Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR is the latest entry in the Official Raspberry Pi range of camera modules, offering a new 12 Megapixel Sony IMX708 image sensor, powered autofocus, improved low-light sensitivity and HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for your Raspberry Pi projects! To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi 5, you will need to buy an adapter cable! To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi Zero, you will need to buy this adapter cable! This NoIR version is infrared-sensitive with no InfraRed (NoIR) filter on the lens, which makes it perfect for shooting Infrared photography and taking pictures/video in low light (twilight) environments. For night photography, you'll need to flood the target with infrared light. The new Camera Module 3 is available with a standard 75° or wide-angle 120° lens (select version before adding to cart), giving you more options for your specific project needs. We also have a standard version which is better suited for daylight photography. The module is capable of 4608x2592 pixel images and 4608x2592 @14 FPS/2304x1296 @56 FPS/1536x864 @120FPS video. When HDR is enabled, the resolution is limited to 2304x1296 @ 30 FPS. Compatibility (Important!) Accessories

* The Camera Module 3 is mechanically identical to the previous Camera Module V2 apart from the front sensor section. The new sensor is larger and may not fit all previous camera accessories

* We are in the process of updating each camera accessory in the store to indicate compatibility within the product descriptions

Software

* The Camera Module 3 can only be used with libcamera - the previous raspistill/raspivid libraries will not work

* You will need to update Raspberry Pi OS as the Camera Module 3 requires a new driver and a specific version of libcamera

Boards

* The Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi boards with a full-size camera connector (CSI connector)

* To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi 5 (which has a smaller CSI connector), you will need to use a Raspberry Pi 5 camera adapter cable

* To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi Zero (which has a smaller CSI connector), you will need to use an adapter cable

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

Specifications

* Sensor: Sony IMX708

* Resolution: 11.9 megapixels

* Sensor size: 7.4mm sensor diagonal

* Pixel size: 1.4μm × 1.4μm

* Horizontal/vertical: 4608 × 2592 pixels

* Common video modes: 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120

* Output: RAW10

* IR cut filter: Not present (NoIR)

* Autofocus system: Phase Detection Autofocus

* Dimensions: 25 × 24 × 11.5mm (12.4mm height for Wide variants)

* Ribbon cable length: 150mm

* Cable connector: 15 × 1mm FPC

* Compliance:

* FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B Digital Device

* Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU

* Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU

* Production lifetime: Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 will remain in production until at least January 2030

Lens Specifications Standard

* Effective focal length 4.74mm

* f/1.8

* Diagonal field of view 75 degrees (at 16:9)

* 35mm equivalent focal length roughly 28mm (full width) - 30mm (3:2 crop)

* Focus 10cm - infinity

Wide

* Effective focal length 2.75mm

* f/2.2

* Diagonal field of view 120 degrees (at 16:9)

* 35mm equivalent focal length roughly 16mm (full width) - 18mm (3:2 crop)

* Focus 5cm - infinity

Package Contents

* 1x Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR (Standard or wide - please select the required version before adding to cart)

* 1x 150mm camera ribbon cable (fitted to the camera module)

Resources

* Product Brief

* Raspberry Pi Camera Information Page

* Libcamera information page

* Installing a Raspberry Pi Camera

* How to use Two Camera Modules with Raspberry Pi 5

Quick Start To check if your Camera Module 3 is connected properly, run this quick test: libcamera-hello -t 0 --autofocus-mode continuous [ --qt-preview ]

If you want to play with the awesome new autofocus feature, here are some commands to try: --lens-position 0.0 # Fixed focus at infinity --lens-position 1.0 # Fixed focus at about 1m (not calibrated), the default --lens-position 10.0 # Fixed focus at about 10cm (not calibrated) --autofocus-mode continuous # Continuous AF during viewfinder and video capture --autofocus-on-capture # Focus just before still image capture (libcamera-still only)

To see all options for the libcamera application, use: --help