Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 NoIR

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 NoIR features the same Sony IMX219 8-megapixel sensor as the standard Camera Module 2. It replaced the original PiNoIR Camera Module, which used a 5-megapixel OmniVision OV5647 sensor. The key difference with the NoIR variant is that it lacks an infrared filter, allowing it to capture images in the dark with infrared lighting.

Features

• Sony IMX219 8-megapixel sensor with Exmor R back-illuminated architecture
• No infrared filter (NoIR), ideal for low-light and night-vision applications
• Supports video modes:
  • 1080p at 30fps
  • 720p at 60fps
  • VGA at 90fps
• Includes a blue gel filter for monitoring plant health
• 15cm ribbon cable for connection via the CSI port on the Raspberry Pi
• Compatible with all Raspberry Pi models that have a CSI connector (except Raspberry Pi 400 and early Raspberry Pi Zero models)
• Can be controlled using libcamera and the libcamera-based Picamera2 Python library beta

Specifications

• Designed for capturing images in low-light or infrared environments
• Offers all the same capabilities as the standard Camera Module 2, but without the IR filter
• Useful for night-vision applications and wildlife monitoring with infrared LEDs
• Daylight photos appear altered due to the absence of an IR filter
• Raspberry Pi Zero models require a dedicated camera cable (sold separately)

Applications

• Wildlife observation, particularly for nocturnal species
• Night-vision photography and video
• Monitoring plant health using the included blue gel filter
• Home security applications in low-light environments

The Camera Module 2 NoIR is compatible with all Raspberry Pi models that have a CSI connector, except the Raspberry Pi 400 and the 2016 launch version of the Raspberry Pi Zero. For Raspberry Pi Zero models, a dedicated camera cable is required.