March 2008
Beginner
230 pages
7h 45m
English
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GAINING SPEED
SHOOT INFRARED IMAGES
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Shoot Infrared Images
Infrared photography has been around for a long time, but capturing stunning pictures
on film required true perseverance. Digital imaging has changed all of that. Shooting
infrared photos has never been easier or more fun.
is infrared image was captured at midday, using a Canon G1 with a Hoya R72 filter
attached. Because the filter is so dense, the shutter speed was a slow 1/8 of a second.
When you shoot infrared, you’re actually dealing with a spectrum of light that’s outside
your normal range of perception. But with the assistance of a special filter, such as an IR
87 or Hoya R72, many digital cameras can produce the telltale dramatic effects, includ-
ing a darkened sky, vivid clouds, and foliage emitting an eerie glow.
But not all digital cameras see the infrared spectrum equally. Ironically, as manufactur-
ers made improvements in color fidelity, they often compromised the camera’s infrared
capability. For example, the ancient Canon G1 records fantastic infrared, but the newer
models don’t work quite as well.
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