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The “Raspberry Pi HQ Camera” for the single-board computer is said to cost $ 50 with a 12.3 MP module but without a lens (absolutely necessary).
Sony IMX477 sensor
Lens connection via C / CS mount
The 12 MP camera module itself has no lens. The necessary lenses must be purchased additionally. The Raspberry Foundation is not based on its own standard, but has integrated the so-called CS mount connection. This is a standardized threaded connection for lenses, which is already used in microscopes, narrow films and, above all, surveillance cameras. The outside diameter of the wire is 1 inch (2.54mm), the wire pitch 1/32 inch. With the supplied adapter ring (actually just a 5mm extension to compensate for larger rear focus), you can also wear C-mount lenses.
Wide angle and telephoto available
The Raspberry Pi Foundation itself offers a 6mm lens for $ 25 and a 16mm lens for $ 50 to match the module. The focal lengths should be approximately 35 and 90mm relative to common digital camera lenses (the IMX477 is a 1 / 2.3-inch format sensor, corresponding to a 7.8mm diagonal). Online retailers can also get C / CS lenses from Asian vendors for a few euros, while high-quality, specialized lenses like digital cameras can cost several hundred euros.
A big relief for ambitious Raspberry photographers should be the 1/4 “tripod thread built into the camera module. The Raspi camera can be operated as a DSLR or camcorder directly or via a quick release plate with a standard tripod or gimbal.
The Raspberry Pi HQ camera module is connected via a 200mm flat cable, which should work with all Raspberry Pis. The “raspistill” command line tool included in Raspbian recognizes and supports the camera module. The Raspberry Pi HQ camera is due to be produced until at least January 2027. Both the camera module and lenses sold out in many online stores within hours of the announcement.
