Supported cameras

The Right Gear for Perfect Synchronization Choosing the right camera is the most critical step in building a high-performance multi-camera array. We rigorously test a wide range of hardware, from entry-level DSLRs to high-end mirrorless and industrial systems to ensure you get the precision your project demands.

If you are building a bullet-time booth, a photogrammetry rig, or a custom research array, the guide below outlines our tested recommendations, known limitations, and expert workarounds to help you build a reliable, professional system.

Canon

Most Canon entry level DSLRs are compatible. These models have been used intensively with our system: T3/1100d, T3i/600d, T5/1200d, T5i/650d, T6/1300d/2000d, T6i/750d, T6s/760d, t7i/800d, SL1/100d, SL2/200d, SL3/250d/200dii.
* Avoid the 4000d/t100 as it can’t be powered by an external source
* The models with no mirror lockup are less accurate for the triggering (T3/1100d, T5/1200d, T6/1300d/2000d)
* The SL3/250d/200dii and T7/1500d/2000d don’t have the central pin to trigger an external flash, but there’s a workaround
- The EOS-R/R5/R6/R8/R10 are working perfectly, but are not as accurate as the DSLRs equivalent. For some unknown reasons, the trigger port brings better precision than the usb port. The work around is to use the XangleBoard (this gives you full access to interval, jump-and-freeze, custom trigger sequences) on a Raspberry Pi architecture (4 cameras per pi, 4 audio cables).
- R5c doesn’t work! It is not available from the Canon SDK

- If you’re using strobes, then you can stick to USB triggering and shoot at 1/60s on any Canon mirrorless cameras.

- The M50. M200 and G7x3 are working well but are not accurate (and can’t be triggered using an analog cable). The M50 is known to have issues on Raspberry Pis, but is working perfectly on Windows when connected directly by USB.

- The M200 and G7x3 don’t have a physical switch to turn on the cameras. This means that you’ll need to manually turn on/off all cameras one by one every time you need to use them 😵
* My favorite models are the SL3/250d and R100 (great value, super accurate, super tiny and high quality image). Both have been tested a lot by us and by our users.
*** July 2024 update: The R100 is what most of our new users are going for these days. It is very reliable and accurate enough in USB for any photogrammetry rig (using strobes). For bullet-time, it works well when combined with our boards.
Check out my bullet-time camera review for more details

Sony

Sony cameras are fully tested on large scale systems. They are amazing when using strobe (to freeze time), but they can be a bit more challenging with constant light. For better precision, use our boards with trigger cables. Limitations on Sony: burst and video capture are not available at the moment.

Android

Android: Android v14+ crashes at trigger time following a recent update from the Android team. The workaround on Windows is to click on the toggle-video button (on the phone itself). We don’t have any workaround on Raspberry Pi at the moment. Android version 13 still works correctly.

GoPro

WIP. Hero13 works properly in photo/video. Hero11/12 should work (TBC). Trigger accuracy is very limited as we can expect with action camera. It is possible to sync on flash, but as the shutter speed can’t be set to any value between 1/125s and 2s, you’ll need a pitch black room to sync on flash (using a 2 second exposure) - https://xanglecs.com/gopro-multi-camera

PiCam / Arducam

  • Raspberry Pi cameras are also supported (PiCam v2, v3, HQ) - one picam per Raspberry Pi

  • Arducam IMX519 - one arducam per Raspberry Pi

Industrial & custom cameras

Check out the new OEM license for support of your industrial camera through our software. This is the best way to get access to a modern multi-camera software while benefiting from the expertise of our team for testing, support and maintenance.