Cameras
OpenHD supports and recommends the following cameras on the Raspberry Pi:
Raspberry Pi CSI cameras
Arducam
Highest Quality
$37
libcamera_imx708
Arducam
High Quality
$37
libcamera_imx519
Arducam
low weight,small
$37
libcamera_imx477
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Normal
$25
MMAL
Raspberry Pi Foundation
Normal
$25
MMAL
Raspberry Pi Foundation
HQ
$50
MMAL
Arducam
Normal
$75
libcamera_imx477
Arducam
Low Light
$60
2
Arducam
HQ Mini fixed focus
$35
libcamera_imx519
Arducam
Low Light
$30
libcamera_imx290
Arducam
Low Light
$30
libcamera_imx327
Arducam
Ultra Low Light
$60
libcamera_imx462
VEYE
Low Light
$90
veye_cam2m
VEYE
Low
*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
Hti-201
Chalcogenide
Raytheon
320x240
9hz
Hti-301
Germanium
iRay
384x288
25hz
Infiray T2 search
Germanium
iRay
256×192
25hz
FLIR Boson 320
Germanium
FLIR
320x256
9hz/60hz
FLIR Boson 640
Germanium
FLIR
640x512
9hz/60hz
HDMI CSI Adapter
2
up to 1080p@30fps
2
up to 1080p@30fps
4
up to 1080p@30fps
More information about CSI-HDMI can be found here.
USB Cameras
IP Cameras
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 developer@openhdfpv.org
While many cameras can potentially work, latency is the biggest issue. Please read the Camera pages to fully understand all variables.
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.
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.
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.
Supported Cameras *
Can be enabled and used easily (No custom scripting), in case things don't work you can ask us for help.
Recommended Cameras **
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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