Infra Red digital captures can be fun. It gives you another way of looking at the landscape around you, through IR eyes. The following sites have a lot of helpful tips on taking IR shots, specifically with a D70 and a Hoya R72 filter.

http://www.nature-photography-central.com/Digital_Infrared_Photography_with_the_Nikon_D70.ht ml
http://www.rtfract.com/d70infrared.htm
http://www.naturfotograf.com/D70_rev05IR.html

Here's a sequence of images taken following the directions taken from the first link.

1. Take a preset WB setting by shooting of a patch of sunlit grass. Take the shot, and this is what the usual image looks like:
http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/10179/_DSC7656_1orig.jpg

2. In PS, apply auto-levels.
http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/10179/_DSC7656_2autolevels.jpg

3. In PS, you can also do a "false-color" rendering by swapping the red and blue channels.
http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/10179/_DSC7656_3channelswap.jpg

4. You can also convert it to B&W to give it a more "traditional" IR look.
http://www.photo.net.ph/albums/userpics/10179/_DSC7656_4bw.jpg

In the end, you can just have fun with your IR shots and just adjust them anyway you wish.

heres another pic

http://static.flickr.com/94/219568437_30d11e7d74_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/94/219576857_c81073de3d_o.jpg

Nice one TJ. :) At last an IR thread. Carlo. Wow :)

Great tutorial here TJ. Very easy to understand.

Would you know where I could snag a Hoya R72 (67mm thread size) locally? :) Thanks.

Nice One TJ. thanks!!!:)

@carlo- Great shot Bro. excellent Composition and i also like the texture detains on the wall. and how the tree came out. The image i wanna capture. It is Fine art Image bro.:)

Great tutorial here TJ. Very easy to understand.

Would you know where I could snag a Hoya R72 (67mm thread size) locally? :) Thanks.

Avenue in Hidalgo may have R72s. Of course, you can ask Dindin too.

Hey Carlo, nice shots. I really like the first one!

Carlo, how long was the exposure on the first shot?

Who would have thought...

Some of us were playing around with IR yesterday but we were in a different location.

http://static.flickr.com/67/219233134_5c5895cfd2.jpg

Hey Carlo, nice shots. I really like the first one!

thanks tj, there are too many options in photoshop. was after the etheral twillight zone look but havent been succesful so far

Carlo, how long was the exposure on the first shot?

8 secs just for good measure:)

Here are some IR shots by a friend of mine from Deviantart.com
Note: All Images In This Post Belong To Gilad Bernari

DA doesnt allow hot linking so please click on the links instead. thanks.

http://ic3.deviantart.com/fs9/i/2006/152/8/1/Before_the_High_Council__by_gilad.jpg
http://ic3.deviantart.com/fs11/i/2006/206/9/3/A_PLACE_TO_DREAM_by_gilad.jpg
http://ic3.deviantart.com/fs9/i/2006/031/c/8/Family_Tree_by_gilad.jpg
http://ic1.deviantart.com/fs10/i/2006/079/6/7/Standing_Still_by_gilad.jpg
http://ic1.deviantart.com/fs9/i/2006/070/0/7/Somewhere_Down_The_Crazy_River_by_gilad.jpg
http://ic1.deviantart.com/fs9/i/2006/056/e/1/Out_Of_The_Woods_by_gilad.jpg

here is his tutorial
http://gilad.deviantart.com/journal/5939098/

Who would have thought...

Some of us were playing around with IR yesterday but we were in a different location.

http://static.flickr.com/67/219233134_5c5895cfd2.jpg

Hey Dave, weird that we all were trying out IR at the same time. Where were you guys yesterday?

One from me... Taken at a park in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. :)
http://www.earlgonzalez.com/ir1.jpg

here are the same images in monochrome ir

http://static.flickr.com/59/219718824_511eb8ce09_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/93/219718825_56f37fa501_o.jpg

heres one in sepia

http://static.flickr.com/52/219732067_d77f998a53_o.jpg

Carlo, looks like alot of you guys brought IR filters with you in the EB yesterday :)

Hey Dave, weird that we all were trying out IR at the same time. Where were you guys yesterday?

