fujifilm x-t1

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T1 setup instructions for stop motion animation or time-lapse photography with Dragonframe

Supported Versions

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

Live View

The Fujifilm X-T1 provides a live view via its USB connection. The live view size is 640 x 480.

Camera Settings

Dragonframe controls the Fujifilm X-T1 ISO, shutter speed, aperture (with digital lens), image quality, and size.

Considerations

Dragonframe cannot control focus or provide focus check (live view magnification) with this camera, and the focus cannot be controlled directly on a Fuji X lens while tethered. The solution would be to use a fully manual lens. One option is a fully manual Nikon lens with a lens adapter.

Product Info

You can find the Fujifilm X-T1 manual and specifications at the Fujifilm website.

Manual Lens to Avoid Flicker

To avoid any potential flicker that can be caused by electronically controlled aperture lenses, please consider using a fully manual aperture lens.
Learn More about Aperture Flicker

Setup Instructions

  1. Create a new scene or open an existing scene. (Dragonframe will not connect to your camera unless you have a scene open.)
  2. Power your camera by AC power if possible, or use a fully charged battery.
  3. 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)
  4. Make sure Dropbox is not a client of the camera.
  5. You may need to quit Google Backup and Sync, since it can interfere with the camera even if you turn off syncing.
  6. If you have anti-virus software, white-list Dragonframe so that it may access your camera.
  7. Make sure your camera firmware is up to date.
  8. Set SET-UP #3 : USB MODE to PC SHOOT AUTO.
  9. Set SET UP : SHOOT WITHOUT LENS to ON if you use a lens adapter.
  10. Set the DRIVE DIAL to S (Single frame) (on top of camera).
  11. Do not run FUJIFILM X Webcam software. It will interfere with the camera connection.
  12. Connect your camera to the computer with an appropriate USB cable.
  13. Proceed to the Cinematography workspace to adjust the camera exposure settings, check focus, and take test shots.