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Are there any EOS models known for not being optimal for stop motion? (getting to hot or something like that)
And on the other hand, are there any of the models which are preferable?
I use the canon eos 600d/T3i and it does not over heat or anything like that and it has brilliant image quality. Dragonframe will automatically recognise when it is plugged into the computer with the canon USB lead.
However it will run out of battery easily so I recommend you get a power adapter off the internet; the Canon brand is quite pricey but you can get a cheaper brand not made by Canon (that's what I use)
Hope this was helpful.
Do you use the kit lens (18-55)?
I can see that the minimum focus is 25 cm /9.84’’. Can you get close enough on the set/minifig?
The Canon camera I always suggest is the 600D (T3i if you're in the US like me) because it has every feature you could possible ever want for brickfilming, anything else would be excessive unless you really want to get in deep with live action or still photography. You can get away with the 1100D if your on a budget though, it's got plenty of quality, and most of the image quality will come with what lens you use, not the camera body. The only thing is that I'm not sure if it can shoot natively at a 16:9 aspect ratio, but you can get around that with animation software or photoshop, and maybe after affects, I don't know. You should also look at the post I just made on the thread Larry Simmons just made with virtually the same question, I talked about lenses a bunch. The 25 cm minimum focus distance is plenty close enough, and for really close up shots, you can always use macro filters. I used to use them before I bought the lens I primarily use now, they're great. If you have any more specific questions, just ask. 
Thank you for your comment and help
I decided on the 600D. Starting with the kit lens, which in this case is the 18-55 STM edition.
Are there any EOS models known for not being optimal for stop motion? (getting to hot or something like that)
And on the other hand, are there any of the models which are preferable?
I would suggest you use extension tubes instead of filters. I have gotten very great macro shots with them. Macro filters are good too:)
Do you use the kit lens (18-55)?
Can you get close enough on the set/minifig?
Yes, and yes.
my T2i has never overheated, but it gets quite warm when using it to film. During animation it stays cold to the touch.
You're taking photos, not constant HD video.
I use a Canon 1100d/T3, and like Carroll, mine has never overheated, and I hope it doesn't. Although, correct me if im wrong in saying this, but at certain temperatures certain DSLRs will suffer from overheating, yes?
For the overheating thing, I think your referring to the known problem with the T2i overheating when shooting HD video; this problem only applies to shooting video, not stills, and is the reason for the T3i's existence, it solved the problem. There are some things about the T3i that make a little better for certain things, the tilting screen is nice, and I believe (although I'm not sure) that it can shoot at a 16:9 aspect ratio, which the T2i cannot.
You are correct backyard.
When I filmed a total of 8 hours a day over the course of 4 days I know my T2i overheated twice and had to have the sensor cleaned because of a "burned" pixel.
Also, the T2i sadly cannot shoot 16:9, but I mange. It's not the end of the world. The camera still takes amazing quality photos.
You are correct backyard.
When I filmed a total of 8 hours a day over the course of 4 days I know my T2i overheated twice and had to have the sensor cleaned because of a "burned" pixel.
Also, the T2i sadly cannot shoot 16:9, but I mange. It's not the end of the world. The camera still takes amazing quality photos.
I have both a T3i and a T2i and they both shoot 16:9. They have also both overheated on occasion.
Also, the T2i sadly cannot shoot 16:9, but I mange. It's not the end of the world. The camera still takes amazing quality photos.
I have both a T3i and a T2i and they both shoot 16:9. They have also both overheated on occasion.
Have used T3i and T2i; can confirm. Unless it's a stop motion software capture issue. I've only taken stills and video.
CarrollFilms wrote:You are correct backyard.
When I filmed a total of 8 hours a day over the course of 4 days I know my T2i overheated twice and had to have the sensor cleaned because of a "burned" pixel.
Also, the T2i sadly cannot shoot 16:9, but I mange. It's not the end of the world. The camera still takes amazing quality photos.
I have both a T3i and a T2i and they both shoot 16:9. They have also both overheated on occasion.
They only overheat when filming, not animating. He was taking about 16:9 picture wise, not video.
Have used T3i and T2i; can confirm. Unless it's a stop motion software capture issue. I've only taken stills and video.
Please, do tell me what else it can do 
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HDR imagery, among other things. I meant that I haven't used it in a stop motion app like Dragonframe so I wasn't sure if that was the source of your inability to use 16:9.
It's not necessary to be a jerk all the time, Carroll. Sometimes people are just trying to be helpful.
HDR imagery, among other things. I meant that I haven't used it in a stop motion app like Dragonframe so I wasn't sure if that was the source of your inability to use 16:9.
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I use my T2i with Dragonframe all the time and I don't think there is an option to shoot 16:9. It will only work off of what your camera shoots pictures at.
Since it's a huge 5K image I just shoot a little wide then crop it in post. Add some black bars, BADA-BOOM, film look right there.
I'm probably mistaken, then. It's been a few years since I've used a t2i for anything but video and 3:2 stills look pretty similar. Definitely odd that it wouldn't have that feature.
I'm probably mistaken, then. It's been a few years since I've used a t2i for anything but video and 3:2 stills look pretty similar. Definitely odd that it wouldn't have that feature.
Well my T3i doesn't have that feature as well. The T2i-T5i are all basically the same camera. The image sensor has never changed.
I'm probably mistaken, then. It's been a few years since I've used a t2i for anything but video and 3:2 stills look pretty similar. Definitely odd that it wouldn't have that feature.
Video for the T2i shoots 16:9, yes.
But Dragonframe, like i said, only uses the cameras pictures you take; I shoot with it at the full 18MP's which is 3456x5184. The only 16:9 resolutions I can think of off of the top of my head is the normal 1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160 and the 8K 7680x4320.
As far as my knowledge goes with my T2i, it only shoots 3:2 stills.
Sméagol wrote:I'm probably mistaken, then. It's been a few years since I've used a t2i for anything but video and 3:2 stills look pretty similar. Definitely odd that it wouldn't have that feature.
Video for the T2i shoots 16:9, yes.
But Dragonframe, like i said, only uses the cameras pictures you take; I shoot with it at the full 18MP's which is 3456x5184. The only 16:9 resolutions I can think of off of the top of my head is the normal 1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160 and the 8K 7680x4320.
As far as my knowledge goes with my T2i, it only shoots 3:2 stills.
3:2 is the native resolution of the sensor. All other resolutions are achieved through cropping. This is how every camera works.
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