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What's New

May 2010 - StackShot is now available online!

May 2010 - Check out our new Passive IR and Vibration sensors.

April 2010 -Have a look at the new Universal IR Remote. It can be used with StopShot or StackShot.

Focus Stacking - Automated Macro Photography

Macro-photography is a fascinating sub-set of the photographic world.  It brings to life detail that the human eye all too often misses.  Unfortunately macro photographs often suffer from a narrow depth of field.  How do photographers capture that stunning shot at high magnification and still have a great depth of field?  Enter focus stacking.  Focus stacking is the art of digitally combining a series of images with a narrow depth of field into a single image using a software program such as Helicon Soft.  Ideally each of these images is taken at a fixed distance interval. 

Most macro photographers are familiar with using a macro rail to adjust the camera’s position relative to the subject of interest.  These macro rails allow the distance to be roughly adjusted and provide a crude manual method for taking the series of shots required for focus stacking.  Unfortunately there are several drawbacks.  There is a lack of accuracy, reproducibility, speed, and precision.  Additionally, sub-millimeter steps are difficult at best.

The solution? StackShot

Patent Pending

 

StackShot is an electronically controlled macro-rail that coordinates the movement of the rail and the triggering of the camera.  StackShot’s simple user-interface automates the entire image capturing process.

What are the advantages of Stackshot?

 

Modes of operation:
StackShot automatic mode

Macro Rail Highlights

Controller Highlights

For additional information or to view the owner’s manual, please visit the StackShot Technical Specifications page or the Focus Stacking How To page.

See StackShot in action in this video clip.

 

StackShot Rear ViewStackShot on RRS Ball HeadStackShot Controller