Ximea xiQ

Ximea xiQ setup instructions for stop motion animation or time-lapse photography with Dragonframe

Requires Dragonframe 4.3.4 or newer. (5.x, 2024.x are newer).

The Ximea xiQ provides a live view via its USB connection. The live view size depends on the model within the series.

Dragonframe controls the Ximea xiQ ISO, shutter speed, and white balance.

You can find the Ximea xiQ manual and specifications at the Ximea website.

Setup Instructions

Create a new scene or open an existing scene. (Dragonframe will not connect to your camera unless you have a scene open.)
Power your camera by AC power if possible, or use a fully charged battery.
Close any other applications that might connect to your camera.
- - For macOS, Open Image Capture, select your camera, then in pop up area in lower-left select Connection camera opens: No application. (See Picture)
Make sure Dropbox is not a client of the camera.
You may need to quit Google Backup and Sync, since it can interfere with the camera even if you turn off syncing.
If you have anti-virus software, white-list Dragonframe so that it may access your camera.
Install the Ximea software package for macOS, Windows, or Linux.
In Dragonframe's Preferences | Capture, select Enable Ximea module and restart Dragonframe.
Connect your camera to the computer with an appropriate USB cable.
Proceed to the Cinematography workspace to adjust the camera exposure settings, check focus, and take test shots.

Find camera troubleshooting tips in our FAQs.