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The results are far better. It's more work, but can be automated, though not cheap. I bought a rail from www.wemacro and was still able to use the orangemonkie foldio 360 in turntable mode to incre...

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• Braddock
• July 15, 2018 06:38
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I've uploaded my first test with Focus Stacking to sketchfab. I had to get the file under 50mb to uplaod, so it's quite decimated. https://sketchfab.com/mode…/409b28fed6c74880b4bfe5d8d54d17cf Also ...

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• Braddock
• July 15, 2018 03:49
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Hi Götz1:1 macro means the subject will fill the same amount of the frame that it would if you were to physically place it directly on the sensor, at least, that's how I understand it.2:1 would be ...

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• Braddock
• July 05, 2018 23:10
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Sorry Götz, you're right, it's the T2I never use RAW for photogrammetry. I use an Orangemonkie Foldio360 Turntable, which triggers the shutter every few seconds, for 48 photos per 360, so the buffe...

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• Braddock
• July 04, 2018 22:21
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Thanks Götz,I've done a simple test by taking the photos from the scan I posted above, and downsizing them to 20mp. It's not a particularly scientific test, but I just wanted to see if dropping the...

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• Braddock
• July 04, 2018 12:28
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Thanks Steven, logically, I would think more MP the better. It also means you can scan smaller bugs and crop in if you have to if 1:1 mag isn't enough to fill the sensor.Someone suggested this, it'...

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• Braddock
• July 04, 2018 03:27
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I'm running some tests today to compare the results between polarised lens, polarised lights, and matte varnish. It's a smaller beetle than what I've done before, so more of a challenge in itself.T...

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• Braddock
• June 30, 2018 03:23
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and you're shooting in a light tent? neutral background? I'm using the Foldio3 tent with extra halo LED strips. I've not had to use control points at all. Sounds like stacking is a lot of hassle.I'...

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• Braddock
• June 29, 2018 23:52
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Hi Steven, Does the A7rIII do focus bracketing? the rII doesn't and the Sony app is useless. Are you creating your stacks manually?I'm using a turntable from orangemonkie called the Foldio360, so i...

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• Braddock
• June 29, 2018 23:21
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The mesh. I'll run an old photoset, and compare the results to the last time I ran the same set.

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• Braddock
• June 29, 2018 07:40
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