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[[camera-module-2]]
== Camera Module 2

This 8-megapixel camera is built around the Sony IMX219 sensor with a resolution of 3280 × 2464 pixels. It has adjustable focus and can record an exposure time of up to 11.76 seconds.

Camera Module 2 comes in the following variants:

* https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/camera-module-v2/[**Standard**.] This version captures visible light only; infrared light is filtered out.
* https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/pi-noir-camera-v2/[**NoIR**.] This version doesn't have an infrared filter; it captures both visible light and infrared light. Use it with infrared lighting to see in the dark or use it with the included square of blue gel to monitor the health of green plants.

For detailed information about the hardware characteristics and capabilities of this camera, see the xref:../accessories/camera.adoc#hardware-specification[hardware specifications].