Description Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera M12 Replacement Camera in the Cam-23964 variant is an M12 high resolution lens designed for use with the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera M12. This version features 14MP resolution, an ultra wide 184.6° diagonal field of view, and a 2.72mm focal length, making it suitable for panoramic imaging, wide-area monitoring, robotics vision, and experimental camera projects that need a very wide viewing angle. This Cam-23964 lens uses an M12 x P0.5 mount and is intended as a replacement or alternative lens for compatible M12 mount camera modules. Its ultra wide angle design is useful when you want to capture more of a scene in a single frame, especially in compact Raspberry Pi camera setups, machine vision experiments, and custom embedded imaging systems. Features Cam-23964 variant with 2.72mm focal length. 14MP high resolution M12 lens for detailed image capture. 184.6° diagonal ultra wide angle for broad scene coverage. Compatible with Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera M12 and similar M12 mount camera modules. M12 x P0.5 mount for compact camera integration. Suitable for panoramic imaging, wide-area monitoring, and embedded vision. Ultra wide angle view is helpful for capturing more content in limited installation space. Designed as a replacement lens for M12 mount camera systems. Specifications Cam-23964 / WS1842714 Resolution 14MP Focal Length 2.72mm Aperture F2.5 Back Focus Length 3.06mm Distortion < -21% Mount M12 x P0.5 Operating Temperature -30 to +75°C Construction 8G + IR Weight 9g Image Format 1/2.3 inch Field of View, Diagonal 184.6° Field of View, Horizontal 140.0° Field of View, Vertical 102.6° Applications Raspberry Pi camera projects that need an ultra wide field of view. Panoramic imaging and wide-area scene capture. Robotics vision systems that benefit from broader scene awareness. Embedded machine vision experiments and prototype camera systems. Indoor monitoring and wide-angle observation setups. Educational imaging projects using M12 camera modules. Product List Cam-23964 M12 lens × 1 Other Content Important note: this SKU is the lens only. The M12 mount camera module, Raspberry Pi board, and FFC cable shown in some example photos are not included. Mounting compatibility: this lens is suitable for the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera M12 and other compatible M12 mount camera modules. Related reading on OpenELAB: Raspberry Pi Ecosystem Overview, Waveshare Ecosystem Overview. Resources Waveshare Wiki Raspberry Pi Camera Documentation Raspberry Pi Camera Software Documentation Raspberry Pi Getting Started Raspberry Pi Documentation Center FAQ 1. Does this SKU include the camera module?No. Cam-23964 is the lens only. The M12 camera module is not included. 2. What is the focal length of this variant?This variant uses a 2.72mm focal length. 3. What is the field of view?It provides an ultra wide 184.6° diagonal field of view, with 140.0° horizontal and 102.6° vertical coverage. 4. Which camera system is it compatible with?It is suitable for the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera M12 and other compatible M12 mount camera modules.
