Canon PowerShot G5 setup instructions for stop motion animation or time-lapse photography with Dragonframe

NOTICE

Support for this camera may be removed in future versions of the software.

Live View

The Canon PowerShot G5 provides a live view via its USB connection. The live view size is 320 x 240.

The Canon PowerShot G5 also provides a live view via analog video output. The resolution depends on the output type (NTSC/PAL) and the aspect ratio (NORMAL/WIDE). You will need an analog to digital converter if you want to use this video source with your computer.

Camera Settings

Dragonframe controls the Canon PowerShot G5 ISO, shutter speed, aperture (with digital lens), image quality and size.

Product Info

The manufacturer's product page for the Canon PowerShot G5 is here.
You can find the camera manual and specifications at this site.

Setup Instructions

1. PowerShot support must first be enabled in the program:
   • Open the Preferences in Dragonframe.
   • Go to the Capture tab.
   • Check the "Enable the Canon PowerShot camera module." checkbox.
2. For Windows Vista and 7, you must also run Dragonframe in Windows XP Compatibility mode:
   • In the file Explorer, navigate to C:\Program Files\DZED\Dragonframe
   • Right click on Dragonframe.exe and select Properties...
   • Click on the Compatibility tab.
   • In the Compatibility mode area, select Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
3. Power your camera by AC power if possible.
   • If you do use a battery, make sure it is fully charged.
   • If you use AC power, remove the battery.
4. Close any other applications that might connect to your camera.
   • For Mac OS X, Open iPhoto, go to its Preferences and select Connection camera opens: No application
5. Set the Mode Dial to Manual (M).