They also make a controller to create the stack for you. The main issue with changing focus is the lens also changes its characteristics as does the subject perspective.įor a rail solution Stackshot is supported by Helicon Focus, Zerene Stacker, and CamRanger There are pros and cons for changing focus, and also using slide rails. However, there are limitations to what the software can do. You can select the size of the steps to suit the subject you're trying to capture. I only invested in a CamRanger for field use, although it works just fine at home wireless via a computer as well.įocus stacking can work well for macro, close-up and landscape photography. If you're only taking images at home, then all you'll need is a computer connected to your camera via a USB cable, and use Helicon Remote. If you use Helicon Focus Pro, I believe it comes with Helicon Remote. Nice layout Jarrell, looking forward in seeing more images of it. With regards the software, I've only used Helicon Focus for my stacks.Ī few larger focus stacks, the last one of this set is a 15 image stack I've just purchased a Sigma 150mm Macro lens to hopefully allow me to capture those fungi in hard to reach places, however although the lens is sharp enough, I'm not sure (based on my quick playing) if it can replicate the Nikon body/lens combination for lack of stacking errors. Likewise the hardware, I've been using a D7100 with 105mm Nikkor lens since I started shooting fungi again after many many years of not being interested in photography. Possibly due to the steps being more regulated. not the main subject), than if I let the CamRanger take the sequence of images itself. For instance if I were to create a focus stack by manually changing the focus either via the CamRanger Software, or rotating the focus ring, I tend to get more issues, particularly with the background (i.e. With regards stacking errors I believe the method and equipment used also has a big impact on the results. Most of my fungi images are either 5 or 7 image stacks, with some of the larger ones, or groups of fungi, 12 to 15 image stacks. I find the CamRanger handy both at home (used in conjunction with an iMac) and in the field.
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