OV9281 Global Shutter Camera Module for Raspberry Pi 4B / 5 (1MP, FOV 79°)

The OV9281 Global Shutter Camera Module is a 1MP monochrome camera designed for precision computer vision and high-speed motion tracking on Raspberry Pi boards. Featuring simultaneous pixel exposure and a 79.3-degree field of view, it is ideal for makers, students, and engineers developing gesture control, eye tracking, and robotic vision systems.

Distortion-free high-speed capture

Equipped with OmniPixel3-GS technology, the global shutter exposes all pixels at once to eliminate motion blur and the jelly effect common in rolling shutters. This enables crisp, undistorted image capture when tracking fast-moving targets such as spinning mechanisms or dynamic robotics.

High sensitivity in low-light environments

The 1/4-inch monochrome sensor features large 3um x 3um pixels paired with a bright f/2.0 aperture and an integrated infrared filter. This optical configuration produces clear 1280x800 resolution images even in dim indoor or night surveillance conditions.

Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 ready

The module interfaces via a 2-lane MIPI-CSI connection for rapid, real-time image data transmission. It includes both a 15-pin to 15-pin and a 15-pin to 22-pin FPC ribbon cable for direct connection to Raspberry Pi 4B and Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computers.

Compact form factor and wide field of view

Built on a 38x38mm PCB with a 6.5x6.5mm fixed-focus lens assembly, the camera integrates easily into custom robot chassis and compact enclosures. It provides a wide 79.3-degree field of view with optical distortion under 1 percent.

Optimised for vision and tracking pipelines

The black-and-white OV9281 sensor provides low-latency frames tailored for algorithmic tasks like head and eye tracking, gesture detection, and motion sensing. Refer to the CSI camera selection guide to evaluate compatibility and specifications across the Raspberry Pi camera range.