Nikon D100 converted to IR
Nikkor 18-70 f3.5-4.5 G Dx
Gitzo 1348 tripod RRS 55-BH
shot at f11, 1/25, ISO 200, 29 mm Manual Mode
Some selective exposure compensation using adjustment brush in Lightroom 2
Find I have to over-expose by about 1 stop dependent on amount of light available.
This day was cloudy so +1 stop exposure increase worked. On sunny days I find that +1/3 to 2/3 stop works better
It just requires getting used to the metering after the IR conversion and this is likely camera dependent not sure if it transforms to other cameras that are IR converted. Maybe others would like to comment on their experience
Bob, I really like this but wonder if it doesn't need just a tad more sharpening - especially on the log cabin? Also, from a compositional standpoint, I think it would have been a little stronger with the tree on the right side either all in or all out. It's a great scene, though! Perfect for IR!!!
Hi Bob The strong sun seems to be the ticket for these images, clouds are not all that good !!! As presented would increase the contrast a bit I do like the image and has a great feel !!!!
Thanks Julie. I agree with you and had similar thoughts about that tree. Since the shot had the tree cut off I will try to re-compose with the tree out. I may try and clone out the tree rather than crop it as I think the post and round object (not sure what it was) tends to better balance the image to my eye.
As I take more of these IR pics I agree with you Alfred about the full sun definitely adding to the image. I think the clouds being the same shade as the leaves on the trees causing the leaves to disappear in the clouds. With blue sky there would be better contrast between the trees and sky. Even with full sun I find myself over-exposing a bit to try and get the proper look. This may be a camera specific thing as the D100 being a 6 MP camera and an old style sensor which I don't think is quite as sensitive to light as my other DSLR's (D3, D2X and D2Hs) which are not converted to IR. I think it is just a learning curve but what I really like about IR is that it takes relatively boring summer scenes and converts them into an interesting image. I'll try some of the suggestions and repost the image.
I like the subject very much, but agree with Al and Julie on their suggestions. Being a novice myself at ir, i've found out that the brighter the day the better.
Regards,
midday bright sun is the best time to shoot IR. I tend to set my meter in manual mode and shoot at +2 on my 20d. Every camera is different of course.
definitely try boosting the exposure on this by 1 stop then add back detail by increasing the blacks using levels and boost contrast. See if that helps. I love the scene.
Pioneer Cabin in Infrared
