Other features of the camera
Rotating the camera
It is possible to position the camera circuit board upside down with respect
to the tripod mount. In this situation the ribbon will extend out from the top of
the unit, rather than from the bottom.
To rotate the camera:
1.
Work in a clean and dust-free environment, as the sensor will be exposed
to the air. Work with the sensor facing downwards throughout the process.
2.
Unscrew the two 1.5 mm hex lock keys on the underside of the main
circuit board. Be careful not to let the washers roll away.
3.
Lift the main housing and rotate it 180 degrees. The gasket will remain on
the circuit board, so realign the housing with the gasket.
4.
The nylon washer prevents damage to the circuit board; apply this
washer first. Next, fit the steel washer, which prevents damage to the
nylon washer.
5.
Screw down the two hex lock keys. As long as the washers have been
fitted in the correct order, they do not need to be screwed very tightly.
Infrared (IR) filter
The High Quality Camera contains an IR filter, which is used to reduce the
camera’s sensitivity to infrared light. It is possible to remove this filter, but doing
so will void the warranty on the product, and is likely to prove irreversible. See
further information on removing the IR filter.
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Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera
Getting Started
