First Try at Focus-Stacking

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Hi, I've had a read about focus-stacking images to give a full DOF result and have had a quick try. Using 4 images I managed to get this result. Not perfect but a start. Anyone got any advice on this technique?


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Here's the set that were stacked to make the above picture.


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is this done often? I'm also thinking small aperture would do the same thing.
where would you use this in "real life"?
 
stratocaster72 said:
is this done often? I'm also thinking small aperture would do the same thing.
where would you use this in "real life"?
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I've used this before when shooting Macro, or with extension tubes on. Once you get a longer distance away then the depth of field becomes greater and it's not needed as much, although I could think of interesting ways of using it just for the sake of it.
 
This example is only an exploration of the principle. I love macro and will be trying it very soon on 'something tiny'. This technique can be great when trying to increase the very thin DEF of a macro. Moving the camera (perhaps on a rail?) would alter the size of the image and compromise the stacking. I can get to about 1.5cm away with the Fuji on 'super-macro' mode. If you've a Canon or Nikon the camera can be tethered to your PC and the focus changes automated.
 
Jewellery photography is one area where I've used it the most, although it's also useful in landscape sometimes where you don't want to go below f11 say and you have very close elements in the frame. It's another tool in the box
 
I love it - I can't wait to try a few more! Thanks for the great pic.
 
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