16MP IMX519

Introduction

Based on the 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor, Arducam released a series of 16MP cameras for Raspberry Pi. With 2 times higher resolution than the V2 camera, and 40% higher than the HQ camera, they are better choices for a whole world of industrial/consumer/etc. applications. They can work with the latest software from the foundation and leverages the same tuning algorithms used in the oﬃcial camera modules.

Image Sensor

Sensor Model	IMX519
Shutter Type	Rolling Shutter
Active Pixels	4656 (H) × 3496 (V)
Resolution	16MP
Image Sensor Format	Type 1/2.53″
Pixel Size	1.22μm×1.22μm
CSI-2 Data Output	2-lane mode
Data Format	RAW10/8, COMP8

Motorized Focus

Arducam 16MP IMX519 Motorized Focus Camera Modules are designed for you to control the focus via software, so you can see closer and see where you want to see.

Products

SKU	Pin/Connect Type	Features	Lens Type	Field of View(D/H/V)	Focus Type	IR Sensitivity
B0386	22pin/Top	MIni Size	Stock Lens	66°(H) x 49.5°(V)	Fixed Focus	without IR-cut filter
B0371	22pin/Top	High Resolution		66°(H) x 49.5°(V)	AutoFocus	650nm IR cut filter
B0389	15/NA	Miniature Camera		65°(H) x 48.8°(V)	Fixed Focus	without IR-cut filter
B0391	22/NA	Miniature Camera		65°(H) x 48.8°(V)	Fixed Focus	without IR-cut filter
B0449	22/Top	Wide Angle	M12 Lens	140°(D)×120°(H)×95°(V)	Manual Focus	650nm IR-cut filter

Supported Platforms and OS

Note for Supported Platform and OS
Platform	Bookworm(rpicam/libcamera)	Bullseye(libcamera)	Buster(raspistill)
Raspberry Pi 5	√
Raspberry Pi 4B / 3B+ / 3A+ / Zero / Zero 2 W	√	√
Raspberry Pi CM3 / CM3+ / CM4 (extra adapter board required)	√	√

Hardware Connection

Please refer to the following doc for common hardware connection method of RPI Camera:

Quick Start Guide - Hardware Connection

Software Guide

SOFTWARE GUIDE for IMX519 `Autofocus` Camera

Product Image	SKU	Pin/Connect Type	Features	Lens Type	Field of View(D/H/V)	Focus Type	IR Sensitivity
	B0371	15/Bottom	High Resolution	Stock Lens	66°(H) x 49.5°(V)	AutoFocus	650nm IR cut filter

Abstract

We have adapted our camera driver to the latest Raspberry Pi Bullseye OS and integrated it into the Raspberry Pi kernel. Therefore, there are currently two ways to use it depending on the system version. Please refer to the following content:

Raspberry Pi Bullseye OS 6.1.21 and Later/Bookworm OS

Step 1. Download the bash scripts

wget -O install_pivariety_pkgs.sh https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver/releases/download/install_script/install_pivariety_pkgs.sh

chmod +x install_pivariety_pkgs.sh

Step 2. Install `libcamera`

./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_dev

Step 3. Install libcamera-apps

./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_apps

Step 4. Modify .Config file

For Raspberry Pi Bookworm users running on Pi 5, please execute:

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519
#Save and reboot.

If you want to enable the camera on the cam0 port of Pi5, please refer to the following modifications:

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519,cam0
#Save and reboot.

For Raspberry Pi Bookworm/Bullseye users running on Pi 4, please execute:

Bookworm OS on Pi4

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519
#Save and reboot.

Bullseye OS on Pi4 (Bullseye 6.1.21 and later versions)

sudo nano /boot/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519
#Save and reboot.

For Bookworm/Bullseye users running on Pi 0 ~ 3, please execute:

Bookworm OS on Pi0-Pi3

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519
#Save and reboot.

Bullseye OS on Pi0-Pi3

sudo nano /boot/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519
#Save and reboot.

