pin camera connectors, so a module with a 15-pin ribbon needs a 22-pin to 15-pin adapter cable.
What is a global shutter camera?
One that captures every pixel at the same moment, so fast-moving objects don't skew or smear the way they can with an ordinary rolling-shutter sensor. That matters for robots, barcode reading and measuring motion.
Do USB cameras need drivers?
Cameras that follow the UVC standard work without extra drivers on Windows, macOS and Linux, including Raspberry Pi OS. Check the listing for UVC support and for the resolution and frame rate you need.
How long does delivery take, and what does shipping cost?
Most parts ship to Canadian addresses directly from our supplier partners, most of them outside Canada, and most orders arrive within 1 to 3 weeks; the product page shows its own estimate. Items marked eligible on their product page ship free once the eligible items in your cart total $20 or more (a cart of many low-priced parts needs more than $20 of them, and the cart shows how much). Until then, and for items that aren't eligible, each item pays its supplier's shipping quote for your address, and checkout shows every charge and the tax before you pay.

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