Last year, LinuxGizmos made an article about a 16MP Autofocus Camera module for Raspberry pi produced by Arducam. The Pi Hawk-eye is the latest 64 megapixel camera with autofocus from Arducam. As its predecessor, the new camera module is compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 and CM4.

According to Arducam, the Hawk-eye is capable of capturing still images in ultra-high quality (up to 9152 x 6944). The max video resolution is similar to the previous 16MP model (up to 1080p30) on the RPI.

Arducam Pi Hawk-eye 64MP camera module
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The camera module is also compatible with other RPI platforms (i.e. Pi2, Pi3, CM3, Zero W and Zero 2 W), although the resolution is limited to 16MP. Additionally, the Pi Hawk-eye module has similar dimensions as the official RPI v1/v2 cameras so enclosures and mounts can be reused. 

Pi Hawk-eye Quad Camera kit 
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Unlike the previous 16MP model, this one features a DSLR-like focus control. The new focus control allows the users to preview the window on the RPI, zooming in up to 10x, move in all directions (ePTZ) and set/adjust the focus. The Field of View for the Pi Hawk-eye is 84 diagonal degrees and the longest allowed exposure time is 435 seconds. 

Pan & Tilt kit (left) and Cable Extension kit (right)
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Arducam also offers other products compatible with the Hawk-eye such as a quad-camera kit, a camera & pan-tilt kit, a cam & cable extension kit and a cam & CSI to HDMI adapter set. Refer to the Arducam online store for more info.

Specifications listed for the Arducam Pi Hawk-eye include: 

• Sensor:
  • Sensor with 9152×6944 resolution (64MP for still images)
• RPI Video mode:
  • 1080p30, 720p60, and 640× 480p60/90
• CM4 Video Mode:
  • 1280×720 @ 120 fps, 1920×1080 @ 60fps
  • 2312×1736 @ 30 fps, 3840×2160 @ 20fps
  • 4624×3472 @ 10 fps, 9152×6944 @ 2.7fps
• Supported Platforms:
  • Pi 2, 3, CM3, Zero W, Zero 2 W
• Optical Size:
  • 9.25mm Diagonal (7.4 x 5.55mm)
• Focus Type:
  • Manual/Auto
• Focal Ratio:
  • F1.8
• Focal Length:
  • 5.1mm
• Focus:
  • 8cm- Infinity
• Field of View:
  • 84 Degrees (Diagonal)
• Shutter Type:
  • Rolling
• Output Format:
  • JPEG, YUV, RGB and RAW10
• Color Filter:
  • Quad Bayer Coding (QBC)
• Dimensions:
  • 25mm x 24mm

Further information

The Pi Hawk-eye camera and the other kits are available for pre-order at the Arducam website. Pre-orders include a 40% off for now; the Pi Hawk-eye is priced at $35.99 and the quad camera kit ships for $194.00. The pan-tilt kit is listed for $62.98, the cable extension kit for $85.98 and the CSI to HDMI adapter set for $49.98.