FREENOVE 5MP Camera for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ A+ Zero 2 W with Adjustable Holder and Ribbon Cable, 62° Viewing Angle, 1080P

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 303 ratings

Price: 11.95

Last update: 04-08-2025


About this item

Compatible models -> Raspberry Pi 5 / 4B / 3B+ / 3B / 3A+ / 2B / 1B+ / 1A+ / Zero W / Zero. (Note: NOT compatible with Raspberry Pi 400, which only supports USB cameras.)
Detailed tutorial guide you to use -> The download link can be found on the product box. (No paper tutorial.)
Camera parameters -> 5 Megapixels (2592 x 1944 pixels), 62° field of view, 1080p 30fps, 720p 60fps video modes.
Adjustable holder -> Allows you to easily adjust the camera to the most suitable angle.
Get support -> Our technical support team is always ready to answer your questions.

Product information

Technical Details

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Summary
Max Screen Resolution ‎1920x1080 (1080p Full HD)
Processor ‎none
Other Technical Details
Brand ‎FREENOVE
Series ‎FREENOVE 5MP Camera
Item model number ‎FNK0056
Operating System ‎A version of Linux
Item Weight ‎2.11 ounces
Package Dimensions ‎4.96 x 3.23 x 1.06 inches
Color ‎5MP 62Degree
Processor Brand ‎Freenove
Computer Memory Type ‎DDR DRAM
Manufacturer ‎Freenove
ASIN ‎B08Q34FKFY
Country of Origin ‎China
Date First Available ‎December 9, 2020

Top reviews from the United States

  • Ekkehard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Camera is great - and so is the customer service
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
    I got this camera, installed it, and it didn’t work. Then I contacted their customer service, and I got a response within a few hours (night time my time, but that’s just the time difference). They made sure I got the camera installed correctly including the software modification that were required, and they let me try a few more things. Then we determined that the camera must be defective, and they sent me a new one. Every time I got an answer from them, it was sent first thing in the morning their time. When the new camera arrived, I plugged it in, and the image quality is superb. The little stand it comes with is simple, but it does the job. Happy customer :-)
  • Gabriel McMorrow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice camera
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
    Video quality better than official raspberry pi cam. I put ribbon on wrong, great tech support helped me fix that.
  • Kenneth R Morris
    4.0 out of 5 stars Surprising
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2021
    Works as advertised.
  • JamzM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read the tutorial
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024
    Assembly was simple. Ran into some minor issues at first, but support for this product is great. Communication was perfect. They monitored setup closely to help me succeed.
  • newyork10023
    3.0 out of 5 stars Works with Raspberry Pi OS based on Buster *only* (kinda sorta)
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022
    I did some research on RPi cameras before purchase. However, the literature is a bit "fuzzy". The V1 cameras are no longer supported by Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye. [Update: kinda sorta.] (I tried some hacks, but nothing worked.) Raspberry is moving to a new, "better" (which translates to "buy new") camera API, and the V1 cameras didn't make the cut. (The old raspi-still and raspi-video commands do NOT work with Bullseye.)

    UPDATE: This V1 camera is now supported in Bullseye using a "Legacy Mode" configured through raspi-config. Still no raspi-still or raspi-video commands like in Buster. But if your moving forward (to Bullseye) and not stuck in time (with Buster and raspi-still/raspi-video), you're better off with a V2 camera. However, if your applications has not been updated, you may want/need a V1 camera. (For example, MotionEye works with this camera in Bullseye with "Legacy Mode", but it inexplicable stops working after a day. Using Raspbian based on 32bit Buster, MotionEye works "better" with this camera.)

    The directions for attaching the ribbon cable are not helpful: a generic sketch with nothing to make clear which side goes toward the pins inside the connector (and the directions are especially lacking for a RPi Zero). The directions are, and I quote, "make sure the cable is the right way round." Needless to say, it wasn't, took me hours, and complicated determining that the camera was no longer supported (prior to the Legacy Mode update).

    The acrylic case would be so much more useful if it had tripod threads to mount it. Indeed, any holes to mount it would be a benefit. If mounting holes lined up with the holes on a RPi Zero, that would really be a benefit. As is, it might be possible to mount it to a RPi Zero, but the holes would be right next to the sides of this case and probably damage its integrity.

    I have excellent dexterity (though failing vision), and I found the screws for the case exceedingly difficult. Tweezers can help hold the nuts while tightening.
  • Betty in WV
    1.0 out of 5 stars Did not work on Pi 4B. Difficult to build the case.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
    Did not work on Pi 4B. Difficult to build the case. followed specific youtube instructions exactly, still could get it to work. Case was a major pain to build.
  • puppet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works with octoprint on Raspberry Pi A+
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023
    Bought this to use with a Raspberry Pi A+ on Octoprint. Worked fine without any configuration. Camera quality is Okish as you'd expect but if you are looking for a cheap camera that works with a 3D printer this fits the bill.
  • Christopher Baranski
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5MP cam with cool little mount
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
    Great little mount included to get cam up and working.
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    Christopher Baranski
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5MP cam with cool little mount
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
    Great little mount included to get cam up and working.
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