leighton w wrote:
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Thanks Ray and Scott for your input. I tried On1 and liked it and the Fuji software isn't anything to write home about. I also hate subscriptions, thus my looking into something with a perpetual license. I have narrowed it down to Luminar Neo or On1. I have run out of trial days on On1, so for now, it's Neo.
James Markus wrote:
More from the lone IR trees series (15 image horizontal stitch). Used the 180mm f2.8 factory ai'd Nikkor-P in on a glorious sycamore.
James Markus wrote:
More from the lone IR trees series (15 image horizontal stitch). Used the 180mm f2.8 factory ai'd Nikkor-P in on a glorious sycamore.
George,
Being in manual exposure mode (which is where I am 99% of the time), and manual focus - it would have more difficult to do otherwise. I literally just point and shot the left side of the tree, and then the right side. Shouda been an even number, but it worked anyway with 15 frames. I did a spindly pine tree on verdant grass in zig-zag fashion (left right left right), and Photoshop figured the pattern out just fine.
Jim
GeorgeBo wrote:
Wow 15 images and consistent exposure!
Even illumination across the frame of the lens too, from center to edge.
James Markus wrote:
George,
Being in manual exposure mode (which is where I am 99% of the time), and manual focus - it would have more difficult to do otherwise. I literally just point and shot the left side of the tree, and then the right side. Shouda been an even number, but it worked anyway with 15 frames. I did a spindly pine tree on verdant grass in zig-zag fashion (left right left right), and Photoshop figured the pattern out just fine.
Jim
DeltaSigma wrote:
Infrared street image with 28/2.8 AI-S
Have not worked out the zone focus (in IR) on this lens yet so subjects are a little bit soft.
About 2 months ago, I decided that I would pick up a Fuji X-T30 to use as a lightweight carry anywhere camera. I love the images that the X-T30 produces, but it has too many small buttons on the back and I was constantly accidentally pressing buttons that I didn't mean to press. This got frustrating really fast. I decided to sell the X-T30 and get either a Z50 or Xfc. I got a fantastic deal on a used Z50, so I bought it. I really, really like this camera and it's super simple to switch between my Z5 and Z50. The ergonomics are identical and I can set up the buttons on the Z50 to function the same as I have on my Z5.
My plan was to use the Z50 mainly with manual focus lenses. Once I got it, though, I decided to have it converted to IR. I've really enjoyed shooting IR with my D70, but the 6.1MP resolution of the D70 is pretty limiting for anything other than web use or small prints. I sent the camera to Isaac Szabo, who did a great job converting it. He converted the D70 for me last year, so I knew he would do a good job on the Z50. I just received the camera in the mail a few minutes ago. I ran outside and took a quick shot of my house to make sure it functions as expected.
If you are an infrared shooter and you don't have a mirrorless IR camera, you really ought to check into getting a mirrorless camera converted. The great thing is that if you, like me, shoot only B&W IR, you can choose a B&W film simulation in your camera and see exactly what you are going to get when you process your images. With an optical viewfinder, you see the scene as you normally would and can only guess what it will look like when post-processed and converted to IR. With mirrorless, no more guessing.
Nice shot Scott and congratulations on the Z50 IR !
spoupard wrote:
Nikon Z50 converted to IR, Nikkor 24/2.8 AI
About 2 months ago, I decided that I would pick up a Fuji X-T30 to use as a lightweight carry anywhere camera. I love the images that the X-T30 produces, but it has too many small buttons on the back and I was constantly accidentally pressing buttons that I didn't mean to press. This got frustrating really fast. I decided to sell the X-T30 and get either a Z50 or Xfc. I got a fantastic deal on a used Z50, so I bought it. I really, really like this camera and it's super simple to switch between my Z5 and Z50. The ergonomics are identical and I can set up the buttons on the Z50 to function the same as I have on my Z5.
My plan was to use the Z50 mainly with manual focus lenses. Once I got it, though, I decided to have it converted to IR. I've really enjoyed shooting IR with my D70, but the 6.1MP resolution of the D70 is pretty limiting for anything other than web use or small prints. I sent the camera to Isaac Szabo, who did a great job converting it. He converted the D70 for me last year, so I knew he would do a good job on the Z50. I just received the camera in the mail a few minutes ago. I ran outside and took a quick shot of my house to make sure it functions as expected.
If you are an infrared shooter and you don't have a mirrorless IR camera, you really ought to check into getting a mirrorless camera converted. The great thing is that if you, like me, shoot only B&W IR, you can choose a B&W film simulation in your camera and see exactly what you are going to get when you process your images. With an optical viewfinder, see the scene as you normally would and can only guess what it will look like when post-processed and converted to IR. With mirrorless, no more guessing.
Weather was too nice to work today, so I burned a vacation day. I wanted to get out and do some in the field shooting with my gear. So I loaded up the backpack, threw in the kitchen sink and did a 5 mile out and back along a local river.
Goal was to test out my large format lens copal shutters and see if they are accurate compared to a meter reading. Surprised I was 3 for 3 and they are spot on.
Nothing spectacular along the river compared to other parts of the country, but it beats working
So below is a shot with the Nikkor SW 65 f/4 with a 10 stop filter. 14 seconds. Some focal plane play with 9 degrees of tilt and about 7mm back rise.
And a behind the scenes shot. iPad tethered. Nice having a 10 inch viewfinder
GeorgeBo wrote:
Weather was too nice to work today, so I burned a vacation day. I wanted to get out and do some in the field shooting with my gear. So I loaded up the backpack, threw in the kitchen sink and did a 5 mile out and back along a local river.
Goal was to test out my large format lens copal shutters and see if they are accurate compared to a meter reading. Surprised I was 3 for 3 and they are spot on.
Nothing spectacular along the river compared to other parts of the country, but it beats working
So below is a shot with the Nikkor SW 65 f/4 with a 10 stop filter. 14 seconds. Some focal plane play with 9 degrees of tilt and about 7mm back rise.
And a behind the scenes shot. iPad tethered. Nice having a 10 inch viewfinder