Yes... it was creepy that both out groups were taking IR photos yesterday.

We were somewhere near Biñan, Laguna. I don't know exactly coz I was just following the car ahead of me.

Here's another IR reference:

http://www.bythom.com/infrared.htm

the grand daddy of all IR galleries! this one is amazing people!
http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=402211

I just stumbled across something. Since I dont have the R72 yet (Din let me know by monday how much for a 67mm R72 and a 52mm HMC) I got my ghetto Sony DSC-V3 and have discovered that the Nightshot mode can do IR. Now if you're wondering what I used to filter light out... simple. I use a 3.5" floppy disk. No kidding, this thing works like an IR filter. Will test it tormorrow! :D

Flickr's got a good gallery as well:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/infrared/

I just stumbled across something. Since I dont have the R72 yet (Din let me know by monday how much for a 67mm R72 and a 52mm HMC) I got my ghetto Sony DSC-V3 and have discovered that the Nightshot mode can do IR. Now if you're wondering what I used to filter light out... simple. I use a 3.5" floppy disk. No kidding, this thing works like an IR filter. Will test it tormorrow! :D
Gotta experiment with my F828. :) Thanks for the tip.

@Earl,
As soon as you get somethin going, let me know hehe. For now, I've done my research and the V3 produces a lot of noise with IR photos. Almost looks like film :P

@Earl,
As soon as you get somethin going, let me know hehe. For now, I've done my research and the V3 produces a lot of noise with IR photos. Almost looks like film :P
No problem Sonny. I'll let you know as soon as I can get consistent results :)

I didnt really get to go out to try anything today. However... I got curious and just took a shot from my parents room hehe. Here's what I have. Take note that I used a floppy disk as my filter... This should look sexier with the Hoya R72. Noise was all natural.

http://static.flickr.com/67/220822113_49096a5f73.jpg

I didnt really get to go out to try anything today. However... I got curious and just took a shot from my parents room hehe. Here's what I have. Take note that I used a floppy disk as my filter... This should look sexier with the Hoya R72. Noise was all natural.

http://static.flickr.com/67/220822113_49096a5f73.jpg

Nice image Sonny... Considering the filter used... I'm just curious how you actually used the floppy... Diba after disassembling the thing there's a hole in the middle? :Thinking: How many floppies did you use ba? :)

Hey Earl,
I shouldve taken the time to actually look for a better subject to shoot hehe.

As for the Floppy, you just basically stick the black part over the lens. The Sony DSC-V3 has a small CZ lens and all I needed to do was hold the floppy up against the lens. (make sure it's flat, i tried some other shots with it bent or crumpled and i noticed flares, and orbs.) Im still experimenting with multiple layers of floppy, ill let you know what I come up with. cheers :)

Hey Earl,
I shouldve taken the time to actually look for a better subject to shoot hehe.

As for the Floppy, you just basically stick the black part over the lens. The Sony DSC-V3 has a small CZ lens and all I needed to do was hold the floppy up against the lens. (make sure it's flat, i tried some other shots with it bent or crumpled and i noticed flares, and orbs.) Im still experimenting with multiple layers of floppy, ill let you know what I come up with. cheers :)

you got a lot of talent sonny! imagine you with the right gear:) very impresive improvisation of the floppy disc. can i call you mcgyver?

Hey Earl,
I shouldve taken the time to actually look for a better subject to shoot hehe.

As for the Floppy, you just basically stick the black part over the lens. The Sony DSC-V3 has a small CZ lens and all I needed to do was hold the floppy up against the lens. (make sure it's flat, i tried some other shots with it bent or crumpled and i noticed flares, and orbs.) Im still experimenting with multiple layers of floppy, ill let you know what I come up with. cheers :)

Okidokee... Roger that Sonny. I'll experiment with my 828. :Grin:

@Carlo,
thanks dude! I've just been hit with glass lust, but a friend of mine suggested I work with what I have for now and concentrate more on improving my technique. I have a long wishlist and I cant wait to go through some better equipment. Haha Mcgyver :P You can call me that when I figure how to make explosives with just a cassette recorder hehe.

