If you've been hunting for a monochrome, global-shutter camera that plays nicely with the Raspberry Pi's own ISP and Gstreamer pipeline, you'll want to know about the Arducam B0381 2MP Global Shutter OV2311 Mono Camera Modules Pivariety (NoIR), compatible with Raspberry Pi ISP and Gstreamer Plugin. It's priced at Rs 15,148 at Tech Depot India, and you can pick up the Arducam B0381 Global Shutter Mono Camera from us today.
What is the Arducam B0381 Global Shutter Mono Camera?
Let's break down what all those letters mean for you. It's a 2MP camera built on the OV2311 sensor, and it does three things a lot of Raspberry Pi cameras don't: it captures the whole frame at once with a global shutter (so fast motion doesn't smear or skew), it shoots in monochrome rather than color, and it's a NoIR module, meaning there's no infrared-blocking filter in front of the sensor — handy if you're pairing it with IR illumination. On top of that, Arducam has built it to work with the Raspberry Pi's native ISP and Gstreamer plugin, rather than needing a separate driver stack for everything.
You don't need to be a vision engineer to use it, but it does help to know your project's lighting and processing pipeline before you commit. Have a look at the full B0381 listing for the setup notes.
Arducam B0381 2MP Global Shutter OV2311 Mono Camera Modules Pivariety (NoIR), compatible with Raspberry Pi ISP and Gstreamer Plugin projects — what you can build
- An infrared-lit night vision rig, since the NoIR sensor doesn't filter out IR light
- A machine vision setup where color doesn't matter but crisp, distortion-free frames do
- A Gstreamer-based video pipeline for streaming or on-device processing without extra driver work
- A stereo-vision experiment if you pair two of these mono modules together
- A motion-tracking or optical-flow project that benefits from global-shutter accuracy
- An industrial inspection camera for parts moving past on a line, lit however you like
Mono global shutter camera options compared
| Product | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arducam B0381 Global Shutter Mono Camera | Rs 15,148 | 2MP OV2311 mono, global shutter, NoIR, ISP/Gstreamer compatible |
| 5MP Night Vision Camera for Raspberry Pi | Rs 3,561 | 5MP night vision camera module for Raspberry Pi |
| 5MP Raspberry Pi 0 W Camera Module | Rs 900 | 5MP camera module sized for Raspberry Pi Zero W |
| Acrylic Adjustable Camera Mount for Raspberry Pi | Rs 72 | Adjustable acrylic mount bracket for Raspberry Pi camera modules |
How to get started
Since this module is built to work with the Raspberry Pi's native ISP and a Gstreamer plugin, you'll spend less time wrestling with drivers than you might with other Pivariety cameras — but it's still worth reading through Arducam's setup guide on the product page before you wire anything up, especially if you're new to Gstreamer pipelines. If your project needs infrared illumination, pair this camera with an IR light source, since the NoIR sensor is built to see that light rather than block it.
Not sure this is the right pick? If you don't need global shutter or monochrome and just want a straightforward, affordable Pi camera, one of the simpler modules in the table above may suit you better.
Arducam B0381 2MP Global Shutter OV2311 Mono Camera Modules Pivariety (NoIR), compatible with Raspberry Pi ISP and Gstreamer Plugin specifications
For the full and current specifications — sensor details, ISP/Gstreamer compatibility notes and connector type — please check the product page.
Buy Arducam B0381 2MP Global Shutter OV2311 Mono Camera Modules Pivariety (NoIR), compatible with Raspberry Pi ISP and Gstreamer Plugin Online in India
We ship this camera module to Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai and pan-India, dispatched from our own Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Hyderabad locations. You'll get a GST invoice with every order, payment is prepaid only through Razorpay (UPI, cards or net-banking), and delivery usually takes 8-10 working days. There's a 15-day warranty on manufacturing defects, so just let us know within 5 days of delivery if something's wrong. If you're searching for the Arducam B0381 2MP Global Shutter OV2311 Mono Camera Modules Pivariety (NoIR), compatible with Raspberry Pi ISP and Gstreamer Plugin India, drop us a line on WhatsApp or email, or browse our single-board computers collection for more.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Arducam B0381 2MP Global Shutter OV2311 Mono Camera Modules Pivariety (NoIR), compatible with Raspberry Pi ISP and Gstreamer Plugin Price in India?
You'll find it priced at Rs 15,148 at Tech Depot India, with a GST invoice included on every order.
How long will my order take to arrive?
We dispatch from Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Hyderabad, and delivery pan-India usually takes 8-10 working days.
What if the module has a manufacturing defect?
You're covered by a 15-day warranty on manufacturing defects — just report it within 5 days of delivery.
How do I pay for this?
We only accept prepaid payments, via Razorpay (UPI, cards or net-banking), and we issue a GST invoice on every order.
Will this camera work with my particular Raspberry Pi setup?
It's built to work with the Raspberry Pi ISP and Gstreamer plugin, but it's worth checking the product page and your board's own documentation to make sure it fits your exact model and software setup before you order.