SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Wide
Description
SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Wide is the long-awaited successor to the legendary Camera Module 2, engineered to deliver professional-grade photography and machine vision to the Raspberry Pi ecosystem. Built around the advanced 12-megapixel Sony IMX708 back-illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, this wide-angle variant features a 120-degree diagonal field of view, making it perfect for capturing expansive scenes without distortion.
Equipped with Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) support, the Camera Module 3 Wide eliminates manual lens adjustments while managing high-contrast lighting environments with ease. Connected via a high-speed serial CSI-2 interface and fully integrated with the Picamera2 Python library, it provides developers and makers with precise programmatic control over focus, exposure, and capture settings.
Key Features
- 12-Megapixel Sony IMX708 Sensor: High-resolution back-illuminated and stacked CMOS sensor ensuring superior image clarity.
- Wide-Angle Field of View: Expansive 120° diagonal lens optics designed for broad-area coverage and panoramic imaging.
- Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF): Rapid, automatic hardware focusing mechanism for real-time subject tracking.
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mode: Advanced multi-exposure processing supporting up to 3-megapixel HDR output.
- Built-In Dynamic Defect Correction: 2D Dynamic Defect Pixel Correction (DPC) for pristine image capture.
- QBC Re-mosaic Function: Quad Bayer Coding support for optimized low-light and daylight performance.
- High Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Enhanced low-light sensitivity capturing clear details in dim environments.
- CSI-2 Serial Data Output: High-speed uncompressed data pipeline directly to the Raspberry Pi processor.
- I2C Fast Mode Support: 2-wire serial communication supporting fast-mode plus for rapid control of the focus mechanism.
- Native Picamera2 Integration: Fully supported by Raspberry Pi’s powerful Python library for effortless scripting.
Benefits
- Expansive Scene Capture: Wide-angle lens covers a massive field of view, reducing the need for multi-camera setups in tight spaces.
- Sharp Subject Tracking: Automatic phase detection autofocus eliminates manual lens tuning and keeps moving objects crisp.
- Superior Low-Light Performance: Advanced sensor architecture captures usable footage even in dimly lit indoor or nighttime environments.
- Seamless Python Integration: Native support via Picamera2 simplifies custom scripting, image processing, and machine vision development.
- Professional Image Quality: High dynamic range capabilities prevent underexposed shadows and blown-out highlights under harsh lighting.
Applications
- Autonomous Robotics & Rovers: Wide-angle navigation, obstacle detection, and real-time path mapping.
- Home Security & Surveillance: Broad-area room monitoring, wide-angle motion detection, and video streaming feeds.
- Wildlife & Nature Photography: Remote observation setups capturing expansive natural habitats and bird feeders.
- Computer Vision & Machine Learning: Automated object classification, tracking, and spatial analysis projects.
- Industrial Inspection: Wide-field optical monitoring of automated production lines and assembly cells.
Package Includes
- 1 x Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Wide
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Official Raspberry Pi Camera Range |
| Item / Component Type | 12-Megapixel Wide-Angle Camera Module |
| Model Number / SKU | Camera Module 3 Wide / SKU-SPIDER-RPI-CAM-MOD-3-WIDE |
| Image Sensor | Sony IMX708 (12MP Back-illuminated Stacked CMOS) |
| Sensor Diagonal Size | 7.4 mm |
| Diagonal Viewing Angle (FOV) | 120° Wide-Angle Lens |
| Focus Mechanism | Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) with I2C-controlled actuator |
| Resolution & HDR | 12MP Still Capture / HDR Mode (up to 3MP output) |
| Data Interface | CSI-2 Serial Data Output, 2-Wire Serial Control (I2C Fast Mode) |
| Software Compatibility | Raspberry Pi Picamera2 Python Library (Compatible with all Pi models) |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.05 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 10 cm × 8 cm × 3 cm |
