Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2 has a Sony IMX219 8-megapixel sensor and can be used to take high-definition video, as well as still photographs.

It’s easy to use for beginners, but has plenty to offer advanced users if you’re looking to expand your knowledge.

There are lots of examples online of people using it for time-lapse, slow-motion, and other video cleverness.

You can also use the libraries bundled with the camera to create effects.

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module supports 1080p30, 720p60 and VGA90 video modes, as well as still image capture.

The camera works with all models of Raspberry Pi 1, 2, and 3.

It attaches via a 15cm ribbon cable to the CSI port on the Raspberry Pi. The image above shows a Raspberry Pi Camera Module attached to a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+.

It can be accessed through the MMAL and V4L APIs, and there are numerous third-party libraries built for it, including the Picamera Python library.

The camera module is very popular in home security applications, and in wildlife camera traps.

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