The first time I used the camera I had some unnecessary problems because a web search sent me to outdated documentation on Raspberry Pi dot org where you are told to enable the camera in the settings and raspi-config. Getting started with Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Regular readers know I had already made some DIY camera mounts using empty gum bottles, and I just replaced the Lotte XYLITOL stickers with some CNXSoft stickers for this review. I also had a quick try at the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 NoIR but without IR lights. It took a full week for DHL to send the package to my house, but I’ve now had time to review the new Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3, mostly with libcamera, but also Picamera2, focusing on the new features such as HDR, autofocus, and wide angle. A few days before launching the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 with HDR and autofocus, Raspberry Pi Trading asked me whether I would be interested in reviewing the new modules, and sent me three samples: the standard module, the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Wide, as well as the NoIR version that lacks an IR filter and is better suited for night shots.

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