Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 8MP

This is the official second-generation Raspberry Pi camera, built around Sony's IMX219 sensor rather than a generic third-party image sensor - a meaningful difference for driver support and image quality consistency across Raspberry Pi OS versions. It connects via the dedicated CSI ribbon cable rather than USB, which offloads image processing to the Pi's own GPU ISP and leaves USB ports free for other peripherals.

8 megapixels (3280 x 2464) covers genuinely detailed still photography, while video modes span 1080p at 47fps down to 640x480 at 206fps for slow-motion capture - a wider range than most webcam-style USB cameras offer. Adjustable focus lets the lens be tuned for the actual working distance of a project rather than a fixed factory focus point.

Common uses are Raspberry Pi based security cameras, computer vision projects needing reliable driver support, and any build wanting the tightest possible integration with Raspberry Pi's camera software stack.