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Small green circuit board with a tiny camera lens and a flat ribbon cable attached

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi RPI 8MP CAMERA BOARD development board

SKU CH-5YM7-WDF15 MPN RPI 8MP CAMERA BOARD

Adds an 8 megapixel Sony IMX219 sensor to Raspberry Pi boards, capturing 3280 x 2464 stills and 1080p30, 720p60 or 640x480p90 video

  • Key featuresThe Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2 is a high quality 8 megapi
  • 8 megapixel Sony IMX219 sensor captures detailed 3280 x 2464 still images
  • Records smooth 1080p video at 30 frames per second for clear footage
  • Higher 720p frame rate at 60 fps enables fluid motion capture
  • Compact 25 x 23 x 9 mm board fits tight project enclosures
  • 15 cm flexible ribbon cable simplifies CSI connection to Raspberry Pi

Camera module for Raspberry Pi projects

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2 is an 8 megapixel Sony IMX219 sensor board designed for Raspberry Pi single-board computers. It captures 3280 x 2464 pixel still images and records video at 1080p30, 720p60 and 640x480p90. The board measures 25mm x 23mm x 9mm and connects via a 15cm ribbon cable to the CSI port. It suits makers building time-lapse, motion detection or security systems.

Passive thermals and low power draw

The module has no active cooling and draws minimal power from the Raspberry Pi CSI interface. In normal use it runs silently and stays within the host board's thermal envelope. No fan or heatsink is required for the supported video modes.

Upgrade from the original 5MP camera board

This module replaces the first-generation Raspberry Pi camera by moving from a 5 megapixel sensor to the 8 megapixel Sony IMX219. The jump is worth it when you need higher still-image resolution or the additional 720p60 and 640x480p90 video modes for smoother motion capture. It is not for builders who need infrared sensitivity; the NoIR variant serves that role.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameRaspberry Pi
Model nameRPI 8MP CAMERA BOARD
Size & build
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size127 × 76 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 15cm ribbon cable to the CSI port and avoid bending the flex?

Align the blue side of the 15cm ribbon away from the board contacts, insert it straight into the CSI connector until it seats, then lock the latch; forcing it at an angle creases the flex and breaks traces.

Will the fixed-focus lens or Sony IMX219 sensor need cleaning or replacement over time?

The fixed-focus lens has no moving parts to wear out; only occasional dust removal with a soft brush or air blower is needed — never use liquid cleaners on the IMX219 surface.

At which video mode does the 8MP board hit its thermal or frame-rate ceiling first during long captures?

Sustained 1080p30 recording is the highest resolution the IMX219 can maintain continuously; 720p60 and 640x480p90 modes generate less heat and can run longer without throttling.

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