Join world-renowned macro photographer and natural history expert Robert Thompson of Ireland as he explores how the ground-breaking CASTEL-M Focusing Rail helps him make better macro photography.
Robert will be sharing his experiences from the field and his technical assessment of how the mechanical micro-stepping focus has improved his workflow versus traditional rails.
He will also detail the advantages this new focusing rail provides, complete with examples.
Robert will also cover the basic focus bracketing principle he uses in order to get the best out of the CASTEL-M. He will also talk about how vital stability is when using focus stacking methods in the field
And most delightfully, you will experience a lovingly narrated gallery of imagery while Robert speaks of their subjects and creation methods.
Agenda
CASTEL-M Advantages versus standard focusing rails
Field Notes regarding making focus stacks
Photographic examples and stories behind their making
Robert Thompson’s interest in natural history began during his childhood explorations of a large parkland estate where he grew up. He is a professional freelance natural history photographer, writer, and author of natural history and photography...
Educational and gear-related webinars on studio, macro and panoramic photography. Featuring the legendary German-made precision photographic tools like the MagicBall, CASTEL-Micro and more.