--- product_id: 433359969 title: "Arducam Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477, C-CS Adapter & Tripod Mount, Compatible with Pi 1-4 & Zero/Zero 2W" brand: "arducam" price: "AED 294" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Arducam" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/433359969-arducam-raspberry-pi-hq-camera-12-3mp-imx477-c-cs store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # C-CS adapter + tripod mount 12.3MP IMX477 sensor Universal Pi 1-4 & Zero compatibility Arducam Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477, C-CS Adapter & Tripod Mount, Compatible with Pi 1-4 & Zero/Zero 2W **Brand:** arducam **Price:** AED 294 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate your Pi projects with pro-grade imaging power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Arducam Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477, C-CS Adapter & Tripod Mount, Compatible with Pi 1-4 & Zero/Zero 2W by arducam - **How much does it cost?** AED 294 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/433359969-arducam-raspberry-pi-hq-camera-12-3mp-imx477-c-cs) ## Best For - arducam enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arducam brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enhanced Low-Light Performance:** Nearly 50% larger pixel area boosts IR sensitivity, perfect for AI, facial recognition, and night-time monitoring. - • **Versatile Lens & Mount Options:** Includes C-CS adapter and standard tripod mount for professional-grade lens flexibility and stable setups anywhere. - • **Crystal-Clear 12.3MP Resolution:** Capture ultra-detailed images with the advanced IMX477 sensor, delivering 4056x3040 pixels of stunning clarity. - • **Plug & Play Raspberry Pi Compatibility:** Seamlessly integrates with all Raspberry Pi models from 1 to 4, including Zero and Zero 2W—no complex drivers needed. - • **Effortless Setup with Minimal Configuration:** Just two config tweaks and a reboot unlock high-quality imaging—ideal for busy pros who demand efficiency. ## Overview The Arducam Raspberry Pi HQ Camera features a high-resolution 12.3MP Sony IMX477 sensor, compatible across all Raspberry Pi models including Zero variants. It comes equipped with a C-CS lens adapter and tripod mount, enabling versatile professional use cases from AI vision to 3D printer monitoring. With enhanced low-light sensitivity and straightforward setup requiring minimal configuration, it’s the ultimate upgrade for Raspberry Pi imaging enthusiasts seeking superior clarity and flexibility. ## Description The Arducam for Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera is the latest camera board from Raspberry Pi Foundation. It adopts the IMX477R sensor, and requires a C- or CS-mount lens to work. It is compatible with Raspberry Pi series boards, offers higher resolution (12.3MP) and higher sensitivity (nearly 50% greater area per pixel for improved low-light performance) than the existing Camera Module V2. Review: Veraltete Produktseite, unklare Infos, Bildquali top - Sehr gutes Bild, frustrierende Erfahrung drumherum Kurze Zusammenfassung für alle, die's eilig haben: Sehr gute Bildqualität, solides PCB, aber zu viele Ärgernisse rund drum. Was stört: - Wer die Kamera mit dem Raspberry Pi 5 verwenden will: Die desertcart-Produktbilder zeigen noch die alte Version mit 22-Pin-Anschluss am Kameramodul, geliefert wurde mir die Version mit 15-Pin. Ob das immer so ist, wird nirgends klar kommuniziert. - Backfocus-Einstellung ist eine Zumutung: Das Objektiv lässt sich zwar auch ohne Backfocus-Ring festziehen, aber dann ist keine Feinjustierung mehr möglich. Die mitgelieferte Schraube ist dafür keine echte Alternative – sie hinterlässt bereits nach moderatem Anziehen leichte abdrücke am Objektiv oder Adapterring. - Dokumentation: dünn gesät und schwer bis gar nicht zu finden. - Im CS-Mount waren noch Öl- oder Fettreste aus der Produktion. Was passt: + Die Bildqualität ist sehr gut. + Mehr mechanische und elektronische Verbindungsoptionen als bei vergleichbaren Produkten. + Einrichtung unkompliziert: Keine Treiber oder sonstige Bastelei notwendig, zwei Einstellungen in der config und ein Reboot reichen aus - wie bei jedem anderen Drittanbietermodul auch. Fazit: Wer mit einem Variofocal-Objektiv arbeitet, für den spielt der fehlende Backfocus-Ring wahrscheinlich überhaupt keine Rolle. Wer hingegen auf präzise Feinjustierung angewiesen ist, sollte das im Hinterkopf behalten. Review: Works great with minimal configuration on RaspiOS - Purchased this as an afordable alternative to the Raspberry Pi brand HQ Camera, Arducam's 16mm telephoto lens, and a generic 1/4-20 tripod. The camera works by changing 2 lines in the boot config file for RaspiOS. Go to camera documentation on the Raspberry Pi website for complete instructions, but essentially