Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2 8 Megapixels

Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2 8 Megapixels - Snap, snap! The NoIR Camera v2 is the official "night vision" camera board released by the Raspberry Pi Foundation!

The Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2 is a high-quality 8-megapixel Sony IMX219 image sensor custom designed add-on board for Raspberry Pi, featuring a fixed focus lens. It's capable of 3280 x 2464 pixel static images, and also support 1080p30, 720p60, and 640x480p60/90 video.

It attaches to the Pi by way of one of the small sockets on the board's upper surface and uses the dedicated CSi interface, designed especially for interfacing to cameras.

The NoIR Camera has No InfraRed (NoIR) filter on the lens which makes it perfect for doing Infrared photography and taking pictures in low light (twilight) environments.

And we also have the new 8 megapixel version of the popular classic Raspberry Pi Camera Board!

Frequently asked questions about Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2 8 Megapixels

Q1: What is the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2?

A camera module created especially for use with Raspberry Pi single-board computers is the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2. It can take still pictures and film videos in a variety of lighting situations, including dim and nighttime settings.

Q2: What is the resolution of the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2?

A maximum resolution of 3280 x 2464 pixels may be achieved via the camera board, which has an 8 megapixel resolution.

Q3: Does the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2 have infrared capabilities?

The "NoIR" in its name does, in fact, stand for "No Infrared," suggesting that the camera module is sensitive to infrared light. It enables you to take pictures and make videos under both normal and low-light or nighttime circumstances by using infrared illumination.

Q4: Can the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2 capture color images?

Although the camera module is sensitive to infrared light, it can also record colour and monochrome photos. The pictures, however, will seem monochrome or grayscale when infrared lighting is employed in low-light situations.

Q5: What is the field of view (FOV) of the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2?

Having a fixed focus lens with a 62.2-degree horizontal field of view (FOV), the camera module offers a rather broad viewpoint for recording scenes.

Q6: What interfaces does the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2 support?

The CSI (Camera Serial Interface) connection, which was created expressly for attaching camera modules to Raspberry Pi boards, is used to connect the camera board to the Raspberry Pi. It works with several Raspberry Pi models and is CSI-2 protocol compatible.

Q7: Can I control the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2 programmatically?

Yes, you may programmatically operate the camera module using the Python library provided with the camera module for the Raspberry Pi. To take pictures, record videos, and change camera settings, this library offers a variety of features and options.

Q8: Can the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2 record high-definition (HD) video?

Yes, high-definition video may be recorded with the camera module. Up to 1080p at 30 frames per second (fps) and 720p at 60 fps are supported for video.

Q9: Can I use the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2 for real-time video streaming?

Yes, you can broadcast live video from the Raspberry Pi using the camera module. Real-time video streaming applications may be implemented thanks to the camera library's features for frame capture and network streaming.

Q10: What are some common applications for the Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera Board v2?

The camera module may be applied to a variety of tasks, such as computer vision projects, robotics, surveillance cameras, home automation, wildlife monitoring, and more. It works particularly well for night vision applications because of its infrared sensitivity.

The upgraded Raspberry Pi NoIR Camera board v2 features: 

• Improved Resolution 
  
• - 8 megapixel native resolution high quality Sony IMX219 image sensor
  
• - Cameras are capable of 3280 x 2464 pixel static images 
  

• Remaining High Quality 
  
• - Capture video at 1080p30, 720p60 and 640x480p90 resolutions
  
• - All software is supported within the latest version of Raspbian Operating System
  
• - No Infrared filter making it perfect for taking Infrared photographs or photographing objects in low light (twilight) conditions
  
• - 1.4 µm X 1.4 µm pixel with OmniBSI technology for high performance (high sensitivity, low crosstalk, low noise)
  
• - Optical size of 1/4"