FOCUS STACKING Tutorial

[Mick]

Phil, I've ported this tutorial to a site article. http://cameracraniums.com/forum/index.php?page=Focus_stack

It can be found by clicking the "Article Index" down the L/H side of the home page.  Had to shrink the pics slightly, hope you don't mind.  

[eysha]

After reading about stacking i downloaded that programme, but how to use it is a different matter.

After seeing the photos here i am off to cry.

Can this be done without a DSLR?  I have a Panny FZ38 and still learning - well trying anyway.

Why can't i get good shots??

[Oldboy]

After reading about stacking i downloaded that programme, but how to use it is a different matter.

After seeing the photos here i am off to cry.

Can this be done without a DSLR?  I have a Panny FZ38 and still learning - well trying anyway.

Why can't i get good shots??

Doesn't matter what camera you've got, but you do need to mount it so it stays in the same position for all the photos. 

[eysha]

Well i do have a tripod but i am trying to learn about the the F-stop, Shutter speed and ISO to work them together and try to understand them, but i am not winning, lol.

[hssutton]

Designed mainly as a wired remote with almost full control of the camera, but for me it's a fantastic aid for macro & photo stacking. The DSLR Controller for Android Phones

I've been playing with this 'App' on my Galaxy 111 Android phone. The flower is a 6 image stack. I initially set the camera on the tripod and set the focus on the back edge of the far petal the next 5 shots (focus steps) were totally controlled from my phone.

My apologies for the poor photo, but I set this up on my computer desk and just fired away with one flashgun. The DLSR Controller App offers control over ISO, Aperture. Shutter Speed. Program mode + of course focus. Although still in Beta it's very stable and costs just £5.94. At the moment it's only compatable with the later Canons.

Harry

[bones615]

I have had a go at this before with mixed results, after reading a bit about stacking on the net decided to have another go. One problem no rail so being impatient and a bit tight i converted my tile cutter and my first test seems to have worked.

[Oldboy]

Well done Bones for a bit of lateral thinking. 

[JaneM]

A great tutorial, I have never tried stacking so will give this a go 

[Oldboy]

A great tutorial, I have never tried stacking so will give this a go 

If you want the guru on photo stacking then Google Lord V. It will give you all the info you need and how to do it. 

[JaneM]

Thanks Oldboy I will have a look 

[bones615]

Bought myself a focus rail, found a fly with duff wings but he still had legs which cocked up most stacks.

[bones615]

Still playing, amazed myself with the detail recorded in the crop image. About 8 images stacked.

[Reinardina]

That's a very 'WOW' image!

[Jediboy]

Great photos! 

[JaneM]

I agree...WOW was what I said out loud when I saw this image! Nice one