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Focus stacking or focus bracketing?

Emilie Talpin Photography

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For this week's video, I explain the difference between focus stacking and focus bracketing . Let me know in the comments which on you use and why. Look forward to discussing this with you this week.

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20 Comments

@rantonvideo 6 months ago (edited)

- Advantages of Focus Stacking:
1) Immediate evaluation of the result
2) No need for post-processing with special stacking software.

- Advantages of Focus Bracketing:
1) Possibility to use RAW format (ORF)
2) No limitation on the number of photos
3) Start the sequence from the closest firing point
4) Possibility to interrupt the sequence at any time
5) No waiting time for in-machine processing of the stack
6) Compatible with any m4/3 autofocus lens
7) Ability to choose which photos to use in post-processing software
8) Possibility of retouching the result using the post-processing software.

@jeremyhendersonphotography 1 year ago

As you say, focus stacking starts with some shots that are in front of the focus point in a way that is not easy to predict. Bracketing starts at the focus point and moves back from there, For me that makes it easier to predict what's happening.

@roykropp155 2 years ago

Focus bracketing is the process of taking images at different focal distances. Focus stacking is the putting together of those images whether it be in camera (e.g., Olympus) or via external computer software (e.g., Photoshop, Helicon focus). Focus stacking does not occur without previous focus bracketing. The two are linked. Olympus cameras (and likely some others) have the option to take the images (focus bracketing) and then assemble them in camera (focus stacking). Alternatively, the bracketed images can be kept separate and assembled later out of camera.

@petejansen8098 10 months ago

Thank you. It was so simple. You are the first person I found to explain it simply. I definitely want internal focus stacking now. Not all the post work.

@godsinbox 3 years ago

What about when to use exposure compensation and exposure bracketing? And when high resolution mode can help with noise reduction?

@jamessalomon9343 1 year ago

I have taken macro photos in the past and manually adjusted the focusing. In camera Focus bracketing sounds great.

@alangamble3236 3 years ago

Hi I must confess I do forget the image cropping but the results are very good.

@gjman1972 1 year ago

I must admit that when you started off talking French I got worried because you seemed like you were going to give a great presentation so I am glad you did it in English because it was great. I learned so much about focus stacking/bracketing and it really is helping me plan my pottery photo shoot as in many cases there are different depths of field, so thank you!

@systemanaturae105 3 years ago

Nice video clip Emilie 👌😊. Focus stacking / bracketing is not that straight forward especially when shooting out in the field 🤨. I find the focus stacking is extremely useful to give you a good idea of exposure at the time of taking the photos. There are lots of issues to consider and then there is which type of lighting to use - natural , flash or LED. I could discus this process for hours but the most important point is to have fun and enjoy the “shutter therapy” 🥰🥰

@Beunzi_H 2 years ago

I don't if someone will have the same basketball (allen iverson) reference, but the key is Practice, practice practice... thank you Emilie !!

@stevejohnson5461 2 years ago

Thank for your laid back explanation in English, which obviously is not you're first language among others I dare say.

@denisardeche 3 years ago

Une explication très clare ,merci

@boza48 3 months ago

F. bracketing is best but not all cameras has that option. I have small sensor camera and use F. stacking. geting proper F. differential not easy but what is. 🙂

@angelogarciajr5356 2 years ago

I have been doing this every day for a week now. So much fun. I use my front yard every morning for some cool pics. Been getting flowers and insects mostly.. I got a macro of a jumping spider and it appears like a gorilla. How fun.

@yaupie 3 years ago

Besides the need to take more than 15 frames, it may need to use focus bracketing instead of focus stacking simply because the lens in use is incompatible with the latter technology.
Olympus/OMDS has an online listing showing which lenses compatible with focus stacking.

@hyperjohnable 6 months ago

thank you Emilie

@minb1217 3 years ago

Nicely explained. Thank you! Much easier than using a focus rail and doing things manually!

@cjk1943 3 years ago

Love the video both systems are used in the Om Camera and why I purchased the camera omlll and the om1

@jorgeperellobonus5214 2 years ago

Hola. Muchas gracias por tus videos y tu trabajo desinteresado. Yo he comprado una olympus om1. Pero no consigo que con focus bracketing me salga la foto apilada final.me da error.que estare haciendo mal?? Gracias

@edycafe 2 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing, you really really helped me understand between focus stacking & bracketing. Now, I need to do some practice as you said. Have a lovely day.