@@jeanandrecastillo8476 hmmm, I've never done stock photography personally, but I can't see why not. A lot of working pros use it for paid work. The 4K for video is definitely great and probably more than enough for stock videography...If any other viewers out there use it for either, please chime in!
Thanks for a really helpful tutorial. I've just purchased an X-T4 and want macro shots of jewelry. Stacking seems the perfect way of getting the best out of the subject. I followed your instructions right up to setting point B. I hit back to come out (no confirmation that it's been setup, as you say) and when I press the shutter, it only takes a single shot. Can you throw some help as to why this is happening? It's been updated to latest firmware. Thanks in advance :)
I know this video is old, yet; I am trying to do the same, but which kind of lens are you using? I use a Laowa 65 macro 2x for my macro photography and want to try this way! Thanks best from URuguay.
Hi - thanks for this helpful video! Two observations, in about 4:13, if you look at the LCD screen there appears to be a yellow bar on the distance scale - is this giving you confirmation of the A-B range set? I think it might be, which would be confirmation of what was set. Second, I think if you use electronic shutter the burst rate may be a little faster than in mechanical shutter? Again I am not sure, but thought I would mention it, just in case it was helpful! Thanks again for this video.
Hi, any idea how to "reset" the points to select new ones? The only way I figured out was to go back into settings and re-select "auto" even though it is already selected, but that's a bit clunky. Do you know of a better way?
Great video and extremely informative. Just started trying this today and some concerns: A and. B visual selections go away quickly before selections can be made. This could useful but I am having trouble implementing it. I have all the stuff you used in this presentation so interested if you could go step by step, especially when doing front/back selections. My screens stop before e selections can be made.
Hello, thanks for the question...yeah, I have the same problem of the selections going away quickly. My solution is to just keep rotating the focus ring to keep them up as long as you need them. It's basically just like if your screen saver on your CPU monitor is set way too fast to engage. I'm hoping this issue gets fixed in a firmware update.
Great video! I have a question..... The majority of what I like to shoot are landscapes using exposure bracketing, typically from 3 to 5 bracketed images and using the best 3 that I then run through Aurora 2019 to combine exposures... and then edit the resulting photo so that it looks more natural. I've been searching for a way to be able to automatically FOCUS stack to get an in-camera totally in focus image at all distances, and THEN exposure bracket 3 to 5 shots of that completely in focus (at all points) image. I've been looking to find a camera to best achieve this. In order to do this on the Fuji XT4, how would you set up to get exposure bracketed images that are automatically Focus Stacked? And is there another camera better suited for this?
Nice video, clearly explained you have a perfect voice for UA-cam very soothing, I have a tx2 at the moment and probably will upgrade soon, I have just bought the camera and didn't know about the auto on the tx4, I am trying to find out if there is any other option to Photoshop for finishing off, I have Affinity Photo and Photoshop essentials but don't think they will work.
Hello, thanks for viewing 🙏 Other than Photoshop, I only know of Helicon Focus for focus stacking. If you are serious about photography, I would highly recommend using the full version of Photoshop. I have been using it since 1999 and have never regretted getting any version of it. It is an indispensable photo tool and is well worth learning.
Thanks! I just tried it, and it does seem to work with touch-to-focus. I prefer to select the point with the joystick and manual focus tho bc the touch to focus seems to make the function a bit more finicky. Auto focus does work after selecting the point too.
Such a great video! I have Canon 700d since 2014 and want to upgrade. I didnt think about any other camera than canon but fuji costs less and have better specs than rp in some fields. If fuji is full frame I would buy now! I am into macro photography
Great video. When I use the same 'Auto - focus bracketing' with my Xt4, I end up with 200-300 photos. This is with flowers as close as possible to the lens. Comparing the focus distance range on your video compared to mine, your focus range is much greater (ie my a and b points are almost on top of each other). Why do I get so many photos?
