Focus Stacking using CombineZP program
Jan 13, 2013 04:17:35 #
Macro-Photographer Brian Valentine, aka Lord V, aka Lord Vetinari, has written a brief tutorial on using CombineZP for macro focus stacking:
http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=61316
The free "CombineZP Package" program can be downloaded here: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/combinez
Brian's image galleries are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/LordV
http://www.lordv.smugmug.com
http://www.photoboxgallery.com/lordv
http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=61316
The free "CombineZP Package" program can be downloaded here: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/combinez
Brian's image galleries are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/LordV
http://www.lordv.smugmug.com
http://www.photoboxgallery.com/lordv
Jan 13, 2013 09:56:17 #
Thanks Nikonian Ill give it a try if i ever get spare time. I see this goes back to 2007 I wonder if there has been any improvements in the program.?? I see also Helicon is mentioned I wonder where its development is at as well as it is a pay/buy program - so probably more akin to upgrades since 2007 5-6 years is a long time in which hopefully some newer versions have come along. Any thoughts ?? or Comparisons ??
Jan 13, 2013 10:16:24 #
Hankwt wrote:
As I recall, it's a Windows only program-- or at least it was when I was "buying". I looked into this one, Zerene, and Helicon-- and went with Helicon. All of them, in my opinion, require other work "post-stack". Here's one from yesterday I see also Helicon is mentioned I wonder where its development is at as well as it is a pay/buy program - so probably more akin to upgrades since 2007 5-6 years is a long time in which hopefully some newer versions have come along. Any thoughts ?? or Comparisons ??
Jan 13, 2013 10:25:51 #
Thanks Tonto er Loneranger.... oh, different story any way thanks
I saw a video on the Helicon where they showed it being used tethered to a laptop with the software controlling the focus steps which is awesome in a fixed environment like a studio setup. Field-focusing multiple shots is a different story altogether. Was your photo done in the field ?? Then manually pieced together in Helicon??
I saw a video on the Helicon where they showed it being used tethered to a laptop with the software controlling the focus steps which is awesome in a fixed environment like a studio setup. Field-focusing multiple shots is a different story altogether. Was your photo done in the field ?? Then manually pieced together in Helicon??
Jan 13, 2013 10:47:36 #
Hankwt wrote:
I have not tried tethering, although I've seen some remarkable results. I have done both field and studio images. The Camellia was done in my "studio" which consists of: backdrop, tripod with focusing rail, and single light stand. This wildflower was taken in the Columbia River Gorge. The bloom is smaller than a dime. If you look closely, there is some movement between "slices", but considering the challenges, I think it's pretty good.Was your photo done in the field ?? Then manually pieced together in Helicon ??
Jan 13, 2013 10:54:57 #
Jan 14, 2013 00:18:49 #
Lord V is a good teacher, his tutorials have made a difference for me.
Jan 14, 2013 06:21:18 #
Jan 14, 2013 09:54:10 #
Hankwt wrote:
I don't stack, every now and again I will steal an eye or the leading edge of a bug from another photo but that is pretty rare.what program do you use bluryeyed ?? for stacking ??
I shoot handheld in the field so I do not have enough control of both alignment and focus graduation for stacking.
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