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Canon 400D - Photo Stacking

Started Oct 2, 2019 | Questions thread
Barchy
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Re: Canon 400D - Photo Stacking

Doug Pardee wrote:

For focus stacking, you could simply refocus the lens by hand. Manual focus is a bit of a challenge on a straight DSLR like the XTi/400D, though.

The optimal solution is to get a rail that allows the camera to be moved in and out in small increments. This also avoids any issues with the lens changing focal length when you change the focus distance ("focus breathing", it's called). But a focus stacking rail will cost more than upgrading your camera.

In the end, there's a reason that focus stacking wasn't a "thing" back when your camera was made, and you're running into that reason.

Hi Doug,

Mate, thanks for your response.  I thought that was the answer but thought I'd throw it out there to see if anyone had an answer.

Have been looking at the new Canon 90D, just have to convince the wife.

Once again thanks for your reply.

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Geoff Barcham

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