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Robots

Specialized robot designs for automation in 360 + 3D product photography

Software

Photo studio software for robots that easily integrates into existing workflows

Ghost Mannequins

Transparent & ghost mannequins for online fashion stores & clothing photos

iPhone Photography

Mobile iOS app to integrate iPhone camera control with PhotoRobot

Modules
Centerless Table
CENTERLESS TABLE

A universal, motorized turntable solution for shadow-free product photography

Turntable
TURNTABLE

A heavy-duty rotating turntable to support 360 product photography of heavy objects

MultiCam
MULTICAM

A multi-camera system for capturing multi-row 3D product photos with multiple cameras simultaneously

Case 850
CASE 850

The ultimate, portable robotic workstation for 360 product shots and photogrammetry 3D modeling

Cube
CUBE

One of the most versatile PhotoRobot devices, for standalone use or in combination with other robots

Robotic Arm
ROBOTIC ARM

A precise robot camera arm to add the 3rd dimension to your 360 product photography and multi-row spins

Frame
FRame

An all-in-one motorized turntable and robot camera arm for shadow-free 360 product photography and 3D modeling

Turning Platform
TURNING PLATFORM

A heavy-duty turntable photography solution for large and / or heavy products like furniture and machinery

Catwalk
CATWALK

A rotating 360 platform for capturing fashion videos and model product photography in 360 degrees

Carousel 5000
CAROUSEL 5000

A heavy-duty, motorized turntable for photography of automobiles, furniture, machinery, and other heavy objects

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Outputs
OUTPUTS
Output Types

Compare all automated photography output formats

Gallery

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GS1 Image Standards

Adhere to GS1 image capture standards automatically

PhotoRobot - 360° image creation
Applications

Explore example PhotoRobot outputs in 2D + 360 + 3D + 360 product video

Industries
Automotive
AUTOMOTIVE

Automotive 360 carousel systems for car dealerships, superstores, online retailers, and private sellers

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Carousel 5000
Electrical Goods
ELECTRICAL GOODS

360 photo turntable modules for automated product photography of electrical goods, tools, and appliances

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Case 850, Frame
Fashion
FASHION

Systems for 360 product photography of fashion products on mannequins, models, turntables, and more

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Case 850, Cube, Catwalk
Footwear
FOOTWEAR

Photo studio 360 turntable & flatlay workstations for high-speed 360 product photography of footwear

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Centerless Table, Case 850
GS1 & Packaged Goods
GS1 & Packaged Goods

OCR and automatic GS1 image capture features for photography of packaged goods and grocery products

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Centerless Table, Case 850
Household Goods
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Heavy-duty rotating photography platforms for medium to large items or heavy household goods like furniture

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Turning Platform
Jewelry
JEWELRY

Automated studio systems with expansion accessories to facilitate photography of jewelry and luxury goods

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Case 850, Cube
Sporting Goods
SPORTING GOODS

Spin photography systems for sports equipment and items that cannot stand on their own like bicycles

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Turning Platform, Cube
Museum (Collection Items)
MUSEUM (COLLECTING ITEMS)

Photography systems to safely photograph & digitize museum and antique collection items for academia and research

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Case 850, Cube
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Workflow
Workflow
Production Line

Scan & Measure, Sort & Style, Robotize Capture, Post-Process, API & Publish

Production Workflow

From item intake & tracking to photography, content delivery and product return

Productivity

One-click automated production of 2D + 360 + 3D assets and 360 product video

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Resources
Resources
Tutorials

Find tutorials on our automated photography techniques

Manuals

Research PhotoRobot technical manuals & documentation

Academy

Train Your Studio Teams
From the Ground Up

Library
Blog

Read about PhotoRobot and the latest innovations

Videos

Watch video demos of PhotoRobot technology

FAQ

Find answers to customers’ most common questions

Downloads

Download the latest software versions & products

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Pricing
Pricing
Hardware Pricing

Pricing levels of PhotoRobot robotic workstations

Software Pricing

Pricing levels for local, cloud, and hybrid versions

Support Pricing

To meet different needs, we offer service plans

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Glossary
DSLR

DSLR

Also known as digital SLR, digital single-lens reflex. Category: Lighting and optics

A DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera uses a mirror to send the image from the lens to an optical viewfinder; the mirror flips up during exposure. DSLRs have large sensors and interchangeable lenses and were the studio standard before mirrorless cameras.

How PhotoRobot uses it

PhotoRobot supports a range of Canon DSLRs, but recommends mirrorless Canon cameras for the most seamless integration. PhotoRobot control units can pre-raise an SLR's mirror with one signal and expose with a second.

