Focus stacking

[ST1]

Sorry for the late response, below is the link to the video I mentioned.

https://youtu.be/HowcTTo3vfY


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[Stagecoach]

Having watched the video Peter posted I recall an excellent macro photographer I used to follow on another site who would hand hold and stack bug shots out in the field. These were generally around 4 or 5 frames.

Having had enough of 'learning selections' in PS I thought I'd have a go at a simple handheld stack today. Unable to find a bug I just chose something of a similar size, used flash to eliminate any ambient light and camera shake (did not worry about correct lighting). The camera had the focus locked and I simply moved it forwards estimating distance before manually taking each frame.

What has surprised me is the good job the auto 'alignment' has done (PS was similar although many artefacts) as my shots were all over the place. Tomorrow I'll have a go on burst mode and see what it gives.



Grahame

[rpcrowe]

The only focus stacking that I have done has been using a Canon 6D Mark-2 and a 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens of a model train setup.



I had the camera/lens tripod mounted and used the 6D2 focus and shoot capability in live view with a stylus. I combined the images using Photoshop. The above was done at f/16 using 100mm focal length.