5MP OV5647
Introduction
5MP OV5647 cameras, namely the V1 camera series, are used a lot on Raspberry Pi camera applications. Unlike the V2 cameras which are encrypted on the camera board with a chip, the 5MP OV5647 cameras can be easily modified and customized by third-party manufacturers, thus you will see a lot of variations of this series.
Image Sensor
| Sensor Model | OV5647 |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Active Pixels | 2592×1944 |
| Resolution | 5MP |
| Frame Rate | 1080p30, 640x480p60, 640x480p67 |
| Image Sensor Format | Type 1/4″ |
| Pixel Size | 1.4μm×1.4μm |
Release Time
OminiVision launched this sensor in late 2009, it became popular since RPi foundation’s release of the OV5647-powered camera module V1,in 2013.
Product Series
Since the release of OV5647, we have designed several versions with different features according to different needs: IR-CUT, Motorized Focus, PT&PTZ , M12/CS .
IR-CUT
Arducam 5MP OV5647 Motorized IR-CUT Camera Modules are designed for both daylight and night vision photography. The motorized IR cut filter can be switched ON/OFF automatically, and the infrared LEDs are automatically ON/OFF according to the light environment. The cameras in this serial are fully supported by all the Raspberry Pi board versions including Pi 4, Pi 3 and Pi Zero. They can be widely used in wildlife photography, agriculture NDVI applications and etc.
Motorized Focus
Arducam 5MP OV5647 Motorized Focus Camera Modules are designed for you to control the focus via software, so you can see closer and see where you want to see.
PT&PTZ
Arducam PT camera can move in two dimensions with 180 degrees horizontal and 145 degrees vertical movements. So it can be used to monitor places that should be covered by multiple ones commonly in the surveillance system.
Arducam PTZ cameras are the complete solution to turn your Raspberry Pi cameras into a fully functional surveillance camera that covers 360 degrees space. With the software autofocus function, you can clearly focus on your target when zooming. The IRCUT control also helps both the daylight and night vision.
Selection Guide
| Product Image | SKU | Pin/Connect Type | Features | Lens Type | Field of View(H x V) | Focus Type | IR Sensitivity |
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B0033 | 15/Bottom | Mini Size | Stock Lens | 54° (H) x 41° (V) | Fixed Focus | 650nm IR-cut filter |
| B003301 | without IR-cut filter | ||||||
| B0033C | Acrylic Case | 650nm IR-cut filter | |||||
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B0033PT | Pan-Tilt Kit | |||||
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B0033R | 3D Printer | |||||
| B0033+B0087 | 22/bottom | For Pi Zero | |||||
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B0176 | 15/Bottom | Mini Size | 54°(H)x44° (V) | Auto Focus | ||
| B0176R | 3D Printer | ||||||
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B0370 | Wide Angle | M12 | 155°(H) x 116°(V) | Auto Focus | ||
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B0032 | 15/Bottom | CS Mount | CS | 58°(H) x 44°(V) | Manual Focus | 650nm IR-cut filter |
| B0036 | Night Vision | without IR-cut filter | |||||
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B0031 | Repalceable Lens | M12 | 56°(H) x 42°(V) | 650nm IR-cut filter | ||
| B0035 | Night Vision | 110 ° (H) x 83°(V) | without IR-cut filter | ||||
| B0055 | Wide Angle | 194 ° (H) x 142°(V) | 650nm IR-cut filter | ||||
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B0404 | M8 | 210° (H) x 154°(V) | ||||
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B003504 | Day and Night Vision | M12 | 105° (H) x 78°(V) | Motorized IR-CUT Filter | ||
| B003507 | 140° (H) x 105° (V) | ||||||
| B0151 | 100° (H)x75° (V) | ||||||
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B0167B5 | Pan-Tilt-Zoom Kit | varifocal lens | 67°~18°(H) x 49°~13°(V) | Motorized Focus | ||
| B01675MP | |||||||
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B006603 | 22/NA | Miniature Camera | M6 Lens | 72.4°(H) x 54.3°(V) | Fixed Focus | 650nm IR-cut filter |
| B006604 | 120°(H) x 90°(V) | ||||||
| B006603N | 64°(H) x 48°(V) | without IR-cut filter | |||||
| B006604N | 96°(H) x 72°(V) | ||||||
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B006605 | M7 Lens | 128°(H) x 96°(V) | Manual Focus | 650nm IR-cut filter | ||
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B0066 | 15/NA | Miniature Camera | Stock Lens | 62°(H) x 47°(V) | Fixed Focus | |
| B0066-02 | without IR-cut filter | ||||||
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B0428 | 15/Bottom | Wide Angle | M12 | 220° (H) x 165°(V) | Manual Focus | 650nm IR-cut filter |
Supported Platforms and OS
| Note for Supported Platform and OS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Bookworm(rpicam/libcamera) | Bullseye(libcamera) | Buster(raspistill) |
| Raspberry Pi 5 | √ | ||
| Raspberry Pi 4B / 3B+ / 3A+ / Zero / Zero 2 W | √ | √ | √ |
| Raspberry Pi CM3 / CM3+ / CM4 (extra adapter board required) |
√ | √ | √ |
Hardware Connection
Please refer to the following doc for common hardware connection method of RPI Camera:
Quick Start Guide - Hardware Connection
Software Configuration
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Bookworm OS & Pi 5
For Raspberry Pi Bookworm users running on Pi 5, please execute:
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
#Find the line: camera_auto_detect=1, update it to:
camera_auto_detect=0
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=ov5647
#Save and reboot.
If you want to enable the camera kit on the
cam0port of Pi5, please refer to the following modifications:
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
#Find the line: camera_auto_detect=1, update it to:
camera_auto_detect=0
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=ov5647,cam0
#Save and reboot.
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Bookworm/Bullseye OS & Pi 4
For Raspberry Pi Bookworm/Bullseye users running on Pi 4, please execute:
Bookworm OS on Pi4
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
#Find the line: camera_auto_detect=1, update it to:
camera_auto_detect=0
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=ov5647
#Save and reboot.
Bullseye OS on Pi4
sudo nano /boot/config.txt
#Find the line: camera_auto_detect=1, update it to:
camera_auto_detect=0
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=ov5647
#Save and reboot.
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Bookworm/Bullseye OS & Pi 0 ~ Pi 3
For Raspberry Pi Bookworm/Bullseye users running on Pi 0 ~ 3, please execute:
Bookworm OS on Pi0-Pi3
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
#Find the line: camera_auto_detect=1, update it to:
camera_auto_detect=0
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=ov5647
#Save and reboot.
Bullseye OS on Pi0-Pi3
sudo nano /boot/config.txt
#Find the line: camera_auto_detect=1, update it to:
camera_auto_detect=0
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=ov5647
#Save and reboot.
Open a terminal
Run sudo raspi-config
Navigate to Advanced Options
Enable Glamor graphic acceleration
Reboot your Pi
If you encounter the display issues, please also execute the following steps:
Open a terminal
Run sudo raspi-config
Navigate to Advanced Options
Navigate to GL Driver
Select GL (Full KMS)
Reboot your Pi
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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3/4
For Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3/4:
The latest software only supports one camera at this time, CM4 uses `CAM1` by default.