Tuesday, 7 January 2014

Raspberry Pi Camera Lens Mount 21mm spacing

The Raspberry Pi camera comes in two models now.

1. The standard model for normal photos, images and videos. Timelapse being my favorite.
2. The Noir or No Infa Red camera to allow for infa red photography and nightvision images.

 Both camera perform very well and I have no complaints really except one small one which is the lens and mounting. If you are looking doing more than just standard photos or videos you are more than likely want to use a different lens and this is where one of the smaller problems comes up. The Raspberry Pi Camera board for both types of camera have a hole spacing for the mount at 21mm. I am not sure how or why this was chosen but the majority of lens adapters are either 20mm spacing or 22mm spacing. You can use either but the fitment is not secure and could damage the board if you over tighten the screws.

All is not lost though as I have managed to acquire a number of mounts with the 21mm spacing for all of those who are in the same boat as me. If you need me to send one out to you drop me an email and I shall send you detail of pricing and availability.

See the video and images below for further details of the mounts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcoIAhQU5Og