software

chrismoore

Not sure if this is the right forum to post, but I just got a canon 100 f/2.8 macro and already have kenko tubes and was going to experiment with them. I have noticed that some posts here are beautiful macro photos where the entire subject is in focus, and the photographer usually references some sort of stitching program that merges all the shots taken with different points in focus. I'm new to macro and was wondering if there was a mainstream program that you all recommend?
Thanks

GOLDENORFE

hi there, you might be better practising single shots first, you have to be very good at focusing quickly on different parts of the subject before it moves! lighting also needs to be learnt.

but take a look at tutorial -
http://www.flickr.com/groups/macroviewers/discuss/163367/

free software CZP at-

http://hadleyweb.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/CZM/News.htm

PHILhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

chrismoore

Thanks for the input, I've read good things about that program. I definitely will have to practice the DOF as well. I'm purely a Mac user and that program isn't supported for mac anymore. I read about Helicon Focus that is for mac and it seems pretty good, but a little pricey for shareware. Anyone have any experience with it?

RogersDA

chrismoore wrote:

Thanks for the input, I've read good things about that program. I definitely will have to practice the DOF as well. I'm purely a Mac user and that program isn't supported for mac anymore. I read about Helicon Focus that is for mac and it seems pretty good, but a little pricey for shareware. Anyone have any experience with it?

Same boat here. I used CombineZM in the PC days. Now, in addition to MacOS 10.5.6, I am also running WinXP via VMware's Fusion on a MacPro. It crashes, and I am too lazy/bothered to try different memory settings to get it running. I just downloaded Helicon tonight for the free 30 day trial. I have heard a lot of people that use and like it. I have not gotten too much into it yet to provide much meaningful insight. Hopefully in the next day or two....

GOLDENORFE

i have used helicon but prefer the quality of final image from czp.
helicon does stack very good and fast but they always look a little "flat" in comparison.
phil