A camera module is a compact, ready-to-integrate imaging system that combines the sensor, lens, ISP, and interface into a single unit. This guide breaks down how it works, the core components inside, and how to choose between USB, MIPI, GigE, and SerDes based on your system requirements.

Stream a MIPI monochrome camera on Raspberry Pi 5 using Bolt-900MGS with V4L2, GStreamer, and OpenCV, including setup, drivers, and camera controls.