You must have guessed that there would be more posts on this, especially as I learn more about what I’m doing. I’ve been doing more research and playing in Photoshop to see what I can do. Part of the reason I chose the filter for the sensor that I did, was that I was meant to be able to get some colour into the images. As it turns out, it hasn’t been as easy as I thought. I have spent all afternoon on the computer trying to see what I could find out.
I was in a park this morning trying out the infrared camera, so when I got home I played around with the images to see what I could do to them. I am having so much fun trying it out. I can’t wait to take it to Tasmania with me.
Here are three images for you to see.
I used to think of IR for shooting b&w, but these are excellent. Especially love the top one, Leanne!
Thank you Steve, I like the bit of colour, though not sure I would always do it.
Very interesting, Leanne. But I don’t know if this genre is near as good as your normal work. But like keep at it. Always fun to try new things.
I guess time will tell, I still have a lot to learn and have a lot of experimenting to do, so I guess time will tell. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens. Thank you Don.
Impressive images, Leanne!
Thank you Peter.
What is the name of the camera you are using?
I got my old Nikon D300s converted for this.
These are stunning. I bet you can sell these.
Thank you Nicci, knowing my luck, no one would buy them.
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Yeah, maybe, I have been looking into it.
This is beautiful Leanne!
Thank you Adrian.
Beautifully done, Leanne! I haven’t tried the filters in 2017 version yet. Which filter is this one?
Thank you Amy, they put the filter in the camera on the sensor, I got the 720nm one.
I have no idea…
when you buy a DSLR the sensors have a filter over the top of them, I think they call it a high pass filter, so when you convert the camera, they take that filter off and put on a special one to use for infrared. Once it is done you can only use the camera for infrared photography.
Thank you so much for explaining , Leanne . š
That’s okay Amy, I know how confusing these things can be. š
Hi, Leanne. Interesting to watch your progress on this. Of this set, I think I like the pure B&W version (“old tree” horizontal format) the best. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you Robin, it is really interesting, I’m loving experimenting to see what I can do with it, I don’t know that it will become my main focus, but right now, it is something new.
I really love these and it adds another dimension to your already slow shutter work. In the IGPOTY competition the other year, a winner was a female photographer who did a portfolio on trees in infrared. It really brought out the characters of the trees and their textures and structure. She also used a special processing paper – all very technical but lovely finish. Its an aspect I am interested in looking at for floral photo work.
Thank you Judy, I’m happy to hear that. I think so too, can’t wait to explore more. Do you remember who the woman was? It all sounds very interesting, I hadn’t thought of printing, good point. I have been trying to do some macro with it, but it doesn’t work, because nothing really stands out, unfortunately.
Beautiful
Thank you.
Magical images, I really like them.
That’s great, thank you.
These are absolutely stunning Leanne… you have inspired me to look into infrared… liz
I really like it Liz, it is very different. Thank you.
Stunning Leanne.
Thank you Chris.
Really cool images, Leanne. These shots have a wonderful mood and feel to them that appeal to me greatly.
Thank you Mike, that is wonderful to hear, I have to say I think I might get addicted.
wow – well done, Leanne!
which filter have you chosen as a replacement for the high-pass filter?
Thank you Solaner, it is getting more interesting.
I ended up getting the 720nm one, which allows more colour apparently.
ha, I guessed right š
haha, yes, apparently the most common one, what did you get?
I’ve 2 screw-in filter: 720 +760nm
Oh okay, have you considered doing the conversion.
yes, that was in my plans. I started with a camera with a weak filter to see what I get as a starting point without spending much money (and I still won’t spend so much money in such an old camera)
I am really glad I did it, the camera was just sitting on the shelf doing nothing, so now it is getting a new leash on life and I’m really enjoying it.
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but mine ist from 2004. Current value is about 40ā¬ (~60 AUD). How long will the shutter live?
Oh I see, yes, mine is from 2009. š
Very nice. I really like the portrait version.
Thank you Disperser, I’m learning all the time.