Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 12MP Autofocus Sony IMX708

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 12MP Autofocus Sony IMX708 features a high-resolution image sensor, motorized autofocus, and a 75° diagonal field of view. With Picamera2 support and a compact design, it is ideal for Raspberry Pi photography, robotics, computer vision, monitoring, and intelligent imaging projects.

Description

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 12MP Autofocus Sony IMX708 is designed for high-quality imaging and vision applications on Raspberry Pi computers. It combines a compact camera-board format with improved image quality and electronically controlled focusing.

At its core is the Sony IMX708, an approximately 12-megapixel image sensor with a 7.4mm diagonal size. The sensor provides a resolution of 4608 × 2592 pixels, offering detailed still images and supporting a variety of video and computer-vision applications.

Unlike earlier fixed-focus Raspberry Pi camera modules, Camera Module 3 incorporates an I²C-controlled focus actuator. This enables motorized autofocus, allowing software to adjust focus for subjects at different distances.

This standard-field-of-view version provides approximately a 75° diagonal field of view, making it suitable for general photography, robotics, object recognition, monitoring, machine vision, and educational applications.

Camera Module 3 is supported by Raspberry Pi's modern camera software stack, including the Picamera2 Python library, allowing developers to create Python-based imaging and computer-vision applications.

Key Features

• Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3
• Sony IMX708 image sensor
• Approximately 12MP resolution
• 4608 × 2592 pixel sensor resolution
• Motorized autofocus
• I²C-controlled focus actuator
• 7.4mm diagonal sensor
• 75° diagonal field of view
• MIPI CSI-2 camera interface
• Picamera2 Python library support
• Compact camera-board design
• Suitable for still photography and video
• Ideal for computer vision
• Suitable for robotics and automation
• Designed for Raspberry Pi imaging projects

Technical Specifications

Product Attributes

Pinout / Interface

The Camera Module 3 connects to a compatible Raspberry Pi through its MIPI CSI-2 camera interface using the appropriate camera ribbon cable.

Typical connection:

Raspberry Pi Camera Connector → Camera Ribbon Cable → Camera Module 3

The camera's autofocus system is electronically controlled, allowing compatible software to adjust focus without manually turning a lens.

Important: Camera connector sizes differ between Raspberry Pi models. Use the correct camera cable for your specific Raspberry Pi board.

Compatibility

Camera Module 3 can be used with Raspberry Pi computers that provide a compatible camera interface, including appropriate models from:

• Raspberry Pi 5
• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
• Raspberry Pi 3 series
• Raspberry Pi 2 series
• Earlier compatible Raspberry Pi boards
• Raspberry Pi Zero series with the appropriate camera cable
• Compatible Raspberry Pi Compute Module configurations

Software support includes:

• Raspberry Pi OS
• Picamera2
• Python camera applications
• Compatible computer-vision frameworks

Raspberry Pi Zero models require the appropriate smaller camera cable. Raspberry Pi 5 and some newer boards also use a different connector format, so the correct cable should be selected for the host board.

Applications

• Computer Vision
• Robotics
• Image Capture
• Video Recording
• Object Detection
• Machine Vision
• Smart Monitoring
• Time-Lapse Photography
• AI Vision Projects
• Educational Projects
• Home Automation
• Security Monitoring
• Visual Inspection
• Image Processing
• Raspberry Pi Camera Projects

Package Includes

• 1 × Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 12MP Autofocus Sony IMX708

Additional Raspberry Pi boards, special camera cables, cases, mounts, or other accessories are included only when specifically stated with the product.

Buy in Pakistan

Buy the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 12MP Autofocus Sony IMX708 from Chip.pk for Raspberry Pi photography, robotics, computer vision, monitoring, and imaging applications. Its high-resolution sensor, autofocus capability, and Picamera2 support make it a versatile camera option for students, makers, developers, and professionals.

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FAQs

1. What is the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3?

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 is a compact camera board featuring the Sony IMX708 sensor, approximately 12MP resolution, and motorized autofocus for Raspberry Pi imaging and computer vision projects.

2. Which sensor does Camera Module 3 use?

It uses the Sony IMX708 image sensor with a 7.4mm diagonal sensor size.

3. Does Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 have autofocus?

Yes. It features an I²C-controlled focus actuator, allowing compatible software to control focus automatically.

4. What is the resolution of the camera?

The IMX708 sensor provides 4608 × 2592 pixels, approximately 11.9 megapixels and commonly marketed as 12MP.

5. What is the field of view?

This standard version provides approximately a 75° diagonal field of view, suitable for general-purpose imaging and vision applications.

6. Does it support the Picamera2 Python library?

Yes. Camera Module 3 is supported by Raspberry Pi's Picamera2 library for Python-based camera applications.

7. Can I use Camera Module 3 for computer vision?

Yes. Its high-resolution sensor and autofocus make it suitable for computer vision, object detection, robotics, visual monitoring, and image-processing projects.

8. Is Camera Module 3 compatible with Raspberry Pi 5?

Yes, with the appropriate camera cable for the Raspberry Pi 5 camera/display connector.

9. Can it be used with Raspberry Pi Zero?

Yes. Compatible Raspberry Pi Zero models require the appropriate smaller camera cable.

10. Is the camera suitable for robotics?

Yes. Its compact size, autofocus, and Raspberry Pi software support make it useful for robotic vision, object detection, navigation experiments, and monitoring.

11. Where can I buy Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 in Pakistan?

You can buy the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 12MP Autofocus Sony IMX708 from Chip.pk with nationwide delivery across Pakistan.

12. Where can I buy Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 in Lahore?

Customers in Lahore can purchase the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 from Chip.pk, subject to stock availability.