Approved Cameras
The Katapult Pro platform is designed to yield the highest level of measurement accuracy while still giving field crews the flexibility to take photos from a variety of angles, elevations, and distances from the pole. Please review our Height Photo Best Practices document to ensure you meet the requirements for accurate data collection.
For all setups, we recommend using a camera clip to assist with maintaining a healthy distance while taking height photos. We provide camera clips free of charge and will ship them to your team at no cost to you. Reach out to equipment@katapultengineering.com if you’re interested in obtaining camera clips for your fielding crew.
Recommended Setup
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- Canon EOS R100 Body with Canon RF24-105mm F/4-7.1 IS STM Lens (Distortion correction is automatically enabled for this camera body and lens combination)
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- Canon EOS R100 Body with Canon RF24-105mm F/4 L IS USM Lens (Distortion correction must be manually enabled - see our Camera Setup Document for more details or this video for instruction)
Required Settings
- Set the internal clock
- Set shooting mode to P for “Program”
- Select 3:2 aspect ratio
- Select no RAW
- Select large image size
- Enable distortion correction
Canon EOS R100 Body with Canon RF24-105mm F/4-7.1 IS STM Lens has distortion correction enabled automatically for this combo. See the
Equipment Setup page for more information.
Why Do We Recommend These?
- This Canon setup is newer and typically more readily available and easier to source
- Mirrorless cameras like this provide an exact portrayal of the photo through the viewfinder
- This lens’s standard focal length reduces opportunity for measurement inaccuracies
- This lens captures high details for close-ups of cable tags and equipment
- This lens promotes better perspectives for height photos
- L series of this lens has improved image quality and weather sealing (and is more widely available)
Other Accepted Cameras & Corresponding Lenses
The following combinations of camera bodies and lenses meet our accuracy standards (+/- 3” at 50’) when used correctly. Contact us at support@katapultengineering.com if you have any questions about a specific configuration.
Standard Alternatives
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- Canon Rebel SL3 DSLR Body with Canon EF-S 18–55mm F/4–5.6 IS STM Lens
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- Canon Rebel SL3 DSLR Body with Canon EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 IS II Standard Lens
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- Canon Rebel SL2 DSLR Body with Canon EF-S 18–55mm F/4–5.6 IS STM Lens
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- Canon Rebel SL2 DSLR Body with Canon EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 IS II Standard Lens
Required Settings
- Set the internal clock
- Set shooting mode to P for “Program”
- Select 3:2 aspect ratio
- Select no RAW
- Select large image size
- Enable distortion correction
Legacy Combinations
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- Canon Rebel T3i, T4i, T5i, T6, T6i, or T7i with EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM Zoom Lens
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- Canon Rebel SL3 DSLR Body with EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM Zoom Lens
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- Canon Rebel SL2 DSLR Body with EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM Zoom Lens
Required Settings
- Set the internal clock
- Set shooting mode to P for “Program”
- Select 3:2 aspect ratio
- Select no RAW
- Select large image size
- Disable distortion correction
Distortion correction MUST be turned off for these legacy combos.