Digital Still Camera Tests
Can digital still cameras be used for stop-motion animation? The prospect is enticing due to their high resolution (three megapixels is more than adequate for 1080x1920 High Definition mastering), full manual controls, and their ability in some cases to be controled by a computer via a USB connection.
In this section I evaluate a handful of cameras in an attempt to determine whether they're suitable for professional or amateur stop-motion work. I am also including links to reviews that others in the stop-motion community have written.
Please note that these tests do not cover "normal" use of these cameras, but instead focus solely on their usefulness in relation to stop-motion animation. For more thorough reviews and specs, please visit the camera manufacturers' web pages or www.dpreview.com.
Canon EOS-1Ds Review: Two experiments with Canon's top-of-the-line digital SLR camera.
Canon Powershot S50: Four experiments with the Canon S50 digital still camera operating in tethered mode with Breeze Systems' PSRemote software.
Nikon Coolpix 995: A full review by Jim Arthurs, including an amazing 720p cloud timelapse.
Sanyo iDshot and Stop Motion - A very thorough review by Eric Scott and Lionel Orozco, including lots of valuable information explaining how to use this highly affordable camera for stop-motion animation