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Focus bracketing


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Outdadarwin

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I try to take several photos with different parts in focus when doing macro photography.

I then use a technique called focus stacking in Photoshop (google it) to improve the depth of field, which is notoriously shallow with macro lenses

Here's an example of a Red flowered Kurrajong created from 5 photos:

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The whole flower looks nice and sharp to me, so it looks like the technique worked!  Haven't tried it myself, but then again it's been a few years since I've really been into macro :(



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I have a decent macro lens but ive never taken it out of its box.... Maybe its time i did.. :o



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Stunning flower, very well shot.  How many images did you stack to get the final result?



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Hi Jack,

It was created from 5 photos.



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I enjoy macro shots though my macro lens is a feature on a long tamron lens. Would prefer to get a proper and dedicated macro lens. I'd come across exposure bracketing before, but focus bracketing is new for me. Will be interested to try it. 



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I then use a technique called focus stacking in Photoshop (google it) to improve the depth of field, which is notoriously shallow with macro lenses

 

 

Good tip - off to google it now ! (Thanks)



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Wow! Very nice.

Great information.



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Awesome, i find mself doing more and more macro shots. Im googling now.



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Thanks for the great tip, I'll give it a go next time i'm doing a macro shot. What lens did you use?



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Great work.  I am aware of the technique, but I haven't tried it yet.  I've seen some incredible results with prepared subjects, at greater than 1:1.



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Thanks for the great tip, I'll give it a go next time i'm doing a macro shot. What lens did you use?

 

Thanks mate, I used my AF-S 105mm F2.8 VR on my D7000 mounted on a monopod.



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Excellent shot. Looking forward into macro photography. I do not own macro lense though..



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i love macro shooting. i sold my last one with the olympus i sold when getting into nikon. now im doing a lot of close up with my 18-200mm. ill probably give a few shots of focus bracketing a try with it. might make me feel more like im doing macro work again.



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Nice Pic.  I don't have a dedicated Macro lens yet but was wondering if anyone has any joy with close up filters instead of a dedicated lens?



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Nice Pic.  I don't have a dedicated Macro lens yet but was wondering if anyone has any joy with close up filters instead of a dedicated lens?

I used to use them with 35mm (when on a budget) and also more recently with a bridge - both were pretty good but limited in scope, but they work and they're cheap. I'm toying with the idea of a prime / macro as my next purchase ........



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Yep, it's the price that is kinda drawing me to them and if they are a bit rubbish then i wont have spent too much.

 

Ian.



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Anyone know of any other programs that accomplish this same effect? For those of us w/out ps

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Anyone know of any other programs that accomplish this same effect? For those of us w/out ps

 

you can download adobe photoshop CS2 from the main adobe site for free.



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Very cool. Thanks