Is there a reason why you did not simply select the "Edit In" function from Lightroom and then "Open as layers in Photoshop", bypassing the export to *.TIF ?
Hi there How to set mukbang video a lot of food on table focus clearly? Front to back. I tried differently but always end up front is out of focus.brcaketting seems same. Xt4 new user Thank you
Hmm...maybe try maunually setting the bracketing, and when it's finished, take some shots where you manually focus the front items for safety. Also, make sure you aren't closer than your minimum focus distance of your lens. What lens and aperture are you using?
Question when you zoom in what back button/dial setting are you using? Does the Auto function jump to B or stay at A after zooming? Do these focal plane selection points remain if a new shot is made? I’m finding this to be very jittery! Fuji are you listening?
@Dr. Lopuck, DDS I zoom in clicking in on the rear command dial which is factory default for magnify. It should stay at A until you click "ok." Once you find your focus point for B, instead of clicking OK, click Disp/Back and you should be set. Then half press the shutter to get back into shooting mode and fire away. Setting the function takes a little too much faith instead of firm confirmation that you have set your points correctly. I wish the guides didn't go away so quickly and wish the camera gave confirmation that you are ready to release the shutter.
If the shutter speed is fast enough, you can and photoshop can do a decent job with alignment. However, I would use a tripod if possible esp if you need things to be precise.
Actually after watching this and seeing the flawless way you work i think the XT4 is wasted in my hands . I will never be able to master this camera to justify having it.
The "Auto" focus bracket is only on the XT4 as far as I know. But the Focus Bracketing where you can set it manually is on the T3, T2, T-30 and probably on a couple more models. You have to decide on how many shots and start with the nearest part you want in focus first. Takes some trial and error with the manual version, but it works well, too, from my exp with the XT3 and XT2.
This is a great feature but you have to have a auto focusing lens for auto feature to work. I have a manual Laowa 2x macro for Fuji but auto feature isn’t available. Bummer
Thanks for mentioning this, LuAnn. Yes, it needs to be a Fuji lens or it won't work (though I'm not sure about the new Viltrox lenses). I tried it with my Sigma lens adapted via Fringer adapter and wondered why it didn't fire when I released the shutter. Thanks again for the helpful comment 👍 🙏
The burst rate in focus bracketing is awfully slow. What if my subject is moving? The Olympus M1 MkIII can do 10fps in focus bracketing mode. Why is this camera so much slower?
Do you feel that using focus stacking takes away from the simplicity of the subject being photographed? What I mean is, like in my landscapes if there’s not anything close I want in focus and it doesn’t need to be in focus to tell the story I’m trying to tell, I just don’t bother. I suppose it’s personal preference. I personally believe the story is or what I’m trying to get the viewer to see is more important.
I agree...I look at focus stack as a tool. Like in film editing, there are different types of cuts to tell a story. If someone uses quick cuts and is trying to tell a story of calm or serenity, it just doesn't match. The cut just ends up being a flourish, a "look what I can do" type thing. So yeah, I like using focus stacking if it makes sense for the scene. If not, then just a regular focus shot. A lot of people love Bokeh. I love that blurry background too, but again, more effective when it's used in the right situation.
its useful for smaller objects, like toys in a dark environment. Its easy for things to fall out of focus when you dont intend for them to. stacking would help with this.
I can't say for sure as I haven't used Helicon extensively, but PS works fine for a general purpose. Maybe Helicon is faster? Can someone that has used both please chime in? Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
@@themagicallandscape i do, but seems when using a 10mm tube i only can focus bracketing on very small subject, because the minimum to maximum focus distance is very small
@@DUCzillaMonster hmmm...do your extention tubes have the electronic contacts? I wonder if the tubes take away the functionality of the focus bkt feature? If anyone else has experience with extention tubes and the XT4, please chime in!
