The DFRobot 5MP Night Vision Camera for Raspberry Pi is a CSI interface camera module with the IR-cut filter removed and built-in IR LED illuminators, enabling genuine night vision in complete darkness. Connecting directly to any Raspberry Pi's CSI port, it delivers 5MP resolution during the day and infrared-illuminated monochrome imagery at night — without any additional hardware. Compatible with all major Raspberry Pi camera software including raspistill, raspivid, libcamera, and OpenCV. Specifications Resolution: 5 Megapixels (2592×1944) Sensor: OV5647 or compatible CMOS (IR-cut removed) Interface: CSI (Camera Serial Interface, 15-pin FFC) Night Vision: Built-in IR LED illuminators IR Sensitivity: Sensitive to 850nm infrared light Compatible Boards: Raspberry Pi 4B, 3B+, 3B, Zero W, Zero 2W Driver: Supported by Raspberry Pi OS (raspistill, libcamera) Cable: 15-pin CSI ribbon cable included Key Features 5MP resolution with IR-cut filter removed for genuine night vision capability Built-in IR LED illuminators provide illumination in complete darkness CSI interface delivers low-latency, high-bandwidth video to Raspberry Pi Compatible with all major Raspberry Pi camera software stacks Suitable for 24/7 surveillance and wildlife monitoring in low light Hardware ISP in Raspberry Pi processes night-vision images for AWB and noise reduction No additional lighting required for indoor monitoring at night Compact board design for easy integration into enclosures and cases Applications Home security and night-time surveillance Wildlife and garden night monitoring Pet monitoring with night visibility Baby monitoring with IR night vision Raspberry Pi time-lapse in low-light conditions Industrial inspection in dark environments Agriculture monitoring at night Research and scientific low-light imaging Package Includes 1x DFRobot 5MP Night Vision Camera for Raspberry Pi 1x 15-pin CSI ribbon cable Note: Raspberry Pi board sold separately FAQ Q: How far can it see in the dark? A: IR LEDs typically illuminate 3–5 meters. Visibility depends on scene reflectivity. Q: Will photos look black-and-white in the dark? A: Yes — IR illumination produces monochrome images. In visible light, it produces full-color images. Q: Is it compatible with Raspberry Pi 5? A: A 15-to-22 pin adapter cable is required for Raspberry Pi 5. Q: Can I use this with motion detection software? A: Yes — combine with MotionEyeOS or custom OpenCV motion detection scripts. Q: Does IR light disturb animals? A: 850nm IR is invisible to humans. Some animals may perceive it; for covert use, 940nm IR is preferred.
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