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DOF in Close-Up & Macro-Photography
Feb 15, 2012 19:10:13 #
Interesting article. I constantly wrestle with these parameters: critical focus vs max DOF
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3064907237/depth-of-field-in-macro-photography
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3064907237/depth-of-field-in-macro-photography
Feb 15, 2012 19:22:47 #
Nice read! Do you play much with stacking. I have some software to try it but haven't had time. Maybe this spring.
Erv
Erv
Feb 15, 2012 19:29:24 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
pretty interesting. thanksInteresting article. I constantly wrestle with these parameters: critical focus vs max DOF
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3064907237/depth-of-field-in-macro-photography
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3064907237/depth-of-field-in-macro-photography
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Feb 15, 2012 19:44:53 #
Here is a collection of Macro-Photography topics by same author.
I call it "Macro-Photography Primer":
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_page.jsp?upnum=360
I call it "Macro-Photography Primer":
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_page.jsp?upnum=360
Feb 15, 2012 20:31:15 #
Feb 16, 2012 11:16:31 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Great article! It gives you something to practice and try. Now if I could get the subjects to hold still long enough to achieve what's needed for focus stacking.Interesting article. I constantly wrestle with these parameters: critical focus vs max DOF
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3064907237/depth-of-field-in-macro-photography
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3064907237/depth-of-field-in-macro-photography
Feb 16, 2012 12:52:28 #
Billybuzz wrote:
Focus-stacked insects are usually dead. Many stack-photographers refrigerate them to death, then arrange them in life-like poses.Great article! It gives you something to practice and try. Now if I could get the subjects to hold still long enough to achieve what's needed for focus stacking.
Check out True Macro-Photography Forum section of our forum.
Feb 16, 2012 17:08:10 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I often wondered how they could get such sharp images. Another photography secret revealed. Doesn't help much when you're rummaging around for a mid-night snack. LOLBillybuzz wrote:
Focus-stacked insects are usually dead. Many stack-photographers refrigerate them to death, then arrange them in life-like poses.Great article! It gives you something to practice and try. Now if I could get the subjects to hold still long enough to achieve what's needed for focus stacking.
Feb 18, 2012 22:25:29 #
Erv wrote:
Which software do you have for focus stacking?Nice read! Do you play much with stacking. I have some software to try it but haven't had time. Maybe this spring.
Feb 18, 2012 23:09:58 #
Stumptowner wrote:
I have Helicon Focus but I hear that Zerene Stacker is better. I have not checked the price yet. I am just starting to play with it. My focus rail just came for Christmas :-D , but work has kept me to busy to play. I tried to do it with the focus on the lens, but had gaps it the focus.Erv wrote:
Which software do you have for focus stacking?Nice read! Do you play much with stacking. I have some software to try it but haven't had time. Maybe this spring.
Feb 18, 2012 23:46:55 #
Erv wrote:
I wish I lived closer to you. I would love to play with a calibrated focus rail.My focus rail just came for Christmas, but work has kept me to busy to play.
Feb 18, 2012 23:58:21 #
Price wasn't to bad. I got a Manfrotto 454. It is about as cheap as you can go and still have quality. Can remember the price, but I think around $75.
Erv
Erv
Feb 19, 2012 01:05:40 #
Erv wrote:
I prefer Helicon, but maybe I should give Zerene another look-- just trial at this point.I have Helicon Focus but I hear that Zerene Stacker is better. I have not checked the price yet. I am just starting to play with it. My focus rail just came for Christmas :-D , but work has kept me to busy to play. I tried to do it with the focus on the lens, but had gaps it the focus.
Stumptowner wrote:
Erv wrote:
Erv: Which software do you have for focus stacking?Nice read! Do you play much with stacking. I have some software to try it but haven't had time. Maybe this spring.
Feb 19, 2012 06:54:05 #
I have not played with Zerene yet. So I don't know much about it. Just my friends seem to like it better. They are getting some great pictures out of it.
Erv
Erv
Feb 19, 2012 09:27:33 #
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