Arducam in libcamera

For the Community, By the Community, With the Community

Bringing open-source,plug-and-play embedded cameras to makers, developers, and innovators — powered by libcamera.

At Arducam,our vision is to simplify embedded vision and facilitate innovation.

Our deep collaboration with the libcamera community brings this vision to life—by developing more open-source, upstream-supported camera modules, we aim to make embedded vision more accessible and developer-friendly. For the community, by the community, with the community—we’re committed to building a truly open and innovative imaging ecosystem together.

Arducam Open-Source Camera Lineup

A growing collection of upstream-supported cameras, built for embedded vision. With ongoing collaboration from the libcamera community, this list will only keep expanding.

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Purpose-Built Camera Selection

Backed by Arducam’s extensive experience in camera hardware, we offer a range of image sensors tailored for different use cases—from high-resolution imaging to low-light performance—ensuring the right solution for every project.

Multi-Platform Compatibility

Thanks to libcamera’s growing ecosystem, these cameras are natively supported across a wide range of platforms, including Raspberry Pi, Rockchip, NXP i.MX, Intel, Renesas, and more.

Fully Open Source

In full alignment with the libcamera community, our cameras are open-source inside and out. We provide complete datasheets, schematics, and 3D files—including enclosures—for users to review, modify, or 3D-print on their own.

Lens and Accessories

Customize Your Camera Setup—From Optics to Enclosures

To help you get the most out of your open-source camera, Arducam offers a wide range of optional accessories designed for flexibility, performance, and customization.

Lens Options

Choose from wide-angle, telephoto, NoIR (IR-sensitive), and low-distortion lenses tailored to each camera model.

3D-printable Cases

Download STL files and print your own camera housings or mounts for fast prototyping or permanent installations.

Infrared Accessories

Add NIR LEDs for night vision or low-light scenarios.

PTZ Kits

Enable pan-tilt-zoom control for robotics, surveillance, or tracking applications.

Cables, Mounts & More

Find extension cables, tripod adapters, and mounting hardware to fit your project.

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Key Specs

Image sensor/SPEC	IMX335	IMX415	OV64A40	IMX519	IMX378	IMX462	IMX296	IMX290	OV7251	OV9281
Arducam SKU#	B0568	B0569	B0483	B0449	B0412	B0444	B0445	B0424	B0206	B0411
Resolution	5 MP	8.3 MP	64 MP	16MP	12MP	2MP	1.58MP	2MP	VGA	1MP
Sensor Active Area	2592(H)x1944(V)	3840(H)x2160(V)	9248(H)×6944(V)	4656(H)×3496(V)	4056(H)x3040(V)	1920(H)×1080(V)	1440(H)×1080(V)	1920(H)×1080(V)	640(H)x480(V)	1280(H)×800(V)
Shutter type	Rolling Shutter	Rolling Shutter	Rolling Shutter	Rolling Shutter	Rolling Shutter	Rolling Shutter	Global Shutter	Rolling Shutter	Global Shutter	Global Shutter
Color Filter Type	Color	Color	Color	Color	Color	Color	Color	Color	Mono	Mono
Optical size	1/2.8”	1/2.8”	1/1.32"	1/2.53"	1/2.3”	1/2.8”	1/2.9”	1/2.8”	1/7.5”	1/4"
Output Format	RAW10/RAW12	RAW10	RAW10	RAW8/RAW10	RAW10/RAW12	RAW10	RAW10	RAW10/RAW12	RAW8/RAW10	RAW8/RAW10
Max. Frame rate	2592x1944@30fps	[email protected]	1920×1080@45fps	1280x720@60fps	1332x990@120fps	1920x1080@60fps	1440x1080@60fps	1280x720@90fps	640 x 480@30fps	640×400@309fps
Focus type	Fixed Focus	Fixed Focus	Autofocus	Fixed Focus	Fixed Focus	Fixed Focus	Fixed Focus	Fixed Focus	Fixed Focus	Fixed Focus
Lens mount	M12 Mount*	M12 Mount*	Stock Lens Mount	Stock Lens Mount	Stock Lens Mount	M12 Mount*	M12 Mount*	M12 Mount*	Stock Lens Mount	Stock Lens Mount
Default FOV*	104.9°(D)×82.4°(H)×53°(V)	104°(D)×88°(H)×47°(V)	84°(D)×68°(H)×56°(V)	122°(D)×110°(H)×94°(V)	82.4°(D)x78°(H)x60°(V)	161°(D)x141.4°(H)x81.7°(V)	55°(D)x45°(H)x33°(V)	103°(D)x90°(H)x74°(V)	86.5°(D)x72.9°(H)x57.7°(V)	89.5°(D)x79.8°(H)x55.2°(V)

M12 Mount*: Compatible with various lenses meeting the M12 specification.
Default FOV*: The field of view (FoV) parameter shown here applies only to the standard default lens.

Community Involvement

Customize Your Camera Setup—From Optics to Enclosures

Our open-source cameras are the result of close collaboration with the libcamera community. We contribute upstream, test with real users, and grow the ecosystem together. Whether you’re reporting issues, building with our hardware, or helping improve the software, your feedback drives our progress. This is not just support—it’s co-development.

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Customization Support

Tailored Cameras for Demanding Applications

For professional users with specific requirements, we collaborate with the libcamera community (Ideas on Board) to offer custom camera development – Arducam handles the hardware design and manufacturing, while Ideas on Board supports software integration and tuning.

Arducam

Leads the hardware design, prototyping, manufacturing, and physical customization

You

Define your requirements, test samples, and help validate for production

Ideas on Board

Supports driver adaptation, API-level integration, and upstreaming into the ecosystem

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Hardware-Level Customizations (by Arducam)

⚪ Lens system – M12, CS, C-mount, or fixed-focus vs. autofocus

⚪ Image sensors – Resolution, shutter type, pixel size, and sensor format

⚪ Form factor – Custom PCB shape, size, and connector position

⚪ Interfaces – CSI-2, USB, GMSL, DVP, FPD-Link, etc.

⚪ IR filters – Visible light, NoIR, dual-band options

⚪ Camera modules with or without housing – Designed to your specs

⚪ Special requirements – Thermal management, ruggedization, conformal coating, etc.

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Software-Level Integration (in collaboration with Ideas on Board)

⚪ libcamera driver support – We work with the community to upstream support or adapt to your use case

⚪ Tuning & testing – Exposure, white balance, gain, autofocus tuning

⚪ Platform integration – Rockchip, NXP i.MX, Raspberry Pi, Intel, Renesas, etc.

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For the Community, By the Community, With the Community

At Arducam,our vision is to simplify embedded vision and facilitate innovation.

Arducam Open-Source Camera Lineup

Purpose-Built Camera Selection

Multi-Platform Compatibility

Fully Open Source

Lens and Accessories

Key Specs

Community Involvement

Customization Support

Hardware-Level Customizations (by Arducam)

Software-Level Integration (in collaboration with Ideas on Board)

Products

Customization

Partnership

Resources

Contact

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