Arducam 5 Megapixels 1080p OV5647 Camera Module with CS Mount Lens for Raspberry Pi Model A/B/B+, Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3

Far batter focus quality than auto-focus pinhole version 1.3 camera. I am using it for a Raspberry pi based photography machine I have built, which takes 360 degree image of products automatically. With proper software settings of camera parameters this product surely gives picture quality which is more than fit for displaying product images on websites.Love it.I hope someone makes this same lens on Pi-camera V2 also, which is 8 mega-pixel resolution.

Good quality at a good price and timely shipping via Prime.I was looking for options to connect the raspberry pi camera to telescopes and microscopes and the C/CS mount thread seemed to be a good option. The mount on this board is metal and the lens included worked out of the box for me. There appears to be a focus ring with locking screw on the lens. I'll be trying a variety of other lenses in different applications. So far the mechanical parts I have tested and it works fine.Arducam also offers a 12mm x 0.5mm cctv or mtv mount version of this board which I have had for some time. If you are looking for a lighter board but still with interchangeable lenses this is a better option. I have both now for different applications. I was not able to easily find adapters for the 12mm thread to the standard 1.25" telescope or 23mm microscope eyepiece where c/cs mount seems to dominate.It would be nice to see the 8MP version of the board eventually.

I'm very happy with this camera. Better than the standard Pi camera, as you get a bit more clarity, focus, and the ability to change lenses.I have set up a live streaming and recording server on a Pi 2 to record and/or stream my lectures (I'm a college professor). I've also used it to record and stream misc images and video. It works immediately, works well, does not have any conflicts with the system. It works just like the official Pi camera -- if you're familiar with that one, or you follow a tutorial from Raspberry Pi, it'll work.Regarding the comment that it interferes with wireless: it shouldn't, however, if you run it on a power supply with 1 amp or less, your typical USB wireless dongle will not work. This is due to how the Pi distributes power. When I plugged a Pi2, this camera, and a tenda dongle, the tenda wireless stopped working. When I switched the power supply to a 2 amp supply, it worked. The camera reserves a good deal of current, as does a USB device which "requests" higher current.VS the standard pi camera:This is the same CCD. The colors, white balance, etc will be the same. The pi port only works with this CCD at this time.The board is larger, and the lense adds size & weight - will not fit in standard pi camera caseThe lens does focus, but the screw must be loosened. It could be replaced with a thumb screw.The lens adds a bit of sharpness to the image. It is not a huge difference, but discernible.The biggest pro is that the mount will fit many lenses with this mount type. Switch to telephoto, fish-eye, etc.I do like this cam more than the standard model. However, don't expect this to be a DSLR. It's an improvement, but it's still a raspberry pi, not a camera.Have fun

The camera is fine and works as sold. But the lens itself is horrible. I was not aware they could ACTUALLY make lens elements out of potato slices. But its swapable, so one could put a lens on it costing several times the cost of the rest of the solution (including the Pi) and get good images.

I use this camera with Octoprint on a Raspberry Pi to keep an eye on how my 3D prints are progressing. The ability to change the focus of the lens is why I chose this model. I've also got the official camera for the Pi, but for the purpose I was using it for, it was always out of focus. It is heavier than I expected (still probably only a few ounces), but it feels really well built, and the weight doesn't interfere with it's operation in any way. Very happy I found this!