Junior's Focus Stacking Pics

JuniorMC8704 · Jan 28, 2009

Anytime bud, just let me know.

Dave2 said:
Junior awesome pics man! You'll have to teach me how to use my camera one day.:wink:

Viva'sReef · Jan 28, 2009

And to think I thought these were with your new lens hahaa. Never cease to amaze me JR!! Freakin awesome

Paintguru · Jan 28, 2009

I'd love to see if there are open source/free programs out there that do this. Handy way to get the depth of field you want with just a few pictures (assuming you use a small enough aperture).

JuniorMC8704 · Jan 28, 2009

I could use larger F-stops and get more DOF without stacking, but there is a problem with refraction with higher f=stops.

You keep those in check with with the larger aperture.

Paintguru · Jan 29, 2009

JuniorMC8704 said:
I could use larger F-stops and get more DOF without stacking, but there is a problem with refraction with higher f=stops.

You keep those in check with with the larger aperture.

Ahhh, got ya....good to know!

MikeB · Jan 29, 2009

So basically you take different shots with a different focus point then put them all together. Yes I am slow

pookstreet · Jan 29, 2009

Which version of Helicon are you using? This looks like a great tool for us photography addicts.

JuniorMC8704 · Jan 29, 2009

i downloaded the 30 day trial....im not entirely sure which version it is...its the MAC version...i only had one option.

However, for what we are doing with it, the LITE version is all you need.

So, $150 for lifetime upgrades and updates, not too bad.

More than I want to spend, but the results I think are well worth cost.

pookstreet · Jan 29, 2009

Thanks Junior. I may just have to look into that for the near future.

JuniorMC8704 · Jan 29, 2009

Here is a few with my new Nikon 105mm. A bit of learning curve, as it focuses in the opposite direction...Should be used to it in a few days.

jimsflies · Jan 30, 2009

Sort of makes me want to throw my camera out in a snow bank.

To my less discerning eyes, I can't seen anything on those pics that is out of focus.

JuniorMC8704 · Jan 30, 2009

:xd:well when youve spent as much time and money on your camera as you have your tank, i hope they are in focus!

seriously though, thanks Jim. I look forward to coming to see you and your tank. Obviously, i will be bringing all the camera gear. I will be nice shooting something other than a frag tank.

Kigs! · Jan 30, 2009

JuniorMC8704 said:

This pic is crazy, what is it even? It looks like a landscape out of a sci-fi film.

JuniorMC8704 · Jan 30, 2009

YEAH! thats the look i was going for.

Its a green turbinaria with purple polyps.

Kigs! · Jan 30, 2009

Ahh...I would've never guessed that. More I look at it, more I think it should be in some biology textbook.

Salt Water Crazy · Jan 30, 2009

Jr. wow that is wicked cool, I cant wait to see some of the interesting shoots you will be able to take with this. And as a sps nerd you now what I want to see. :dribble:

Paintguru · Jan 30, 2009

My 2nd attempt (this program worked better then the 1st). This was taken through the glass...

coraldiva · Jan 30, 2009

JuniorMC8704 said:
Here is a few with my new Nikon 105mm. A bit of learning curve, as it focuses in the opposite direction...Should be used to it in a few days.