Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477 High Sensitivity CMOS Pi 5 Camera, Comes with C-CS Adapter and Tripod Mount for RPI 4 Model B/3/3B+/Zero 2W

Arducam has been very helpful and provided me with a replacement camera for the Arducamp 12.3mp camera that I unfortunately had to return. My plan is to use this camera by adapting the ribbon cable to a usb converter to plug into any compatible device. Many thanks!

This camera does not work on Raspberry Pi 5 and latest RPI OS 6.12.25.Updated /boot/firmware/config.txt withcamera_auto_detect=0dtoverlay=imx477,cam0Tried it on two different RPI 5, rpicam-hello recognizes the camera but doesn't produce any output with a blank window.

I used on my rasp with octoprint and it didn’t work well at all, the camera it self with raspbian does work great.

Tried this on Octoprint & Raspberry Pi OS and couldn’t get it working no matter what I did Raspberry Pi 3B+ never recognized the camera did everything on direction page no good!

Purchased this as an afordable alternative to the Raspberry Pi brand HQ Camera, Arducam's 16mm telephoto lens, and a generic 1/4-20 tripod. The camera works by changing 2 lines in the boot config file for RaspiOS. Go to camera documentation on the Raspberry Pi website for complete instructions, but essentially changing "camera_auto_detect=1", from 1 to 0, and adding a line beneath "dtoverlay=IMX477". The actual file is different between Bookworm and Bullseye.This camera works successfully for higher quality photos and as streaming security camera, using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, 3B+, and with a RPi 4. I have not tried it with the original Zero. The more powerful the Pi the quicker the image is processed, and less frame drops when streaming.To first configure the lens properly, it is helpful to have the Pi hooked up to a monitor. Then once physically it can be used headlessly. For the Arducam lens the proceedure involved using the C-CS adapter, setting the apateur to the lowest setting, adjusting the near-far setting to the most sharpest image (it will still be fuzzy), then rotating the whole lens assembly as if to remove it, but stopping only when the camera is in perfect focus. Then tighten the locking screw. Other lenses may be different. Some other lenses appear to have a bezel for adjustment, some it is manually screwing in or out the whole lens assembly as described above.Depending on application, I found it helpful to purchase longer cables if not using a camera lens to Pi mounting plate. (Not supplied with camera).

When I got this HiQ camera it would not work though I tried it with several different pi boards. I gave up and gave it a bad review.Fast forward, the seller contacted me and showed me the error of my ways, gave me the magic settings you have to make in a config file. After that the camera connected and works fine.If you buy this, be aware that it is not plug and play like a regular picam. You must change settings. If you have issues the seller will help you resolve them.

TLRL: Don't buy!Contrary to what the product description suggests, there does not seem to be support for the Raspberry Pi.I have more RPis than I can count and have used a number of Raspberry Pi cameras both for professional and passion projects.I spent 2 hours trying to find suitable drivers for this camera. It should just be plug and play.I ordered a genuine HQ camera from Adafruit, and it worked out of the box. It cost about the same.Do not buy this unless a updated description explains how to use it, or you like chasing down elusive, perhaps non-existent drivers.

I recently upgraded to this camera module for my Raspberry Pi projects, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The resolution is outstanding, thanks to the 12.3MP IMX477 sensor, which provides incredibly sharp and detailed images at 4056x3040 pixels. This is a significant upgrade from the Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2, and it’s perfect for both high-resolution imaging and IR-sensitive applications.The compatibility of this module is impressive. It works seamlessly with all Raspberry Pi models, including the older 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as the Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero 2W. The setup process is straightforward—just connect the included 15-22 pin FPC cable for the Raspberry Pi 4B/3B, or the 22-22 pin cable for the Zero and Zero W2, and you’re good to go.One of the standout features is the inclusion of a C-CS adapter, allowing you to use both C-mount and CS-mount lenses. This flexibility is fantastic for customizing your camera setup. Additionally, the tripod adapter is a thoughtful addition, enabling easy mounting on any standard tripod.Whether you’re using it for 3D printer monitoring, AI projects like facial recognition, or high-speed capturing, this camera module excels in various applications. The quality and versatility it offers make it a valuable addition to any Raspberry Pi enthusiast’s toolkit.Overall, if you’re looking for a high-quality camera module with excellent resolution and wide compatibility, this one is definitely worth considering. Highly recommended!