Note: From October 2022 onwards, the camera comes pre-assembled with the red enclosure.
Note: This camera module is not compatible with Jetson Nano 2GB.
Arducam High-Resolutions Autofocus camera is an exclusive camera board that takes what Raspberry Pi V1, V2, and HQ have to offer, and excels in every single aspect.
It takes zero compromises in specs. With a resolution of 16 megapixels (compared to 8MP and 12MP), an autofocus lens, a V2-like form factor, and boatloads of improvements, the camera provide a better choice for a whole world of industrial/consumer/etc. applications, it’s compatible with any existing Pi models, work with the latest software from the foundation, and leverages the same tuning algorithms used in the official camera modules.
![](https://static.cytron.io/image/catalog/products/RPI-16MP-AF/RPI-16MP-AF-f.jpg )
Check out this review video by Jeff Geerling:
For more info, you may go ahead and read the Camera review and comparison by Jeff Geerling.
Note: The camera for Raspberry Pi Bullseye and Buster OS has the problem where the pre-installed libcamera is unable to open the Arducam 16MP IMX519 camera module. It requires its own version of libcamera. You will need to tinker a bit to make it work. If you need guidance, please refer to these tutorials.
16MP Camera Module for All Pis.
2 times higher resolution than the v2 camera, and 40% higher than the HQ camera. Based on the 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor, this new camera module gives all Raspberry Pi hackers every bit of power they need to build future-proof projects.
![](https://static.cytron.io/image/catalog/products/RPI-16MP-AF/RPI-16MP-AF-g.jpg )
V1/V2 Size, with Autofocus.
The community has been craving autofocus in Pi cameras, so Arducam took the advice. This camera has the classic V1/V2 form factor so you can add hassle-free upgrades to your existing projects, or build new applications with the best flexibility on cameras.
![](https://static.cytron.io/image/catalog/products/RPI-16MP-AF/RPI-16MP-AF-h.jpg )
Crisper Images/Videos Than The HQ Camera.
It’s not just the resolution bump, the “quality” is way higher than the HQ Camera too. With the same camera tuning algorithms from the foundation, this module beats the Raspberry Pi HQ camera in every aspect. (sharpness/saturation/exposure/etc.)
![](https://static.cytron.io/image/catalog/products/RPI-16MP-AF/RPI-16MP-AF-i.jpg )
Sample images:
- Macro shot
![](https://static.cytron.io/image/catalog/products/RPI-16MP-AF/RPI-16MP-AF-sample3.jpg )
- White balance
![](https://static.cytron.io/image/catalog/products/RPI-16MP-AF/RPI-16MP-AF-sample1.jpg )
- Long exposure
![](https://static.cytron.io/image/catalog/products/RPI-16MP-AF/RPI-16MP-AF-sample2.jpg )
Safety instructions:
- Before connecting, you should always power the Raspberry Pi off and remove the power supply first.
- Make sure the cable on the camera board is locked in place.
- Make sure the cable is correctly inserted in the Raspberry Pi board’s MIPI CSI-2 connector.
- Avoid high temperatures.
- Avoid water, moisture, or conductive surfaces while in operation.
- Avoid folding, or straining the flex cable.
- Avoid cross-threading with tripods.
- Gently push/pull the connector to avoid damaging the printed circuit board.
- Avoid moving or handling the printed circuit board excessively while it’s in operation.
- Handle by the edges to avoid damage from electrostatic discharge.
- Where the camera board is stored should be cool and as dry as possible.
- Sudden temperature/humidity changes can cause dampness in the lens and affect the image/video quality.
Warranty Period: 12 months