I would start off using software and USB cable to see if the combination will give you the results you're trying to achieve before investing alot of coin in additional hardware. 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. So I’m going to talk about the basics with you in the video below, make sure to check it out You’re here because you either purchased Helicon Remote or have seen it in Helicon Focus. 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. It works with Helicon Focus, which is a focus stacking software to help you get more infocus with your macro 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. There are some fine tutorials on YouTube.I find the CamRanger handy both at home (used in conjunction with an iMac) and in the field. I use Remote to take the stacks via a 10 USB 3x connection to my laptop which transfers RAW (CR2) files to my laptop and opens Helicon Focus to do its thing. There are ways to edit out movement in the output image of some stacked photos, and most good software programs have excellent alignment capabilities. Ive been 'Focus Stacking' for a couple of years now using two programs from Helicon, Helicon Remote and Helicon Focus. An insignificant movement is fine with outdoor scenes or landscapes, but the less movement the better.
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