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Setup a DSLR Camera

Stop Motion Studio supports DSLR (digital single-lens reflex camera) cameras with and without live view output, also called EVF (electronic viewfinder). Before connecting the camera read the manufactures setup instructions. Connect your DSLR camera using a USB cable. Set the camera to ‘Manual’ shooting mode. Turn on the camera and make sure no other application is accessing the camera at the same time. Select the camera from the capture source dropdown box. Please bear in mind it takes up to a minute for Stop Motion Studio to recognize the camera.

If your camera supports the live view you should see a live image feed from the camera when selecting the capture frame. If your camera does not support a live view use the ‘Test Shot’ button to capture a test image. This will help you to align your animation.

Additionally, you can control your cameras shutter speed, aperture and ISO from the capture source panel. Adjust each value using your mouse to select the desired setting. Troubleshooting: If you have trouble getting your DSLR camera to work try the following steps in the precise order. Remove all other attached USB devices. Start the Stop Motion Studio app. Turn off the camera and connect it to the computer. Wait 30 seconds until the camera is available in the capture source drop-down box. If you don’t see the camera make sure no other app is accessing the camera at the same time. Disable autostart for the Photos and Image Capture system app. If this doesn’t help power the computer off and on again. S top Motion Studio features an auto reconnect. If the camera connection gets lost i.e. the camera turns off, the app will reconnect to the device as soon as it becomes available again. Please allows up to 30 seconds for that.