On Tue, 18 Jul 2000 10:10:47 EDT, DAVDOU9211@xxxxxxx wrote:
>I am thinking about doing some infrared scenics. A couple of thoughts
>concerns and questions to the group:
>
>1. As one has to use a dark red filter on the lens, an SLR doesn't lend
>itself well to this situation. So I would use my Oly SP w/42mm f 1.7 lens.
I shoot black and white all the time with a red 29 filter, which also
produces very nice results on HIE. I don't have much of a problem
shooting under normal light, or even low light with a fast lens.
>2. The SP does not have the index mark on the lens barrel for the shift
>necessary for Infrared focusing vs. Visible light. However, due to the short
>focal length of the SP lens and that I will be shooting at or near infinity,
>does it matter?
No. Not really. Particularly if you're using a red 25 or 29 filter -
you'll also be shooting visible light. Most people just make it a
point to shoot at a small enough aperture to account for any
discrepancy.
>3. Finally, when Kodak gives a film speed for infrared film is that to be
>interpreted as only sensitivity to the infrared lightwave and if so, do I set
>the meter on the SP to the film speed or factor for the filter?
>
>I would appreciate any input from the group.
Lots of folks get excellent results shooting at ASA 400 with a 25 or
29 filter.
You might want to check out the infrared list at Infrared-L:
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