First Focus Stack

dlplumer

This is three frames stacked with Zerene. Obviously I have a lot to learn, but I was pleased with my first attempt. I hand held these shots on continuous shooting on manual focus, moving my body forward as I shot. f/5.6 with Cannon 100 mm IS.



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Lord Vetinari

They came out very well
Never tried doing this in continous shooting mode but have heard others doing it.
Brian v.

dlplumer

Lord Vetinari wrote:

They came out very well
Never tried doing this in continous shooting mode but have heard others doing it.
Brian v.

Thanks Brian. I'd like to be able to do this with critters. What next steps might you suggest.

Extension tubes, rail, technique, etc? Thanks. I love the work you guys do here.

GOLDENORFE

very nice, stacks look good
phil

Lord Vetinari

dlplumer wrote:

Thanks Brian. I'd like to be able to do this with critters. What next steps might you suggest.

Extension tubes, rail, technique, etc? Thanks. I love the work you guys do here.

Before trying lots of things . I'd just practice with single shots upto 1:1 with bugs until you feel confident about getting keepers. Not sure if you have a flash system but that would be first on my list followed by a set of extension tubes.
Lots of info on my setups and tips etc here http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=807056

Brian v.

dlplumer

Lord Vetinari wrote:

Before trying lots of things . I'd just practice with single shots upto 1:1 with bugs until you feel confident about getting keepers. Not sure if you have a flash system but that would be first on my list followed by a set of extension tubes.
Lots of info on my setups and tips etc here http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=807056

Brian v.

Fantastic tutorial. Better than any books I have seen. Thanks Brian