Rob wrote the book on infrared photography, the definitive guide for photographers new to and experienced with infrared photography. Improve your photography with tutorials, photo shooting and editing guides, tips, tricks, raw editor reviews, and product reviews. Free downloads to help you to process infrared images. New techniques to simplify the complex editing workflow for color infrared images in Adobe Lightroom. Sign up for my newsletter! You can see the prior newsletters below.
Infrared Photography September Update
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IR Chrome Infrared Filter Review
I recently shared my review of the Kolari Vision IR Chrome infrared filter for full spectrum cameras; who it's for, what cameras it will work with, and what processing is required in editing. I've shot this filter on the Kolari Pocket in Yosemite, on the Fujifilm X-T2 in The Great Smoky Mountains, and on the Fujifilm GFX-50S in Michigan. This filter is easy to process and produces some great colors. Check out the video.
More images in blog and on Instagram.
LUTs for Infrared Video and Photography
Updated LUTs for Infrared video and photography. LUTs can be used to swap colors in infrared video and with some raw image editors. LUTs can also be used to create enhanced profiles for color swapping in Lightroom. In this video, I'll show you how to create a LUT or you can download my LUTs for free. A list of raw editors that support LUTs and technical details are in my blog.
Used Infrared Gear from KEH
I've purchased a number of infrared filters and lenses from KEH. Here is a selection of currently available used infrared gear.
- Hoya 77mm Infrared R72 Filter $64.25
- Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera Body {18.1MP} Infrared (IR) Converted Sensor $416.36
- Nikon D700 DSLR Camera Body {12.1MP} Infrared (IR) Color Converted $627.03
- Nikon D800 DSLR Camera Body {36.3MP} Infrared (IR) Color Converted $918.84
- Ricoh A12 33mm f/2.5 (Equivalent 50mm) Macro GR Lens Module for GXR {40.5} Infrared (IR) Converted Sensor $201.59
On Deck
- Shooting with 550nm Infrared filter, which is quite different from 590nm.
- Shooting with TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens on GFX.
- Shooting infrared with polarizer filter.
- Working on an offering of Lightroom Infrared Color Swap enhanced profiles.
Affiliates
- LifePixel Infrared Camera Conversions - USA and Worldwide. I have 3 cameras converted by LifePixel.
- Full Spectrum International Camera Conversions - European Union and Worldwide
- SmugMug - Used for my portfolio since 2014. Save 15% off any new account with this link.
Rob Shea
Rob wrote the book on infrared photography, the definitive guide for photographers new to and experienced with infrared photography. Improve your photography with tutorials, photo shooting and editing guides, tips, tricks, raw editor reviews, and product reviews. Free downloads to help you to process infrared images. New techniques to simplify the complex editing workflow for color infrared images in Adobe Lightroom. Sign up for my newsletter! You can see the prior newsletters below.
Lightroom Infrared Color Swap Profiles Update I’ve added 66 new profiles to the Lightroom Infrared Color Swap Profiles! These new profiles give you even more creative choices for foliage and sky colors, including multiple options for the perfect sky color and an all-new white foliage profile. This profile collection now includes 84 profiles: 56 temperature-shifting and color-swapping profiles explicitly designed for your camera and 28 color-swapping profiles for any image. White balance and...
Fixing Infrared Hot Spots on the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR The latest video uses Lightroom Classic to correct mild infrared hot spots with the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR. These techniques could also address mild hot spots from other lenses and most raw editors. Fujifilm GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR Hot Spot Tests Color Doesn't Exist - Spring Sale! Color Doesn’t Exist: A Practical Guide to Infrared Photography is your practical guide to the world of infrared photography. Color Doesn't...
Secrets of White Balance for Infrared Photography My latest video is the third in a series on the secrets of white balance for infrared photography. I'll show you how to white balance an infrared image without using profiles or color temperature! This is a handy tool if you are ever in a white-balancing bind. Color Doesn't Exist - Spring Sale! Color Doesn’t Exist: A Practical Guide to Infrared Photography is your practical guide to the world of infrared photography. Color Doesn't Exist: A...