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Feb 15, 2012 19:10:13   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Interesting article. I constantly wrestle with these parameters: critical focus vs max DOF
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3064907237/depth-of-field-in-macro-photography

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Feb 15, 2012 19:22:47   #
Erv Loc: Medina Ohio
 
Nice read! Do you play much with stacking. I have some software to try it but haven't had time. Maybe this spring.
Erv

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Feb 15, 2012 19:29:24   #
dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
Interesting article. I constantly wrestle with these parameters: critical focus vs max DOF
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3064907237/depth-of-field-in-macro-photography
pretty interesting. thanks

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Feb 15, 2012 19:44:53   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Here is a collection of Macro-Photography topics by same author.
I call it "Macro-Photography Primer":
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_page.jsp?upnum=360

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Feb 15, 2012 20:31:15   #
dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma
 
take while to asorb that. Thanks

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Feb 16, 2012 11:16:31   #
Billybuzz Loc: Whiteford, MD
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
Interesting article. I constantly wrestle with these parameters: critical focus vs max DOF
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3064907237/depth-of-field-in-macro-photography
Great article! It gives you something to practice and try. Now if I could get the subjects to hold still long enough to achieve what's needed for focus stacking.

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Feb 16, 2012 12:52:28   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Billybuzz wrote:
Great article! It gives you something to practice and try. Now if I could get the subjects to hold still long enough to achieve what's needed for focus stacking.
Focus-stacked insects are usually dead. Many stack-photographers refrigerate them to death, then arrange them in life-like poses.

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Feb 16, 2012 17:08:10   #
Billybuzz Loc: Whiteford, MD
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
Billybuzz wrote:
Great article! It gives you something to practice and try. Now if I could get the subjects to hold still long enough to achieve what's needed for focus stacking.
Focus-stacked insects are usually dead. Many stack-photographers refrigerate them to death, then arrange them in life-like poses.
I often wondered how they could get such sharp images. Another photography secret revealed. Doesn't help much when you're rummaging around for a mid-night snack. LOL

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Feb 18, 2012 22:25:29   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
Erv wrote:
Nice read! Do you play much with stacking. I have some software to try it but haven't had time. Maybe this spring.
Which software do you have for focus stacking?

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Feb 18, 2012 23:09:58   #
Erv Loc: Medina Ohio
 
Stumptowner wrote:
Erv wrote:
Nice read! Do you play much with stacking. I have some software to try it but haven't had time. Maybe this spring.
Which software do you have for focus stacking?
I have Helicon Focus but I hear that Zerene Stacker is better. I have not checked the price yet. I am just starting to play with it. My focus rail just came for Christmas :-D , but work has kept me to busy to play. I tried to do it with the focus on the lens, but had gaps it the focus.

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Feb 18, 2012 23:46:55   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Erv wrote:
My focus rail just came for Christmas, but work has kept me to busy to play.
I wish I lived closer to you. I would love to play with a calibrated focus rail.

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Feb 18, 2012 23:58:21   #
Erv Loc: Medina Ohio
 
Price wasn't to bad. I got a Manfrotto 454. It is about as cheap as you can go and still have quality. Can remember the price, but I think around $75.
Erv

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Feb 19, 2012 01:05:40   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
Erv wrote:
I have Helicon Focus but I hear that Zerene Stacker is better. I have not checked the price yet. I am just starting to play with it. My focus rail just came for Christmas :-D , but work has kept me to busy to play. I tried to do it with the focus on the lens, but had gaps it the focus.
Stumptowner wrote:
Erv wrote:
Nice read! Do you play much with stacking. I have some software to try it but haven't had time. Maybe this spring.
Erv: Which software do you have for focus stacking?
I prefer Helicon, but maybe I should give Zerene another look-- just trial at this point.

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Feb 19, 2012 06:54:05   #
Erv Loc: Medina Ohio
 
I have not played with Zerene yet. So I don't know much about it. Just my friends seem to like it better. They are getting some great pictures out of it.
Erv

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Feb 19, 2012 09:27:33   #
NatureFan Loc: Winder, GA
 
Thanks for the link. Beautiful work.

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