We strongly recommend finding a camera on the list if you are serious about stop motion animation. There may be options to get some type of capturing, but the experience won’t be very good. If your camera is not on the list, then it does not work with Dragonframe.

Contact support if you still need help.

Review our Camera FAQs for answers to common camera issues.

Use the program’s Preferences : Updates to check.

Make sure your software is up to date.

Make sure your version of the software supports the camera.

Follow the setup instructions for it, thoroughly.If your camera is on our supported list (below): Follow the Setup link to find setup instructions specific to your camera. Setup and Troubleshootingįind your camera in the list below. Note that aperture lock and focus control require Dragonframe 5 or newer. These models have a massive 1920 x 1280 live view over USB, as well as new focus peaking capabilities. Canon EOS R / RP / R8 / R100 / R6 Mark II – Stop Motion Animation Firmwareįor high quality, professional stop motion work, we recommend the Canon EOS R, RP, R8, R100 or R6 Mark II with stop motion animation firmware (a separate purchase).

Supported models from Sony and Olympus are also very good options. The mirrorless Canon EOS R and Nikon Z series are both great options for stop motion animation. We recommend Canon EOS models, and the majority of professional work is done with them. To have the best experience animating, you need to have the right camera.Ĭhoose a camera that Dragonframe supports, and that has live view and camera control over USB.

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