The camera is converted for IR to 850nm b&w - there are a number of different filters that the camera can be altered to. It is permeant and the camera cannot be used for normal shots. I bought it from eBay and got it this week.
I have learnt a lot about custom white balance settings for IR shots and about post processing, I have trial versions of Photoshop and Aperture which I am currently evaluating for my needs, and my primary need is ease of use having never really done much in the way of post processing.
I also notice here that I have to correct the time/date settings on the camera
I love having new gear, a new lens or now this new camera, I can revisit places I have shot hundreds of times before and with the new camera gear lets me see it in a new way.
Beautiful shot. I have always loved infrared, after taking a class at the Maine Photographic Workshop in the 80s.This was pre-digital so you had to be extremely careful about any light leaks when you processed the film. I'd love to get a IR camera!
@brizmako the white effect is from the infrared filtering. Since the camera is modified to only capture light in the infrared spectrum, and red cancels out green, anything green will photograph as white.
@lbmcshutter "IR" jealous of this new toy! Can't wait to see what cool things you will show us now :) Photoshop is truly frightening in how omnipotent it is; I would HIGHLY recommend finding a class at a local junior college or photo club to get a basic working knowledge . . . it's like a religion that you can study for a lifetime and still never know everything there is to know about it o_O
@lotus1922 I have been looking into photoshop courses that will fit in with my work commitments, sadly after a 3 month holiday I am back to work tomorrow. I am also hoping that I can find a course that will qualify me to the PS student version - once the free month trial is over I'd like to be able to afford to buy PS and the student version is about 80% cheaper
I can't wait to see what you'll be coming up with Megan. B&W is what I taught myself with, and I'll always love it (just wish I could still develope it myself :-D) I think that B&W takes a special talent; I think it's an entirely different kind photography when compared to color. To shoot in B&W or sepia now, I have to "readjust" everything I look at, and think about a subject. Oooh, that's another plus, you'll have a whole new range of subjects now........fun is! Tally Ho......Les x
@lbmcshutter "IR" jealous of this new toy! Can't wait to see what cool things you will show us now :) Photoshop is truly frightening in how omnipotent it is; I would HIGHLY recommend finding a class at a local junior college or photo club to get a basic working knowledge . . . it's like a religion that you can study for a lifetime and still never know everything there is to know about it o_O