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DavidCraigEllis In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 23:21:02 +0000 UTC]

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morbidthegrim In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 07:50:56 +0000 UTC]

Nice rescue...I gotta learn IR now

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to morbidthegrim [2008-06-14 23:20:28 +0000 UTC]

I can see your curiosity growing - time to get out of the comfort zone and try a new technique mate - just imagine the vast possibilities of IR shots given the 'Grim' HDR treatment - could be very awesome

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morbidthegrim In reply to DavidCraigEllis [2008-06-15 07:10:03 +0000 UTC]

Methink I will have to invest in some IR stuff

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to morbidthegrim [2008-06-15 09:45:14 +0000 UTC]

first thing i'd do mate is check if your camera picks up infrared. Try the TV remote test - get someone to point a remote conytrol towards you while holding one of the function buttons so its 'on' - take a photo of the end and if you can see a flash of light your cameras 'seeing' IR , if your picture shows nowt youve got a hot mirror on your sensor and no IR

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morbidthegrim In reply to DavidCraigEllis [2008-06-15 09:54:07 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Dave, just tried it and I can see the red light so it must be good, what kind of equipment do I need next? (I have a Canon 400D)

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to morbidthegrim [2008-06-15 10:10:25 +0000 UTC]

assuming you use a tripod , the only other thing needed is a filter - ebay seems cheapest - i would recommend the HOYA R72 which is 'industry standard' and used by most/reputedley the best - KOOD also do a good filter which they also call an R72 - its about half the price of the Hoya
You also need to know how to preset or measure a custom whitebalance on your camera

Thus armed you have all you need though there is a method to setting up and taking the shot

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morbidthegrim In reply to DavidCraigEllis [2008-06-15 10:41:29 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Dave, I'll give you a shout when I get the filter

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to morbidthegrim [2008-06-16 20:35:50 +0000 UTC]

Hold the presses!!!! , dont buy any filters yet mate...

According to D.C your camera isnt compatable for IR - and the 'remote' test isnt conclusive i've since found out.

try googling 'camera IR compatability' or similar - there are loads of sites that can supply the info.

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morbidthegrim In reply to DavidCraigEllis [2008-06-16 21:21:53 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Dave I have not bought anything yet, I'm skint, LMFAO

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to morbidthegrim [2008-06-16 21:50:54 +0000 UTC]

I know that one - reference 'soul selling' have you thought about stock image sites? I sell piccys on a few and though it dont amount to a hill o' beans its a bit of extra income. Also its pretty bland images - you can sort of keep it seperate from your 'art' photography. Some people make very good livings from it

(i'm skint enough to be considering getting on an agency and going club DJing again, I'm too bloody old for that )

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morbidthegrim In reply to DavidCraigEllis [2008-06-16 22:24:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mate, its something I may look into


As for the clubbing, I'm too old to go to one never mind DJ

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to morbidthegrim [2008-06-17 02:26:36 +0000 UTC]

check out 'fotolia' to start with ... there are about 5 other main players i can give you names for if desired.

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morbidthegrim In reply to DavidCraigEllis [2008-06-17 07:21:06 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Dave

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dezastrusicafea In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 05:44:35 +0000 UTC]

nice IR park

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to dezastrusicafea [2008-06-14 23:15:06 +0000 UTC]

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damien-c In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 05:09:31 +0000 UTC]

Stunning, Dave!

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to damien-c [2008-06-14 23:13:32 +0000 UTC]

Once more , humble thanks my friend

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Rom3o In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 01:20:27 +0000 UTC]

excellent work here.

Ir works really well here, i like the desaturated sepia colour retains over the heavy whites sometimes.

this photo is an example of it being more pleasent on the eye complimenting the well balance composition.

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to Rom3o [2008-06-14 23:09:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I've found i can achieve that really bleached white effect on the foilage but its a bit harsh sometimes and everyone is using it so i've tried to back down a bit and i'm really pleased with these recent results

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borgein In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 01:19:46 +0000 UTC]

Incredible photo! Great work.

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to borgein [2008-06-14 23:06:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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scottjamesprebble In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 01:13:22 +0000 UTC]

Outstanding work.

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to scottjamesprebble [2008-06-14 01:26:09 +0000 UTC]

thanks Scott , always a pleaure to recieve a compliment from you mate

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Aperture-F In reply to ??? [2008-06-14 01:10:10 +0000 UTC]

So amazing..!

Infrared will always impress me

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to Aperture-F [2008-06-14 23:05:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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