Description
Overview
The official camera modules have fixed-focus lenses, which are either glued or need manual adjustment. However, Arducam thinks that your focus matters and has released this motorized focus camera for Raspberry Pi. This Arducam camera module is designed for you to control the focus on a camera for Raspberry Pi via software, so you can see closer and see where you want to see.
To learn more about autofocus with Raspberry Pi camera modules, we recommend you read Raspberry Pi Camera Autofocus: The Complete Guide.
Application:
- IoT cameras
- Robot cameras
- Wildlife cameras
- Other battery-powered products
- Can be used in MCU, Raspberry Pi, ARM, DSP, FPGA platforms
Features & Specs
- Sensor: 5MP OV5647
- Still Picture: 2592×1944 Max
- IR sensitivity: Integral IR filter, visible light only
- Focus Type: Motorized focus
- Field of View: 54°×44° (H×V)
- Board Size: 25mm × 24mm
- Focus Distance: 80mm to infinity
Package Contents
- 1 × 5MP OV5647 camera board with motorized lens for Raspberry Pi
- 1 × Acrylic case for the camera module
- 1 × 15cm flex ribbon cable for Raspberry Pi Model A&B series (Pi Zero cable not included)
Documentation
5MP OV5647 Motorized Focus Camera Modules
Introduction Arducam 5MP OV5647 Motorized Focus Camera Modules are designed for you to control the focus via software, so you can see closer and see where you want to see. To learn more about autofocus Read more…
 Datasheet.pdf | 3D drawing.step |
Blog
Solving the Raspberry Pi Camera V2 Focus Issue with An Auto-Focus Camera Module
The Focus Distance of a V2 Camera Module The viewing distance of the offical Raspberry Pi cameras is 1m to infinity, which means that you will extra works if you need to shoot closer than Read more…
Arducam for Raspberry Pi 4 HD Cameras Hand-on: Arducam Ensures Your Compatibilities While Exploring New Opportunities
Last week, we finally received the package that contained the Raspberry Pi 4s we had ordered and started testing our camera modules on them. The Good news is that the Raspberry Pi 4 still keeps Read more…
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GitHub
ArduCAM/RaspberryPiHow to purchase
You can purchase this item from Arducam distributors
Rich Barth –
Wished I had found this earlier.
Something I have found important in object recognition is clarity of the object in the picture. Auto-focus really helps that. I highly recommend this camera if you are learning how to program for A.I..
S. Jayachandran –
Nice Product
I used this camera for one of my research and learning projects. As described the camera works perfect, reasonably easy to assemble and operate with a raspberry. The very nature of the product demands the user to be a bit technical. The autofocus script example from the codebase works fine without issues for me. I would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a good quality camera.
Two opportunity areas for the manufacturer i would quote
1. The camera case assembly is a bit tricky. Maybe a future version will improve the design.
2. The fact that it needs technical knowledge for operation. Example : python knowledge. I dont think this is a big minus – just a minor callout.
Angel Gustavo Britez –
Muy buena cámara
En mi experiencia, es Excelente producto, me fue muy útil!
JMDK –
Great camera for the money
Overall the camera waa great and perfect for my simpler, python based project. The camera is easy to set up. Simply plug the camera cable into the raspberry pi. The camera interfaces quickly and easily with the picamera library and picture has great resolution even under lower light conditions. The auto focus works well as advertised.