@Earl,
Cant wait to see your shots! :D

@Carlo,
thanks dude! I've just been hit with glass lust, but a friend of mine suggested I work with what I have for now and concentrate more on improving my technique. I have a long wishlist and I cant wait to go through some better equipment. Haha Mcgyver :P You can call me that when I figure how to make explosives with just a cassette recorder hehe.

@Earl,
Cant wait to see your shots! :D

I can relate to that... Lens-lust can be a difficult disease to cure... But you know, once you realize your style of shooting and the focal lengths that you usually play with... Miraculously, the lust somehow attenuates/decreases... Plus if you think about the cash issues... It's really easy to get by it. Just don't stick near people who has your dream glass kasi it's a vicious cycle. :D

Shot these photos with Dave I've tried playing around with the colors. Thanks Sir TJ for the tips. Thanks again Dave for letting me use your wonderful 10-22.

Self portrait: :Grin:

http://static.flickr.com/63/219064892_91875019ed_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/66/220685027_70aa8083d1_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/58/220685107_683630890f_o.jpg

More photos | CLICK HERE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parc/sets/72157594245117260/)

PARC

Once again, outdone by Parc haha.
Great shots! :D

here are some of my first try with IR

http://www.pbase.com/dni/image/65475286.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/dni/image/65475287.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/dni/image/65475288.jpg

very nice vernes! i like the second image, like how you captured the plant.

heres the same image but added a cooling filter to make the scene more desolate and cold:)

http://static.flickr.com/63/221639135_944c162c89_o.jpg

@verns

nice work. dont you just love the wide glass :Grin:

levi,

thanks!! yup i really love the wide lens!! really worth it :D


carlo, thanks!! :)

hey nice ir shots galing

@vernes,

great shot. What kind of Post processing did you do for the second picture? :)

Great shots guys. Here's my share of IR photos.
http://static.flickr.com/96/222018409_af8a82f55b.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/76/222018410_311c76792c.jpg

@sonny,

thanks!! :D levels, color balance, channel mixer :) only those 3 for all the photos :)

here are some more

http://www.pbase.com/dni/image/65572540.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/dni/image/65572541.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/dni/image/65572542.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/dni/image/65572543.jpg

Man you guys had a productive day huh? haha
Were you with Parc when you took these shots mate?

Sonny, yes i was with parc when i took those shots :)

here we are are:

http://www.pbase.com/dni/image/65475294.jpg
freezing cold...

http://www.pbase.com/dni/image/65475290.jpg

:)

HAhaha looks like you guys had fun :)

Here is mine....

http://www.pbase.com/dtan_ph/image/29534384.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/dtan_ph/image/29534385.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/dtan_ph/image/29534386.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/dtan_ph/image/29534388.jpg

care to change your log in name to your real name?

@dtan_ph

I see your IR images have a hotspot in the middle.

What gear are you using if I may ask? It's because it's been reported that some combinations of gear can produce the hotspot.

Some lenses are not good for infrared and do cause the hotspot. Try a different lens and see if there is a change.

Still playing with IR :

http://static.flickr.com/93/235893113_6f51146c81_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/93/235893146_f778ad2c4d_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/88/235893058_6e11aab769_o.jpg

PARC

awesome. i heard that with a filter, you have to expose the image longer. how long did you expose these images, if I may ask?

On a 350d - 10 Secs is enough to get that image. On a 30D around 20 to 30 Secs.

I've also tried a Nikon D70s around 1 to 2 secs only.

PARC

30 seconds on a 30D

We took these at around 10:30am with the sun beating down on us.

The Nikon only took less than 5 seconds to achieve the same exposure.

thanks for the info. i'd like to try ir photos but man that r72 costs an arm and a leg.

Still playing with IR :





http://static.flickr.com/88/235893058_6e11aab769_o.jpg

PARC

Awesome IR imagery Parc! :)

This one speaks to me to most, but all of them are really good Bro.! :)

Thanks Sir Earl :)

PARC

Thanks Sir Earl :)

PARC

PARC Bro! :) It's me who should call you: "Sir"... Your work has inspired alot here... Keep moving on!

All the Best. :Grin:

PARC Bro! :) It's me who should call you: "Sir"... Your work has inspired alot here... Keep moving on!

