Learn infrared photography with video tutorials, photo shooting and editing guides, tips, tricks, raw editor reviews, and product reviews. Get free downloads to help you to process infrared images. Learn new techniques to simplify the complex editing workflow for color infrared images in Adobe Lightroom and other raw editors. Rob wrote the book on infrared photography, a definitive guide for photographers new to and experienced with infrared photography. Sign up for the 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
Learn infrared photography with video tutorials, photo shooting and editing guides, tips, tricks, raw editor reviews, and product reviews. Get free downloads to help you to process infrared images. Learn new techniques to simplify the complex editing workflow for color infrared images in Adobe Lightroom and other raw editors. Rob wrote the book on infrared photography, a definitive guide for photographers new to and experienced with infrared photography. Sign up for the newsletter! You can see the prior newsletters below.
Diffraction Calculator Update I've updated the Visible Diffraction Calculator for Digital Cameras to provide more refined results. This free tool allows you to select your camera, your infrared filter, and then calculate how much visible diffraction will appear in your images at various ƒ-stops. Diffraction calculator with whole-stop increments The original version allowed you to view the results in whole ƒ-stop increments. This update allows you to view results in either whole or 1/3-stop...
780nm Infrared Filter The 780nm infrared filter sits right on the edge of visible and infrared light. Here are my real-world results using the Kolari K780 Pro Slim G3 on a full-spectrum-converted Fujifilm X70, including expected exposure times, how color behaves, and why this filter shines for monochrome images. I also compare the 780nm look to popular 720nm and 830/850nm filters, so you can choose the right one for the kind of infrared images you want. Kolari Vision Infrared Lens Filter...
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