Focus stacking for macro subjects.

[mike_j]

We all know the problems with depth of field on macro pictures. I have just been playing with a demo version of Helicon Focus software http://www.heliconsoft.com/ and am quite impressed. There is a lot to learn but this is my second attempt. Essentially you take a series of pictures focusing progressively through the image. I used a Raynox macro on the kit 14-45mm G1 lens. Manual exposure so nothing changes as you take the series of pictures but I found the autofocus on its tightest area ideal for moving the focus point through the subject, I just moved the focus point from front to back of the subject over seven images.

This is a typical 'slice'



And this is the processed image

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Re: Focus stacking for macro subjects.

Well done. Not many people will experiment with techniques such as this, but the results you have achieved show just what can be done.

Surprizingly my Olympus E-500 has a 5 frame automatic focus "bracketing" that I thought I'd try:



"Quick Click Chick Stack"

[Pops]

Re: Focus stacking for macro subjects.

You seem to have mastered it very well. Neat sharp all round finish