Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens

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Component Description

Overview

The Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens is a specialized camera module designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi series of single-board computers. This lens is optimized for capturing high-quality images and videos in various IoT applications, including surveillance, robotics, computer vision, and more.

Functionality

The Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens is designed to enhance the camera capabilities of the Raspberry Pi, providing a Telephoto lens that captures distant objects with high clarity and precision. This lens is compatible with the Raspberry Pi camera module, allowing users to upgrade their camera setup with a more advanced optical system.

Key Features

High-Quality Optics: The lens features high-quality optical glass elements that ensure minimal distortion, chromatic aberration, and vignetting, resulting in crisp and clear images.
16mm Focal Length: The telephoto lens provides a narrower field of view, allowing users to capture objects at a distance with higher magnification and precision.
High-Speed Aperture: The lens features a fast aperture of f/1.4, enabling better low-light performance and a shallow depth of field, making it ideal for applications requiring high image quality.
Multi-Coating: The lens elements are multi-coated to reduce glare, reflections, and ghosting, resulting in improved image contrast and color accuracy.
Threaded Mount: The lens features a standard M12x0.5 thread mount, making it compatible with the Raspberry Pi camera module and other devices with compatible mounts.
Durable Construction: The lens is built with a rugged and durable metal casing, ensuring reliability and stability in various environmental conditions.
Compact Design: The lens is designed to be compact and lightweight, making it ideal for integration into IoT projects where space is limited.
Wide Compatibility: The lens is compatible with all Raspberry Pi models, including the Raspberry Pi 4, 3, 2, and 1.

Specifications

Focal Length

16mm

Aperture

f/1.4

Angle of View

35 (horizontal), 24 (vertical), 46 (diagonal)

Mount Type

M12x0.5

Image Sensor

Compatible with Raspberry Pi camera module

Dimensions

25mm (diameter) x 40mm (length)

Weight

Approximately 30g

Operating Temperature

-20C to 60C

Applications

IoT surveillance systems

Robotics and computer vision projects

Wildlife monitoring and observation

Industrial inspection and quality control

Aerial photography and videography

Home security systems

By combining the Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens with the Raspberry Pi camera module, users can create advanced IoT projects that require high-quality image and video capture capabilities.

Pin Configuration

Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens Pinout Guide
The Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens is a high-performance camera module designed specifically for Raspberry Pi boards. It features a 16mm telephoto lens and a 5-megapixel sensor, making it ideal for applications requiring high-quality images with a narrow field of view.
The camera module has a 15-pin FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) connector that connects to the Raspberry Pi board's camera interface. Below is a detailed description of each pin, along with a step-by-step guide on how to connect them:
Pinout Diagram:
| Pin # | Pin Name | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | VCC | 3.3V Power Supply |
| 2 | GND | Ground |
| 3 | XCLK | Clock Signal |
| 4 | PWDN | Power Down |
| 5 | DIN | Data In |
| 6 | DOUT | Data Out |
| 7 | GCLK | Global Clock |
| 8 | PCLK | Pixel Clock |
| 9 | HSYNC | Horizontal Synchronization |
| 10 | VSYNC | Vertical Synchronization |
| 11 | DVALID | Data Valid |
| 12 | XCLR | Clock Clear |
| 13 | SDA | I2C Data |
| 14 | SCL | I2C Clock |
| 15 | GND | Ground |
Connecting the Pins:
To connect the camera module to your Raspberry Pi board, follow these steps:
Step 1: Connect the FPC Connector
Carefully align the FPC connector on the camera module with the camera interface on your Raspberry Pi board. Gently push the connector onto the interface until it clicks into place.
Step 2: Connect the Power Pins
Connect the VCC pin (Pin 1) to a 3.3V power supply on your Raspberry Pi board. Typically, this would be the 3.3V pin on the GPIO header.
Connect the GND pin (Pin 2) to a ground pin on your Raspberry Pi board. This is usually one of the GND pins on the GPIO header.
Step 3: Connect the Clock and Reset Pins
Connect the XCLK pin (Pin 3) to the XCLK pin on your Raspberry Pi board. This is usually GPIO 32.
Connect the PWDN pin (Pin 4) to a GPIO pin on your Raspberry Pi board. This is typically GPIO 31.
Step 4: Connect the Data Pins
Connect the DIN pin (Pin 5) to the DIN pin on your Raspberry Pi board. This is usually GPIO 19.
Connect the DOUT pin (Pin 6) to the DOUT pin on your Raspberry Pi board. This is usually GPIO 20.
Step 5: Connect the Synchronization and Clock Pins
Connect the HSYNC pin (Pin 9) to the HSYNC pin on your Raspberry Pi board. This is usually GPIO 18.
Connect the VSYNC pin (Pin 10) to the VSYNC pin on your Raspberry Pi board. This is usually GPIO 17.
Connect the PCLK pin (Pin 8) to the PCLK pin on your Raspberry Pi board. This is usually GPIO 21.
Step 6: Connect the I2C Pins (Optional)
If you want to use the camera module's I2C interface, connect the SDA pin (Pin 13) to the SDA pin on your Raspberry Pi board. This is usually GPIO 2.
Connect the SCL pin (Pin 14) to the SCL pin on your Raspberry Pi board. This is usually GPIO 3.
Step 7: Secure the Camera Module
Once all the pins are connected, secure the camera module to your Raspberry Pi board using the provided screws or adhesive.
Important Notes:
Make sure to handle the camera module and Raspberry Pi board with care to avoid damage to the FPC connector or other components.
Use a suitable power supply and follow proper safety precautions when working with electrical components.
Refer to the Raspberry Pi documentation and camera module datasheet for more information on configuration and usage.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully connect the Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens to your Raspberry Pi board.

