Stop-Motion Example
The Camera

This is the focal point of stop motion - the very means of creation! It enables the artist to make something move or emote where normally it could not. There are a number of options to choose from depending on the project. Many people start out by making what is called 'brick films', or animations using Lego as the medium. In this case, a simple point-and-click style camera would do just fine! The only real consideration to be aware of in using lower-end equipment like this is to find one that has a setting to switch off lighting corrections. If the camera is constantly adjusting its exposure limits on its own, the end result will be inconsistant. Professional cameras offer this feature by default, as well as a manual focus which, again, will give a cleaner, more smooth-looking animation. This page is dedicated to a couple of my personal recommendations.

canon camera Nikon camera canon camera
Canon EOS R Nikon Z 6II Olympus OM-D E-M1
6.720 x 4.480 pixels (30.1 MP) 6048 x 4024 (24.5 effective megapixels) 4608 x 3456 (16.0 MP)
dual-pixel CMOS sensor Back-illuminated CMOS sensor 4/3 type MOS ('Live MOS sensor'), no anti-aliasing filter
ISO 100 – 40,000 expandable to 102,400 Native range of ISO 100-51,200 ISO range: 200–25600, with "LOW ISO 100"
30 s to 1/8000 s 30s - 1/8000s 60–1/8000 s (1/16000 s electronic shutter)
$2299 $3099 $2499
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