How to MASTER Focus Stacking

If you are looking to up your skills when it comes to macro photography, then you need to learn how to focus stack. In this tutorial video I talk you through why you should focus stack, the gear you need, the workflow and also my software of choice when it comes to editing the images. If you would like to see more of my work then check out my website: Www.benharveyphotography.co.uk The gear I use to make my content (although this is always changing!) Canon EOS R8 + 24mm F1.8 - This is my main YouTube on location camera, since it is small yet powerful. Sony A7iv + 20mm F1.8 & 20-70 F4 - This is my most capable video camera, with excellent video quality and stabilisation. If I shoot anamorphic videos this is the camera that I would use. Sony A7iii - this is my primary stills camera that works with native Sony lenses and all my Canon EF lenses on the Sigma MC-11 adaptor Canon EOS R8 + 16mm F2.8 + Zhuyin Crane M3 - I use this on location where I have a lot of travelling to do Canon EOS R + RF35mm & Sigma 50mm - This is my office camera setup, with a Rode Video Pro+ mic and studio lighting. DJI Pocket 3 - an incredibly small but powerful stabilised camera that fits in your pocket. I use this camera when I cover a lot of ground on location. Canon 5D3 - I use this camera when I use my EF glass and there is no benefit in adapting DJI Mavic Pro 2 - My first drone, and I can’t see me replacing it. It’s amazing for both stills and video  DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro - although this is an action camera, it is very capable as a A or B cam, for talking head shots and video on the go. This camera is compatible with the DJI wireless microphones and matches the colour profile of the DJI Pocket 3. It is also water proof, handy for adverse weather conditions! Insta360  - X3 & One inch edition - for 360 degree video and BTS content Microphones - DJI Wireless Mic, Rode Wireless Go, Rode Lav Go, Rode Video Pro+, Rode Video Micro Photo Tripods - Sirui ST-124 with Sirui ballhead, Video Tripods - Benro Tortoise 24CLV + spikes, iFootage Gazelle, Neewer LT32 Monopod -  Sirui P-325FL  Camera bags - Manfrotto, Lowepro, Peak Design, K&F and Crumpler Photo Filters - Nisi V7 + Nisi filters Video filters - Freewell magnetic NDs, H&Y Revoring, Hoya Variable ND All of my cameras have Arca Swiss plates to connect with the Peak Design Capture Clip and compatible tripods.  Video editing software - Final Cut Pro Photo editing - Adobe Lightroom, photoshop, Artisan Pro X, Silver Efex, Color Efex Music: Epidemic Sound Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Video content: 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - today's video 01:42 - why focus stack? 02:24 - macro tutorial 02:40 - option 1 focus rail 03:56 - using flash 04:40 - in camera focus stacking 05:26 - manual focus lenses? 05:56 - no flash? 06:20 - option 3 go handheld 08:24 - handheld vs tripod 08:55 - large apertures? 10:08 - which option when? 10:36 - software choice 11:10 - Helicon focus 12:40 - round up