Infrared Camera Module 8 Megapixel for Raspberry Pi

The small module, which measures just 23.86x25x9 mm and weighs 3 grams, plugs into the CSI-2 connector of the Raspberry Pi through its 15-pin ribbon cable. Once connected, the module can be accessed through the MMAL (Multi-Media Abstraction Layer) or V4L (video for Linux) API. Alternatively there are plenty of libraries available online, Pi camera Python among them.

Please note: there is no microphone for audio.

• Leaving out the IR filter keeps image contamination low, such as fixed pattern noise and smear. The module also offers automatic control functions such as exposure control, white balance and luminance detection.

• Connecting the Pi NoIR to the Pi:
  A 15 cm ribbon cable attached to the module plugs straight into the CSI (Camera Serial Interface) port of your Pi device. Once connected, the camera board can be accessed through the MMAL (Multi-Media Abstraction Layer) or V4L (video for Linux) API. Alternatively there are plenty of libraries available online, Pi camera Python among them.

• What the product is for:
  Ideal for shooting HD video and stills in the dark. Used together with infrared LEDs it lets you see in the dark, so you can monitor plant health or even nocturnal animals.

• Note: infrared LEDs are needed for illumination when the Pi NoIR camera module is used in the dark.