Camera module

Camera PCB with a 1/3" Sony CCD

Camera modules may include a lens (shown at top), an image sensor (shown at bottom), and supporting circuitry.

NC393 multisensor camera kit, for developers

A camera module is an image sensor integrated with a lens, control electronics, and an interface like CSI, Ethernet or plain raw low-voltage differential signaling.

See also

• IP camera
• Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI)
• Elphel - multi-sensor camera based on FPGA and Ethernet interface. Previous camera models were used with Google Books and street view

The Camera Module can be used to take high-definition video, as well as stills photographs. It’s easy to use for beginners, but has plenty to offer advanced users if you’re looking to expand your knowledge. There are lots of examples online of people using it for time-lapse, slow-motion, and other video cleverness. You can also use the libraries we bundle with the camera to create effects.