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Remember that Raspberry Pi camera module (http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/06/raspberry-pi-camera-hardware-finalized/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget) we wrote about a few months ago? It looks like UK-based electronics retailer CPC / Farnell will start taking orders for the shooter on May 14th. Users on the Raspberry Pi (http://www.engadget.com/tag/RaspberryPi/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget) forums who signed up for info about the camera module have received an email from the retailer inviting them to order. As a reminder, the five megapixel fixed-focus shooter -- which only measures 25 x 20 x 9mm -- can snap 2,592 x 1,944-pixel images and capture video at 1,080p (30fps), 720p (60fps) and VGA (60 or 90fps). While the accessory is expected to cost about $25, there's no actual pricing details on CPC / Farnell's website. Wanna see the camera module in action? One lucky Raspberry Pi user's received the device early and shared a video -- check it out after the break.
Update: As promised, the boards are now officially available to order per a blog post on the Raspberry Pi website. And the price is indeed $25. Hit the source link for a list of commands needed to activate the add-on, or check after the break for another video demonstrating the setup process and some PR explaining Element 14's competition to promote the Pi and its camera.
[Thanks, HaloBlu]
Filed under: Cameras (http://www.engadget.com/category/cameras/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget), Misc (http://www.engadget.com/category/misc/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)
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Via: Raspberry Pi forums (http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=348187#p348187)
Source: CPC / Farnell (http://planet.farnell.com/email/cpc/WebOffers/MayPi13_13.htm), Raspberry Pi (http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/3890)
Via: Engadget