Infrared

[ReF]

here are a few Infrared photos taken just a few days ago with the 300d/digital rebel. please keep in mind that IR shots from most cameras usually come out completely red or magenta so post processing is almost a requirement. i invite y'all to share your infrared pics as well :)

this one was done with a Kodak Wratten 89b infrared gelatin filter

[ReF]

this one was done with the canon 17-40mm L and a Hoya R72 infrared filter

[Blue Star]

Nice.
This is exactly what I want to do.
Cant get a Hoya R72 filter here though. You would be surprised to know that I am unable to get a hoya R72 at any of the local stores in Tokyo !
I think I will have to order from US ...

[gary_hendricks]

Very nice effects, especially the mountain photo.

[ReF]

thanks for the kind words.

blue star: check your messages

[kornhauser]

this one was done with the canon 17-40mm L and a Hoya R72 infrared filter

That picture is awesome! Not being familiar with IR filters, what were the normal lighting conditions like?

[ReF]

That picture is awesome! Not being familiar with IR filters, what were the normal lighting conditions like?

thanks! i normally only shoot IR pics when it is bright and sunny, otherwise, shots either look dull or there is not enough light to use with a setting of: small aperture + ISO 400 or lower (with the camera's built-in IR blocking filter in place). the shot with the mountains was taken shortly after sunrise, while the one of the trees was taken in the afternoon.

[kornhauser]

I was so fasinated by your shots that I went on eBay last night and checked the cost of IR filters. I found the prices running between $90.00 and $150.00 dollars. Is that normal? Would need a 58mm filter, but would love to attempt some of the shots like you took.

[gary_hendricks]

I was so fasinated by your shots that I went on eBay last night and checked the cost of IR filters. I found the prices running between $90.00 and $150.00 dollars. Is that normal? Would need a 58mm filter, but would love to attempt some of the shots like you took.

Yes, I've seen IR filters going at bargain prices at eBay. I don't normally use em, but after looking at the mountain pic, I'm becoming enticed to get one too! :)

[chrismw2]

yed very nice, i like dreamy effect that IR filter can do.

[speaklightly]

Ref-

Thanks very much for posting the wonderful IR photos. I would say that you have inspired some artistic fervor among our members. Congratulations.

Sarah Joyce

[ReF]

:eek: Wow, i didn't think this was gonna happen. maybe if enough people start shooting in IR we can get an IR thread going. ;)

i'd like to take a minute and warn everyone about a couple of things though:

unless you are using a very old digital(before stronger IR blocking filters were used) or have a modified d-slr, very long shutter speed are needed, so that means carrying around a tripod at all times and no shots of things that move/action shots unless you are going for a specific blur effect.

post processing is likely to be required for a decent "finished" image, so it's not for those who don't like to spend much time "fiddling" with post processing or for purists.

focusing can be tricky because IR and Near IR waves have different wavelengths than visible light. a camera's autofocus may not work correctly with the IR filter in place and the focusing distance is usually shorter than for normal shots (try manual focus). increasing DOF with smaller apertures really helps, as does the increased DOF of point and shoot cameras. it's quite a bit trickier to get sharp focus with the comparatively shallow DOF of larger sensor cameras.

kornhauser: the hoya r72 is only about $40 for a 58mm on amazon.com
you can also find them on 2filter.com but the prices for hoya r72 really sky-rocket beyond 67mm. at those sizes, tiffen IR filters are much more affordable comparatively but have a different wavelength rating and i've no experience with them.




again, thanks for the encouragement.

[mumbles420]

I finally got my hands on an infrared filter, a LEE 87. As you can see the scenery isn't so exciting. I literally just walked out the of the home to test out the filter and try to get that snowy look with some foliage. I'm still learning, reading, testing and totally new to IR so hopefully I'll get some real good shots here soon.

IR Testing:
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs29/f/2008/052/7/c/IR_Testing_by_AlwaysThinkingPhoto.jpg
EXIF:
Make: NIKON
Model: E8700
Shutter Speed: 18/10 second
F Number: F/2.8
Focal Length: 9 mm
ISO Speed: 50


Here are some great links about Infrared photography that helped me get started:

http://news.deviantart.com/article/36914/

http://dpfwiw.com/ir.htm#remote

p.s. the post processing is where the photo really comes alive!

