IMX module MIPI/USB from aliexpress?

[pardovot]

Hi, I first wanted to thank you for the project and the hard work.
I currently use ASI224MC and thought of a possible not too expensive upgrade to a newer sensor.

I did read this part of the wiki:

Avoid any MIPI/CSI camera module connected with a USB adapter.
Avoid USB web cameras

However, I did see some people have some success with some modules, so wanted to know a bit more on this.
I thought of something like IMX678/IMX676/IMX662 or similars as an upgrade.

Some modules for reference:
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005008681585188.html
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005010075545642.html
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005008689855622.html (This one mentions RPI so maybe it has built in support and maybe work?)
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005011665285873.html (MIPI, USB2, USB3 options)
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005010450943395.html

For example in the last link, 1 review mentions "For the interfaced devices, the maximum exposure time is 1000 ms"
Obviously for our use case, it doesn't sound great..but maybe it's not the case with all modules.

If it's a 100% no go, then I would likely just stay with the 224 and maybe try to get a new lens instead of the current 150 deg, but if it might work, I could give it a try, there's free returns so I can always buy and return it if it doesn't work probably.
I'm very familiar with linux so if it's a bit more complicated to set up but could still work, then it's not really an issue.

Thanks for the help :)

[aaronwmorris]

As you read in the wiki... avoid the USB connected modules. Those convert the cameras to UVC cameras which only support video streaming usually with a maximum exposure of 1s.

The IMX678, IMX662 modules will likely work. Just be prepared to do a little more hacking to make things work. The official camera modules (Pi HQ Camera, etc) tend to work very well, however, the 3rd party modules can have odd behaviors, bugs, etc.

[pardovot]

Thanks a lot for the fast reply, what makes you think the IMX678 and IMX662 will likely work? Also did you confuse the IMX662 with the IMX462? Because the IMX662 is also USB as far as I could see in the link I shared.

In other words, modules that connect with MIPI directly to the RPI4 might work, but modules with USB are limited and should be avoided.

Then I'll need to set it up with something like this: https://github.com/will127534/imx678-v4l2-driver
And then use the indi_v4l2_ccd driver?

And in theory it could work?