SET UP YOUR DSLR FOR STACKING

How to increase the depth of field in your macro photography for pin-sharp shots

1 The most vital part of the focus stacking technique is to ensure that your camera is locked solidly in place so that it doesn’t move between exposures. Set your camera up on a tripod. Even the smallest nudge can cause movement, so use a shutter release cable too. 2 Move your subject into position and enable Live View; this is invaluable when working in such a controlled environment. Squinting through the viewfinder to set focus is a painful process, whereas Live View will allow you to zoom in to specific areas for more accuracy. 3 To ensure the exposure remains the same for each shot, set Manual mode and the optimum aperture of your lens, usually f/8-f/11. Don’t be tempted to select a really narrow aperture to reduce the…

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