[frinky77]

I've just gotten interested in Infrared Photography myself, just in time for winter in the North East. I got a few shots off around Christmas and Thanksgiving, back when there were still some leaves to give me good IR shots. It is very fun, and I love the possibilities for the upcomming spring.

To keep this thread going, I'll post a few of my own shots. I created these images by modifying a Canon A20 and a Canon A200 I bought off ebay. I removed the IR blocking filter and replaced it with a developed exposed negative, like the kind they suggest on the DIY IR camera pages. I find the images quite stunning, and much easier than buying a hoya filter.

I like how this cat picture came out, even though it doesn't push the edges of IR photography. (Canon A200)

http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IR1/thumbnails/IMG_0007m.jpg (http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IR1/IMG_0007.jpg)

Visit my gallery at http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IR1/index.html for more images.

[frinky77]

This image I took at a park in State College PA. It was taken thanksgiving day, which started out warm (50's) and then rapidly cooled into the 30's. There was great cloud cover and sun. The dramatic contrast is what I really like about this one. (Canon A200)

http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IR1/thumbnails/IMG_1837m.jpg (http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IR1/IMG_1837.jpg)

I just missed getting an really nice IR rainbow photo before this one, as I didn't take long enough to let the autofocus do its job and it came out somewhat blurry.

[frinky77]

This photo I took at an old train station near thornton, PA. I actually took it Christmas morning, which was a very warm day, low 50's. Had a great hike in the woods, many of my best IR photos so far were from this day. Again, taken with a home modified Canon A200.

http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IR1/thumbnails/IMG_1840gm.jpg (http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IR1/IMG_1840g.jpg)

[frinky77]

I have some questions about IR photography and how people use it. It seems to me that IR photos taken with so called "toy" IR cameras (2 megapixel cameras modified to take only IR photos by having the hot mirror removed) offer an inexpensive, and in some ways superior way to capture IR images. No worry about long shutter times, the ability to apply photo effects (b/w, sepia, etc..), and video mode if you want.

I also have noticed the cost of IR filters, and if you search ebay, you will noticed converted digital cameras in the 4-6 megapixel range selling for into the $300-$400 dollar range.

So if you can make your own 2 megapixel digital IR camera and not have to deal with long exposure times, why spend often 5 times as much money for a 4-6 megapixel IR converted camera? Seems like a 2 megapixel is good enough for web sites and portfolios. What are people doing with theiur IR photos. It seems like kind of a novelty photgraphy field. Is there a reason for the need for higher megapixels? Large prints? Sales? Will you not be taken seriously in the professional photography community unless you are photographing in the higher megapixel range? Just kinda curious.

[Esoterra]

There are some really nice photos here. I got my hands on a Canon 5D converted to IR w/ sigma 12-24 DG lens while my D300 was being exchanged at B&H for another one. So I took a trip out to Death Valley. I still have a lot of images to post process, but here is one of my favorites so far.

http://www.chrisrossphotos.com/photos/261291673_QiB5J-L.jpg

[mumbles420]

There are some really nice photos here. I got my hands on a Canon 5D converted to IR w/ sigma 12-24 DG lens while my D300 was being exchanged at B&H for another one. So I took a trip out to Death Valley. I still have a lot of images to post process, but here is one of my favorites so far.

Absolutely wonderful image. The clouds really help out the dark sky. That's one thing about IR, they need lots of post processing. Did you add all the vignette?

[Esoterra]

yes i added vignette

[frinky77]

Here is neat infrared photo I took with a Canon A400 modified for IR purposes. It is a color shot with manual white balance. Lots of good sunlight on this day. Contrasting done in photoshop.

http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IR2/IMG_0690g_med.jpg

Additional IR Photos are available in my Infrared Photo Gallery.

http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IR2/index.html

[faisal]

cool shots...all of them...interesting...didn't know anything like IR photography existed....

[tkbslc]

Love these shots. Dumb question, but can't you get similar effects by editing a regular color photograph with some Photoshop filters? Sounds like you have to tweak them anyway, why not start with any old photo to begin with?

[frinky77]

With it being closer to spring now, I am trying to get back out and find interesting subjects for my infrared cameras. Going to try and revive this thread a little too.

I never answered tkbslc's question about creating infrared effects using photoshop. Why? Well, I'm not quite sure how to answer it. Yes, you probably could get an effect similar to a true IR photo, but it may take a bit of work. I am not sure you can get the actual effect easily though. Dark skies with white foliage, it doesn't quite translate easily. You can't just invert, it takes a bit more effort. I think you could get close, but for me its easier just to take the IR photo.

