Not all media players are capable of playing raw H264 video but you can easily convert to MP4 format using MP4Box. Raspivid -o test-video.h264 -t 30000 Test video captured with OKdo 5MP Camera (raw H.264 codec converted to MP4)įull raspivid documentation is here: Converting the video

You can extend the length of the video capture using the -t flag in milliseconds:.

Double click test-video.h264 to playback the video in VLC media player.

Type the following command to see the output on the monitor and capture 10 secs of video to file:.

Test image shot with OKdo 5MP Camera – 2.8mm focal length lens has a wide field of view, D=148° H=118°įull raspistill command documentation is here: Capturing videoĬapture raw video using another built-in, raspivid which will take 1080p video at 30 fps with H.264 (AVC) codec:

Double click test-shot.jpg to view the image.

Open File Manager and navigate to /home/pi.Type the following command to see a preview on the monitor:.Use raspistill which is installed by default in Raspberry Pi OS to focus the camera and capture images in JPG format: The camera takes 5MP images at 2592 x 1944 resolution. From the Main menu open Preferences> Raspberry Pi Configuration.Raspberry Pi OS has the drivers and support for CSI cameras built-in, but it is disabled by default. Repeat the procedure with the camera connector on the Pi Zero making sure the black ribbon cable marker faces upwards.With the black marker facing away from the lens, slide the ribbon cable carefully into the connector.Use the orange ribbon cable with black markers.Repeat the procedure with the CSI connector on the Raspberry Pi making sure the blue ribbon cable marker faces towards the USB ports.

Close the connector by pushing the tabs back into place.

With the blue marker facing away from the lens, slide the ribbon cable carefully into the connector.

On the camera module, pull up the ends of the CSI connector tab.

Use the white ribbon cable with blue markers.

Separate ribbon cables for both types are included.Įnsure the Raspberry Pi is powered off before installing the camera. The camera module connects via a ribbon cable to the CSI connector on the Raspberry Pi or Pi Zero.

Raspberry zero camera setup