Nice demo but if I follow your method I get one photo. No stacking. I set point A, then if I set point B and click OK, then click back, then release the shutter I get a single photo. Please elaborate on the settings you are using this is driving me nuts! It seems the only way it will take a series of photos is if I set point A then adjust focus for point B and WITHOUT CLICKING OK to then release the shutter. I did this and got a series of nearly 60 images focus stacked. Why does this work differently for you. Very confusing.
So I just consulted with the manual. You’re not supposed to hit OK after you select point B. You are supposed to hit BACK and the release the shutter. Hitting OK again after B allows you to reset point A again. Strange that this worked for you. It should not have.
Hey guys, let me know how you plan to use the focus bracketing feature with the Fuji XT4!
I'm learning to do macro, this is super helpful and will improve my images a LOT, thank you
Efrem, your presentations are simply amazing; your use of language is precise and easily digested.
Thanks! I really appreciate the comments 🙏
Thank you for a very clear and straightforward explanation of the focus bracketing and stacking process with the X-T4. It now all makes sense to me! 🙏
You're welcome! Enjoy!
Excellent video tutorial. Thank you very much.
Excellent video. Very neat explanation with clarity.
Thanks for watching 🙏 😀
Awesome man, I recently bought the new FUJİFİLM xt4 and didn't know that this function exist.
It's definitely a helpful feature to have...Thanks for watching and enjoy your XT4! 🙏
@@themagicallandscape another question, do you recommend use this for Stock photography?
@@jeanandrecastillo8476 hmmm, I've never done stock photography personally, but I can't see why not. A lot of working pros use it for paid work. The 4K for video is definitely great and probably more than enough for stock videography...If any other viewers out there use it for either, please chime in!
Thanks for a really helpful tutorial. I've just purchased an X-T4 and want macro shots of jewelry. Stacking seems the perfect way of getting the best out of the subject. I followed your instructions right up to setting point B. I hit back to come out (no confirmation that it's been setup, as you say) and when I press the shutter, it only takes a single shot. Can you throw some help as to why this is happening? It's been updated to latest firmware. Thanks in advance :)
Thanks for very timely reply. I will try your fix for display fade away.thanks. Do more!
No prob 🙏
I know this video is old, yet; I am trying to do the same, but which kind of lens are you using? I use a Laowa 65 macro 2x for my macro photography and want to try this way! Thanks best from URuguay.
Hi! Thanks for the video! But I'm doing everything like you, but the camera only takes 1 frame. Why is that?
@@YF-711 Hmmm...Could be the lens? Some don't work with this feature...or the aperture and the camera thinks it got everything in focus w one shot?
Thank you for an excellent review and insight into the process
Thanks for viewing 🙏
Hope to try some macros soon using the focus stacking!
Awesome! Have fun with your Fuji!
Hi - thanks for this helpful video! Two observations, in about 4:13, if you look at the LCD screen there appears to be a yellow bar on the distance scale - is this giving you confirmation of the A-B range set? I think it might be, which would be confirmation of what was set. Second, I think if you use electronic shutter the burst rate may be a little faster than in mechanical shutter? Again I am not sure, but thought I would mention it, just in case it was helpful! Thanks again for this video.
Thank you for this extremely helpful video!!
glad it was helpful! Thanks for viewing 🙏😀
My olympus EM1 stacks the photos in the camera it would be nice if fuji would do that
perhaps in a firmware update? Thanks for watching 🙏
Hi,
any idea how to "reset" the points to select new ones? The only way I figured out was to go back into settings and re-select "auto" even though it is already selected, but that's a bit clunky. Do you know of a better way?
That's the only way I know of. I agree, this feature is not yet polished. Hopefully they can make it more efficient in future firmware updates.
Awesome demonstration! Can this be accomplished with electronic shutter?
🙏 I've tried it with ES and it does seem to work ok.
Great video and extremely informative. Just started trying this today and some concerns:
A and. B visual selections go away quickly before selections can be made. This could useful but I am having trouble implementing it. I have all the stuff you used in this presentation so interested if you could go step by step, especially when doing front/back selections. My screens stop before e selections can be made.
