Raspberry Pi HQ Camera – M12 Mount

Raspberry Pi has introduced the Camera Module 3 series, the successor to the Camera Module 2 lineup and the latest addition to its mainstream camera family. This new series replaces the incredibly popular Camera Module 2, first released in April 2016.

Alongside the Camera 3 launch, Raspberry Pi has also refreshed its M12 Mount and CS-Mount High Quality (HQ) Cameras, originally released in 2020, equipping them with the upgraded Sony IMX477 12.3MP sensor for improved performance.

Raspberry Pi HQ Camera – M12 Mount

The Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera is a cost-effective yet high-performance imaging solution featuring a 12.3-megapixel Sony IMX477 sensor with a 7.9mm diagonal size, delivering excellent image clarity and enhanced low-light capabilities.
The M12 Mount version supports a wide range of interchangeable M12 lenses, while the CS-Mount variant works with CS- and C-mount lenses (C-mount lenses require the included C-to-CS adapter). Additional lens formats can be used with third-party adapters.

This HQ Camera is ideal for industrial and consumer applications—such as surveillance, machine vision, and systems requiring high visual fidelity or specialized optics. It is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers from the Raspberry Pi 1 Model B onwards, using the latest software.

The package includes a camera board with the Sony IMX477 sensor, an FPC ribbon cable for Raspberry Pi connection, and a milled aluminum lens mount with an integrated tripod thread.

Features

Latest Sony IMX477R 12.3-megapixel sensor

Stacked, back-illuminated sensor architecture

Supports most interchangeable M12 lenses

Compatible with a wide range of third-party lenses

Durable milled aluminum lens mount with built-in trip