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HAB911

(8,880 posts)
Tue Jun 22, 2021, 12:49 PM Jun 2021

IR photographers!

What do you use for IR photography? I read an article with instructions for removing the filter covering the sensor, of a purposely purchased, relatively cheap camera to be dedicated to the purpose.

Are there other options? TIA!

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IR photographers! (Original Post) HAB911 Jun 2021 OP
I have an EPL 1 converted to full spectrum and use filters to shoot IR. AndyS Jun 2021 #1
Not only was I intrigued by your landscapes HAB911 Jun 2021 #2
Which part are you looking for options in? ManiacJoe Jun 2021 #3
years ago, I would attempt it myself HAB911 Jun 2021 #4
They are one of the big names in the business. ManiacJoe Jun 2021 #5

AndyS

(14,559 posts)
1. I have an EPL 1 converted to full spectrum and use filters to shoot IR.
Tue Jun 22, 2021, 02:47 PM
Jun 2021

I can also use an UV filter to shoot that spectrum or a visible light filter for regular images.

HAB911

(8,880 posts)
2. Not only was I intrigued by your landscapes
Tue Jun 22, 2021, 03:27 PM
Jun 2021

one of my security cameras includes part of the sky and when it switches to IR in the evening the sky is absolutely stunning.

Another project.............

ManiacJoe

(10,136 posts)
3. Which part are you looking for options in?
Wed Jun 23, 2021, 04:31 PM
Jun 2021

For modern-ish cameras, the IR filter needs to be removed from the filter stack above the sensor.
There are (used to be?) a few companies that would do this for you.
Never seen anyone attempt it themselves.

The next step is to then check out your editing software to see how well (if at all) it handles the IR pictures.

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