: Good for complex subjects with intersecting details (e.g., overlapping foliage). 3. Render and Retouch : Click the
| Feature | Helicon Focus | Photoshop | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Seconds to render 50 images | Minutes to render 20 images | | RAW Support | Native (direct decoding) | Must convert first | | Halos & Artifacts | Minimal with Method B/C | Frequent, especially on hair | | 3D Export | Yes | No | | Tethering | Yes (Helicon Remote) | No | | Retouching | Non-destructive pixel-level brush | Mask painting |
For stacks over 15 images or any macro work, Helicon Focus is 5x faster and yields significantly fewer artifacts.