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title: Z-Cam Settings Guide
description: Configure your Z CAM cameras for motion capture with recommended settings for frame rate, shutter, ISO, timecode, and more.
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# Z-Cam Settings Guide
Before capturing your first performance, ensure you have all the necessary equipment ready to configure your Z Camera multi-camera environment. Browse our Equipment List here:
### **Camera Settings**
Before capturing a performance, optimise your Z camera settings via the web browser application. This interface provides the most comprehensive access to the system’s full range of solutions.
**Note:** Use our tested defaults as a baseline, but don't hesitate to optimise your configuration based on your specific studio environment and capture needs.
#### **Recommended Settings**
| Setting | Recommended value | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Resolution** | 4K | HD acceptable for smaller volumes |
| **Project FPS** | 25, 50 or 60 | Match your region: 50 for 50Hz, 60 for 60Hz and determine based on your desired timecode FPS (if using) |
| **Variable Frame Rate** | 100 or 120 | Match regional FPS guidance: 50/100/200 vs 60/120/240. Use 200/240 for very fast motion |
| **Playback Frame Rate** | VFR | Always set to VFR |
| **Aperture** | f/4 to f/8 | Start at f/5.6 (6mm lens) or f/8 (10mm lens); adjust based on lighting |
| **Shutter** | At least double your VFR frame rate | 100fps minimum 1/200; 120fps minimum 1/240 |
| **ISO** | As low as possible | Max 4000; lower is always better |
| **Image Profile** | Rec.709 | Do not use log profiles |
| **Sharpness** | Strong | Helps keypoint detection |
| **Noise Reduction** | Off | Leave raw image unprocessed |
| **WDR** | Off | Keep off for mocap |
| **Low Jello** | Off | Keep off unless severe rolling shutter visible |
| **VFR Control** | Fine | |
| **File Format** | MP4 | |
| **Encoder** | H.264 | H.265 is required for 4K 100 or 120fps |
| **Bitrate** | High | Always use high bitrate |
| **Proxy File** | Off | Not needed for mocap |
| **Split Duration** | 30 mins | Adjust to match typical take length |
| **Luminance Level** | Limited | Standard broadcast range |
| **Flicker Reduction** | 50Hz or 60Hz | Match local power grid |
| **Metering** | Average | |
| **Count Up** | Free Run | **Free Run** continues the timecode even when the camera is not recording. |
To master your Z Cam settings and optimize capture for any environment, explore the comprehensive [**Z Cam E2-M2 Mark II Master Guide**](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/zcam-e2-m4-mark-ii-camera-configuration-guide?hsLang=en).
**Next Step:** [Peel Capture Integration](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/configure-the-peel-capture-project?hsLang=en)→ Continue to the next article in System Prep & Setup.
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