Open a terminal 
Run sudo raspi-config
Navigate to Advanced Options 
Enable Glamor graphic acceleration 
Reboot your Pi

If you encounter the display issues, please also execute the following steps:

Open a terminal
Run sudo raspi-config
Navigate to Advanced Options
Navigate to GL Driver
Select GL (Full KMS)
Reboot your Pi

Step5. Use libcamera to access IMX519 Camera

Preview 5 seconds.

libcamera-still -t 5000

If you don't have a display screen, you can save an image without displaying it. And an image of test.jpg will be saved in the current directory.

libcamera-still -t 5000 -n -o test.jpg

For more instructions, please refer to: libcamera User Guide

Before Raspberry Pi Bullseye OS 6.1.21

Step 1. Download the bash scripts

wget -O install_pivariety_pkgs.sh https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver/releases/download/install_script/install_pivariety_pkgs.sh

chmod +x install_pivariety_pkgs.sh

Step 2. Install `libcamera`

./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_dev

Step 3. Install `libcamera-apps`

./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_apps

Step 4. Install Camera drivers

./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p imx519_kernel_driver_low_speed

Please reboot your Pi when you finish the installation.

sudo reboot

Step5. Use libcamera to access IMX519 Camera

Preview 5 seconds.

libcamera-still -t 5000

If you don't have a display screen, you can save an image without displaying it. And an image of test.jpg will be saved in the current directory.

libcamera-still -t 5000 -n -o test.jpg

For more instructions, please refer to: libcamera User Guide

SOFTWARE GUIDE for IMX519 `Fixed-focus` Camera

SKU	Pin/Connect Type	Features	Lens Type	Field of View(D/H/V)	Focus Type	IR Sensitivity
B0386	15/Top	MIni Size	Stock Lens	66°(H) x 49.5°(V)	Fixed Focus	without IR-cut filter
B0389	15/NA	Miniature Camera		65°(H) x 48.8°(V)	Fixed Focus	without IR-cut filter
B0391	22/NA	Miniature Camera		65°(H) x 48.8°(V)	Fixed Focus	without IR-cut filter
B0449	15/Top	Wide Angle	M12 Lens	140°(D)×120°(H)×95°(V)	Manual Focus	650nm IR-cut filter

Abstract

We have adapted our camera driver to the latest Raspberry Pi Bullseye OS and integrated it into the Raspberry Pi kernel.

Raspberry Pi Bullseye OS 6.1.21 and Later

Step 1. Modify .Config file

For Raspberry Pi Bookworm users running on Pi 5, please execute:

(The camera is connected on cam1 port by default)

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519,vcm=off
#Note: If you do not add vcm=off, libcamera may display two warnings;
#Save and reboot.

If you want to enable the camera on the cam0 port of Pi5, please refer to the following modifications:

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519,vcm=off,cam0
#Note: If you do not add vcm=off, libcamera may display two warnings;
#Save and reboot.

For Raspberry Pi Bookworm/Bullseye users running on Pi 4, please execute:

Bookworm OS on Pi4

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519,vcm=off
#Note: If you do not add vcm=off, libcamera may display two warnings;
#Save and reboot.

Bullseye OS on Pi4 (Bullseye 6.1.21 and later versions)

sudo nano /boot/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519,vcm=off
#Note: If you do not add vcm=off, libcamera may display two warnings;
#Save and reboot.

For Bookworm/Bullseye users running on Pi 0 ~ 3, please execute:

Bookworm OS on Pi0-Pi3

sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519,vcm=off
#Note: If you do not add vcm=off, libcamera may display two warnings;
#Save and reboot.

Bullseye OS on Pi0-Pi3

sudo nano /boot/config.txt 
#Find the line: [all], add the following item under it:
dtoverlay=imx519,vcm=off
#Note: If you do not add vcm=off, libcamera may display two warnings;
#Save and reboot.

