sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

This is a focus stacked image of my preserved Goldenrod Beetle. It looks a bit wet because I did not take the time to dry it from its alcohol bath that I use to preserve them.

This is yet another practice session with my alternate camera as I experiment with setting and other fine points looking for the sweet-spot with the variety of lenses and accessories that I use for these sessions.

Merry Christmas to all and thanks in advance to all who view and for your comments, suggestions, questions and critique.

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kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Beautiful.

Whitewater11 Loc: Ellensburg, Washington

Amazing detail. I am always curious how many images in a stack.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

This session was 210 taken at 15-micron increments. The camera that I used was a Fujifilm X-T20 mirrorless set to the electronic shutter mode (I was wearing out my Nikon D810 mechanical shutter with over 240,000 shots on it from daily multiple focus stacking sessions).

The reason that I require so many images is because I use "flat depth of field" lens combinations. This means that the image is a complete blur other than a pinpoint in focus.

I've attached an example of a single image from a Brown Recluse Spider that I recently posted. If you look closely you will see only a tip of a hair in focus so it gives you an idea of why so many images are required with the setup that I use.

Others who use macro lenses would require far fewer images in their stack. Perhaps only twenty or so it that.

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docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Great shot Gary.
-Doc

Whitewater11 Loc: Ellensburg, Washington

Thanks for your dedication and information. The quality is exceptional.

Pysanka Artist Loc: Rochester, NY

Such detail!

tinusbum Loc: east texas

very nice stack!