bscott Posted October 19, 2020 Share #1 Posted October 19, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am thinking about trying photo stacking and would like to know which software for stacking. I have a MacBook Pro that is about 8 years old which I still enjoy using. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SrMi Posted October 19, 2020 Share #2 Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, bscott said: I am thinking about trying photo stacking and would like to know which software for stacking. I have a MacBook Pro that is about 8 years old which I still enjoy using. What do you mean by photo stacking? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 19, 2020 Share #3 Posted October 19, 2020 Taking a number of images at different focus settings and merging them to increase DOF. Very useful in landscape photography and close to mandatory for macro. To answer the OP: I prefer Photomerge in Photoshop CC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwr50 Posted October 19, 2020 Share #4 Posted October 19, 2020 I have been using Helicon Focus for focus stacking. I find it easy to use and it produces great results. You can purchase either an annual license or just buy the software outright: https://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconsoft-products/helicon-focus/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted October 19, 2020 Share #5 Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, jaapv said: Taking a number of images at different focus settings and merging them to increase DOF. Very useful in landscape photography and close to mandatory for macro. To answer the OP: I prefer Photomerge in Photoshop CC. What you describe is called focus stacking, not photo stacking (I use Helicon Focus for focus stacking). Photo stacking could also be merging images to reduce noise, blur movement, or eliminate moving objects (I use PS). On the other hand, it is very probable that OP meant focus stacking. I am unhappy that Leica does not support in-camera focus bracketing in any of its camera, though I understand why it is not supported in M cameras ;-). Edited October 19, 2020 by SrMi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 20, 2020 Share #6 Posted October 20, 2020 Of course. But it is clear what the OP means. I am not one to quibble about a label. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted October 20, 2020 Share #7 Posted October 20, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 19 hours ago, bscott said: I am thinking about trying photo stacking and would like to know which software for stacking. I have a MacBook Pro that is about 8 years old which I still enjoy using. Focus stacking is a computational intensive operation. PS, Helicon Focus and Zerene Stacker should all have trial installations so that you can evaluate the software before committing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bscott Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted October 20, 2020 Thanks to everyone and thanks for your helpful comments. I now have some options for consideration . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler11 Posted October 21, 2020 Share #9 Posted October 21, 2020 I prefer Zerene, because every time I had any questions, issues, problems using the software, the inventor, Rik Littlefield, was always available for consultation and help (on line and telephone). Which camera will you be using? I ask, because Leica image shuttle has been invaluable for my orchid photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bscott Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted October 24, 2020 traveler11, I will be using a Pentax K3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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