Sony IMX219 8MP 77° FOV Camera Module for Raspberry Pi 5

First, ensure the Raspberry Pi 5 is powered off. Connect the camera's ribbon cable to the CSI port on the board, with the blue side facing the Ethernet/USB ports. Boot into Raspberry Pi OS, open a terminal, and run 'sudo raspi-config'. Navigate to 'Interface Options', select 'Camera', and choose 'Yes' to enable it. Reboot. You can then test the camera using the command 'libcamera-hello' or 'raspistill -o test.webp' for a still capture. Verify the connection and focus by checking the generated image file.

The module is fully supported by the standard libcamera software stack on Raspberry Pi OS, which replaces the legacy raspistill/raspivid commands. You can use libcamera-apps (libcamera-still, libcamera-vid) for capture. For Python development, the Picamera2 library provides a high-level API. OpenCV can also interface with the camera via the V4L2 driver. Ensure your OS is updated, as older Bullseye versions may require an update to fully support libcamera with the Pi 5's hardware.

Yes, the IMX219 module supports HD video recording and is capable of real-time streaming. You can use command-line tools like 'libcamera-vid' to stream to a file or network. For motion detection, you can process frames using Python with OpenCV or a dedicated library like Motion. Set up a script to capture frames periodically, compare them for differences, and trigger an event. For lower latency, consider adjusting the resolution and frame rate in your capture settings to optimize performance for your specific application.