Raspberry Pi Camera Module OV9281 – Global Shutter

Fiddling with Camera Modules and Raspberry Pi development boards is a fun way to create the smartest GoPro you’ve ever seen. With a project able to visually monitor its environment, you can create interesting interfaces and automatic functions. Raspberry Pi Boards are clever mini-computers, capable of interpreting the input of your camera module to do a lot more than just record. More complex projects will post-process your images and even dabble with the basics of AI Vision and machine learning applications. We have a wide range of Pi Cameras for you to choose from for your next awesome project, with the quality and features you need – such as this Raspberry Pi OV9281 Camera Module.

Compatible with the popular Raspberry Pi 4 board, this OV9281 Camera Module offers 1MP quality, 120° field of view and global shutters. This simple camera includes a 15-pin FFC cable that connects easily to your Raspberry Pi board for you to get started right away. The global shutter captures a high frame rate that’s more suitable for capturing fast-moving objects. The design of these shutters reduces wobble and the frustrating distortion of jello-effect, usually due to vibrations or hand-held motion shots. With the OV9281 Camera Module, you can rely on more natural imaging from your wearable tech or your speedy mobile robot. Additionally, this module is made for a compact design that we Makers love to create for our fun portable projects.

These features, along with a good price range that accommodates hobbyists like us, make the Raspberry Pi OV9281 Camera Module a solid choice. With its special global shutters and decent quality, you can expect this standard camera module to keep up with your more mobile Raspberry Pi projects which could produce vibrations and blurs with other typical cameras.

Additional Resources:

• Waveshare has put together an Official OV9281-120 Camera Module Wiki Page with more information user guides, and user manual for you to get started.

When it comes to producing unique electronics components and modules, there are very few brands that can provide the quality that Waveshare can. Based in the Futian District in Shenzhen, China, Waveshare are experts in developing electronics to a high standard of quality, which have been thoroughly tested to work seamlessly with corresponding development platforms and systems – such as the E-Ink HATs for Raspberry Pi’s.

What we love most about Waveshare is how they are dedicated to providing quality products, and have moved away from the typical “Made in China” stigma – cheap products with cheap parts and components. Instead, Waveshare understand the value of supplying quality products and building sustainable relationships with international resellers and distributors. They know that consistent quality will result in consistent business, and as such they always ensure strict quality control for each and every product that comes out of the manufacturing plant.

We are always excited to peruse through their vast catalogue of exciting new products to find unique modules, components or even entire development boards that are designed with quality in mind. Because we know that every cent that we spend with Waveshare will be well-spent, with each product that order adding real value to our own catalogue of products.