1. A system for extended depth-of-field imaging comprising: an imaging apparatus; a processor; a user interface that enables a specification by a user of a range of distances external to the imaging apparatus to be in focus for a composite, extended depth-of-field image; and a memory embodying program logic for automatically acquiring a stack of images having depths of field covering the specified range of distances; wherein the processor is configured to execute the program logic; and wherein the system is configured to acquire the stack of images based upon the execution of the program logic.