Luminous Landscape Forum
Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Colorado_CJ on July 08, 2017, 04:24:37 pm
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I stopped by Devils Tower on my way to vacation in Minnesota. I've camped and hiked here before, but I wanted to try a little IR photography and it was only an hour's detour on my road trip.
I took some film shots as well with my Fuji G690 BL and might post them later.
These are just a few quick shots I took during the 30 minute visit to the park. Now I wish I took a longer visit to get just the right shot/setups, but these'll do!
All were shot with a stock Fuji X100S and a Hoya R72 720nm IR filter. The X100S really works well with the IR filter as it has a very weak hot mirror on the CMOS.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/34962287584_a5c2b2d83f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VguS2N)Devils Tower X100S IR 1 (https://flic.kr/p/VguS2N) by Andrew Marjama (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4207/35802806265_90755e88df_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WxLJXc)Devils Tower X100S IR 4 (https://flic.kr/p/WxLJXc) by Andrew Marjama (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4218/34962286984_71530ab965_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VguRRs)Devils Tower X100S IR 3 (https://flic.kr/p/VguRRs) by Andrew Marjama (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4233/35802806965_e530929a1e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WxLKag)Devils Tower X100S IR 2 (https://flic.kr/p/WxLKag) by Andrew Marjama (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/), on Flickr
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Really nice images. 1 and 4 for me, but I think I like 1 the best.
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Really nice images. 1 and 4 for me, but I think I like 1 the best.
Ditto!
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Ditto!
Yep. #3 seems to have a halo.
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No. 1 is great, really! Impressive.
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#1 for me as well. If you get another opportunity at the Tower, get in close, that is where it really excels IMO.
Chuck
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Very impressive set ... 1 and 3 for me as well, but I am more partial to 3.
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Good series. What sort of shutter speeds were you getting?
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It's #1 and #4 for me but what a nice set.
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Love #1, would like to see the mountain even closer.
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Excellent! I am usually not a fan of IR but you have used it very skillfully to capture drama and mood.
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Great set and #1 is #1 for me! :)
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All were shot with a stock Fuji X100S and a Hoya R72 720nm IR filter. The X100S really works well with the IR filter as it has a very weak hot mirror on the CMOS.
Could you elaborate on this for me please, considering picking up an IR filter such as the Hoya for my X-T2.
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Thanks everyone! I only spent 30 minutes in the park. I'll be going back soon to spend a couple days there.
Good series. What sort of shutter speeds were you getting?
Between 1 - 1.5 sec at base ISO and f5.6
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Could you elaborate on this for me please, considering picking up an IR filter such as the Hoya for my X-T2.
Here is what a "hot mirror" is.
Most digital cameras have a very strong IR blocking filter, also called a hot mirror. There are a few cameras out there that have a very weak IR blocking filter and you can use an IR filter with them to shoot at 720nm and above. Many people send their DLSR into a specialist who can remove the IR blocking filter so that the camera will work with IR filters or can even do false color photography.
(http://www.globalspec.com/ImageRepository/LearnMore/20126/camera-sensor80d88fd0f2f34861af686dfa9941e1bc.png)
It looks like the X-T2 is pretty IR sensitive, so it should work with the Hoya R72 very well.
https://richardsimko.com/blog/infrared-outing-with-fujifilm-x-t2
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Thank you!
That was very diverting. I think I'll give it a go... looks like fun.