Raspberry Pi is launching a new camera module compatible with the brand’s DIY computers called the ‘Camera Module 3.’ The new module allows users to focus on objects as little as 5cm away, utilize the 11.9-megapixel sensor, and take photos using several exposures. Additionally, a new camera board for M12-mount lenses is being made available by Raspberry Pi.
‘Camera Module 3’ can combine multiple exposures of the same scene to properly expose the darker and lighter portions of an image. The 12.3-megapixel Sony IMX477 sensor is still present, but the module now accepts "fisheye and other specialized lenses" made for M12 systems.
The standard-field-of-view ‘Camera Module 3’ is priced at $25, while the ultra-wide angle model with a 102-degree field of view costs $35.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Multi-exposure Camera Modules
- Raspberry's Camera Module 3 introduces a new feature that offers more exposure options to photographers.
- DIY Computers
- Raspberry's Camera Module 3 is designed to be compatible with DIY computers for makers and hobbyists.
- M12-mount Lenses
- Raspberry's Camera Module 3 is accompanied by a new camera board that enables the use of M12-moun lenses.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- The Camera Module 3 presents an opportunity for photographers to have more versatile exposure options and capture better quality images.
- DIY Electronics
- The Camera Module 3 enables DIY enthusiasts to easily create and customize their own cameras.
- Lens Manufacturing
- Raspberry's Camera Module 3 and new camera board expands the demand for M12-mount lenses, presenting an opportunity for lens manufacturers to expand their offerings.
