Stack Focus

Started by jbuy41, January 17, 2013, 11:06:58 PM

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jbuy41

Trying stack focus.  I keep geting "soft focus limit reached", and nothing happens.  Have a 550D and using a Sigma 50-200 HSM with stablizer. Using 1/17 build.

a1ex

Can't try it right now; does follow focus work?

Francis

Try changing your step size or delay.

jbuy41

Tried follow focus, and it works.  Delay set to 2.  Focus end pt is -3 steps from here.  Stack focus is Snap, 5steps/pic

I get "soft limit reached" with a beep.

jbuy41

Changed lens to canon 18-55 and got results.  Stack focus doesnt like the Sigma lens maybe.

nanomad

I'm afraid it's the lens firmware not reporting the data correctly :/
EOS 1100D | EOS 650 (No, I didn't forget the D) | Ye Olde Canon EF Lenses ('87): 50 f/1.8 - 28 f/2.8 - 70-210 f/4 | EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 | Metz 36 AF-5

bart

In my experience only my Canon EF 100mm macro with USM works great. Very accurate step registration and reproduction.
I tried EF 50mm 1.8 and Tokina 400 5.6 and they didn't reach the preset endpoint.  I hear it's the USM type lenses that work work great.  Maybe others too.

jbuy41

The 18-55 canon is a new lens that came with my wife's new 500D.  I find it to be an excellent lens.