Open a terminal 
Run sudo raspi-config
Navigate to Advanced Options 
Enable Glamor graphic acceleration 
Reboot your Pi

If you encounter the display issues, please also execute the following steps:

Open a terminal
Run sudo raspi-config
Navigate to Advanced Options
Navigate to GL Driver
Select GL (Full KMS)
Reboot your Pi

Step2. Use libcamera to access Camera

Preview 5 seconds.

libcamera-still -t 5000

If you don't have a display screen, you can save an image without displaying it. And an image of test.jpg will be saved in the current directory.

libcamera-still -t 5000 -n -o test.jpg

For more instructions, please refer to: libcamera User Guide

AF/Manual Focus Function

Abstract

For cameras with focus motors, we have added autofocus parameters to enable single autofocus and continuous autofocus functions.

Please refer to the following doc for details:

Autofocus/Manual Focus Function for Arducam 16MP Autofocus Camera

PDAF Guide for IMX519 autofocus Camera

Cameras Supporting PDAF

Product Image	SKU	Pin/Connect Type	Features	Lens Type	Field of View(D/H/V)	Focus Type	IR Sensitivity
	B0371	15/Bottom	High Resolution	Stock Lens	66°(H) x 49.5°(V)	AutoFocus	650nm IR cut filter

What is PDAF

PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) works by employing a sub-mirror behind the regular mirror. Light is focused into two distinct beams for determining the subject range on an autofocus sensor.

You can refer to the following link to get more info about PDAF and CDAF:

Big Leap with PDAF Armed Bestseller Got Enhanced Arducam IMX519 AF Camera Module

Why release Hybrid Mode(PDAF + CDAF)?

Many users reported that the focusing time of imx519 is too long, so we changed the focusing algorithm from the original CDAF to the current Dual Mode(PDAF + CDAF).

Now the focus time is shorter and the effect is better.

Note

If you want to use imx519 PDAF, you need to install the corresponding driver and Libcamera. (The new PDAF algorithm is written by Raspberry Pi.)

How to install the latest Hybrid Mode(PDAF + CDAF)?

Info

Please reinstall the driver and libcamera package even if you have installed before.

Prerequisites Required

First of all, you need to make sure that your version is above 5.15.84

uname -r

Install the Camera Driver

wget -O install_pivariety_pkgs.sh https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver/releases/download/install_script/install_pivariety_pkgs.sh

chmod +x install_pivariety_pkgs.sh

./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p imx519_low_speed_driver

libcamera-dev and libcamera-apps Installation

./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera

./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_apps

16MP IMX519

Introduction

Image Sensor

Motorized Focus

Products

Supported Platforms and OS

Hardware Connection

Software Guide

SOFTWARE GUIDE for IMX519 Autofocus Camera

Raspberry Pi Bullseye OS 6.1.21 and Later/Bookworm OS

Step 1. Download the bash scripts

Step 2. Install libcamera

Step 3. Install libcamera-apps

Step 4. Modify .Config file

Step5. Use libcamera to access IMX519 Camera

Before Raspberry Pi Bullseye OS 6.1.21

Step 1. Download the bash scripts

Step 2. Install libcamera

Step 3. Install libcamera-apps

Step 4. Install Camera drivers

Step5. Use libcamera to access IMX519 Camera

SOFTWARE GUIDE for IMX519 Fixed-focus Camera

Raspberry Pi Bullseye OS 6.1.21 and Later

Step 1. Modify .Config file

Step2. Use libcamera to access Camera

AF/Manual Focus Function

PDAF Guide for IMX519 autofocus Camera

Cameras Supporting PDAF

What is PDAF

Why release Hybrid Mode(PDAF + CDAF)?

How to install the latest Hybrid Mode(PDAF + CDAF)?

Related Docs

SOFTWARE GUIDE for IMX519 `Autofocus` Camera

Step 2. Install `libcamera`

Step 2. Install `libcamera`

Step 3. Install `libcamera-apps`

SOFTWARE GUIDE for IMX519 `Fixed-focus` Camera