Hoya R72 Infrared Filter

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I took delivery of one of the above today, I had a couple of test shots earlier whilst the sun was still available.

Wonder if anyone had some tips in regards to post processing, using Elements 6 I have seen some stunning looking shots with it, but my knowledge of PP is minimal although I get by.
 
weirdly I put this down on my 'to buy on pay day' list today..any good? can you post some unprocessed results please?
 
JohnF said:
Just seen your post Timmy will put something up tonight I don't have access to anything at the moment
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ok thanks alot John. Would you say it's worth it? I mean...I know it's only £30 but £30 could go towards something else and it seems pretty cool but not sure if it'd be a bit...niche
 
timmygcsc2308 said:
ok thanks alot John. Would you say it's worth it? I mean...I know it's only £30 but £30 could go towards something else and it seems pretty cool but not sure if it'd be a bit...niche
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:agree:

I bought the A007 which is the Cokin equiv for the A-series filter range.
A great bit of fun, but after I bought it, I then realised I could have done infrared alot cheaper- however it was technically infrared... but for the life of me now I can't remember how... if I do remember when I'm daydreaming in Physics, I'll let you know! :D
 
I am undecided as yet as to how useful it will be, there could be some fun to be had with it especially when doing landscapes. My flickr account has one pp photo if you want to look. Nothing special just a test.
 
JohnF said:
I am undecided as yet as to how useful it will be, there could be some fun to be had with it especially when doing landscapes. My flickr account has one pp photo if you want to look. Nothing special just a test.
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see..that picture even though it was a quick test shot looks wicked. Love how trees in IR shots look alien
 
I have a portfolio on my website of work shot with the R72.
www.lucid-composure.co.uk

Custom set the white balance in camera of a segment of grass using the filter in day light.
Set that to WB.

Shoot jpeg comes out best as the wb doesn't fully hold in RAW.

In photoshop swap the blue and red channels.
Auto correct colors (sometimes works to your advantage)

Then its a massive of selectively removing color if you do choose. Adjust your curves a tad too.
 
Johnny1982 said:
I have a portfolio on my website of work shot with the R72.
www.lucid-composure.co.uk

Custom set the white balance in camera of a segment of grass using the filter in day light.
Set that to WB.

Shoot jpeg comes out best as the wb doesn't fully hold in RAW.

In photoshop swap the blue and red channels.
Auto correct colors (sometimes works to your advantage)

Then its a massive of selectively removing color if you do choose. Adjust your curves a tad too.
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Jonathan, thank you for pointing me to your site, your IR images are beautiful (especially the second which is outstanding) and very inspirational in the fact that I'm 100% getting the filter now. Though regarding all the PP advice..whooosssh thats the sound of it going over my head - googling time I think.

Looking forward to some more images from John (OP), loved the test shot
 
You are welcome Tim. I have always used a Hoya R72 filter on a Canon system which truth be told isn't the best system for infrared although non of them are these days. The old Nikon D70s were the ones you wanted to use.

Some of the work I have produced is from long exposures with an R72 and an internal modification to a DSLR to shoot only IR. Both have pros and cons.
 
Tim,

Here is the same photo out of camera untouched:

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awsome thanks mate, the difference after PP is great :thumbs:
 
It certainly is, and there is definitely a skill to it!!! One quite beyond me for the moment.

Taking the advice above, and generally playing with different levels gives some good results.

I am not sure on the rules of linking to other sites, but a guy called henro ben, who I know from another forum, specialises in landscapes and seascapes, he has some fantastic results.
 
That is very red, I would advise that you shot in RAW and preset the WB. Remember that the WB is set differentially to visible light WB. You need to fit the R72 filter first, then point the camera at some grass or foliage that is in strong sunlight to set WB. This way you will get the white effect in the foliage, hope this helps.
 
I did shoot in raw as well, thats just the straight out the camera JPG.

That was taken upon arriving home and having new kit excitement. S*d reading, attach shoot and see what happens.

Thanks for the tip it all helps.
 
IR is a big leaning curve, as you are recording reflected light and not visible light. But you can get some great effects.
 
I think my joy at the initial test, is enough to convince me to put some effort into to learning the technique, especially after seeing your photo, and others previously.

I love the effect, and in the right environment can see it giving unique shots.
 
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