8.3MP IMX415¶

Introduction¶

Arducam and libcamera¶

Arducam has partnered with the libcamera project to develop a new generation of MIPI camera modules natively compatible with modern Linux camera stacks. This collaboration bridges the gap between Raspberry Pi hardware and industrial-grade imaging solutions by leveraging libcamera's unified API, which replaces the legacy V4L2 driver architecture.

Key advantages of this integration:

🛠️ Native support for advanced camera features like HDR, noise reduction, and dynamic framerate control
⚡ Optimized performance through direct access to ISP (Image Signal Processor) pipelines
🌐 Cross-platform compatibility across Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, and other libcamera-supported platforms
🔧 Simplified development with standardized camera controls and metadata handling

Arducam IMX415 Camera¶

The IMX415-based MIPI camera is Arducam's flagship module targeting industrial vision applications on Raspberry Pi platforms. Built around Sony's 8.3MP Starvis™ sensor, it delivers:

Parameter	Specification	Advantage
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (8.3MP)	4K-ready image capture
Pixel Size	1.45 µm × 1.45 µm	Superior low-light sensitivity
Output Interface	MIPI CSI-2	High-speed MIPI Transfer
Frame Rate	3864x2192@15.75fps	Smooth motion capture

Designed explicitly for libcamera integration, this module eliminates traditional kernel driver conflicts and supports advanced computational photography features out-of-the-box.

Product¶

Product Image	SKU	Resolution	Sensor	Interface	Features	Focus Type	Focus Distance	Field of View(DxHxV)	IR Sensitivity
	B0569	8.3MP	IMX415	MIPI CSI-2	Ultra Low Light	Fixed	3m-infinite	104°(D)×88°(H)×47°(V)	Integral 650nm IR Filter

Quick Start Guide¶

Hardware Connection¶

Please refer to the following doc for common hardware connection method of RPI Camera:

Quick Start Guide - Hardware Connection

Software Guide¶

Raspberry Pi OS version requirement¶

Raspberry Pi Image Version¶

Please use the Raspberry Pi system image released on or after May 6, 2025

Raspberry Pi Kernel Version¶

Please use kernel version 6.12.25 or later

Install Arducam `libcamera` apps¶

Step 1. Download the bash scripts

wget -O install_pivariety_pkgs.sh https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver/releases/download/install_script/install_pivariety_pkgs.sh 
chmod +x install_pivariety_pkgs.sh

Step 2. Install libcamera

./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_dev

Step 3. Install libcamera-apps

./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_apps

IMX415 camera is supported by the libcamera version 0.5.0+rpi20250707-4 or later, which is included in the latest Raspberry Pi OS image.

Access the Camera¶

Just configure the IMX415 camera in the config.txt file and reboot.(The demo is based on Raspberry Pi5 Bookwork OS)

Modify `config.txt` file¶

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx415
#Save and reboot.

Check Camera Detection¶

dmesg | grep imx415

Check `video0` Node¶

ls /dev/video*

Check Camera Information¶

Check the resolution and frame rate supported by the camera

Preview¶

rpicam-still -t 0

Note

Please use the command libcamera-still -t 0 to preview the camera on the Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye.