Raspberry Pi Camera Board V2

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 is an 8-megapixel camera board built around the Sony IMX219 image sensor. It connects to any Raspberry Pi via the dedicated CSI camera interface using a short ribbon cable, providing high-quality still photos and video without taking up USB ports.

The tiny board (25 × 23 × 9 mm) weighs just over 3 g, making it ideal for drones, robots, security cameras, and any project where size and weight matter. Full software support is included in Raspberry Pi OS.

Key Features

• 8 MP Sony IMX219 Sensor – High-quality imaging with fixed-focus lens
• Still Photos – Up to 3280 × 2464 pixel resolution
• Video Recording – 1080p @ 30 fps, 720p @ 60 fps, 640×480 @ 90 fps
• CSI Interface – Dedicated camera connection, no USB required
• Ultra-Compact – 25 × 23 × 9 mm, ~3 g

Specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX219 (8 MP)
• Still Resolution: 3280 × 2464 pixels
• Video Modes: 1080p30 / 720p60 / 640×480p90
• Lens: Fixed focus
• Interface: CSI (Camera Serial Interface) via ribbon cable
• Dimensions: 25 × 23 × 9 mm
• Weight: ~3 g

Ideal For

• CCTV and security camera systems
• Motion detection and surveillance
• Time-lapse photography
• Robotics and drone vision
• Machine learning and computer vision projects

Package Contents

• 1× Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2
• 1× CSI ribbon cable