See on photorobot.com

  • DSLR vs mirrorless cameras
  • Compatible cameras

Related terms

  • Mirrorless camera: A camera with interchangeable lenses but no mirror; the sensor feeds an electronic viewfinder.
  • Canon EDSDK: Canon's software development kit for controlling EOS cameras from a computer over USB.
  • Shutter release cable: A cable that fires the camera from an external device, such as a robot's control unit.

Where this term appears on photorobot.com

Mentioned on 41 pages of photorobot.com. The 20 most relevant:

  1. DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras in 2020: Comparison and Review (Blog)
    …quick review and comparison of the latest models of mirrorless cameras versus the latest DSLR cameras.
  2. Recommended Cameras for PhotoRobot Systems (Manual)
    At the same time, mirrorless cameras retain the primary advantages of SLR cameras (the interchangeable lenses, and large sensor).
  3. Camera Configuration - PhotoRobot User Support Manual (Manual)
    If using a DSLR with live view, check that live view is not preventing the flash from triggering.
  4. Compatible Cameras with PhotoRobot - Support Manual (Manual)
    While there is a range of supported digital SLRs (DSLRs) with interchangeable lenses in the compatible camera list, mirrorless cameras offer the most seamless integration with PhotoRobot.
  5. Introducing the PhotoRobot Touch iOS Mobile Application (Blog)
    This makes it possible to produce decent 360 spins without a high-end DSLR or mirrorless camera.
  6. Jewelry Photography - Behind the Scenes Production (Blog)
    Macro photography of jewelry calls for an SLR camera with either an APS-C or Full Frame sensor.
  7. Professional Tips for Footwear Product Photography (Tutorial)
    When choosing the best camera for product photos, PhotoRobot systems support mid to high-end DSLR and mirrorless Canon camera models.
  8. eCommerce Photography - How to Optimize Production (Blog)
    PhotoRobot modules support DSLR and mirrorless Canon cameras, with 26 MP models usually more than efficient.
  9. Packshot Photography - What is it, and How to Produce It (Blog)
    When deciding on cameras, PhotoRobot compatible cameras include Canon DSLR and mirrorless models.
  10. PhotoRobot’s Robotic Arm for 360 Object Photography (Blog)
    The Manfrotto tripod head with micro travel in 3 axes supports DSLR as well as larger cameras with digital backs.
  11. Automated iPhone Product Photography (Software)
    Capture product photos comparable in quality to any DSLR with a modern, lightweight solution.
  12. Capture And Control (Software)
    Configure and save presets for supported DSLR & mirrorless Canon camera settings.
  13. MULTICAM (Robot)
    …Top view range 0°–90° Top view range – increment 7.5° Number of positions for mounting DSLR 13 Radius from centre of rotation 950 mm / 37.4" 1250 mm / 49.2" Supply voltage AC 115 / 230 V Properties.
  14. PhotoRobot Control Units - Technical Documentation (Page)
    The dual output, in this case, allows, for example, the pre-raising of a mirror in SLR cameras with one signal and then a rapid exposure with the other.
  15. TURNING PLATFORM (Robot)
    …Top view range 0° – 90° Top view range – increment 7.5° Number of positions for mounting DSLR 13 Radius from centre of rotation 950 mm (37.4") 1250 mm (49.2") Supply voltage AC 115 / 230 V Dimensions.
  16. About PhotoRobot - Company History & Documentation (Manual)
    3rd party camera synchronization (2004 - Present): Syncvia wire shutter, 3rd party software, and watched folder for data exchange Canon DSLR & mirrorless (2008 - Present) Nikon (2004 - 2024 March):…
  17. PhotoRobot Touch - iPhone App User Manual (Manual)
    For advanced spin photography with a larger number of images, a DSLR camera with strobes and PhotoRobot systems remains faster and more efficient.
  18. Fashion Photography of a Blazer on a Ghost Mannequin (Tutorial)
    Camera - For professional results, PhotoRobot supports DSLR and mirrorless Canon cameras, with high-end models always recommended.
  19. Fashion Photography of Denim Jeans on a Ghost Mannequin (Tutorial)
    Camera - Both DSLR and mirrorless Canon cameras are supported by our systems, with high-end models always recommended for professional results.
  20. Fashion Photography: How to Select the Best Ghost Mannequin (Tutorial)
    PhotoRobot is compatible with DSLR and mirrorless Canon camera models, while a combination of strobe lighting and LED panels helps to achieve ideal exposure, shadows, and contrast from all angles.

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