Tutorial - Macro Stacking Photography - Olympus OMD EM1 Mk2

[@robsample55]

Good tip to use the extension tubes to allow the 2x converter to be attached. Thanks for that.

[@ggwildlife]

Brilliant, awesome & *thumbsup* & *subbed* i have just taken delivery of an EM1 mkIII I already had the 60mm macro, thanks for sharing.

[@AlfredoMRubio]

Very good explanation Barstow. My congratulations. A few days ago I bought an E-M1 Mark II to replace the M1, which already has about a million shots and must be left to rest. And it turns out that everything works well, but I find myself with the following problem: I do a lot of focus stacking, mainly with Olympus and Mitutoyo microscope lenses), but for the X0.5 to X1.8 environment I do very well the M.Zuiko 60mm macro and the focus bracketing facility. With the M-1, I adjust the number of shots, the distance between them (from Limited to Wide) and I shoot and the focus of the lens stays where it made the last shot, which gives me the option to make more shots to cover the depth of field I want (from the Olympus Capture). With the M1-Mark II (firmware 3.3), this is not the case. When the camera finishes taking the last shot, instead of leaving the lens in focus where it is, it returns the focus to the starting point of the bracket. What doesn't allow me to take the remaining pictures to finish focusing what I want, not being that I start again and calculate (I don't know how?) where the last picture is going to end. For example this photo composed of 8 stacks of 100 photos each (made with the E-M1), with the E-M1 Mark II, I wouldn't know how many photos to shoot. www.flickr.com/gp/rubio41/7t63X2 Can you tell me if there is any parameter I have to put in this camera, so that the problem does not occur? In the manual, I can't find anything about this matter. Greetings and thank you very much. Alfredo M. Rubio Spain

[@LiaLucioni]

Alfredo your images are wonderful and the lighting is perfect.

[@AlfredoMRubio]

@@LiaLucioni Thank you Lia, I'm glad that you find my stacks correct. It seems that the problem I am talking about has no solution. :-((

[@coldeb8911]

Great informative video, many thanks for posting it. I noticed you were using computer software to stack photos, but the OMD EM1 Mk2 has built in photo stacking and Bracketing in the camera it's self, if you have the Mk1 you can even upgrade the Camera firmware to get it. (I think it's 4.1) The results are very impressive, it will only work on a selection of lenses, but the good news is it will work on both the 30mm and 60mm Lenses 😊

[@ianhrp]

Thanks I do use that but some images require 60 plus images so easier to stack on the computer. Glad you like the video.

[@danm9561]

I found the MC20 is VERY tight in some extension tubes. But if you remove the little rubber cap inside the MC20, it fits, just slightly on the tighter side (but at least it doesn't damage anything)

[@peternumber19]

Great video showing use of technology. As an OM10 owner I was unaware of Capture software and from this I now know stacking is a step too far for me.

[@johnkanzler6646]

Peter- i routinely hand hold stacks of two or three (more with patience) and combine in Affinity Photo, using my OM10 mk3, getting good results with fully manual lenses. I would love to let the camera do it for me but I still enjoy working with the gear i have (and can afford LOL) 😃

[@cheongkiwa]

Thanks for detailed explanation!

[@LiaLucioni]

Thank you for this video and your expertise.

[@catherinetremerryn]

Really useful. - great tips, Thanks

[@Kcone68]

Thank you for a great video. I am curious about the connection of the extension tubes. I bought the exact same Pixco tubes but I do not get the AF to work nor can I manually focus. Is there something wrong with the extension tubes or am I doing something wrong? The lens works fine without the 2x converter connected.

[@DavidCrooksPhotos]

Wish Olympus gave me a flash with the EM1 Mark III. I do not see the Pixco extension tube in US. I will have to try the ones I have...

[@peteralbinson781]

I ordered it from China .... It takes a time but it works!

[@ajays2060]

Hi, thanks for the video. Perfect video explaining everything I was looking for. Is it possible if you can provide the links of all accessories you use? Thanks in advance

[@ianhrp]

I will try and find the ones I use but all off amazon/ebay

[@ianhrp]

Hi, I have updated the video description with the details of the items I used :)

[@ajays2060]

@@ianhrp wow thank you so much! Very much appreciated

[@Thegbiggamerz]

SO... you've decided to finally make a video about that little hint.