Hello, thanks for the question...yeah, I have the same problem of the selections going away quickly. My solution is to just keep rotating the focus ring to keep them up as long as you need them. It's basically just like if your screen saver on your CPU monitor is set way too fast to engage. I'm hoping this issue gets fixed in a firmware update.
that and the output of hdr selection to a tiff format rather than jpg.
Great video! I have a question.....
The majority of what I like to shoot are landscapes using exposure bracketing, typically from 3 to 5 bracketed images and using the best 3 that I then run through Aurora 2019 to combine exposures... and then edit the resulting photo so that it looks more natural.
I've been searching for a way to be able to automatically FOCUS stack to get an in-camera totally in focus image at all distances, and THEN exposure bracket 3 to 5 shots of that completely in focus (at all points) image. I've been looking to find a camera to best achieve this. In order to do this on the Fuji XT4, how would you set up to get exposure bracketed images that are automatically Focus Stacked?
And is there another camera better suited for this?
Nice video, clearly explained you have a perfect voice for UA-cam very soothing, I have a tx2 at the moment and probably will upgrade soon, I have just bought the camera and didn't know about the auto on the tx4, I am trying to find out if there is any other option to Photoshop for finishing off, I have Affinity Photo and Photoshop essentials but don't think they will work.
Hello, thanks for viewing 🙏 Other than Photoshop, I only know of Helicon Focus for focus stacking. If you are serious about photography, I would highly recommend using the full version of Photoshop. I have been using it since 1999 and have never regretted getting any version of it. It is an indispensable photo tool and is well worth learning.
@@themagicallandscape Many thanks, I am definitely considering it, at least for a few months,.
Good video, thanks 🙏 Is it also per touch on display possible to set point A and B or only MF with peaking?
Thanks! I just tried it, and it does seem to work with touch-to-focus. I prefer to select the point with the joystick and manual focus tho bc the touch to focus seems to make the function a bit more finicky. Auto focus does work after selecting the point too.
Thanks for answering!
Such a great video! I have Canon 700d since 2014 and want to upgrade. I didnt think about any other camera than canon but fuji costs less and have better specs than rp in some fields. If fuji is full frame I would buy now! I am into macro photography
Thanks slot, great job!!
🙏 thanks for watching! 😀
Great video. When I use the same 'Auto - focus bracketing' with my Xt4, I end up with 200-300 photos. This is with flowers as close as possible to the lens. Comparing the focus distance range on your video compared to mine, your focus range is much greater (ie my a and b points are almost on top of each other). Why do I get so many photos?
Can touchscreen focus be used to set the two (A and B) focus points? Thanks!
I don't believe so. I think the focus ring needs to be used.
Is there a reason why you did not simply select the "Edit In" function from Lightroom and then "Open as layers in Photoshop", bypassing the export to *.TIF ?
Hi there
How to set mukbang video a lot of food on table focus clearly? Front to back.
I tried differently but always end up front is out of focus.brcaketting seems same.
Xt4 new user
Thank you
Hmm...maybe try maunually setting the bracketing, and when it's finished, take some shots where you manually focus the front items for safety. Also, make sure you aren't closer than your minimum focus distance of your lens. What lens and aperture are you using?
Thank you for this tutorial
You're welcome 👍
Question when you zoom in what back button/dial setting are you using? Does the Auto function jump to B or stay at A after zooming? Do these focal plane selection points remain if a new shot is made? I’m finding this to be very jittery! Fuji are you listening?
@Dr. Lopuck, DDS I zoom in clicking in on the rear command dial which is factory default for magnify. It should stay at A until you click "ok." Once you find your focus point for B, instead of clicking OK, click Disp/Back and you should be set. Then half press the shutter to get back into shooting mode and fire away.
Setting the function takes a little too much faith instead of firm confirmation that you have set your points correctly. I wish the guides didn't go away so quickly and wish the camera gave confirmation that you are ready to release the shutter.
can we use that without a tripod?
