Something a little different (multi-spectral shots)
p.1 #1Something a little different (multi-spectral shots)
I always convert my old camera to IR when I get a new camera, but when I went from DSLR to mirrorless, I didn't want to carry around two sets of lenses (and I wanted to transition to the mirrorless lenses because they're lighter and they are really fantastic optics). So I picked up a Z7 II and converted it, but went with a full spectrum conversion in case I wanted to shoot UV as well. The IR performance of the mirrorless system has been hit or miss (lots of hot spots on most lenses, etc.), but I still have managed some decent photos. I've actually found that using no filter and just getting what the lens gives you (mostly a mix of visible and IR) actually lends itself to some nice photographs.
I was up at one of my favorite spots on Mount Lemmon and with the setting sun glancing along the next rise, some trees were sticking up into the sunlight while the rest of the forest was in shadow. That always lends itself to drama in IR. I tried for some IR shots and wasn't happy, but when I took off the IR filter, the full spectrum shots looked very promising. Here are a few:
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The combined visible and IR look is kinda cool, in my opinion, but I'm curious on everyone's take here.
Thanks,
Dave
I was up at one of my favorite spots on Mount Lemmon and with the setting sun glancing along the next rise, some trees were sticking up into the sunlight while the rest of the forest was in shadow. That always lends itself to drama in IR. I tried for some IR shots and wasn't happy, but when I took off the IR filter, the full spectrum shots looked very promising. Here are a few:
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#2:
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#4:
The combined visible and IR look is kinda cool, in my opinion, but I'm curious on everyone's take here.
Thanks,
Dave
Sep 19, 2026 at 09:24 PM
p.1 #2Something a little different (multi-spectral shots)
Beautiful, warm Autumn tones, Dave!
Douglas
Douglas
Sep 20, 2026 at 05:45 AM
p.1 #3Something a little different (multi-spectral shots)
douter wrote:
Beautiful, warm Autumn tones, Dave!
Douglas
Thanks Douglas! Ironically, the color is purely due to the IR combining with the visible light in these shots (with some slight tweaking on my part). The trees are as green as can be, in reality.
Dave
Beautiful, warm Autumn tones, Dave!
Douglas
Thanks Douglas! Ironically, the color is purely due to the IR combining with the visible light in these shots (with some slight tweaking on my part). The trees are as green as can be, in reality.
Dave
Sep 22, 2026 at 01:19 AM
p.1 #4Something a little different (multi-spectral shots)
Well presented the excellent harmony of light and the illuminated tress by the light
Sep 22, 2026 at 05:35 AM
p.1 #5Something a little different (multi-spectral shots)
Mount Lemmon! I went to UofA and miss coming up to these mountains. Beautiful capture Dave!
Sep 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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p.1 #6Something a little different (multi-spectral shots)
gorgeous
with IR I usually have to be extra careful with highlights
you've done a great job. Is it a bit more forgiving with highlights when shooting full spectrum?
Scott
with IR I usually have to be extra careful with highlights
you've done a great job. Is it a bit more forgiving with highlights when shooting full spectrum?
Scott
Oct 16, 2026 at 06:01 PM
p.1 #7Something a little different (multi-spectral shots)
junglialoh wrote:
Well presented the excellent harmony of light and the illuminated tress by the light
Thanks so much. It wasn't what I went up there to shoot, but I remembered to follow one of my rules (which I don't always follow) which is to turn around an look behind me, and it completely changed the focus of the shooting that day.
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citizenkang wrote:
Mount Lemmon! I went to UofA and miss coming up to these mountains. Beautiful capture Dave!
The Catalinas are so wonderful. Thanks!
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sbeme wrote:
gorgeous
with IR I usually have to be extra careful with highlights
you've done a great job. Is it a bit more forgiving with highlights when shooting full spectrum?
Scott
Thank you! You do often have to be careful with the highlights when shooting IR. Full spectrum is a little more forgiving, but that's not the real reason I gave it a go. Honestly, my experience with the new Z-mount and especially the Z-mount with Z lenses is that Nikon really hasn't done IR shooters any favors. There are hot spots, ghosting issues, you name it. Shooting with older F-mount glass on an adapter is a little better, but it's still not as good as it used to be on the DSLRs. I don't know if the new sensors are more reflective in IR or what, but it's just a lot tougher to shoot good IR (at least on my converted Z7II). When they release a Z8 replacement, I'll have my Z8 converted. Maybe it will be a little better than the Z7II, but there's only one way to find out.
What I have found is that shooting IR is challenging, but full spectrum doesn't have the ghosting, hot spots, etc. I guess the visible light hides it. With the IR just adding to the mood, it's warts don't dominate so much.
Dave
Well presented the excellent harmony of light and the illuminated tress by the light
Thanks so much. It wasn't what I went up there to shoot, but I remembered to follow one of my rules (which I don't always follow) which is to turn around an look behind me, and it completely changed the focus of the shooting that day.
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citizenkang wrote:
Mount Lemmon! I went to UofA and miss coming up to these mountains. Beautiful capture Dave!
The Catalinas are so wonderful. Thanks!
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sbeme wrote:
gorgeous
with IR I usually have to be extra careful with highlights
you've done a great job. Is it a bit more forgiving with highlights when shooting full spectrum?
Scott
Thank you! You do often have to be careful with the highlights when shooting IR. Full spectrum is a little more forgiving, but that's not the real reason I gave it a go. Honestly, my experience with the new Z-mount and especially the Z-mount with Z lenses is that Nikon really hasn't done IR shooters any favors. There are hot spots, ghosting issues, you name it. Shooting with older F-mount glass on an adapter is a little better, but it's still not as good as it used to be on the DSLRs. I don't know if the new sensors are more reflective in IR or what, but it's just a lot tougher to shoot good IR (at least on my converted Z7II). When they release a Z8 replacement, I'll have my Z8 converted. Maybe it will be a little better than the Z7II, but there's only one way to find out.
What I have found is that shooting IR is challenging, but full spectrum doesn't have the ghosting, hot spots, etc. I guess the visible light hides it. With the IR just adding to the mood, it's warts don't dominate so much.
Dave
Oct 27, 2026 at 02:34 AM
p.1 #8Something a little different (multi-spectral shots)
Pics are way too big. Can't see them even on a huge monitor.
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Oct 27, 2026 at 09:13 AM
p.1 #9Something a little different (multi-spectral shots)
Jeffrey wrote:
Pics are way too big. Can't see them whl;e on a huge monitor.
These look really interesting but I am also having trouble seeing and appreciating them because of the size.
Ken
Pics are way too big. Can't see them whl;e on a huge monitor.
These look really interesting but I am also having trouble seeing and appreciating them because of the size.
Ken
Oct 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM