Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR is the latest entry in the Official Raspberry Pi range of camera modules, offering a new 12 Megapixel Sony IMX708 image sensor, powered autofocus, improved low-light sensitivity and HDR (High Dynamic Range) support for your Raspberry Pi projects!

To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi 5, you will need to buy an adapter cable!

To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi Zero, you will need to buy this adapter cable!

This NoIR version is infrared-sensitive with no InfraRed (NoIR) filter on the lens, which makes it perfect for shooting Infrared photography and taking pictures/video in low light (twilight) environments. For night photography, you'll need to flood the target with infrared light.

The new Camera Module 3 is available with a standard 75° or wide-angle 120° lens (select version before adding to cart), giving you more options for your specific project needs. We also have a standard version which is better suited for daylight photography.

The module is capable of 4608x2592 pixel images and 4608x2592 @14 FPS/2304x1296 @56 FPS/1536x864 @120FPS video. When HDR is enabled, the resolution is limited to 2304x1296 @ 30 FPS.

Compatibility (Important!)

Accessories

The Camera Module 3 is mechanically identical to the previous Camera Module V2 apart from the front sensor section. The new sensor is larger and may not fit all previous camera accessories
We are in the process of updating each camera accessory in the store to indicate compatibility within the product descriptions

Software

The Camera Module 3 can only be used with libcamera - the previous raspistill/raspivid libraries will not work
You will need to update Raspberry Pi OS as the Camera Module 3 requires a new driver and a specific version of libcamera

Boards

The Camera Module 3 is compatible with all Raspberry Pi boards with a full-size camera connector (CSI connector)

To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi 5 (which has a smaller CSI connector), you will need to use a Raspberry Pi 5 camera adapter cable
To use this camera with a Raspberry Pi Zero (which has a smaller CSI connector), you will need to use an adapter cable

Features

Back-illuminated and stacked CMOS 12-megapixel image sensor (Sony IMX708)
High signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Built-in 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC)
Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for rapid autofocus
QBC Re-mosaic function
HDR mode (up to 3-megapixel output)
CSI-2 serial data output
2-wire serial communication (supports I2C fast mode and fast-mode plus)
2-wire serial control of focus mechanism

Specifications

Sensor: Sony IMX708
Resolution: 11.9 megapixels
Sensor size: 7.4mm sensor diagonal
Pixel size: 1.4μm × 1.4μm
Horizontal/vertical: 4608 × 2592 pixels
Common video modes: 1080p50, 720p100, 480p120
Output: RAW10
IR cut filter: Not present (NoIR)
Autofocus system: Phase Detection Autofocus
Dimensions: 25 × 24 × 11.5mm (12.4mm height for Wide variants)
Ribbon cable length: 150mm
Cable connector: 15 × 1mm FPC
Compliance:

FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B Digital Device
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU

Production lifetime: Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 will remain in production until at least January 2030

Lens Specifications

Standard

Effective focal length 4.74mm
f/1.8
Diagonal field of view 75 degrees (at 16:9)
35mm equivalent focal length roughly 28mm (full width) - 30mm (3:2 crop)
Focus 10cm - infinity

Wide

Effective focal length 2.75mm
f/2.2
Diagonal field of view 120 degrees (at 16:9)
35mm equivalent focal length roughly 16mm (full width) - 18mm (3:2 crop)
Focus 5cm - infinity

Package Contents

1x Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR (Standard or wide - please select the required version before adding to cart)
1x 150mm camera ribbon cable (fitted to the camera module)

Resources

Quick Start

To check if your Camera Module 3 is connected properly, run this quick test:

libcamera-hello -t 0 --autofocus-mode continuous [ --qt-preview ]

If you want to play with the awesome new autofocus feature, here are some commands to try:

--lens-position 0.0 # Fixed focus at infinity
--lens-position 1.0 # Fixed focus at about 1m (not calibrated), the default
--lens-position 10.0 # Fixed focus at about 10cm (not calibrated)
--autofocus-mode continuous # Continuous AF during viewfinder and video capture
--autofocus-on-capture # Focus just before still image capture (libcamera-still only)

To see all options for the libcamera application, use: