rpicam-jpeg
TLDR
Capture an image and save to file
$ rpicam-jpeg -o path/to/file.jpg
Capture with set dimensions$ rpicam-jpeg -o path/to/file.jpg --width 1920 --height 1080
Capture with long exposure and gain$ rpicam-jpeg -o path/to/file.jpg --shutter 20000 --gain 1.5
SYNOPSIS
rpicam-jpeg [options]
DESCRIPTION
rpicam-jpeg captures and stores JPEG images using a Raspberry Pi camera module. It provides controls for resolution, exposure, and other camera settings.
The tool is optimized for quick JPEG capture with automatic processing.
PARAMETERS
-o, --output file
Output file path--width pixels
Image width--height pixels
Image height--shutter microseconds
Exposure time--gain value
Sensor gain multiplier
CAVEATS
Requires compatible Raspberry Pi camera module. Long exposure times may introduce noise.
HISTORY
Part of rpicam-apps, the official Raspberry Pi camera application suite using libcamera.
SEE ALSO
rpicam-still(1), rpicam-hello(1), rpicam-vid(1)
