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Version: Evo (Latest)

Cameras

OpenHD supports and recommends the following cameras on the Raspberry Pi:

Raspberry Pi CSI cameras

VendorModelField of usePriceOverlay
ArducamSkyMaster HDRHighest Quality$37libcamera_imx708
ArducamSkyVision ProHigh Quality$37libcamera_imx519
ArducamIMX477Mlow weight,small$37libcamera_imx477
Raspberry Pi FoundationPi Cam V1 (OV5647)*Normal$25MMAL
Raspberry Pi FoundationPi Cam V2 (IMX219)*Normal$25MMAL
Raspberry Pi FoundationPi Cam HQ (IMX477)*HQ$50MMAL
ArducamIMX477 MiniNormal$75libcamera_imx477
ArducamIMX462Low Light$602
ArducamIMX519 MINIHQ Mini
fixed focus
$35libcamera_imx519
ArducamSTARVIS IMX290Low Light$30libcamera_imx290
ArducamSTARVIS IMX327Low Light$30libcamera_imx327
ArducamSTARVIS IMX462Ultra
Low Light
$60libcamera_imx462
VEYEIMX 327ELow Light$90veye_cam2m
VEYEIMX307Low

*This cameras use mainly raspivid which is legacy and discontinued. These cameras aren't really recommended for FPV, since V1,V2 of Raspberry cameras do not provide a good image outdoors, and the HQ camera is much bigger and more expensive then smaller versions of it. V1 sensor is also not produced anymore and V2 sensor is about to follow.

Thermal/USB Cameras

NameLensSensorResolutionFPS
Hti-201ChalcogenideRaytheon320x2409hz
Hti-301GermaniumiRay384x28825hz
Infiray T2 searchGermaniumiRay256×19225hz
FLIR Boson 320GermaniumFLIR320x2569hz/60hz
FLIR Boson 640GermaniumFLIR640x5129hz/60hz

more information

HDMI CSI Adapter

NameCsi lanesResolution
HC100F2up to 1080p@30fps
Geekworn C7792up to 1080p@30fps
Geekworm C7904up to 1080p@30fps

More information about CSI-HDMI can be found here.

USB Cameras

Read here

IP Cameras

Read here

Get your camera supported !

Cameras not listed here may potentionally work, but aren't tested and configured.

We only integrate Cameras which are tested and fitting to the purpose of openhd. If you want to get new cameras supported ask your camera vender to support OpenHD development with their hardware, but contact us first at [email protected]

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While many cameras can potentially work, latency is the biggest issue. Please read the Camera pages to fully understand all variables.

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When using multiple Cameras you need to choose one Camera-Subsystem, so you can not use libcamera and raspicam at the same time. This means f.e. you can not use an Veye-Camera and an Arducam camera at the same time.

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When using multiple Cameras the second camera is using Software decoding and encoding, it is not recommended to use a high quality camera. It is generally made for a thermal camera or something with lower resolutions.

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With the upcoming of many new camera's there is one thing we need to mention. OpenHD is not supporting ANY autofocus cameras, since they are basically not usable on equipment with vibrations (like drones), this also includes the Raspberry V3-lineup

We also want to thank our cooperation partners for providing the Team with Prototypes and want to specifically thank Arducam for helping us in developing cameras specifically to our need.

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Supported Cameras *

Can be enabled and used easily (No custom scripting), in case things don't work you can ask us for help.

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Among the available options, we highly recommend the top 3 cameras as they offer unparalleled versatility and optimization for OpenHD. These cameras stand out for their exceptional image quality, low latency, extensive feature set, and suitability for professional applications. If you are currently without a preferred camera choice, these top recommendations are guaranteed to provide unique benefits and fulfill your requirements.

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