changing "camera_auto_detect=1", from 1 to 0, and adding a line beneath "dtoverlay=IMX477". The actual file is different between Bookworm and Bullseye. This camera works successfully for higher quality photos and as streaming security camera, using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, 3B+, and with a RPi 4. I have not tried it with the original Zero. The more powerful the Pi the quicker the image is processed, and less frame drops when streaming. To first configure the lens properly, it is helpful to have the Pi hooked up to a monitor. Then once physically it can be used headlessly. For the Arducam lens the proceedure involved using the C-CS adapter, setting the apateur to the lowest setting, adjusting the near-far setting to the most sharpest image (it will still be fuzzy), then rotating the whole lens assembly as if to remove it, but stopping only when the camera is in perfect focus. Then tighten the locking screw. Other lenses may be different. Some other lenses appear to have a bezel for adjustment, some it is manually screwing in or out the whole lens assembly as described above. Depending on application, I found it helpful to purchase longer cables if not using a camera lens to Pi mounting plate. (Not supplied with camera). ## Features - High Quality Camera: Compared with Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2, this camera module offers higher resolution, up to 12.3MP. Also adopting 12.3MP IMX477 sensor for shape image, resolution 4056*3040 pixels, IR Sensitivity. - Wide Compatibility: The IMX477 camera module is not only compatible with all models of Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3 and 4, but also with Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero 2W, which can be easily used with a simple configuration. - Easy to Setup: Use the 15-22pin FPC Cable included in the package to connect the Raspberry Pi 4B/3B and camera. If you connect with the Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero W2, the 22-22pin FPC cable is needed. - Package included: Come with a C-CS adapter that supports the use of C-mount and CS-mount lenses. It also includes a tripod adapter that is compatible with any tripod with standard 1/4"-20 mounting screws, this allows the camera to be secured anywhere you want. - Application: This Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ camera can be used to monitor 3D printer, and many other vision applications demand IMX477 camera. It can also serve for Artificial Intelligence, like facial recognition, high-speed capturing and so on. - Note: This is an Arducam for the Raspberry Pi HQ camera module, please modify the config.txt file by adding dtoverlay=imx477 and Setting camera_auto_detect=0 before use. For Pi 5 users, the default camera Pi 5 enabled is cam 1, when connected to cam 0, please add dtoverlay=imx477, cam 0. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09YHN5DBY | | Best Sellers Rank | #59,541 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #860 in Single-Board Computers | | Brand | Arducam | | Built-In Media | C-CS adapter, tripod | | CPU manufacturer | ARM | | Compatible Devices | Raspberry Pi 1, Raspberry Pi 2, Raspberry Pi 3, Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi Zero 2W | | Connectivity Technology | Infrared | | Connectivity technology | Infrared | | Customer Reviews | 3.4 out of 5 stars 47 Reviews | | Included components | C-CS adapter, tripod | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 38L x 38W x 18H millimeters | | Manufacturer | Arducam | | Model Name | Arducam for Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera | | Model name | Arducam for Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Operating System | Linux | | Operating system | Linux | | Processor Brand | ARM | | Processor Count | 1 | | RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR4 | | Total Usb Ports | 4 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Wireless Compability | Infrared | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Arducam - **Connectivity technology:** Infrared - **Included components:** C-CS adapter, tripod - **Model name:** Arducam for Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera - **Operating system:** Linux ## Images ![Arducam Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477, C-CS Adapter & Tripod Mount, Compatible with Pi 1-4 & Zero/Zero 2W - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kh26DvtcL.jpg) ![Arducam Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477, C-CS Adapter & Tripod Mount, Compatible with Pi 1-4 & Zero/Zero 2W - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61seiVBmeTL.jpg) ![Arducam Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477, C-CS Adapter & Tripod Mount, Compatible with Pi 1-4 & Zero/Zero 2W - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Cs0t9aeuL.jpg) ![Arducam Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477, C-CS Adapter & Tripod Mount, Compatible with Pi 1-4 & Zero/Zero 2W - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616ZcZK4eFL.jpg) ![Arducam Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477, C-CS Adapter & Tripod Mount, Compatible with Pi 1-4 & Zero/Zero 2W - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qd-JkMhYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Veraltete Produktseite, unklare Infos, Bildquali top *by Q***R on 2 May 2026* Sehr gutes Bild, frustrierende Erfahrung drumherum Kurze Zusammenfassung für alle, die's eilig haben: Sehr gute Bildqualität, solides PCB, aber zu viele Ärgernisse rund drum. Was stört: - Wer die Kamera mit dem Raspberry Pi 5 verwenden will: Die Amazon-Produktbilder zeigen noch die alte Version mit 22-Pin-Anschluss am Kameramodul, geliefert wurde mir die Version mit 15-Pin. Ob das immer so ist, wird nirgends klar kommuniziert. - Backfocus-Einstellung ist eine Zumutung: Das Objektiv lässt sich zwar auch ohne Backfocus-Ring festziehen, aber dann ist keine Feinjustierung mehr möglich. Die mitgelieferte Schraube ist dafür keine echte Alternative – sie hinterlässt bereits nach moderatem Anziehen leichte abdrücke am Objektiv oder Adapterring. - Dokumentation: dünn gesät und schwer bis gar nicht zu finden. - Im CS-Mount waren noch Öl- oder Fettreste aus der Produktion. Was passt: + Die Bildqualität ist sehr gut. + Mehr mechanische und elektronische Verbindungsoptionen als bei vergleichbaren Produkten. + Einrichtung unkompliziert: Keine Treiber oder sonstige Bastelei notwendig, zwei Einstellungen in der config und ein Reboot reichen aus - wie bei jedem anderen Drittanbietermodul auch. Fazit: Wer mit einem Variofocal-Objektiv arbeitet, für den spielt der fehlende Backfocus-Ring wahrscheinlich überhaupt keine Rolle. Wer hingegen auf präzise Feinjustierung angewiesen ist, sollte das im Hinterkopf behalten. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great with minimal configuration on RaspiOS *by J***C on 23 August 2024* Purchased this as an afordable alternative to the Raspberry Pi brand HQ Camera, Arducam's 16mm telephoto lens, and a generic 1/4-20 tripod. The camera works by changing 2 lines in the boot config file for RaspiOS. Go to camera documentation on the Raspberry Pi website for complete instructions, but essentially changing "camera_auto_detect=1", from 1 to 0, and adding a line beneath "dtoverlay=IMX477". The actual file is different between Bookworm and Bullseye. This camera works successfully for higher quality photos and as streaming security camera, using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, 3B+, and with a RPi 4. I have not tried it with the original Zero. The more powerful the Pi the quicker the image is processed, and less frame drops when streaming. To first configure the lens properly, it is helpful to have the Pi hooked up to a monitor. Then once physically it can be used headlessly. For the Arducam lens the proceedure involved using the C-CS adapter, setting the apateur to the lowest setting, adjusting the near-far setting to the most sharpest image (it will still be fuzzy), then rotating the whole lens assembly as if to remove it, but stopping only when the camera is in perfect focus. Then tighten the locking screw. Other lenses may be different. Some other lenses appear to have a bezel for adjustment, some it is manually screwing in or out the whole lens assembly as described above. Depending on application, I found it helpful to purchase longer cables if not using a camera lens to Pi mounting plate. (Not supplied with camera). ### ⭐⭐⭐ logicielle ilbcamera pour IMX477 non stable *by C***N on 20 July 2023* le logicielle libcamera pour IMX477 qu'on dois utiliser pour Raspberry Pi est instable, pour prendre quelque photo c'est OK, mais prendre plusieurs sans arrêt ou une longe vidéo: le logicielle fige ou plante (intermittences; minute ou plusieurs heures), probablement le concepteur de libcamera vas un jours corriger le problème. ## Frequently Bought Together - Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12.3MP IMX477 High Sensitivity CMOS Pi 5 Camera, Comes with C-CS Adapter and Tripod Mount for RPI 4 Model B/3/3B+/Zero 2W - Arducam 8-50mm C-Mount Zoom Lens for IMX477 Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, with C-CS Adapter, Industrial Telescope Lens - Arducam C-Mount Lens for 12MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 16mm Focal Length with C-CS Adapter，Manual Focus and Aperture Adjustment --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/433359969-arducam-raspberry-pi-hq-camera-12-3mp-imx477-c-cs](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/433359969-arducam-raspberry-pi-hq-camera-12-3mp-imx477-c-cs) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*