Anyone up for a IR side challenge?

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/25/2008 01:19:38 PM · #26

Updated the list to add

bspurgeon Also bumping to see if anyone else is interested.

Truegsht

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

08/25/2008 01:21:32 PM · #27

when do we start?

08/25/2008 02:00:32 PM · #28

Originally posted by Truegsht:

when do we start?

September 1st

brownsm

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/25/2008 04:57:05 PM · #29

I'll give this one a shot, too. Can't promise a pic a day, but sounds like fun! count me in.

JeffryZ

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

08/25/2008 07:32:37 PM · #30

Count me in. I haven't done any of the side challenges yet but I really enjoy IR. I have a P&S camera which was converted to shoot in infrared. I don't always stick to traditional IR shots- some of the things I use it for are just shots taken with the IR camera. I have had it for over a year now. IR definately encourages you to experiment.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/25/2008 07:35:26 PM · #31

cool! I added you both. No need to worry about a pic a day, do what you can and comment what you can.

SimonS

Canon EOS-40D

08/26/2008 11:37:06 AM · #32

When do we start :)

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/26/2008 11:46:49 AM · #33

The side challenge runs the whole month of September, and we start the first day of that month. Trevor will start another thread for the posting of images, and we'll put a link to that thread here too, so everyone will know where to go.

I'm pleased to see so many on board for this! If I get some time before the 1st, I will post some links to various IR processing techniques as a resource for those who might not already be aware of them.

pearlseyes

Canon EOS R7

08/26/2008 12:05:21 PM · #34

I'd like to join as well if possible. I've only used my point & shoot camera for IR work in the past but looking to by an IR filter for my 20D. Does anyone know how IR sensitive this camera is? I also need to buy a new filter. Any recommendations on brand name or type? Do you use step up or down rings to accomodate all your lenses? Thank you.

Alecia

Truegsht

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/26/2008 12:13:20 PM · #35

with the 20D...you will need to set white balance before putting on the filter, at least I did when I had it..then will take 10 seconds or more on exposure. This is the main reason I use the Sony F707...takes in 1/60 sec exposure with the filter

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

08/26/2008 12:21:18 PM · #36

Originally posted by pearlseyes:

The 20D is not very IR sensitive at all, you will be needing long shutter times to get decent results. I hear the Hoya gives good results but are expensive. I have the Cokin IR filter and had ok results but not what I really wanted so I converted a camera.

HarryY

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

08/26/2008 12:42:51 PM · #37

I'd love to join if there are any spaces left!

Harry

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

08/26/2008 12:59:21 PM · #38

Plenty of room, I added you and

Pearlseyes

marbo

Nikon D5000

08/26/2008 03:41:34 PM · #39

Don`t forget me :)

I sold my ir converted D70 about 2 weeks ago so i will have to dig out the tripod.
Might get a D40 this week so will have a bash with that.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

08/26/2008 04:03:04 PM · #40

Originally posted by marbo:

Don`t forget me :)

I sold my ir converted D70 about 2 weeks ago so i will have to dig out the tripod.
Might get a D40 this week so will have a bash with that.

I Pm'ed you but I never saw a response, sorry. I'm happy to have you on as your work was some of the stuff that really got me interested in IR photography. Welcome aboard!

Now I see it, blind I am:)

Message edited by author 2008-08-26 16:04:58.

Kali

Nikon D7100

08/26/2008 04:05:06 PM · #41

Originally posted by krnodil:

If I get some time before the 1st, I will post some links to various IR processing techniques as a resource for those who might not already be aware of them.

That would be most helpful. I'm finding it more difficult to edit the images. Taking them is time consuming but rather easy.

Originally posted by pearlseyes:

Does anyone know how IR sensitive this camera is?
Do you use step up or down rings to accomodate all your lenses?

This is a handy site for IR sensitive comparisons.
//www.jr-worldwi.de/photo/index.html?ir_comparisons.html

The filter I'm using is 72mm which only fits one of my lenses, Tokina MF. I'll definitely be purchasing a stepdown ring or two.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

08/26/2008 09:14:47 PM · #42

some IR links...

General intros to IR (may contain PP technique)

echeng
outbackphoto
hannemyr
galitz
dpfwiw
irleague
bythom
wrotniak
dimagemaker

Specifically, post-processing techniques

pbase
jr-worldwide
digitalgrin
deborahsandidge

Lenses to use, lenses to avoid

photo.net

JeffryZ

Nikon D80

08/27/2008 04:29:23 AM · #43

Do you consider shots like this (taken at the San Diego Zoo a couple days ago) which was taken with my infrared converted camera but does not really include IR effects or would you prefer shots with more infrared elements in them (like dark skies and light foliage)? I use my camera for both types of shots.
The camera was set to capture images in black and white and processing includes a gausian blur layer on the background plus tinting via a Selective Color layer.

I bet there aren't many IR shots of Tiger Woods. This would certainly qualify. I assume that submitted pictures must be taken during, not prior to, the Challenge as usual.

Message edited by author 2008-08-27 04:42:53.

JeffryZ

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

08/27/2008 04:39:21 AM · #44

Originally posted by Ann:

I'll see if I can get my D70 converted in time...

You might want to PM JeffryZ. He hasn't been very active lately, but he does some darn fine IR work.

Just reading through the entire thread. Thanks for the nomination!

08/27/2008 04:46:30 AM · #45

Any infrared is fine, there are no restrictions - you can process it however you like. Some shots are more suited to the "typical" IR look than others, but you can process IR any number of ways; we really just expect that the base image should be IR (as opposed to creating an IR-like look in Photoshop on a regular image), but the final presentation is completely open for people to do whatever they want.

Since people who don't like IR tend not to like the 'false color' look (or the look that people are most familiar with, when they think of IR), I'd say that the more interpretations of IR (different processing techniques, different subject matter) we can post during the month the better, to show the whole range of looks you can get from it.

Neat hogs, by the way. :)

08/27/2008 04:50:06 AM · #46

Originally posted by JeffryZ:

I assume that submitted pictures must be taken during, not prior to, the Challenge as usual.

Ah. :)

Speaking for myself, I've got folders-full of IR shots from the last few months that I haven't had time to process, and I intend to use this Side Challenge as an excuse to dig through them. I want to try some more shots during the month too, but not all my posts will be of images taken in September.

I don't have any problem with people using older IR shots to post here - dig them out, do something new with them and post away!

crayon

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

08/27/2008 06:39:12 AM · #47

oooh! i heard that IR makes nice skins in photos. bring on some "artistic" photos!
(prepare pop corn) ;)