Infared Photos
Oct 11, 2015 09:14:19 #
I've heard that Infrared photos can be shot with a digital camera by using a 85C filter other wise the camera has to be converted permanently. Has anyone used the 85C filter for this? How has it worked out? Is there any increase in resolution or definition?
Oct 11, 2015 13:31:03 #
The 85C is a color conversion filter. It wouldn't work for converting a normal camera to shoot infrared. Check B&H for a Hoya R72 filter in whatever size you need or a Cokin 007. They're both very dark red & require significant exposure compensation.
Oct 11, 2015 13:37:33 #
as mentioned a hoya 720 is the way, but first check whether your camera is fitted with a hot mirror. if it is. no go.
to check, turn off the lights in a darkened room and point a tv remote control at the lens. if the light from the remote shows up you are good to go.
to check, turn off the lights in a darkened room and point a tv remote control at the lens. if the light from the remote shows up you are good to go.
Oct 11, 2015 15:01:57 #
Oct 12, 2015 07:08:55 #
Oct 12, 2015 08:41:23 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
i would suggest to convert your camera to infrared. Long exposures and tripods will not be required with conversionsThere are a lot of options to consider. Some cameras can do an in camera custom white balance others can't which makes things more complicated. There are different filter options. Some lenses aren't good for infrared you get hot spots. i'suggest carefully reading 2 sites both of which have satisfactorily converted cameras to infrared for me. Life pixel.com Kolarivision.com
ken glanzer wrote:
iF i HAVE MY DIGITAL CONVERTED TO INFRARED ARE THERE LONG EXPOSURES REQUIRED ALSO?
Oct 12, 2015 09:13:31 #
ken glanzer wrote:
I've heard that Infrared photos can be shot with a digital camera by using a 85C filter other wise the camera has to be converted permanently. Has anyone used the 85C filter for this? How has it worked out? Is there any increase in resolution or definition?
Take a look on ebay for cameras that have been converted to shoot IR. Fuji has a new camera that shoots IR, but it costs around $1,700.
Oct 12, 2015 12:05:12 #
I have up on a shelf an Olympus C2020 camera. In those days the internals did not have an IR blocking 'filter,' so IR pictures were theoretically possible. I tried photographing a hot but not glowing soldering iron in a closed basement storeroom but didn't get much.
Oct 12, 2015 12:13:10 #
John_F wrote:
I tried photographing a hot but...
There are two T's in "butt." :D
Oct 12, 2015 14:26:16 #
corryhully wrote:
as mentioned a hoya 720 is the way, but first check whether your camera is fitted with a hot mirror. if it is. no go.
to check, turn off the lights in a darkened room and point a tv remote control at the lens. if the light from the remote shows up you are good to go.
to check, turn off the lights in a darkened room and point a tv remote control at the lens. if the light from the remote shows up you are good to go.
If you're using a DSLR, you will either to be viewing in 'Live View' mode or snapping an exposure of the remote while pressing one of the remote's buttons.
Oct 12, 2015 14:27:04 #
jerryc41 wrote:
There are two T's in "butt." :D
Only if you're on 'Michelle Obama's Mirror'.
Oct 12, 2015 17:44:16 #
buy a cheap compact digital, they go for buttons and have a go of this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frtQxryDTo8
good fun to be had.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frtQxryDTo8
good fun to be had.
Oct 12, 2015 19:00:15 #
I had 2 cameras converted to shot infrared by LifePixels and I am very happy with the results, no more really long exposures and now I can handhold a lot of my shots If you really want to do infrared then this is the way to go.
Oct 12, 2015 19:05:01 #
If you have a converted camera, does white balance setup make a difference when you shoot raw.
Oct 12, 2015 19:17:40 #
I shot jpeg and camera came back from LifePixles with white balance set but it is very easy to set white balance
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