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Two months after the release of its Module 3 camera, the Raspberry Pi is back with a new lens. The global shutter camera is optimized for motion photography and computer vision applications as it is immune to the distortion experienced by typical rolling shutter cameras.
A rolling shutter camera captures images line by line. Therefore, the top of the frame is captured first, while the bottom of the image is captured a fraction of a second later. When a fast subject (such as an airplane propeller) moves faster than the camera’s shutter, the image is extremely warped and distorted.
Instead of going line by line, a global shutter camera exposes its entire sensor to capture a distortion-free image. This makes the Raspberry Pi global shutter camera the perfect choice for sports photography or, more notably, machine vision applications such as autonomous navigation or industrial manufacturing.
The Pi Global Shutter Camera should also reduce motion blur, as it supports shutter speeds down to 30 µs. That being said, these low exposure times require adequate lighting, such as studio or outdoor lighting.
The Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera is available today for $50. It is compatible with any Raspberry Pi computer that has a CSI connector. Please note that this camera requires a lens (C mount or CS mount).
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