[@RATAMUR1]

Una opción aún más económica es unir al objetivo Olympus M Zuiko Digital Ed 60 Mm que también disponga de parasol, una lente de aproximación Raynox, ya sea la DCR-150 (4 dioptrías), DCR-250 (8 dioptrías), la MSN-202 y la extrema Macro MSN-505. Estas lentes llevan incorporado a rosca unos adaptadores con sujeciones internas de muelles (flexibles) que permiten unirlas con facilidad al parasol del objetivo macro. Su precio es un tercio más barato en la lente de mayor ampliación (super Macro): MSN-502, pero no hace falta tanta ampliación, ya sería mejor recurrir a objetivos finitos o infinitos de microscopio compuesto. Recuerde: RAYNOX. Son excelentes lentes de origen japonés.

[@RobbHannawacker]

Have you tried using the 2x teleconverter with the extender tubes for outdoor photography? I like to shoot butterflies and other insects, and wanted to know if this would help from spooking the bugs away.

[@ianhrp]

I don't think so adding the extenders just increases the magnification. Tend to have to closer to the subject. Olympus are meant to be working on a 100mm pro macro lens which would help with that. Might be work looking at the zoom lens (40-150 pro, 100-400) as both allow the teleconverter's and offer close distance focus. Not true macro but can be ideal for outdoor bug photography.

[@kokenhammer]

Very enlightening

[@優暉]

It's really inspiring. In the meantime, I do not have a 60 mm Olympus macro lens but 12100 pro lens, is it possible to apply the extension tubes as well the 2x connector for taking macro photography ?

[@jonathanashton4758]

The 12-100 lens does not accommodate a converter (TC), the 40-150mm does and that works extremely well. You can connect the lens to a 2x or 1.4xMC provided the internal diameter of the extension tube is wide enough. I am sorry I don't know which ones to recommend, all I know is mine do not fit.

[@ianhrp]

I am not sure to be honest it may struggle to focus with the extension tubes. Might be worth a try the extension tubes I use in the video Pixco ones.

[@優暉]

@@jonathanashton4758 Thanks for your kind suggestions.

[@優暉]

@@ianhrp thanks

[@PetervanderWijst]

Thanks for the video. Need to do something like this too, just for fun. And what you call a "bee or wasp" is actually a hoverfly. ;-)

[@skipsaunders5974]

Do you need to use both Pixco extension tubes?....you showed one can not use just the 10mm extension, but can one use the 16mm alone?

[@ianhrp]

No the converter only fits on the 10mm the opening on the 16mm is to narrow.

[@MDMiller60]

I thought you would do the focus stacking in camera. But, good tips.

[@LynnBF]

Thank you! Super helpful. Do you ever use the in-camera focus bracketing with macro?

[@catherinetremerryn]

Really useful, thank you.

[@paweczaja484]

Hi there useful video! Thx!

[@Thegbiggamerz]

10:40 Olympus Tether software is not available for EM5 MK3 owners. Only the EM1 line has/will have this "Pro" feature. OMD-EM5 MK2 retains the ability to tether, however.

[@ianhrp]

Thanks, I never knew the EM5 mk3 lost the ability seems a strange decision

[@Thegbiggamerz]

@@ianhrp They're trying to bolster their high end models, clearly define each line, maybe? It was werid to me as well turned me off to the EM5 MK3 that & the all plastic frame 👎🏽

[@onthemove301]

Excellent video. Was the wasp dead or just cold?

[@ianhrp]

It was no longer alive but one I found outside.

[@MDMiller60]

Ian, are you controlling the camera from the software?

[@jusquicitoutvabien777]

I'm new but can you do macro with just the Olympus OMD EM1 Mk2 ? No macro lense ?

[@WMedl]

Each lens has a minimal distance (for a specific mount) that is normally indicated along with the according magnification. Though purists would claim that only a magnification of 1 were "true" macros e.g. the 12-100 gives you a magnification of 0.3 at 100 mm meaning that the object size on the sensor is 30 percent of its real size which is pretty nice. You may increase the magnification using a close up lens e.g. with 5 diopters up to 0.6! Or use extension rings as as have been used in this video. I prefere close up lenses (achromats of course) becouse they are more convenient when I want to shoot at a longer distance without having to detach the lens and the rings in plain air. Thats because nothing comesbwitnout a price: those tools reduce the available distance a lot, for close up lenses to their focal length!

[@p.io7]

Focus stacking by sliding the cameras back and forth? Don't you change the perspective by doing so? Why not using the auto-focus-stacking camera feature?

[@ianhrp]

Slightly but you can get more control of the focus and if you want to use the high res mode moving the camera allows you to do that.

[@wasylbakowsky5199]

The Pro lens did come out, underwhelming actually, esp. for the price. This one is made of plastic and feels cheap, but it's amazing, so whatevs...

[@MDMiller60]

The light is much too dark. Can't make out your picture. Everything else is showing correctly, ads and other channels. Sorry.