--- product_id: 498953745 title: "Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12MP IMX477 HQ Webcam with Audio, 6mm CS-Mount Lens, Metal Enclosure, Tripod and USB Cable" brand: "arducam" price: "€ 316.25" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/498953745-arducam-for-raspberry-pi-hq-camera-12mp-imx477-hq-webcam store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 4K@20fps ultra-smooth video 12.3MP IMX477 sensor Plug & play USB UVC compliance Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12MP IMX477 HQ Webcam with Audio, 6mm CS-Mount Lens, Metal Enclosure, Tripod and USB Cable **Brand:** arducam **Price:** € 316.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Elevate your Raspberry Pi visuals—pro quality, zero limits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12MP IMX477 HQ Webcam with Audio, 6mm CS-Mount Lens, Metal Enclosure, Tripod and USB Cable by arducam - **How much does it cost?** € 316.25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/498953745-arducam-for-raspberry-pi-hq-camera-12mp-imx477-hq-webcam) ## Best For - arducam enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arducam brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-in-One Ready Setup:** Includes rugged metal enclosure, mini tripod, and USB cable—everything you need to start shooting immediately. - • **Pro-grade 12.3MP Clarity:** Capture razor-sharp images with the premium IMX477 sensor, perfect for professional-grade visuals. - • **Ultra 4K Video Performance:** Stream and record stunning 4K video at 20fps or smooth 1080p at 60fps for flawless motion capture. - • **Precision 6mm CS-Mount Lens:** Manual focus and aperture ring with a wide 65° field of view for ultimate creative control. - • **Seamless USB UVC Compatibility:** Plug & play on any computer or laptop—no drivers, no hassle, just instant high-quality video. ## Overview This Raspberry Pi HQ Camera extension features a 12.3MP Sony IMX477 sensor delivering ultra-high resolution stills and 4K video. Its UVC-compliant USB interface enables effortless plug-and-play use across multiple OS devices. Housed in a durable metal enclosure with a 6mm manual focus CS-mount lens, it comes complete with a mini tripod and USB cable, making it ideal for professional streaming, surveillance, and precision monitoring applications. ## Description B0280 is a new member of the Arducam's USB camera family. It's a complete bundle, based on the 12MP 1/2.3″ IMX477 image sensor, UVC compliant, USB 2.0 camera, and come with a 6mm CS-mount lens and the metal enclosure. ## Features - An Extension Solution for raspberry pi hq camera: Break the application limit of IMX477 High Quality Camera, which can only connect the platform with CSI interface; UVC compliant makes it plug and play when working on the computer, laptop, and other OS devices with UVC. - Ultra 4K Video Camera: This camera adopts a 1/2.3″ 12.3 Megapixel IMX477 sensor for sharp image, max. still resolution 4056(H) x 3040(V); Frame rates 10fps@12MP, 20fps@4K, 20fps@2K, 60fps@1080P; Dual microphones. - No Hassle: The camera mounted in the customized industrial metal enclosure and assembled with a 6mm focal length CS lens, and comes with a 2ft USB2.0 cable and a mini tripod stand, no extra accessories needed. - Lens SPECS: 6mm focal length with manual focus and aperture ring, 65 degrees horizontal field of view (HFoV), 1/2.3″ lens optical format, Max.F/1.2. - Applications: Highly recommended for monitoring Octoprint 3D Printer, video surveillance system, live streaming, record lesson and conference, and other vision applications demand high resolution and high frame rate. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Antenna Location | Monitoring 3D printers, video surveillance, live streaming, recording lessons and conferences, and other high-resolution and high-frame-rate vision applications | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Asin | B08R74TYB8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 108,440 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) 67 in Webcam Mounts | | Box Contents | a customized industrial metal enclosure, 6mm focal length CS lens, and a 2ft USB2.0 cable and a mini tripod stand | | Brand Name | Arducam | | Camcorder Type | Video Camera | | Colour | black | | Compatible Devices | Raspberry Pi | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (18) 3.7 out of 5 stars | | Digital Zoom | 24 x | | Effective Still Resolution | 12.3 MP | | Effective Video Resolution | 12.3 MP | | Exposure Control Type | Manual | | File Format | MP4 | | Flash Memory Type | SD | | Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V30 | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Form Factor | Compact | | Has Image Stabilization | No | | Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | | Image Stabilization Type | Optical | | Item Weight | 0.16 Kilograms | | Lens Type | Zoom | | Manufacturer | Arducam | | Maximum Aperture | 1.2 f | | Maximum Display Resolution | UHD | | Maximum Focal Length | 6 Millimeters | | Minimum Aperture | 1.2 Millimetres | | Minimum Focal Length | 6 Millimeters | | Model Name | IMX477 | | Model Number | IMX477 | | Network Connectivity Technology | USB | | Number Of Speakers | 1 | | Operating System | Windows, Macos, Linux | | Optical Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | | Product Features | Low Light | | Screen Size | 2.8 Inches | | Sensor Type | CMOS | | Shooting Modes | Automatic, Night, Sports | | Style Name | Minimalist | | Supported Audio Format | AAC | | Supported Image Format | JPEG | | Video Capture Format | MP4 | | Video Capture Resolution | 480p fps, 4K, 720p | | Viewing Angle | 65 Degrees | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | White Balance Settings | Auto | | Zoom | Digital | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Arducam - **Photo sensor technology:** CMOS - **Video capture resolution:** 480p fps, 720p, 4K - **Maximum focal length:** 6 Millimetres - **Maximum aperture:** 1.2 f - **Flash memory type:** SD - **Video capture format:** MP4 - **Supported audio format:** AAC - **Screen size:** 2.8 Inches - **Connectivity technology:** USB ## Images ![Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12MP IMX477 HQ Webcam with Audio, 6mm