Raspberry Pi NoIR V2

The Raspberry Pi HD Pi NoIR camera board can be connected to any Raspberry Pi or compute module (with the appropriate cable/adapter), allowing you to create HD videos and still photos. The Pi NoIR (no infrared) is the same as the standard camera module but without an IR filter. Therefore, it is excellent for photography and video in low light conditions. The module utilizes the Sony IMX219PQ image sensor, which provides high-speed video recording and high sensitivity. The Pi NoIR module minimizes image artifacts such as the moiré effect and blurring. It also features automatic controls, including exposure control, white balance, and luminance detection.

A 15 cm flat ribbon cable on the module plugs directly into the camera serial interface (CSI) port of your Pi. Once connected, you can access the camera board via the MMAL (Multi-Media Abstraction Layer) or the V4L API (Video for Linux). Alternatively, libraries such as Picamera Python and many others are available online.

The Raspberry Pi Pi NoIR camera module is ideal for nighttime HD video and still photography. When used with IR LEDs, you can see in the dark, allowing you to monitor plant health or even nocturnal animals. IR LEDs are necessary for illumination when using the Pi NoIR camera module in low light.