If the shutter speed is fast enough, you can and photoshop can do a decent job with alignment. However, I would use a tripod if possible esp if you need things to be precise.
so more for general stacking of a wide scene if you're gonna hand hold.
Actually after watching this and seeing the flawless way you work i think the XT4 is wasted in my hands . I will never be able to master this camera to justify having it.
Great presentation! Thanks
Is this feature in any other Fujifilm X series cameras?
The "Auto" focus bracket is only on the XT4 as far as I know. But the Focus Bracketing where you can set it manually is on the T3, T2, T-30 and probably on a couple more models. You have to decide on how many shots and start with the nearest part you want in focus first. Takes some trial and error with the manual version, but it works well, too, from my exp with the XT3 and XT2.
I think manual stacking good for if you changing camera position.
This is a great feature but you have to have a auto focusing lens for auto feature to work. I have a manual Laowa 2x macro for Fuji but auto feature isn’t available. Bummer
Thanks for mentioning this, LuAnn. Yes, it needs to be a Fuji lens or it won't work (though I'm not sure about the new Viltrox lenses). I tried it with my Sigma lens adapted via Fringer adapter and wondered why it didn't fire when I released the shutter. Thanks again for the helpful comment 👍 🙏
The burst rate in focus bracketing is awfully slow. What if my subject is moving? The Olympus M1 MkIII can do 10fps in focus bracketing mode. Why is this camera so much slower?
Do you feel that using focus stacking takes away from the simplicity of the subject being photographed? What I mean is, like in my landscapes if there’s not anything close I want in focus and it doesn’t need to be in focus to tell the story I’m trying to tell, I just don’t bother. I suppose it’s personal preference. I personally believe the story is or what I’m trying to get the viewer to see is more important.
I agree...I look at focus stack as a tool. Like in film editing, there are different types of cuts to tell a story. If someone uses quick cuts and is trying to tell a story of calm or serenity, it just doesn't match. The cut just ends up being a flourish, a "look what I can do" type thing. So yeah, I like using focus stacking if it makes sense for the scene. If not, then just a regular focus shot. A lot of people love Bokeh. I love that blurry background too, but again, more effective when it's used in the right situation.
its useful for smaller objects, like toys in a dark environment. Its easy for things to fall out of focus when you dont intend for them to. stacking would help with this.
Helikon or Photoshop Is better?
I can't say for sure as I haven't used Helicon extensively, but PS works fine for a general purpose. Maybe Helicon is faster? Can someone that has used both please chime in? Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Which lens setup did you use
@DUCzilla for this demo, I used the XF 18-55mm.
@@themagicallandscapeso no extension tubes, only the lens!
yeah, just the lens. I don't own any extention tubes.
@@themagicallandscape i do, but seems when using a 10mm tube i only can focus bracketing on very small subject, because the minimum to maximum focus distance is very small
@@DUCzillaMonster hmmm...do your extention tubes have the electronic contacts? I wonder if the tubes take away the functionality of the focus bkt feature? If anyone else has experience with extention tubes and the XT4, please chime in!
Cool cheers
Trying this on my X-E4 but it's not shooting the whole series, it only takes a single shot 🤷
Nice demo but if I follow your method I get one photo. No stacking. I set point A, then if I set point B and click OK, then click back, then release the shutter I get a single photo. Please elaborate on the settings you are using this is driving me nuts! It seems the only way it will take a series of photos is if I set point A then adjust focus for point B and WITHOUT CLICKING OK to then release the shutter. I did this and got a series of nearly 60 images focus stacked. Why does this work differently for you. Very confusing.
So I just consulted with the manual. You’re not supposed to hit OK after you select point B. You are supposed to hit BACK and the release the shutter. Hitting OK again after B allows you to reset point A again. Strange that this worked for you. It should not have.
I am aware that the Helicon Focus product does not accept .RAF files for focus stacking...