Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera

The Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera is a special 1.6-megapixel camera designed for the Raspberry Pi, and it can capture fast-moving scenes without the motion-related artifacts typically seen in rolling shutter cameras.

It is ideal for fast-moving photography and computer vision applications where even small amounts of distortion can significantly degrade inference performance.

The Global Shutter Camera features a large pixel size of 3.45μm × 3.45μm, providing high light sensitivity and allowing for short exposure times, as low as 30μs with sufficient illumination, which is advantageous for high-speed photography. It is equipped with a 1.6 MP Sony IMX296 sensor and shares the same C/CS mount lens compatibility and tripod mounting as the Raspberry Pi High-Quality Camera.

In comparison to other global shutter sensors, the IMX296, while having a lower resolution, is suitable for artificial vision applications where high-resolution images are challenging to process in real-time. The lower pixel count of the Global Shutter Camera can work well with appropriate lens magnification, allowing an image to be naturally captured in a way that's conducive to processing by artificial vision models.

The Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera includes a C-CS mount adapter, a screwdriver, a 150mm ribbon cable, and a removable plastic back cover for protection. It is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers that have a full-size CSI camera connector (an adapter cable is needed for use with the Pi Zero).

Specifications:

• Form factor: 38 × 38 × 19.8 mm (with a 29.5 mm adapter and dust cover)
• Weight: 34 g (41 g with adapter and dust cover)
• Sensor: Sony IMX296LQR-C
• Resolution: 1.58 megapixels (color)
• Sensor size: 6.3 mm sensor diagonal
• Pixel size: 3.45μm × 3.45μm
• Output: RAW10
• Adjustable back focal length of the lens: 12.5–22.4 mm
• Lens standards: CS-Mount, C-Mount (C-CS adapter included)
• IR cut filter: Integrated
• Ribbon cable length: 150 mm
• Included accessories: C-CS mount adapter, screwdriver, 1/4”-20 tripod mount

• Compatibility:

  • FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B Digital Device
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU
  • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU

Package Contents:

• 1x Raspberry Pi GS Camera
• 1x Removable plastic cover
• 1x 150mm ribbon cable
• 1x C-CS mount adapter
• 1x Screwdriver

Physical Specifications