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The Raspberry Pi Camera Module 2 is an 8-megapixel camera module designed for use with Raspberry Pi boards. It features a Sony IMX219 sensor, which is a significant upgrade from the 5-megapixel OmniVision OV5647 sensor found in the original camera module. This new sensor offers improved image quality, color fidelity, and low-light performance .
The Camera Module 2 supports high-definition video recording with modes such as 1080p30, 720p60, and VGA90, in addition to still capture capabilities. It connects to the Raspberry Pi via a 15cm ribbon cable to the CSI port, and it is compatible with all models of Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3, and 4 .
One of the key features of the Camera Module 2 is its ability to be used for various applications, from time-lapse and slow-motion videos to other creative projects. It can also be used in home security systems and wildlife camera traps due to its popularity and versatility .
The camera module works with the MMAL and V4L APIs and has numerous third-party libraries available for it, including the Picamera Python library, which makes it easy to integrate into projects .
