# OV5647 5MP IR-cut camera: specs

> A third-party camera board built on the OmniVision OV5647 5-megapixel sensor, with an infrared cut filter and (per the product name) automatic…

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A third-party camera board built on the OmniVision OV5647 5-megapixel sensor, with an infrared cut filter and (per the product name) automatic day/night switching. This page covers the OV5647 sensor; the board itself (IR-cut mechanism, lens, connector) is not covered by an official document.

Every value cites its sourcePinout not published

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## Specs

| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | OmniVision OV5647, 5-megapixel, 1/4 inch optical size, active array 2592 x 1944, pixel 1.4 um x 1.4 um (OmniBSI), rolling shutter | source Product Specifications |
| Frame rates | QSXGA 2592 x 1944 at 15 fps; 1080p 30 fps; 960p 45 fps; 720p 60 fps; VGA 90 fps; QVGA 120 fps | source Product Specifications |
| Interface | Two-lane MIPI or DVP parallel; SCCB serial control; 8-/10-bit raw RGB output | source Product Features and Specifications |
| Sensor supply | Core 1.5 V +/-5% (internal regulator); analog 2.6 V to 3.0 V; I/O 1.7 V to 3.0 V | source Product Specifications, power supply |
| Sensor temperature | Operating -30 C to 70 C; stable image 0 C to 50 C | source Product Specifications, temperature range |
| Image area | 3673.6 um x 2738.4 um; lens chief ray angle 24 degrees; input clock 6-27 MHz | source Product Specifications |

## Pinout
We don't publish a pin table for this part: no official source we could verify gives one. Check the labels printed on your module, and see the notes below.

The OmniVision brief is a sensor document; it does not describe this board's connector, IR-cut mechanism or lens. No pin table is given.

## Build with it
Project ideas for the OV5647 5MP IR-cut camera. Each link opens Soldr with the prompt filled in; Soldr assigns the pins, checks power and shows how to wire every part.

- [Plant-growth timelapse](https://app.soldr.ai/?prompt=I%20want%20to%20build%20a%20plant-growth%20timelapse%20camera%20with%20a%20Raspberry%20Pi%204%20and%20an%20OV5647%20camera%20that%20saves%20a%20photo%20every%20hour%20to%20a%20microSD%20card): Raspberry Pi 4 boards have the 15-pin camera connector. The sensor supports 2592 x 1944 stills, and a timelapse takes photos one by one so the 15 fps full-resolution limit does not matter.
- [Motion-triggered shelf camera](https://app.soldr.ai/?prompt=I%20want%20to%20build%20a%20motion-triggered%20shelf%20camera%20with%20a%20Raspberry%20Pi%204%2C%20an%20OV5647%20camera%20and%20a%20PIR%20motion%20sensor%20that%20saves%20a%20photo%20when%20something%20moves): The PIR output triggers a capture script. If people can walk into view, tell them the camera is there and get consent.
- [Live viewfinder](https://app.soldr.ai/?prompt=I%20want%20to%20build%20a%20small%20live%20viewfinder%20with%20a%20Raspberry%20Pi%204%2C%20an%20OV5647%20camera%20and%20a%207%20inch%20touch%20display%20for%20lining%20up%20shots): The sensor supports 1080p at 30 fps and 720p at 60 fps, enough for a preview. Whether the board's day/night switching works with the Pi's camera software is not covered by the documents used for this page.
- [Pi 3 snapshot server](https://app.soldr.ai/?prompt=I%20want%20to%20build%20a%20snapshot%20server%20that%20serves%20a%20still%20picture%20from%20a%20Raspberry%20Pi%203%20with%20an%20OV5647%20camera%20over%20the%20local%20network): The Pi 3 has the 15-pin camera connector this board type uses. Learning project for a home network only.

## Common mistakes

- Treating the sensor figures as board figures: the sensor needs its own 1.5 V core, 2.6-3.0 V analog and 1.7-3.0 V I/O rails, and what this board takes from the Pi is set by its own circuit, which is not documented (source: [link](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Dev/RaspberryPi/OV5647.pdf), Product Specifications).
- Expecting full-resolution video: the sensor does 2592 x 1944 at 15 fps; 1080p is 30 fps and 720p is 60 fps (source: [link](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Dev/RaspberryPi/OV5647.pdf), Product Specifications).
- Ordering a cable without checking the connector: Raspberry Pi 5 and Zero boards use a 22-pin camera connector, older flagship boards use 15-pin (source: [link](https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/accessories/camera.html), Pinout information).

## Not covered by the official source

- The board is third-party: IR-cut filter, automatic day/night switching, lens, board supply and current are not covered by any official document; those fields are not given.
- The OmniVision brief is a product brief, not a full datasheet; the mirror-hosted 'preliminary specification' file is marked confidential and was not used.
- The product name says compatible with Raspberry Pi 3/4; that is not verified here beyond the 15-pin connector on those boards.

## Sources

- [link](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Dev/RaspberryPi/OV5647.pdf) (OmniVision OV5647 5-megapixel product brief, v1.2 Nov 2010; copy hosted on a mirror)
- [link](https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/accessories/camera.html) (Raspberry Pi documentation, camera connector pinouts)