Animation camera

It consists of a camera body with lens and film magazines, and is most often placed on a stand that allows the camera to be raised and lowered above a table often having both top and underneath lighting.

For stop motion photography, the camera can also be mounted on a tripod or other support, pointing in any desired direction.

Image scanners, video cameras and digital SLRs have taken their place.

A partial list of manufacturers of animation cameras includes: The Bell & Howell 2709 (design 27, first made in 1909) is the prototype of the Acme, and the Acme is the prototype of the Oxberry.

The 16 mm Bolex camera is often used for amateur and semi-professional single frame filming, either using its built-in spring drive, or an attached electric single-frame motor.