20250920 in Camera Focus Stack

2025-09-20

in Camera Focus Stack

Stack focus output from EM1 Mk1

Camera take number of photos and in camera process the final stacked JPG

Samples

How to set up in-camera focus stacking (source from google AI)

Select Bracketing: Press the Menu button, navigate to the Camera Menu 2, and select Bracketing.
Enable Focus Stacking: In the Bracketing menu, select Focus BKT and set Focus Stacking to On. If the option is grayed out, ensure your camera’s focusing is set to an autofocus mode.
Set the number of shots: On the original E-M1, the camera is limited to 8 shots. For newer models like the E-M1 Mark III, you can adjust this setting.
Set the focus differential: Choose a focus differential from 1 to 10. This number determines the distance the camera shifts focus between each shot.
- Lower numbers (e.g., 1–3): Use for very shallow subjects or when shooting at a wide aperture.
- Higher numbers (e.g., 6–10): Use for subjects with more depth.
- Tip: A good starting point is often around 4 or 5.
Confirm settings: Press the OK button to exit the menus. A “BKT” icon will appear in the top-left of the display, and a thin black border will appear to show the cropped area in the final stacked image.

Lens working for in-camera focus stack on olympus camera

https://learnandsupport.getolympus.com/support/e-m1-mark-ii/which-lenses-are-compatible-with-the-focus-stacking-mode