Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about 5MP OV5647 V1 cameras

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Q1:

I cannot see clearly in a less bright environment, what can i do to solve this problem?

A1:

There are 2 ways to improve the camera performance in less bright environment.
a. Extend the exposure time manually.
b. Change the default lens to the CS lens to get more light, you could check our OV5647 CS lens version (SKU: B0032)

Q:

I also have a reoccurring issue where the i2c channels fill up and the code returns the error: picamera.exc.
Pi CameraMMAL Error: Failed to enable connection: Out of resources.

A:

The error is mainly caused by the connection issue, please confirm the connection between camera and raspberry Pi firstly, and resit the FPC cable to the connector.