Discussion thread for Field Photography for Post Process Focus-Stacking article
Apr 27, 2017 20:17:31 #
Place your comments and questions here. The original article is locked (no comments allowed) and stuck to top of Macro page 1.
We will add all pertinent knowledge and experiences as an addendum to article.
We will add all pertinent knowledge and experiences as an addendum to article.
Apr 27, 2017 22:28:30 #
I like how this is developing. The idea of using a large soft box in the field for lighting is an excellent idea.
One thing I would like to learn more about is whether to change focal points by changing the focus on the lens versus moving the camera.
One thing I would like to learn more about is whether to change focal points by changing the focus on the lens versus moving the camera.
Apr 27, 2017 22:52:55 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
I've done both, but I found it easier to do the focus ring method if I was tethered and not working at higher magnifications. Higher magnifications require smaller adjustments which I think is easier with a railI like how this is developing. The idea of using a large soft box in the field for lighting is an excellent idea.
One thing I would like to learn more about is whether to change focal points by changing the focus on the lens versus moving the camera.
One thing I would like to learn more about is whether to change focal points by changing the focus on the lens versus moving the camera.
Apr 27, 2017 23:25:10 #
About using the focus ring versus moving the camera: I was wondering if there were differences in parallax shifts. I am speaking from zero experience, since I have never tried it.
Apr 28, 2017 09:25:34 #
On larger subjects, I find that I can use the focus ring successfully but when sub-millimeter changes are needed I use a focusing rail.
Apr 29, 2017 04:51:30 #
Focus ring if you are using a tripod with static subjects works well enough. But, all the stacking I have done is hand-held with the lens set to 1:1.
Apr 30, 2017 19:06:07 #
rwilson1942 wrote:
Yes. Agree.On larger subjects, I find that I can use the focus ring successfully but when sub-millimeter changes are needed I use a focusing rail.
Apr 30, 2017 23:04:13 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
This explains the difference :http://zerenesystems.com/cms/stacker/docs/troubleshooting/ringversusrailAbout using the focus ring versus moving the camera: I was wondering if there were differences in parallax shifts. I am speaking from zero experience, since I have never tried it.
Apr 30, 2017 23:29:26 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
One thing I would like to learn more about is whether to change focal points by changing the focus on the lens versus moving the camera.
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
These articles are on the Macro-Photography FAQ thread:About using the focus ring versus moving the camera: I was wondering if there were differences in parallax shifts. I am speaking from zero experience, since I have never tried it.
FAQ: What is Focus-Stacking, and What Programs are Required?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-50561-1.html
FAQ: Zerene Focus-Stacking Program -- The Basics
http://zerenesystems.com/cms/stacker
FAQ: Helicon Focus-Stacking Tutorials
http://www.heliconsoft.com/helicon-focus-tutorials
FAQ: Focus Stacking in Macro-Photography
Page 1: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/5717972844/focus-stacking-in-macro-photography
Page 2: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/5717972844/focus-stacking-in-macro-photography/2
FAQ: Focus-Stacking: When to use Rails vs Lens Focusing Ring
http://zerenesystems.com/cms/stacker/docs/troubleshooting/ringversusrail
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