Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 NoIR

The infrared Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 NoIR replaced the original PiNoIR Camera Module in April 2016. The Camera Module 2 NoIR features a Sony IMX219 8-megapixel sensor (compared to the 5-megapixel OmniVision OV5647 sensor of the original camera).

The Camera Module 2 NoIR offers everything the standard Camera Module provides, with one key difference: it does not have an infrared filter. (NoIR = No Infrared filter.) This means that pictures taken in daylight will look quite different, but it allows you to see in the dark using infrared lighting.

We include a small square of blue gel with the Camera Module 2 NoIR, which you can use to monitor the health of green plants. The NoIR variant is particularly popular among wildlife enthusiasts: with a few infrared LEDs, you can observe what nocturnal animals are doing in your garden without disturbing them.

The camera is compatible with all models of Raspberry Pi that have a CSI connector (all except for the Raspberry Pi 400 and the 2016 launch version of the Raspberry Pi Zero). It can be accessed through libcamera and the libcamera-based Picamera2 Python library beta.

All models of Raspberry Pi Zero require a Raspberry Pi Zero camera cable; the standard cable supplied with the camera module is not compatible with the Raspberry Pi Zero camera connector. Suitable cables are available at low cost from many Raspberry Pi Approved Resellers and are also supplied with the Raspberry Pi Zero Case.

Features:

• No infrared filter: Enables visibility in the dark with infrared lighting.
• 8-megapixel sensor: Upgraded from the original 5-megapixel camera for better image quality.
• Video modes: Supports 1080p30, 720p60, and VGA90 video resolutions.
• Easy integration: Attaches via a 15cm ribbon cable to the Raspberry Pi's CSI port.
• Wide compatibility: Works with Raspberry Pi models 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• API support: Accessible through MMAL and V4L APIs, with third-party libraries like Picamera.
• Advanced capabilities: Suitable for projects involving time-lapse, slow motion, and various effects.
• Additional requirements: Raspberry Pi Zero models need a compatible camera cable, which is not included with the standard module.

Note: The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 NoIR does NOT have an infrared filter. If you need the filter, choose the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 Standard.