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by E_C_Marsupilami
23.02.2016 22:31
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Near and far point shift with Nikon 60mm
Replies: 4
Views: 5699

Re: Near and far point shift with Nikon 60mm

That means that time lapse + focus stacking with Nikon is not feasible. Even a simple focus stacking must be programmed taking into account that some drift for shorter distances is predictable. Very frustrating…

I was hoping that the 105mm Micro, since 2006 the flagship of Nikon macros, could ...
by E_C_Marsupilami
22.02.2016 18:47
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Near and far point shift with Nikon 60mm
Replies: 4
Views: 5699

Re: Near and far point shift with Nikon 60mm

Hi,
Many thanks for your answer.

1. Mystery solved. The lens is only f:2.8 when focused at infinite. When focused closer the effective f:# increases for the same physical aperture. This variation is known as the bellows-extension factor. Dumb me!

2.1. Tested today, Camera Control gives exactly the ...
by E_C_Marsupilami
21.02.2016 23:53
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Near and far point shift with Nikon 60mm
Replies: 4
Views: 5699

Near and far point shift with Nikon 60mm

Hi Stas,
Speaking about Helicon Remote on a laptop USB connected to Nikon D3s with AFS Micro Nikkor 60mm f:2.8 G ED.

1) As another member of the forum noticed (with a D800 I think) the max f: reported is 3.0, not 2.8. This is not a problem for me but it seems odd. Is this a difficulty of ...