CS-Mount Lens, Metal Enclosure, Tripod and USB Cable - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61U9de0pd3L.jpg) ![Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12MP IMX477 HQ Webcam with Audio, 6mm CS-Mount Lens, Metal Enclosure, Tripod and USB Cable - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vPlvT-aSL.jpg) ![Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12MP IMX477 HQ Webcam with Audio, 6mm CS-Mount Lens, Metal Enclosure, Tripod and USB Cable - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ACE5eqOzL.jpg) ![Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12MP IMX477 HQ Webcam with Audio, 6mm CS-Mount Lens, Metal Enclosure, Tripod and USB Cable - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-nkCm5fZL.jpg) ![Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12MP IMX477 HQ Webcam with Audio, 6mm CS-Mount Lens, Metal Enclosure, Tripod and USB Cable - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7153EATsa-L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: how do you remove the IR filter to let more light in?** A: Professional tools are needed to melt the glue that sticks to the filter. We recommend not removing it by yourself. **Q: Is the sensor module compatible with raspberry? and what is the m12 mount type that is on the sensor module?** A: Its a "C" mount thread ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Poor image quality *by on Reviewed in Germany 16 September 2025* Poor image quality, even with Zowietek Lens. On low light even worse. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bad factory-adjustment, otherwise great camera *by on Reviewed in the United States 3 April 2021* I bought the camera to complement/replace an ELP CS-mount camera used for video conferences during working from home. Unfortunately, the Arducam is not available in Germany (or the whole EU at all, respectively). Thankfully, the camera can be ordered world-wide via Amazon USA.Like the ELP camera, the Arducam is uvc-compliant, i.e., they can both be used as a plug-and-play device without requiring additional drivers except from the standard USB video drivers provided by the operating system (the uvcvideo Linux kernel module in my case).However, coming from the IMX317-powered ELP webcam, the IMX477 in the Arducam is a huge improvement in terms of image quality. Especially in combination with the high-rate Arducam USB interface enabling smooth video streams. Even uncompressed RGB3/YU12/YV12 streams can be used at the same frame rates as when using JPEG compression (MJPEG), although the interface is only USB-2.Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the camera came with a counter-intuitive "calibration": Aside from not being adjusted to conform the CS mount flange distance (which is an issue almost all CS-mount cases used for these kind of "webcams" have), the image sensor was assembled in the wrong orientation. Bothersome but fixable in less than two minutes – just remove the screws that hold the assembly in place and rotate the assembly (and the cover plate on the back) by 180°.Adjusting for the correct flange distance is always a bit fiddly but possible with this camera, though.The infinity adjustment I made is by far not perfect but it is sufficient for my use case as conference camera.The provided 6mm lens (fingerprinted prior delivery) is quite nice and provides a good image quality; it even seems to be (multi- ?) coated. I prefer my industrial-grade C-mount lenses over the Arducam lens, though.A nice feature is the built-in IR-cut filter that can be removed if anyone may need to take IR photos/videos.All in all, a very nice and high-quality camera for use as a conference webcam.Appendix (2021-07-26): After having used the camera for some months while being forced using the Zoom conferencing software, I noticed that the Arducam controller does not offer the option to provide a 4:3 sensor HD readout for the video stream. This is, however, rather a limitation in Zoom (Linux only?). Other programmes work fine with either resolution or readout mode, respectively. Consequently, the image will be vertically cropped resulting in a narrower viewing angle compared to my old IMX317 camera with respect to "HD quality".Furthermore, the IMX477 sensor seems to struggle somehow under low light conditions (relatively high noise) and high dynamic range lighting (easily blown-out highlights). The first could be a result of the quite dense IR-cut filter and smaller pixel size compared to the IMX317 one. I will try changing the filter to a less dense one at some time and see if would help.The latter can only be resolved by ensuring a proper lighting set-up with a limited dynamic range – for which reason I have changed the Arducam's purpose to serve as a document camera on a reproduction stand now, for the lectures I am giving at my University.Still, this camera is one of the best hassle-free (plug-and-play) options for using industrial-grade or professional lenses with a USB "webcam". ### ⭐⭐ This thing is only capable of MPEG output. *by on Reviewed in the United States 16 March 2022* If you're using a pi, this is NOT for you. Stick with the ribbon cable HQcam.Unfortunately, this thing can only put out MPEG, not any raw still format. It also doesn't seem to honor any v4l2-ctl config commands for slower frame rates.At least using it with a pi, I was unable to find any way to get the latency down to any usable delay for real-time video without going down to potato resolution. ## Frequently Bought Together - Arducam for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, 12MP IMX477 HQ Webcam with Audio, 6mm CS-Mount Lens, Metal Enclosure, Tripod and USB Cable - Arducam 8-50mm C-Mount Zoom Lens for IMX477 Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, with C-CS Adapter, Industrial Telescope Lens - Arducam 2.8-12mm Varifocal C-Mount Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, with C-CS Adapter, Industrial Telephoto Lens --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/498953745-arducam-for-raspberry-pi-hq-camera-12mp-imx477-hq-webcam](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/498953745-arducam-for-raspberry-pi-hq-camera-12mp-imx477-hq-webcam) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-28*