All the Best. :Grin:

Nyak hehehehe. Anyways thanks again sir :)

PARC

Nice IR pics guys...

ruel

@dtan_ph

I see your IR images have a hotspot in the middle.

What gear are you using if I may ask? It's because it's been reported that some combinations of gear can produce the hotspot.

I used Fuji S2 Pro on those IR photos which I was experimenting 2-3yrs ago. Gosh bilis ng panahon

Hello,

I'm kinda new to photography and i'm confused with all the different IR filters. Can someone help me? What's the difference between all these numbers (89B vs 87C)? I'll be using this with a non-converted 350D. Thanks guys!

Hello,

I'm kinda new to photography and i'm confused with all the different IR filters. Can someone help me? What's the difference between all these numbers (89B vs 87C)? I'll be using this with a non-converted 350D. Thanks guys!

The IR glass grade is different: 092 = 89B and 093 = 87C. While both of these filters are of course smashing for IR, the 87C is more geared towards forensic or scientific applications because it blocks the whole visible spectrum. While the 89B blocks visible light up to 650 nm.

HTH :)

ok thanks. i think i'll go with the 89B then. I can always photoshop out the colours :)

I just want to take pics with black skies and white clouds, foliage etc.

Thanks for the quick reply Earl. I shall now order the 89B on amazon :D

ok thanks. i think i'll go with the 89B then. I can always photoshop out the colours :)

I just want to take pics with black skies and white clouds, foliage etc.

Thanks for the quick reply Earl. I shall now order the 89B on amazon :D
Alrighty then! Goodluck Analynne! :) Share the pics.

Here are some IR shots by a friend of mine from Deviantart.com
Note: All Images In This Post Belong To Gilad Bernari

DA doesnt allow hot linking so please click on the links instead. thanks.


yes, gilad is pretty good. thanks for the link ;)

great shot guys. anyways here's my take in ir. im relatively new to ir and well, be kind :P kidding...

this one's taken from lakeshore.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/emsvangoth/ir/choice_by_emsvangoth.jpg

hey, anyone's got a spare 77mm hoya r72 that they're selling? :P mine's 72mm, and since L lenses are 77s... :P i have to tape the filter inplace.. hehehe..

ems try at avenue in hidalgo they still have stock of r72 77mm

My try using PS..

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/137/328987473_7dc95a6598.jpg

i'm new to ir. here are some attempts from recent vacation in baguio


http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_3656.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_3626.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_3678.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_3819.jpg

Anyone have their cameras converted to IR? I've been thinking it would be cool for portraits :)

Anyone have their cameras converted to IR? I've been thinking it would be cool for portraits :)

I think Mr Ruel Tafalla has some.

trial
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/165/435323026_d64bc9ddf3_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/435323028_652e111851_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/437533725_842dec74e1_o.jpghttp://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/437533719_30ef2387c2_o.jpg

Tree of Life

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/439937318_ee4452c3e7_o.jpg

hi masters... newbie here sharing my first succesful infrared shot (colors edited in photoshop). your comments and criticisms are most appreciated!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/440480484_288a8d5845.jpg

sharing my 2nd successful IR shot... =)

"Hillside Surreal"

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/447293792_17f53193e7.jpg

...just wondering, is IR a hardware upgrade for my 350d?
Can I replicate the images using PP on regular digital photos? playing with levels, saturation etc...if so what's the formula?
Amazing pics guys! I been wanting to shoot IR since i started photography and saw a volcanic eruption shot in IR.

sorry newbie..just read through the threads.. a hoya r72 filter and attach to lens, and set cam to BW, and that's it? the poor mans IR? Can't wait to try it out. Thanks

sorry newbie..just read through the threads.. a hoya r72 filter and attach to lens, and set cam to BW, and that's it? the poor mans IR? Can't wait to try it out. Thanks


yup, thats about it, but if youre up to more fun, you can also play with its colors in photoshop (which i enjoy so much)... :)

my share

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_4397.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_4251.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_4394.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_5546L.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_5551.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_5528.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o180/basic_lang/ir/DSC_5524.jpg