Wednesday, March 6, 2013

INFRARED, TRICKY STUFF



Had a bit of fun today. Have the day off from work, then only 2 more work days, and we leave on our cruise. Thought I would make one more trip to the camera store to see if I could find an infrared filter for my camera! Of course they had it and I bought one, not really realizing that it is a very tricky filter to use. I can see I have a long way to go on figuring this out, but did give it a try.  First, I found out that I HAD to use my tripod with this ( a rock will do though), but the camera has to be totally still, as, with this filter, it takes a LONG exposure  ( 15 - 20 seconds), even in the brightest of sunlight.
The second thing I found out was that you can't see  through the filter at all, so you have no idea how to compose the shot.... voila... you have to take off the filter and keep it safe while you are composing the  picture, and only after you have it composed... then you put on the filter.....
OOOOPPPPPS Still not there yet....
3) Your camera, as smart as it is, is not able to focus through this totally black filter... so back the drawing board after playing around with this for awhile.   Off comes the filter again, and change the camera setting to manual focus... back goes the filter.
OOOOPPPPS... forgot to recompose after all of the moving about
4) off with the filter, refocus and recompose, then back with the filter, and voila!  after only an hour... 3 shots.
5) The shots look black and white in the camera viewer, how ever they  do not look like this when they go in to your computer.   They look red.... and then begins the processing.

     I would say i still need a bit of practice ( LOL) with this new "toy".  Have any of you ever used an INFRARED FILTER BEFORE???? Any wise advice????site name
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18 comments:

  1. I have no advice, as I am not that adventurous with my camera. But your shots came out quite well.

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  2. No clue on what to suggest, Jeanne, but I'm sure you can Google "how to get the best pics with an infrared filter"! I'm sure you'll be the master before you know it. I actually really like the composition of the side of the wall with the doors ... interesting angle. Thanks for sharing in Walk and Click Wednesday!!

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  3. Hi Jeanne, Your photos turned out very well / what a magnificent sky in the first picture, and the depth and perspective in the last one is lovely! I have no experience with filters, I look forward of your experiences to learn from! Have a wonderful cruise!

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  4. is sounding like a lot of experimentation needed in such a short time to perfect. Maybe you can try some on the flight Jeanne :)!

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  5. Your pictures turned out well! Shoot, I'm still taking pictures in Auto! LOL!!

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  6. Never used one so am curious as to what you will discover in taking photos with it.

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  7. Hi Jeanne!
    No experience with an IR filter. I once considered having one of my older DSLRs converted for IR, but never got around to it. I have converted regular photos to "IR" in post processing, but I doubt they look as cool as the ones you posted here. It sounds as if the most important aspect about it is patience!
    Hopefully you are busy packing now - so safe travels and HAVE Fun!

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  8. Sounds challenging, but sometimes we need a good challenge.

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  9. no, never used an infrared filter. From what you write it seems like hard work. :) The shots looks gret though. :)

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  10. A lovely serie og B&W photos!
    So nice to see!

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  11. Great black and white pictures Jeanne, enjoy the cruise and publish many pictures and stories about it. We are very curious.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  12. LOL. That is a lot of work! I love the results of the first picture. No, I have never used one myself but knew they took some work ;) I hope you have fun on the cruise and get some practice with the filter. Pretty soon it will be second nature!

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  13. fabulous b&w shots! no experience with infared filters, and from what you've described, I don't have enough patience to try it.
    bon voyage!

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  14. I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #73!

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  15. It sounds very confusing to me! I wish you luck with the new filter!

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  16. These are so beautiful girl! Have fun on your cruise!

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  18. Hi Jeanne, I hope you are having a blast on your cruise and having fun with your new filter too, I love that effect but can't give any advice, sorry...look forward to seeing the pics when you return :)

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