Digital infrared ?

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Been trying infrared with an old Nikon D50 (standard, not converted) and an R72 filter.

Did a manual white-balance on what passes for green foliage this time of year, then in Photoshop did an auto-levels , followed by swapping red and blue channels (as described on many a website)

I'll attach a result later (just experimenting at the moment) - quite pleased with how it looks for a dull overcast day, can't wait for some sunshine. (trying to get dramatic false-colours, but ended up with a shot with good sharpness and clarity, really cut through the haze)

If you also do the IR-DSLR thing, what equipment/techniques do you use ? Also any tips ?
 
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Interested to know how others achieve their results.
 
I removed the IR filter from my old Canon G2 last year. I had to add a clear, glass filter of comparable thickness to make sure the focus didn't change, but the results were worth it. B&W IR shots are truly spectacular. As much as I liked Kodak HIE film, digital IR is better.

Jim B.
 
IR photography is fun, as along as it not used in an exaggerated manner. 😉

I use a sensor-converted Canon G3. Amazing cam!
And I use my M8 with an IR filter. Also works well.
 
Mackinaw said:
... As much as I liked Kodak HIE film, digital IR is better.
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Dunno know if I can say that. But since digital IR (save for Rollei 400IR and Ilford SFX) is all we have, it's just fine. But it lacks that whole "I don't know what I'll get, but it'll be great" thing HIE did so well.
 
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