Infrared photography

12 years 8 months ago #135382 by Justin
I went looking for a filter to make infrared photos with my D7000 and I was told that infrared filter were only for film cameras? The rep couldn't give me any more information. How are you all making infrared shots? I did more research online and found that you can convert your camera to infrared, but I can't image everyone is doing that?

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12 years 8 months ago #135390 by Baydream
Digital cameras have a built-in filter to eliminate IR. You can convert with some PP software. I have a friend who bought an old Canon XT for about $200 and had the conversion done (about $500). He has some incredibly awesome IR shots. Check www.unique.images.ca . I believe that's right - Kirk Saint, Truro, Nova Scotia.

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12 years 8 months ago #135401 by Justin
So all these IR photos are done with either film camera's or converted IR cameras? That's a bummer.

Very nice to meet you!
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12 years 8 months ago #135414 by robbie

Justin wrote: I went looking for a filter to make infrared photos with my D7000 and I was told that infrared filter were only for film cameras? The rep couldn't give me any more information. How are you all making infrared shots? I did more research online and found that you can convert your camera to infrared, but I can't image everyone is doing that?

That rep don`t know what he is talking about!!!You can get a R72 filter for Ir[there are others] but I don`t know how sensitive the D7000 will be for Ir since the higher quality cameras have an Ir blocking filter.The older Nikons can shoot with a filter and gives great images but you will need to shoot on a tripod.The D70 is one of the best.
Checkout this link.....
www.photographytalk.com/forum/photograph...infrared-photography


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12 years 8 months ago #135512 by Master Photograffer
You could always buy a used camera cheap and convert that. For IR only, the camera doesn't need to be anything fancy.


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12 years 8 months ago #135528 by robbie

Master Photograffer wrote: You could always buy a used camera cheap and convert that. For IR only, the camera doesn't need to be anything fancy.

keh.com sometimes has converted Ir cameras on sale,there is a D200 there now.


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12 years 8 months ago #135674 by Joves
Singh-Ray makes them for digital. But they arent cheap so you have to decide what it is worth to do IR to you. I think they start at around $150 if I remember right.


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12 years 8 months ago #135676 by Baydream
This site sells a Canon P&S modified for IR for $200.
www.opticsgeek.com

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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12 years 8 months ago #136043 by robbie

Baydream wrote: This site sells a Canon P&S modified for IR for $200.
www.opticsgeek.com

Very interesting concept John,thanks for the update.


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12 years 8 months ago #136172 by Adam Nagle

Joves wrote: Singh-Ray makes them for digital. But they arent cheap so you have to decide what it is worth to do IR to you. I think they start at around $150 if I remember right.


You still need to post process right?


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12 years 8 months ago - 12 years 8 months ago #136174 by MLKstudios
True Ir means you've captured Ir wavelengths. Usually, you filter out those you don't want so the camera only sees deep red and infrared. Once you captured them, then you need to bring them back to the visible realm -- red to violet.

It may look good SOOC (Straight Out Of Camera), or you may wish to tweak it some. No hard rules.

HTH

Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
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12 years 8 months ago #136182 by Adam Nagle
I had seen some great shots in the gallery here a few weeks ago


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12 years 8 months ago - 12 years 8 months ago #136184 by MLKstudios
robbie is a true master of Ir photography. He's really got it down and takes some beautiful pics using it.

I feel badly stepping on his toes here. If you have an Ir question, he's the one to go to.

:)

Matthew L Kees
MLK Studios Photography School
www.MLKstudios.com
[email protected]
"Every artist, was once an amateur"

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12 years 8 months ago #136191 by Adam Nagle

MLKstudios wrote: robbie is a true master of Ir photography. He's really got it down and takes some beautiful pics using it.

I feel badly stepping on his toes here. If you have an Ir question, he's the one to go to.

:)


:thumbsup:


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12 years 8 months ago - 12 years 8 months ago #136202 by robbie

MLKstudios wrote: robbie is a true master of Ir photography. He's really got it down and takes some beautiful pics using it.

I feel badly stepping on his toes here. If you have an Ir question, he's the one to go to.

:)

Thanks Matthew,you are not stepping on my toes,more like blasting me on 'cloud nine',hope I can come back to earth now that i am.....:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
That thread has a lot of info for anuone to who is interested in Ir.
Link to my gallery..... www.photographytalk.com/photo-galleries/...howalbums&owner=9726


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