Code Examples

Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens Documentation

Overview

The Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens is a high-quality camera lens designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi camera module. This telephoto lens provides a 16mm focal length, making it ideal for capturing distant objects or scenes with high clarity and precision.

Technical Specifications

Focal Length: 16mm
 Aperture: f/1.4
 Sensor Size: 1/4 inch
 Angle of View: 24
 Mount Type: Raspberry Pi Camera Module compatible

Getting Started

To use the Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens, you'll need:

A Raspberry Pi board (any model)
 A Raspberry Pi camera module (v1 or v2)
 The Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens

Code Examples

### Example 1: Basic Camera Capture with Telephoto Lens (Python)

This example demonstrates how to capture a still image using the Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens.
```python
import picamera

# Initialize the camera
camera = picamera.PiCamera()

# Set the camera resolution and framerate
camera.resolution = (640, 480)
camera.framerate = 30

# Set the lens focus to infinity (telephoto mode)
camera.focus = (0, 0, 0, 0, 0)  # (x, y, x, y, focus)

# Capture a still image
camera.capture('image.jpg')

# Clean up
camera.close()
```
### Example 2: Real-time Video Streaming with Telephoto Lens (Python)

This example demonstrates how to stream real-time video using the Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens.
```python
import picamera

# Initialize the camera
camera = picamera.PiCamera()

# Set the camera resolution and framerate
camera.resolution = (640, 480)
camera.framerate = 30

# Set the lens focus to infinity (telephoto mode)
camera.focus = (0, 0, 0, 0, 0)  # (x, y, x, y, focus)

# Start streaming video
camera.start_preview()
camera.start_recording('video.h264')

while True:
    # Update the preview and recording
    camera.wait_recording(1)

# Clean up
camera.stop_recording()
camera.stop_preview()
camera.close()
```
### Example 3: Object Detection with Telephoto Lens and OpenCV (Python)

This example demonstrates how to use the Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens with OpenCV to detect objects in a scene.
```python
import cv2
import picamera
import numpy as np

# Initialize the camera
camera = picamera.PiCamera()

# Set the camera resolution and framerate
camera.resolution = (640, 480)
camera.framerate = 30

# Set the lens focus to infinity (telephoto mode)
camera.focus = (0, 0, 0, 0, 0)  # (x, y, x, y, focus)

# Load the Haar cascade for object detection
face_cascade = cv2.CascadeClassifier('haarcascade_frontalface_default.xml')

while True:
    # Capture a frame from the camera
    raw_capture = picamera.array.PiRGBArray(camera)
    camera.capture(raw_capture, format='bgr')
    frame = raw_capture.array

# Convert the frame to grayscale
    gray = cv2.cvtColor(frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)

# Detect objects using the Haar cascade
    faces = face_cascade.detectMultiScale(gray, scaleFactor=1.1, minNeighbors=5)

# Draw rectangles around the detected objects
    for (x, y, w, h) in faces:
        cv2.rectangle(frame, (x, y), (x+w, y+h), (0, 255, 0), 2)

# Display the output
    cv2.imshow('Object Detection', frame)

# Exit on key press
    if cv2.waitKey(1) & 0xFF == ord('q'):
        break

# Clean up
camera.close()
cv2.destroyAllWindows()
```
These examples demonstrate the basic usage of the Raspberry Pi 16mm High Quality Camera Telephoto Lens in various contexts. You can adapt and modify these examples to suit your specific use case.