Focus Stacking
Feb 24, 2013 02:57:49 #
I read about focus stacking here so I decided to download the free trial of the Helicon Focus software and try it out. I have found it's not as easy as it seems there is a lot to the set up. It's a total of six shots and I was using my 18-55 lens with a 28mm extension tube attached.
The final result is first and a couple of the six i used to create it.
The final result is first and a couple of the six i used to create it.
Final Result
Front focus
Mid Focus
Back Focus
Feb 24, 2013 03:06:41 #
Not all that bad. The first time I tried focus stacking, I used a similar subject and I only took 3 photos and I used cs6 to do the stacking. It turned out fantastic. I did a few more and they were all good. I even did one using a yard stick and 12 photos. That took a while. It turned out real good though. I stopped stacking after that. Lol.
Feb 24, 2013 03:10:44 #
tainkc wrote:
Not all that bad. The first time I tried focus stacking, I used a similar subject and I only took 3 photos and I used cs6 to do the stacking. It turned out fantastic. I did a few more and they were all good. I even did one using a yard stick and 12 photos. That took a while. It turned out real good though. I stopped stacking after that. Lol.
Thanks, I think it's something that I would use once in awhile, it requires a lot of time and patience to get something worth while. I have been doing it all day long just for about 3 somewhat decent pictures. Maybe I will get better as I practice but I can still only see it for limited subjects.
Feb 24, 2013 03:49:48 #
Feb 24, 2013 05:32:35 #
I don't know anything about the technique, but I like the final result. Seems very interesting....guess I have some reading to do. lol
Feb 24, 2013 05:37:53 #
Feb 24, 2013 05:54:05 #
Biker_Chic wrote:
I read about focus stacking here so I decided to download the free trial of the Helicon Focus software and try it out. I have found it's not as easy as it seems there is a lot to the set up. It's a total of six shots and I was using my 18-55 lens with a 28mm extension tube attached.
The final result is first and a couple of the six i used to create it.
The final result is first and a couple of the six i used to create it.
Looks like an interesting effect, I'll have to look into it
Feb 24, 2013 09:55:00 #
Biker_Chic wrote:
Yeah, it was fun to do. I think I just got lucky with my first attempts. This is why I am not pushing my luck! lol. You would also be surprised how much this technique actually comes in handy. There are plenty of my own photos that would have benefited by doing this; and I am not just talking flowers either. quote=tainkc Not all that bad. The first time I ... (show quote)
Feb 24, 2013 09:55:58 #
Bret wrote:
I saw a focus rail at the camera shop the other day. They wanted a buck and a quarter for it. It wasn't that big.Yes very nice start at this....are you using a focus rail or the lens?
Feb 24, 2013 13:10:50 #
Bret wrote:
Yes very nice start at this....are you using a focus rail or the lens?
Thank you Bret. I was using the lens, I actually had to You Tube what a Focus Rail was and how it works to answer you :lol: I have never heard of such a thing.
Feb 24, 2013 13:12:06 #
ebrunner wrote:
I don't know anything about the technique, but I like the final result. Seems very interesting....guess I have some reading to do. lol
I am just learning too...You Tube is great for finding out about new techniques.
Feb 24, 2013 13:12:36 #
Feb 24, 2013 13:13:33 #
CORNISH wrote:
Looks like an interesting effect, I'll have to look into it
Biker_Chic wrote:
I read about focus stacking here so I decided to download the free trial of the Helicon Focus software and try it out. I have found it's not as easy as it seems there is a lot to the set up. It's a total of six shots and I was using my 18-55 lens with a 28mm extension tube attached.
The final result is first and a couple of the six i used to create it.
The final result is first and a couple of the six i used to create it.
Looks like an interesting effect, I'll have to look into it
It is interesting I think. I have had to push myself to learn some new things especially on the set up side of photography
Feb 24, 2013 13:17:08 #
tainkc wrote:
Yeah, it was fun to do. I think I just got lucky with my first attempts. This is why I am not pushing my luck! lol. You would also be surprised how much this technique actually comes in handy. There are plenty of my own photos that would have benefited by doing this; and I am not just talking flowers either.
I have read up on it and I think landscape would be fun with it so you can get that sharp close range framing of a sharp background as well.
tainkc wrote:
Bret wrote:
I saw a focus rail at the camera shop the other day. They wanted a buck and a quarter for it. It wasn't that big.Yes very nice start at this....are you using a focus rail or the lens?
Sounds like a deal you should have grabbed it I just looked at them on line and they run about 65 dollars or so.
Feb 24, 2013 13:24:41 #
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