Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> I have used an infrared filter on both the Leica Digilux 1 and the > Nikon D100. > > Exposure times can get long, so the best results hand held are during > mid-day. The images tend to look grainy, just like film IR pictures, > but without the blooming caused by the lack of an anti-halation > backing on the film. > > I used a squeeze on filter holder from my 4x5, and a gelatin IR > filter. > This is not too expensive, but you have to be careful that the filter > holder does not fall off when the lens retracts during focusing. > The Lee Gel Snap filter holder is around $20, a Kodak 3x3" (75mm) #87 > Opaque Infrared Wratten Gel Filter is around $56. > > Another problem with the snap on is that I get lens flare from light > entering from the side of the filter holder. There are gel holders > that are made for various cameras, so a little research might help you > find a better solution. > > Bob Rose a link with a little howto: http://www.pixelagogo.com/infrared_howto.html -- Jose Usoz / Cromosfera http://www.cromosfera.com