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Giving focus stacking a try! (lemmy.zip)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/42192701

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/42192609

  • Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk.2, Olympus 30mm Macro
  • F/8 30.0mm 1/100s ISO-1000 15 frames

I'm still figuring out how to best do this, but I'm amazed at the pictures I can get! This is the JPEG straight from the camera, so no editing other than the stacking and tweaks the camera does. I almost exclusively use natural light, but I'm probably going to need to grab something for this type of thing.

Lots of fun, and if my neighbors didn't think I was crazy before, I'm sure they do now! ๐Ÿ˜‚

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[โ€“] [S] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I can't say I've run into the issue you're describing on my Olympus yet, so hopefully it's not an issue with this brand! I plan on trying to do the stacking myself once I get a little more used to it, so I'll definitely need to find something that works for me. I use Linux, so that can make finding software a little more difficult!

How do you normally keep the camera steady when making all of your focus adjustments? I'm just using a fairly basic tripod at the moment, and even the slightest touch to change focus means I need to wait a second until everything settles.

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I also use a cheap tripod, and also a remote release. Just an inexpensive off-brand wired one. Not having to touch the camera does a lot for vibration induced blur.

    My subjects generally have the decency to hold still, so any amount of time spent fiddling with the focus start point or fighting with the camera's user interface is not an issue.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 1 point 1 year ago

    I also use a wired release when possible, and it definitely helps. I wasn't sure if you were maybe using a focus rail or something.

    I wish I could get my subjects to hold still! ๐Ÿ˜‚ From the wind blowing flowers and leaves around to insects and spiders flying/running away it can get frustrating! I can definitely see why many people use a 90mm or similar for insect macro. Unfortunately the Olympus version is a pro lens, and $1500 is a good bit for me to cough up right away. So I'm keeping my eye out for other options!

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