Not quite sure how I would be able to get the pipeline to work just glancing at the example Python code (https://github.com/ArduCAM/RaspberryPi/blob/master/Motorized_Focus_Camera/Autofocus.py), but Riding Nerdy on YouTube mentioned that camera has a built-in AF motor that is software-controlled.
Would need to use something like OpenCV + a contrast-detect algorithm to lock focus. It's not going to compete with a mirrorless camera, but it would be interesting to see if it could be used as a webcam with autofocus—total price of the unit is a slight bit more than the HQ camera + 6mm lens, but not by much.
Not quite sure how I would be able to get the pipeline to work just glancing at the example Python code (https://github.com/ArduCAM/RaspberryPi/blob/master/Motorized_Focus_Camera/Autofocus.py), but Riding Nerdy on YouTube mentioned that camera has a built-in AF motor that is software-controlled.
Would need to use something like OpenCV + a contrast-detect algorithm to lock focus. It's not going to compete with a mirrorless camera, but it would be interesting to see if it could be used as a webcam with autofocus—total price of the unit is a slight bit more than the HQ camera + 6mm lens, but not by much.