WSAL11388 – RPi Camera (I)/en
Documentation notice: This technical documentation was independently rewritten from an archived supplier source. Check technical details and commands against the product version and manufacturer documentation before use.
Summary
The RPi Camera (I) is a 5 MP camera module with an OV5647 sensor and fisheye lens for Raspberry Pi boards. It connects via the CSI port and supports the libcamera or Raspicam drivers.
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Technical overview
- Sensor: OV5647, resolution 5 MP
- Lens type: fisheye lens with adjustable focus
- Connection: CSI port; Raspberry Pi 5 offers two CSI ports
- Supported systems: all Raspberry Pi boards
- Drivers: libcamera or Raspicam
- Configuration under Bookworm: edit /boot/firmware/config.txt, set camera_auto_detect=0
- Example dtoverlay setting: dtoverlay=ov5647
- Start preview: sudo libcamera-hello -t 0
- Capture still image: rpicam-jpeg -o test.jpg
- Exposure control: fixed shutter speed and gain selectable
Commands and examples – verify before use:
sudo apt-get update -y
sudo apt-get upgrade -y
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
dtoverlay=ov5647
sudo libcamera-hello -t 0
rpicam-hello
rpicam-jpeg -o test.jpg
rpicam-jpeg -o test.jpg -t 2000 --width 640 --height 480
sudo cat /etc/os-release
Notes and version constraints
- Exact module dimensions and focus range are not provided in the source document
- For binocular setups, cam0/cam1 must be explicitly assigned
- On Bullseye, extra steps such as enabling Glamor are required
- Use of legacy libcamera commands may become restricted in future systems
- No information on dimensions, pricing, warranty, or certifications
Source and revision record
- RPi Camera (I) - Waveshare Wiki
- Source revision: 89220
- Captured: 2026-08-30T02:57:39+00:00
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