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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dangerspouse" data-source="post: 751998" data-attributes="member: 46690">Focus stacking can certainly be done here. It's a great tool for macro if you can't get your desired DOF. Do you have a remote shutter release, either cable or IR? Either one would help immensely. I have had good results throwing as much light as possible on my macro subject if I'm in a studio setup. Also, if you're not comfortable using full manual mode, consider either Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority rather than P. I used to use Shutter Priority on my D3300 when I first got it, making sure to get enough light in and letting the camera determine aperture. But Aperture Priority to determine desired depth of field also worked pretty well, so I suggest trying both and seeing for yourself. This was the setup I first used, and still use occasionally:[ATTACH]351669[/ATTACH]I also attached a ring light to the front of the lens, but you'll probably have to skip that if you are reverse mounting your lens:[ATTACH]351670[/ATTACH]That light tent, with lights included, cost me about 40 when I ordered it from Adorama in 2017. The small table top tripod was another 20, and is indispensible.Again, my advice is to put as much light on your subject as possible when doing macro. And don't forget the Active D Lighting adjustments you can make in-camera, also. Especially at first when you're doing this, it can be very helpful for bringing out details when there is high contrast like this.Good luck, have fun, and post pics as you go along!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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