COMPLETE New Raspberry Pi Camera Released - 8MP

I hope it has better dynamic range... It wasn't resolution (nice to have) but dynamic range and low light sensitivity

 

The original wasn't good for low light (without surgery) is this better?

 

which was ironic since I am using it in low-light surgery!

 

They released a second version with the IR filter removed already so you didn't have to modify it.

 

I suspect it is better in low light, but it cannot make miracle. Anyhow, if mine arrives this week, I will put it on instead of the stock one.

 

Thanks for that, didn't know..........must check the ones I have.

 

Thanks for the update, I guess I will need a bigger SD card then .

 

Source at Dpreview: "The new sensor is used for both the regular camera board and an infrared-sensitive version, and according to Raspberry Pi, it offers better low-light performance, image quality and color fidelity."

 

I'v ordered one to try on my Ortopi...

 

Mine is being delivered today. I have little time this WE or I would put it on to check low light benefits directly

 

hahah, the new camera is definitively better in low light. My lights need to be moved. But the video comes upside down :-(
I need to check what is the issue.
Of course, update raspbian after installation!

 

@fpex : There's a setting in Octoprint that manages the camera orientation. Settings / Webcam / .....

 

I know I know
It is better but lights are still needed, so I am not sure it is worth the hassle honestly.

 

Has anyone got the new camera working ? I'm really curious about the image quality (@SoBaldrick ?)

 

I have one on. Sharper, better in low light .... probably not really needed

 

There is a widespread issue with bad lenses. Might want to hold off until it is all settled. https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=146579

Also good to note it's reported the 8mp cam is better at shorter 20cm distance and not as good for things at a long distance. The first one's had infinity focus and the 8mp doesn't. But the fov looks much wider and having a sharper image in the short distances of printers, the 8mp maybe a positive. http://www.pi3dscan.com/index.php/blog2/43-comparing-the-old-and-new-raspberry-pi-camera

 

I must be luck since my copy is very sharp.

 

Lucky. Do you have image capture from both camera modules to compare the field of view when mounted on the bigbox?

 

Not really, I was only interested in low light performance. And to be honest for the BB, lighting will always be needed (at least for me as it is in the garage), so I might take it off and put back the original one. I might have some more fun things to build requiring higher res.