While this image may have its technical flaws, I’m not that concerned as it is my first foray back into technical imaging after many years.

Recently, a club presentation on night photography, hyper-focal distance, and focus stacking sparked my curiosity. I set out to find a solution, whether hardware, software, or app, that could simplify the focus stacking process beyond manual refocusing and shooting.

The market offered plenty of options involving hardware solutions or USB-to-PC connections. However, I specifically wanted wireless control, which eliminated USB options. While many apps seemed promising, they required Bluetooth connectivity, which wasn’t compatible with my WiFi-only camera.

After brainstorming with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, it suggested RupiApps might have a solution that could communicate with my camera over WiFi. Though ChatGPT couldn’t confirm if it would meet all my needs, I decided to give it a try.

Enter Camera Pro Control, and what a discovery it was! After installation and configuration, I found exactly what I’d been looking for. The app’s interface made it effortless to set up the camera, define focal limits, specify the number of spanning frames, and sequence the capture. This particular image comprises 20 frames, starting from the engraved case-back and working down to the screws beneath the escapement.

And for those wondering what makes the Airman tick? At its heart beats a Selita SW330-1 movement.