How I Focus Stack my Landscape Photos

In this video I break down my Focus Stacking technique to show you how it can improve the quality and shooting possibilities for landscape photography. It is by no means a silver bullet for landscape photographers, so I spend some time discussing the pros and cons to the technique. Thanks for watching and take care.
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  • @annerocksontheroad
    @annerocksontheroad Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! looking forward to new one!

  • @adamsmith6594
    @adamsmith6594 Жыл бұрын

    First. And that's the next part of my life taken care of 😊 its gonna be good.

  • @cesarm8811
    @cesarm8811 Жыл бұрын

    James, great to have you back posting new videos. As always great tutorial on focus stacking....

  • @JamesBrewphoto

    @JamesBrewphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much 😊

  • @eefvelthorst4127
    @eefvelthorst4127 Жыл бұрын

    Again a interesting, informative and beautiful (environment) vlog. Thanks a lot. Compliments.

  • @laurelb8372
    @laurelb8372 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this, such a good & clear explanation of focus stacking.

  • @JamesBrewphoto

    @JamesBrewphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @CockneyYankee
    @CockneyYankee11 ай бұрын

    Excellent video/info, thanks !

  • @johnchambers6272
    @johnchambers6272 Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video with this topic very well explained.

  • @JamesBrewphoto

    @JamesBrewphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John

  • @joelrollins2841
    @joelrollins2841 Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial.

  • @JamesBrewphoto

    @JamesBrewphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Joel

  • @ianscarfe9617
    @ianscarfe9617 Жыл бұрын

    Top quality super informative as always

  • @JamesBrewphoto

    @JamesBrewphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Ian 😊

  • @jmpattillo
    @jmpattillo Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the information! Also, just want to say that the shot beginning around 1:30 is just beautiful

  • @JamesBrewphoto

    @JamesBrewphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yeah I enjoyed lining that shot up! Glad you appreciated it

  • @Retirement_Life
    @Retirement_Life Жыл бұрын

    Nice video, James and a lovely explanation of focus stacking for us simpletons! 😆

  • @JamesBrewphoto

    @JamesBrewphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad it was helpful 😂

  • @PMCN53
    @PMCN53 Жыл бұрын

    That’s a great & simple way to describe how to focus stack James👍🏻 I only have the option of manually doing this with my Canon 5DsR… careful frame & focus settings ate essential 👍🏻 A great vlog

  • @JamesBrewphoto

    @JamesBrewphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching :-)

  • @paulm8157
    @paulm8157 Жыл бұрын

    Durable post, James; clear and practical info. As I recall, you’ve covered this topic in prior vids. Have used focus stacking in macro shots using LR/PS - bumped up against a frame limit. Don’t recall the exact max but was more than 24. Vid indoor audio had bit of reverb, but still clear. Ever focus using “non-squint” method? Train brain to almost ignore non-dominant eye input. So, both eyes are open during the shoot - more comfortable. Best wishes for holidays and new year, guy🎉. Cheers!

  • @JamesBrewphoto

    @JamesBrewphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul. Yeah I’ve covered before but hopefully this video is a more concise and better coverage of the topic… I hope! Never tried that method before, will have to take a look at it. All the best for the new year and merry Christmas to you 😊

  • @carlmcneill1139
    @carlmcneill1139 Жыл бұрын

    I have a z6 II and recently used the focus shift with my macro lens. I don't normally try to use the focus shift for landscape but it's nice to have for detailed macro images. I can manually focus stack for landscape. I haven't figured out how much of an interval for the distance to use for the aperture I'm at. I'll have to experiment with it.

  • @dylanhill1640
    @dylanhill1640 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome content! Thanks for sharing. Which brand of boots are you wearing for this shoot?

  • @19Photographer76
    @19Photographer76 Жыл бұрын

    Well explained info Jim. Question, why is that stream and banks so prestine? Quite spot? Wish I could figure out where I placed my architectural tripod head. I remember saying at the time that I'll never remember... Since you're using InstaMask, what if you selected the water and added a blur, as if you had taken a long exposure?

  • @JamesBrewphoto

    @JamesBrewphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yes the particular spot is very quiet and hard to reach so pristine. Blending water is easy enough provided you capture some movement in the exposure. Faster shutter speeds which freeze the water can make the blending a bit more tricky potentially

  • @patrick.771
    @patrick.771 Жыл бұрын

    Hi James, are you using 95mm Kase filters on your Nikon Z 14-30? Do you know if 82mm is too small for that lens (I'm fine with 16mm, don't use 14mm that often)?

  • @derekgillan7314
    @derekgillan7314 Жыл бұрын

    Add wellies to your gear information.

  • @ardengoglia8034
    @ardengoglia8034 Жыл бұрын

    Great content man, I feel you on this 👍!! You are late to the party = P r o m o S M!!

  • @stevebarham3621
    @stevebarham3621 Жыл бұрын

    Hi James how can I chat to you, there are times when I would like you to answer something for me are you on messenger?