Reading mode: Light Dark

Macro IR

Go to last post
They are shot through an infrared filter which blocks most visible light and allows infrared & near infrared to pass through. Many digital cameras are sensitive to IR light.

If you're wondering whether your camera can 'see' infrared, point your camera remote or a TV remote at the lens and look at the LCD. Do you see a bright spot, or possibly a bright flashing coming out of the end of the remote? If so you may be able to take similar pictures with an infrared filter. One that many of us use is the Hoya R72

You can see some of my infrared shots in my gallery seen in my signature...
Hjalti Jakobsson said:
How do you take these shots?
Click to expand...
--Terrywww.pbase.com/[email protected]
 
The G1 is very good for IR-- I use one myself for that purpose, although I'm still experimenting with IR. You will need a lens adapter such as the Lensmate (www.lensmateonline.com), Tiffen or the Canon LA-CD58 adapter. The Lensmate is my personal favorite for a number of reasons, although I have the Canon as well. If you choose the Lensmate you can purchase the appropriate Hoya R72 (49mm) at the same time; I believe the price is $38 US. For the Canon adapter you will require a 58mm thread, and this will be more expensive. The Tiffen, since it is the smallest thread (43mm) it will probably be the least expensive but may be more difficult to find.

I'm sure you can order the IR filter from a number of sources.

Good luck, and have fun!
--rhb
Hjalti Jakobsson said:
Powershot G1,

Thx
Click to expand...
 
Hjalti Jakobsson said:
How do you take these shots?
Click to expand...
Mine are shot with a Canon G1 with a Hoya R72 Infrared Filter and three Hoya Close-up Filters. The exif information is on the linked page. With four stacked filters, you'll need to adjust your zoom to eliminate vignetting. Alternatively, if you haven't purchased close-up filters yet, you might consider Chris' suggestion of buying two B+W NL4 (+4) filters to eliminate one layer of glass. Naturally, some macro shots might only require one close-up filter, bringing the number of add-ons to just two.

Good luck.

Don
 
Rehi!
Richard35285 said:
I've mever visited your site before-- very nice! Great shots!
Click to expand...
Many thanx and ...

Greetings from Germany

Chris
Richard35285 said:
Chris ™ said:
Richard35285 said:
Powershot G1,
Click to expand...
Then you are lucky, the G1 is one of the best cams for IR ... get
yourself a Hoya R72 IR filter and have fun. I use it in 58mm on a
Canon LA-DC58 lens adapter: http://home.surfcenter.de/chris/foto

BTW - here are the basic infos about IR:
http://www.cliffshade.com/dpfwiw/ir.htm

Greetings from Germany

Chris
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Keyboard shortcuts

f
Forum
m
My threads
Mobile site
About
Editorial content
Cameras & Lenses
Community
All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998–2025 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without specific written permission is prohibited.
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.
©GPS Media - Guides, Products, Services.
Back
Top