A spoonful...
Feb 21, 2015 12:29:48 #
These seed cones each individually fit on a US dime, so I put three in a teaspoon and stacked 16 frames.
I converted one to monochrome because of the color on the front edge of the spoon. Honestly, I don't know if this is CA or color picked up from some nearby flowers of that color.
The "facts": Nikkor 105 on a D7100 illuminated with diffused SB200s, primary flash at 1/4 & secondary unit at 1/16. F/5.6 & shutter duration at 1/50s. Tethered & captured using Helicon Remote & stacked in Helicon Focus.
I converted one to monochrome because of the color on the front edge of the spoon. Honestly, I don't know if this is CA or color picked up from some nearby flowers of that color.
The "facts": Nikkor 105 on a D7100 illuminated with diffused SB200s, primary flash at 1/4 & secondary unit at 1/16. F/5.6 & shutter duration at 1/50s. Tethered & captured using Helicon Remote & stacked in Helicon Focus.
Feb 21, 2015 12:41:53 #
These are beautiful. At first I decided that I liked the color one the best because I just like color and it is a beautiful shot. Then I downloaded the monochrome one and discovered that it has its own beauty even without the color - wonderful texture.
I also appreciate that you included the information on how you created the shots and what equipment you used. Now I have research to do because I have never done stacking before (I'm not sure I even know what it is) - so today is going to be a really good day. I'm going to learn something new and different. Thanks for sharing.
I also appreciate that you included the information on how you created the shots and what equipment you used. Now I have research to do because I have never done stacking before (I'm not sure I even know what it is) - so today is going to be a really good day. I'm going to learn something new and different. Thanks for sharing.
Feb 21, 2015 12:50:44 #
DobiePower wrote:
Susan: thank for the kind comments. Nikonian72 has added some information on stacking on the Macro forum main page, so I won't repeat all of the details here. These are beautiful. At first I decided that I li... (show quote)
In a nutshell, stacking consists of taking multiple shots and adjusting the focus incrementally (or the plane of focus with a focusing rail) and then combining these images using focus stacking software.
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Feb 21, 2015 13:19:13 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thank you, I will check out Nikonian72's info.Nikonian72 has added some information on stacking on the Macro forum main page, so I won't repeat all of the details here.
Feb 21, 2015 13:34:36 #
Very cool! I like them both. Color from the marble table?
BTW: Helicon Remote is the winner for me. If only because of the DOF calc. & auto determination of # of shots. With CMNikn it looks to be a guessing game.
BTW: Helicon Remote is the winner for me. If only because of the DOF calc. & auto determination of # of shots. With CMNikn it looks to be a guessing game.
Feb 21, 2015 13:43:18 #
I like the coloured one best, it looks like a hand-painted surreal still life. It takes on a whole new and different life on download. I imagine it was quite difficult to do. You boys are so talented.
Feb 21, 2015 14:10:41 #
Muddyvalley wrote:
I'll continue to use Helicon Remote for indoor stacks. For field macro, I'm looking at this: http://www.promotesystems.com/products/Promote-Control.htmlHelicon Remote is the winner for me. If only because of the DOF calc. & auto determination of # of shots. With CMNikon it looks to be a guessing game.
It's kinda spendy, but I'm going to sell a few things so then I might add this to my arsenal. I'd really like to try it first, but my local shop doesn't carry it for sale or for rental. It has quite a few other functions as well.
CMNikn is out for me because it's for "Windows only" .
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Feb 21, 2015 14:11:56 #
AlicanteBrenda wrote:
Thanks, Brenda.I like the coloured one best, it looks like a hand-painted surreal still life. It takes on a whole new and different life on download. You boys are so talented.
Feb 21, 2015 14:37:07 #
Looks promising, but doesn't support my camera yet. Also requires more expertise.
I need the ease of picking near & far focus points and the program calculating the # of steps based on the Aperture setting. I'm not that good at math. My life is complicated enough. :-) BTW, just ordered a Stackshot.
I need the ease of picking near & far focus points and the program calculating the # of steps based on the Aperture setting. I'm not that good at math. My life is complicated enough. :-) BTW, just ordered a Stackshot.
Feb 21, 2015 15:18:16 #
Muddyvalley wrote:
StackShot = problem solvedBTW, just ordered a Stackshot.
Feb 21, 2015 16:02:00 #
Did you allow Helicon Remote to adjust the lens focus, or to adjust camera Working Distance on rails?
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Feb 21, 2015 17:46:27 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I used Helicon remote at adjust the lens focus. I think what I've come to realize is this: Using a focusing rail is preferable at greater magnifications.Did you allow Helicon Remote to adjust the lens focus, or to adjust camera Working Distance on rails?
Feb 21, 2015 18:01:10 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I am of the opposite opinion. As a lens movers very close to a macro subject (reducing the Working Distance) during sequential image captures, perspective distortion can play havoc on the closest part of subject, during PP stack merging.I think what I've come to realize is this: Using a focusing rail is preferable at greater magnifications.
I like lens ring Auto-Focus method.
Feb 21, 2015 18:14:29 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Since I don't do much beyond 2x, I'll have to defer.I am of the opposite opinion. As a lens movers very close to a macro subject (reducing the Working Distance) during sequential image captures, perspective distortion can play havoc on the closest part of subject, during PP stack merging.
Feb 21, 2015 18:18:24 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
From a Zerene tutorial: "Is it better to use a focus rail or the ring on my lens?"I am of the opposite opinion. As a lens movers very close to a macro subject (reducing the Working Distance) during sequential image captures, perspective distortion can play havoc on the closest part of subject, during PP stack merging.
http://www.zerenesystems.com/cms/stacker/docs/troubleshooting/ringversusrail
From a raisin to landscape = focus ring.
Eye of a fruit fly to raisin size = motorized rail.
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