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J photostack5/31/2023 ![]() ![]() When you focus stack, you blend images taken at different focus points, whereas focal stacking means blending images taken at different focal lengths. NOTE: Don’t mistake focus stacking for focal stacking. For the sake of simplicity and clarity, in this article, we will use these terms interchangeably. Focus bracketing consists of taking multiple photos at different focal planes (focus points), while focus stacking is the act of blending those photographs to create a single image that’s sharp throughout.Īlthough the two are technically different techniques, both terms are generally used to refer to the whole process of focus stacking. Something that is worth mentioning is the difference between focus stacking and focus bracketing. If you want to better understand the different factors that can affect the focus of your image (aperture, focal length, distance from the subject), I recommend checking our depth of field in photography guide. In those cases you can rely on focus stacking your images to effectively increase your depth of field, maximizing the focus in your image with no limitations.įocus stacking works best when the subject you are photographing isn’t moving, which makes it very useful for a variety of photography genres such as landscape, macro, and product photography. ![]() In certain situations, your aperture, focal length, or distance from the subject can limit the areas in focus in your image.
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