[frinky77]

I took some photos this weekend that I think show some neat Infrared Effects, and I also attempted to demonstrate how easy photo manipulation won't get you the IR effect. Larger photos are available at my web site ScaredyCatFilms.com (http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/).

For now, here is what I think is a really neat image of a tank in color and infrared. What makes it unique, is that normally changes in visible color (camouflage) would not appear in infrared, because near infrared operates over a different wavelength. But the army uses infrared paint to maintain the camouflage pattern when viewed in different spectrums. Imagine a soldier scanning the treeline for enemy vehicles in the visible spectrum, and then again in the infrared spectrum. The tank would be difficult to see in visual color, but if it lacked Infrared paint it would stand out as a solid colored silhouette.

Standard Tank (Canon 850 IS):
http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IReffects/IMG_5889s.jpg (http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IReffects/IMG_5889m.jpg)

Infrared Tanks (Kodak V550 - IR Converted):
http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IReffects/100_2998s.jpg (http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IReffects/100_2998m.jpg)

Black and White Tank:
http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IReffects/IMG_5889sb.jpg (http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IReffects/IMG_5889mb.jpg)

Inverted Black and White:
http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IReffects/IMG_5889si.jpg (http://www.scaredycatfilms.com/photos/gallery/IReffects/IMG_5889mi.jpg)

Hope viewers find this stuff as interesting as I do.

[TheObiJuan]

I like your IR tank version.
Thanks for posting up the different versions.

[ooverdrive]

need to keep this thread live:):)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3266766434_b9c01ba4fa_o.jpg

[seanhoxx]

Just another aspect to digital photography I find fascinating, hope to be able to play around with it a bit this summer, cool images

[ooverdrive]

Seanhoxx summer is good for infrared:)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3348371286_374eea8193_o.jpg

[ooverdrive]

Canon S3 Is Infared
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3521752919_8470c09e69_o.jpg

[frinky77]

Finally had another chance to take some rainbow pictures, both in color and infrared. I thought I would notice some "hidden color" or something in the IR band, but I don't really see anything extra. Still neat though. Enjoy.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/3677504224_c694d919e7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/3677502344_5f79c166d0_b.jpg

These images are hosted by flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/monkeykat/

[frinky77]

A Couple More, the Looong Way.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3677505732_2c13173e82_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/monkeykat/3677505732/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3676688311_fc94f366a4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/monkeykat/3676688311/)

These images are hosted by flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/monkeykat/

[toriaj]

I'm normally not a big fan of B&W, but I really like your infrared #2. It makes it look so picture-perfect, like an old TV show. Maybe the classic-style house makes it work. Thanks for sharing.

[TheWengler]

I'm normally not a big fan of B&W, but I really like your infrared #2. It makes it look so picture-perfect, like an old TV show. Maybe the classic-style house makes it work. Thanks for sharing.

I like how every time you leave a positive comment on a B&W photo you preface it by saying you don't like B&W. :D

[kgosden]

A while back I had a used Canon SD800IS converted to IR. It seems to fail to focus reliably, but when it does it can be interesting. I used it a few times on a recent vacation to Hawaii. Here are a few of them. First is a gecko hanging out on plant. The second is a sea turtle shot through about 6 inches of water. The last is a view looking down on the Na Pali coast from the Awa-'awapuhi trail.

[Phil Tompson]

ReF.. love the IR shots. I really like the one with the clouds. great work!

[ooverdrive]

My recent trip to a forest
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2586/3847016137_dba81506fa_b.jpg

[ooverdrive]

Dolly carts
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3847942782_75296773fa_b.jpg

[ooverdrive]

Its interesting to see how people appears in infrared:confused:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3716694927_6950fec31b_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/3712130493_550511fd0c_b.jpg

[Rooz]

Dolly carts
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3847942782_75296773fa_b.jpg

awesome. well done.

[ooverdrive]

Thanks Rooz for the valueble words,I think you got an Ir eye or is that an Ir bug?post them here too.

[Rooz]

i just got an IR d60 but i still have alot to learn. the composition of your last IR photo is awesome. i gotta learn how to get to that level of seeing a shot.

[kgosden]

Pedersen Glacier from across Lower Pedersen Lagoon in front of the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. LifePixel modified Canon SD800.