StackMaster Revolution

StackMaster Revolution Kit is an electronically controlled macro rail system for outdoor focus stacking. It was developed especially for outdoor use. Due to consequent weight reduction and direct drive, the outdoor photographer has a light, very precise and in handling unique device at his disposal.

Photography & Project by panoplace.com & Stefan Dungs

The mechanical connection at the bottom of the carriage consists of a dovetail rail (compatible with standard clamp holders). One tripod thread with 1/4" and one tripod thread with 3/8". The mounting options on the top of the slide are compatible with our products. Thus, either the hole pattern (2 threads and 2 dowel pins) or the supplied quick-change clamp can be used. The concept has been extensively tested in outdoor use and optimized through the experience of the development team. The linear slide can be operated with our controllers. Optionally available are 2 controllers. For outdoor use only the controller R1 (see accessories) is recommended. Various sensors (optionally available) can be connected to this controller to trigger the stacking process.

The controller contains all functions that are important and useful for stacking outdoors, such as:

• Manual movement of the carriage - slow, medium and fast
• Stacks with fixed starting point. End point can be determined manually by STOP button;
• Stacks with fixed start and end point;
• Singel steps at the end of each stack;
• Video function;
• Video stacks;
• Integrated step size calculator;
• Database for different sets;
• Output of a protocol about the made stack
• and much more.

One battery charge lasts 1-3 days. This is possible due to a very energy-saving design of the controller and the software.

• Software integrated in the controller
• WLAN: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Size: 175x106x55 mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 470g
• Supported languages: German, English,French,Italian,Dutch,Spanish
• Power supply: 12-24V
• Connector 2,5mm jack for camera remote shutter release
• Connector 3,5mm jack for div.sensors
• The controller can be used to control all cameras that have a connection for a remote trigger. To connect the controller with the camera you need a control cable (optionally available, see under accessories).
• An IR remote trigger is also available.

Below are some impressions of using the Stackmaster Revolution in the field:

Photography & Project by panoplace.com & Stefan Dungs

I'm using for outdoor use a Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5x Ultra Macro Lens.

Photography & Project by panoplace.com & Stefan Dungs

Laowa provides a ring light as an option. It is powered via a USB connection. Fortunately, the battery pack that comes with the Stackmaster revolution offers this. This means that a second power bank is not necessary.

Photography & Project by panoplace.com & Stefan Dungs

With the help of an arca swiss extension rail, the camera can be brought closer to the subject.

Photography & Project by panoplace.com & Stefan Dungs