IR photography
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- whendog
Is this as simple as grabbing a lens / filter and shooting with long exposure?
I am shooting with a 40D, and probably a 24-105 L lens.
Any tips from people who have already shot infra red would be greatly appreciated.
- dibec0
here. have some fun.
- jaylarson0
It usually isn't that simple. usually you'll need to do some color conversion after you shoot. Ex: the jpg conversion engine usually makes the image an abysmal orange-toned which looks great when you convert it to black and white:
When the pic is RAW, you might need to adjust some levels. Also, the 40d has pretty good ISO performance so you can crank it up a bit instead of having a longer exposure. but generally, the filter is pretty dark (which is different if you actually convert your camera, then you can just "point and shoot") and you need to either crank up the iso or have a longer exposure as fast lenses can only open up so-much.
- version30
i think what makes that water look so nice is a filter, maybe a simple diffusion? not sure, but I have taken pics with and without the filter and seen the still life flowing water without and this smooth "pouring" water with. just FYI
- ayport0
This is kinda neato
http://www.instructables.com/id/…
- ynot0
- ynot0
I have no idea how to set up IR for 40D, but this is how i set up my Nikon D70 previously
1. Camera set to "P" mode. Fit filter (R72) onto lens. Zoom to max, on the kit lens or any lens you may use. This ensures colour reference for CWB will fill up the frame.
2. Press WB button at back of camera and turn command dial to change WB to "PRE". View this on the top LCD.
3. Press and hold WB button at back of camera. You will notice "PRE" flashing at top LCD.
4. Point camera at a bright sunlit patch of grass, press shutter as in taking a shot. Make sure you fill the whole view frame with the patch of grass.
5. If CWB is recorded in the camera's buffer, "GOOD" will show at the top LCD.
6. Done. CWB is set for IR shooting.
There is a timer in the camera when "PRE" stops flashing in step 3. Repeat the step again by pressing and holding the WB button to get "PRE" flashing again.
So everytime you want to shoot IR, just change your WB to PRE. Once set the CWB can be used indefinitely, unless you find the colors strange and want to reset it.there's also some photoshop tweeking
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