Indeed.
You probably know, rrubberr, that there are 2 ways to do focus-stacking with a camera that doesn't do it for you, Method 1 is, camera stationary, manually move the focus through the desired range. Method 2 is focus fixed, and the camera moved to shift the focus through the desired range. I use both, as appropriate.
For Method 2, I'm using an inexpensive rail from Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Fotoconic-Wormdrive-Focusing-Adjustment-Compatible/dp/B099FC37V8/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2BRH2CTNC84DJ&keywords=focus+rail&qid=1682433818&sprefix=focus+ra%2Caps%2C264&sr=8-9
This device is best with light -weight cameras, and the DPM series work fine.
I generally use method 2 when I am shooting a flower bouquet or such; aperture set to f/5 or so and 15-25 exposures, moving the camera 4 to 7 mm (step size dependent on f/number).
I prefer to do my stacks outdoors - 'in the wild' - and for that, I need calm air. It's rare to have perfectly calm air, so instead of many images with a wide aperture, I might (using Method 1) take 5-8 exposures, focusing on different areas of interest and using something like f/7.
With either method, I blend the images with Helicon Focus.
David
