Please note that this item does NOT function without a compatible M12 mount lens.

The Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera M12 is an affordable high-quality camera from Raspberry Pi. It offers 12-megapixel resolution and a 7.9mm-diagonal sensor for impressive low-light performance. The M12 Mount variant is designed to work with most interchangeable M12 lenses. Other lens form factors can be accommodated using third-party lens adapters.

The High Quality Camera M12 is well suited to industrial and consumer applications, including security cameras, which require the highest levels of visual fidelity and/ or integration with specialist optics. It is compatible with all models of Raspberry Pi computer from Raspberry Pi 1 Model B onwards, using the latest software release from raspberrypi.com, excluding early Raspberry Pi Zero models, which lack the necessary FPC connector. Later Raspberry Pi Zero models require an adapter FPC, sold separately

The package comprises a circuit board carrying a Sony IMX477 sensor, an FPC cable for connection to a Raspberry Pi computer, and a milled aluminum lens mount with integrated tripod mount. The M12 Mount variant ships with three lens locking rings (one required plus two spare).

Features

12.3MP high quality camera
7.9mm diagonal image size
Up to 12-bit RAW
Adjustable back focus
Integrated 1/4"-20 tripod mount
Compatible with M12 lenses
Compatible with Raspberry Pi 1/2/3/4 boards
200 mm ribbon cable included

Specifications

Sensor: Sony IMX477R stacked, back-illuminated sensor
Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
Sensor size: 7.9mm sensor diagonal
Pixel size: 1.55μm × 1.55μm
Output: RAW12/10/8, COMP8
Back focus length of lens: 2.6mm–11.8mm
Lens sensor format: 1/2.3” (7.9mm) or larger
IR cut filter: Integrated (Can be removed to enable IR sensitivity. Modification is irreversible.)
Ribbon cable length: 200mm
Tripod mount: 1/4”-20
Production lifetime: The Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera will remain in production until at least January 2030

Resources

Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera - M12 Mount