Raspberry Pi 5MP Camera Module with CSI Ribbon Cable

The Raspberry Pi 5MP Camera Module with CSI Ribbon Cable is a compact, high-performance digital camera designed specifically for seamless integration with Raspberry Pi development boards. Featuring a 5-megapixel CMOS image sensor, the module captures high-quality still images and HD video, making it an ideal solution for computer vision, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine vision, surveillance, IoT, and embedded imaging applications.

The camera connects directly to the Raspberry Pi through the dedicated CSI (Camera Serial Interface) port using the included 15-pin flat ribbon cable. This high-speed interface enables efficient image data transfer with minimal CPU overhead, allowing the Raspberry Pi GPU and camera software to process images and videos smoothly. The module is fully supported by the official Raspberry Pi camera drivers and software libraries, making installation and programming simple for beginners and professionals alike.

The 5MP CMOS image sensor supports still image capture at a maximum resolution of 2592 × 1944 pixels and video recording up to 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 60 fps, and 640 × 480 at 90 fps (depending on the Raspberry Pi model and software configuration). It delivers clear image quality with accurate colour reproduction and low power consumption, making it suitable for continuous operation in embedded systems.

Powered directly through the Raspberry Pi CSI interface, the camera requires no external power supply, simplifying system design and reducing wiring complexity. Its lightweight and compact construction allows easy installation in portable devices, robotic platforms, drones, security systems, industrial monitoring equipment, and smart automation projects.

The Raspberry Pi 5MP Camera Module is fully compatible with a wide range of Raspberry Pi boards equipped with a CSI camera connector, including Raspberry Pi 5, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, Raspberry Pi 3 Model B/B+, Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, Raspberry Pi Compute Modules, and other supported models with the appropriate CSI cable.

The camera is widely used in computer vision systems, AI image processing, facial recognition, object detection, surveillance cameras, home automation, robotics, autonomous vehicles, smart agriculture, industrial inspection, barcode and QR code scanning, time-lapse photography, scientific research, educational STEM projects, and DIY electronics. It is an excellent choice for students, makers, engineers, researchers, and developers who require a reliable and high-quality imaging solution for Raspberry Pi-based applications.

Features

• High-quality 5MP CMOS image sensor

• Captures still images up to 2592 × 1944 pixels

• Supports 1080p @ 30 fps, 720p @ 60 fps, and VGA @ 90 fps video recording

• Direct CSI (Camera Serial Interface) connection

• Includes flat ribbon cable for Raspberry Pi connection

• Powered directly from the Raspberry Pi

• Low power consumption

• Compact and lightweight design

• High-speed image data transfer

• Fully supported by Raspberry Pi OS and camera software libraries

• Easy plug-and-play installation

• Reliable performance for continuous operation

Applications

• Raspberry Pi vision projects

• Computer vision and AI applications

• Object detection and image processing

• Facial recognition systems

• Robotics and autonomous vehicles

• Surveillance and security cameras

• Smart home automation

• Industrial inspection systems

• Machine vision applications

• Barcode and QR code scanning

• Time-lapse photography

• Wildlife and nature monitoring

• IoT projects

• Educational STEM projects

• Research and laboratory experiments

• DIY electronics and embedded system development