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I was wondering about the size issues caused by the moving the camera when using a rack? Glad to hear there’s not much difference between the two techniques. The images show that. I think I’ll stick with using the focus ring.

Wow......... sold.

Much different. I think Affinity is the way to go ! PS didn’t do a very good job in my opinion. I have loads of products to photograph so don’t really want a huge amount of work correcting halos etc. Tim’s example really highlights the differences between the two bits of software.

Very impressed with ‘affinity’ the demonstration by Cobra of what’s possible with just two images is really impressive. I’m sold too!

I’m the same with software, if it’s not really intuitive I tend to loose interest using it as learning it takes so long .

Oh right. Got it

Manual focus stacking would be fine but how hard is it to do it ?

I’m about to learn and implement focus stacking for some product photography. I use photoshop elements at the moment but the version I have doesn’t do focus stacking. Helicon looks to be quite cost effective but is it any good? What you all use for processing your focus stacking ? Also any tips...

Does anyone have a discount code for Fujifilm? I’m looking at getting a refurbished and none of the discount codes work? ! Thanks

Thanks Alan and Jelster, those images really help a lot. I’ve never used or even thought about close focus tubes! I need to look into this, I guess it could make a big difference with how close I can get to the subject?

I will be shooting products From key ring sized thingies up to shoe box sized things. I was thinking of the 60mm macro too!

What x mount fujinon lens is best for small-small medium product work ? What lenses are you all using that do product photography? I’m looking at either the xt3 or the xt30 body but am wondering about lenses !

Would you think the size is the main difference? With the function being affected more so then a change in image clarity etc ?

That’s interesting. I may just pop into my local LCE and see what the deals are.

Size isn’t an issue at all really. I’m after a camera for product photography mainly with nature/ macro on the side. It’s the more analogue feel I’m after. I loved my old film Nikon slr and never really gelled with my Sony A350 rig. It’s interesting to hear the xt3 is that much better then the...