Image capture device with interchangeable integrated sensor-optical component assemblies

A method of using an image capturing device, comprising:

• releasably attaching an optical component to a base module to form the image capturing device;
• receiving control information at the base module from the optical component, wherein the control information is different for different optical components, wherein the control information is security information;
• configuring a processor and a user interface in the base module based on the control information;
• calibrating the base module based on the control information;
• and
• capturing content using the releasably attached optical component.

An image capturing device, comprising:

• a lens assembly configured to communicate light to an image sensor;
• and
• a base module having a user interface and a processor, the processor configured to process image information,
• wherein the lens assembly is releasably attachable to the base module, and
• wherein the processor and the user interface are configurable based on identification data received from the lens assembly when the lens assembly is releasably attached to the base module, the identification data is used by the processor to load one of multiple firmware sets.