Supported Cameras
The Pix Desktop App captures photos with a camera body connected by USB, on Mac and Windows. It controls the camera directly, so the live view appears on the booth screen and exposure settings such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO are controlled from the booth's Camera Settings page.
| Brand | Supported bodies | Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Canon | EOS DSLRs and EOS R mirrorless (tested models below) | Canon EOS Setup |
| Sony | A7 IV/V, A7C/C II/CR, A7R IV to VI, A7S III, A9 II/III, A1/A1 II, A6700, ZV-E10 II, ZV-E1, FX series | Sony Alpha Setup |
| Nikon | Z9, Z8, Z6III, Z7II, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5II, Z5, Zf, ZR, Z50II, Z50, Z30, Zfc (Z mirrorless only) | Nikon Z Setup |
| Fujifilm | X-H2S, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X-M5, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, GFX100RF, plus X-T3, X-T4, X-Pro3, X-S10, GFX 50S, GFX 50R, GFX100, GFX100S, GFX50S II | Fujifilm Setup |
Not supported: Sony A6400, A6600, A7 III and the first ZV-E10, and Nikon D-series DSLRs, because the makers do not offer remote control for them. For those, use the webcam fallback with a capture card.
Which camera should you buy?
The guide below uses Canon models because they are the easiest to find new and secondhand in Indonesia. A supported Sony, Nikon or Fujifilm body at a similar price works just as well.
If you are not sure where to start, here is a rough guide by budget. Prices are approximate Indonesian market prices as of August 2026 and will drift over time (secondhand prices especially). Always check current pricing before buying.
| Tier | Model | Approx. price (IDR) | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low budget | EOS 1200D (secondhand) | ~1.2 to 2.2 juta | Cheapest realistic USB-tetherable Canon EOS on the used market. Not on Canon's current lineup and not on the tested list below, but USB tethering support means it should work. A reasonable way to test the waters before investing more. |
| Mid budget | EOS R100 (new) | ~8.5 to 10 juta | Canon's current cheapest mirrorless. New with warranty, RF mount, a current product rather than a used-market gamble. Not on the tested list, but the same USB tethering logic applies. |
| Upper-mid | EOS R10 or EOS R8 (tested) | R10 ~18 juta, R8 ~21 juta | Both tested. R10 is APS-C; R8 steps up to full-frame for a relatively small jump in price. |
| High budget | EOS R6 Mark II (tested) | ~28 to 30 juta | Full-frame image quality and fast autofocus at roughly half the price of the EOS R5, whose resolution a photobooth does not need. The sensible top of the range. |
These are approximate, point-in-time market prices (especially the secondhand 1200D). Treat them as a starting reference, not a quote.
Tested Canon EOS models
Mirrorless (EOS R system)
| Model | Notes |
|---|---|
| EOS R | Full-frame, excellent image quality |
| EOS R5 | High resolution, fast autofocus |
| EOS R6 | Great low-light performance |
| EOS R6 Mark II | Updated autofocus, recommended |
| EOS R8 | Compact full-frame, good value |
| EOS R10 | APS-C, lightweight and affordable |
DSLR
| Model | Notes |
|---|---|
| 5D Mark IV | Professional full-frame workhorse |
| 6D Mark II | Full-frame, budget-friendly |
| 90D | APS-C, fast and versatile |
| 80D | APS-C, reliable |
| 77D | APS-C, entry-level |
| 250D / Rebel SL3 | Compact, great starter camera |
Most Canon EOS models with USB tethering should work, even if not listed above. If your camera supports Canon's EOS Utility for remote shooting, it will likely work with the Pix Desktop App.
USB connection
- Use the USB cable that came with your camera, or a high-quality replacement.
- Connect the camera directly to the computer's USB port. Avoid hubs when possible; they can introduce connection instability.
- USB 3.0 or faster is recommended for quicker image transfer.
- Set the camera to a manual-capable mode (M, Av or Tv on a Canon, M, A or S on a Sony or Nikon) so the booth can control exposure. Focus mode is set on the body.
- Some bodies need a USB mode: PC Remote on a Sony, USB TETHER SHOOTING AUTO on a Fujifilm. Sony on Windows also needs a one-time driver install. See each brand's setup page.
- Quit the maker's own tethering software (Canon EOS Utility, Sony Imaging Edge, Nikon NX Tether, Fujifilm X Acquire) and Lightroom before launching the booth. Only one application can control the camera over USB at a time.
If the camera disconnects mid-session, the booth reconnects on its own. Capture waits on "Camera is warming up" and, if the camera does not respond within 30 seconds, ends the session and returns to the start screen.
Sideways and upside-down mounts
If the camera is mounted rotated, for example a portrait-mounted body in a tall booth:
- Open the operator menu and tap Camera Settings.
- Under CAPTURE, set CAMERA ROTATION to 90, 180 or 270.
The live view, the crop guide and the captured photo all follow the rotation.
Webcam fallback
Without a supported camera body, the booth can use any built-in or external webcam, or a virtual camera such as OBS Virtual Camera on macOS. This is useful for testing your booth layout and flow before opening to guests, or for a lower-cost setup where DSLR quality is not required.
- Open the operator menu and tap Camera Settings.
- Under CAMERA DEVICE, pick the webcam instead of Auto-detect, and tap Set as Default.
Webcam captures are limited to the webcam's native resolution. For professional output, a supported camera body is strongly recommended.