The Linux camera landscape has transformed drastically since the kernel received its first ISP driver fifteen years ago. New kernel APIs and userspace frameworks have enabled development of fully open-source camera stacks. Constant engagement with vendors has slowly but steadily born fruits. This key combination of technical and non-technical efforts is starting to paint a brighter future for camera support in Linux.

This talk will present the current state of the camera landscape, briefly explain the journey we took, and focus on the planned and foreseen evolutions. We will explore the impact on all actors in the industry, including image sensor vendors, ISP (SoC) vendors, and system integrators. Attendees will learn how they should get ready for the future of cameras in Linux and how it will benefit them.