Is it possible and/or feasible to achieve focus stacking using a digital camera instead of a DSLR?

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Brenton

I have a digital camera (the Olympus Stylus Tough 3000) that I've been recently using more often. I don't have any immediate plans to buy a new camera. It's far from the highest quality camera, but it does have good macro focus, up to 2 cm.
I'm beginning to get into macro photography and realize that I could achieve a greater depth of field and sharper images using a technique called focus stacking. However, all of the tutorials I've found online mention the use of a DSLR camera for this method. There's no mentioning of this method with a regular digital camera.
As I understand it, you need to take a series of shots at varying distances in order to get a greater range of that sharpness you want to achieve. I'm very new at macro photography, so please bear with me.
Is it possible to do proper focus stacking with a normal digital camera and NOT a DSLR?

Answer
Yes it is, focus stacking software will work with image files from any camera, it's just that a DSLR can have a dedicated macro lens fitted, be easier to control and, because of the larger sensor, image quality will be better.

When taking the images a focus slide is useful, these will move the camera a small amount between shots, but keep it aligned. Something like this;-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Way-Macro-Focus-Rail-Slider-Slide-for-Canon-60D-600D-650D-Nikon-D7000-D90-LF25-/140892713796?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20cddc3344

They can be used with any camera that has a tripod thread and go between the the tripod and the camera.

Chris

What lens is best for taking outdoor/indoor portraits with the Canon 60d?

stacytrott

The canon 60d is my first digital SLR camera and I am looking to upgrade my lens. Currently I am using the 18-135mm kit lens and while it does the job I don't think I am getting the most out of my camera while using it. I want a lens that will give me high aperture while being easy to use as I love taking pictures of my children with the out of focus background. Thanks in advance!

Answer
There's nothing really wrong with the 18-135mm but I think the 18-200mm might be better suited to what you're trying to accomplish. I didn't know anyone personally that I could ask when I had questions, so I just read through the reviews on the site. They were excellent. Good luck with your search.

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