Lovebird Feather
Mar 26, 2013 18:44:19 #
Just trying my hand at stacking, I have downloaded Zerene Stacker on a 30 day trial. the image is made with 78 pictures. I use a Nikon D300 at ISO 640, with Sigma 105-mm f/2.8 macro lens, settings focal length 105 mm, exposure 1/250-sec at f/6.5. Captured on the window sill with just natural light. I also used a mag slider and in live view turned the slider a fraction at a time. Any info on a good stacking program would be welcome as I do not much about them. Also any critique welcome though I know that I have the top left corner and some feather tips out of focus.
Lovebird Feather
Mar 26, 2013 19:08:15 #
Such fine feather tips move just from normal breathing, 2-feet away. You done good!
Mar 26, 2013 19:32:28 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thank you Nikonian 72, much appreciated.Such fine feather tips move just from normal breathing, 2-feet away. You done good!
Mar 26, 2013 20:19:18 #
Mar 26, 2013 20:42:59 #
Very nice!!! I have been playing with that program to and like it very much.
Erv
Erv
Mar 26, 2013 21:17:25 #
Excellent first stack. You could sacrifice some shutter duration and drop the iso, since you have a stable set-up.
Zerene is a good program, although I haven't used it much. I use Helicon Focus. I tried several freeware stacking programs-- and was not impressed. Essentially, went with Helicon because Zerene was not Mac compatible when I was looking to buy.
Zerene is a good program, although I haven't used it much. I use Helicon Focus. I tried several freeware stacking programs-- and was not impressed. Essentially, went with Helicon because Zerene was not Mac compatible when I was looking to buy.
Mar 27, 2013 06:15:20 #
tinusbum wrote:
very nice! i use zerene stacker and i like it.tom
Thanks tinusbum for comment. I have used the stacker in CS6 and found that it did not do too well on a lot less photos so thought I would try a dedicated software.
Mar 27, 2013 06:17:28 #
Erv wrote:
Very nice!!! I have been playing with that program to and like it very much.
Erv
Erv
Thanks Erv, will be doing a lot of playing in the next 30 days to really try it out.
Mar 27, 2013 06:23:25 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thanks for the great comment and will try what you say. I looked at the Helicon Focus and may even download for a trial if they do one.Excellent first stack. You could sacrifice some shutter duration and drop the iso, since you have a stable set-up.
Zerene is a good program, although I haven't used it much. I use Helicon Focus. I tried several freeware stacking programs-- and was not impressed. Essentially, went with Helicon because Zerene was not Mac compatible when I was looking to buy.
Zerene is a good program, although I haven't used it much. I use Helicon Focus. I tried several freeware stacking programs-- and was not impressed. Essentially, went with Helicon because Zerene was not Mac compatible when I was looking to buy.
Mar 27, 2013 12:20:33 #
nanaval wrote:
I had a 30-day trial before I took the plunge. Doesn't hurt to compare. I did the same with HDR software. It's a good way to see if the process works for your style and which one has tools & a work flow that fits.Thanks for the great comment and will try what you say. I looked at the Helicon Focus and may even download for a trial if they do one.
Mar 27, 2013 12:30:06 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I will try Helicon Focus and do the same picture in it to see how I get on.I had a 30-day trial before I took the plunge. Doesn't hurt to compare. I did the same with HDR software. It's a good way to see if the process works for your style and which one has tools & a work flow that fits.
Mar 27, 2013 12:42:28 #
nanaval wrote:
You might try some 3:1 to 1:1 images to compare how they do with smaller objects and smaller working distances. Check for "halos" and bokeh. Sometimes it helps to intentionally leave off some images to have DOF in some parts of the image AND maintain bokeh. (Stephen O'Shea & I have had some discussions on this- so check out his recent posts... if you have interest in this)I will try Helicon Focus and do the same picture in it to see how I get on.
Mar 27, 2013 13:57:29 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thanks and yes I am interested, I have only stacked in Photoshop with about 4 pictures and would like to learn more. I have read about bokeh but not quite understanding what is meant by it. I am now off to my camera club where we have fun competitions every month and tonight is macro but not flowers or insects , hence me trying the feather. Will look up your discussions with Stephen O'Shea when I get back.You might try some 3:1 to 1:1 images to compare how they do with smaller objects and smaller working distances. Check for "halos" and bokeh. Sometimes it helps to intentionally leave off some images to have DOF in some parts of the image AND maintain bokeh. (Stephen O'Shea & I have had some discussions on this- so check out his recent posts... if you have interest in this)
Mar 27, 2013 14:09:27 #
nanaval wrote:
"Bokeh" is the result when selective focus and limited DOF create a "creamy" background. It's helps emphasize the "point" of the image. I believe it is a Japanese word-- but not sure of the literal translation. I have read about bokeh but not quite understanding what is meant by it.
Mar 27, 2013 17:40:51 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thanks, something on these lines?"Bokeh" is the result when selective focus and limited DOF create a "creamy" background.
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