First Shots with IR modified Rebel XT

[pdccameras]

HI all,

Here are a few shots with a modified Rebel XT I picked up from RenaudVL (on the forum). Shot with the EFS 17-55mm. Shot raw, converted to B&W, sharpened, toned, PT lensed, and level adjusted in CS3. C&C welcome.

[Cobra351]

Looks like a good start! Congratulations on the new camera, I'm sure you're going to be loving it once the leaves pop back out in a few months!

[Dchemist]

Nice shots. What does "PT Lensed" mean? Thanks Dennis

[jacuff]

Nice shots. What does "PT Lensed" mean? Thanks Dennis

PT Lens (http://epaperpress.com/ptlens/) is a software package/photoshop plugin that corrects lens pincushion/barrel distortion, vignetting, chromatic aberration, and perspective. It's similar to photoshop's Distort -> Len correction filter. That's what I take it he means.

[pdccameras]

PT Lens (http://epaperpress.com/ptlens/) is a software package/photoshop plugin that corrects lens pincushion/barrel distortion, vignetting, chromatic aberration, and perspective. It's similar to photoshop's Distort -> Len correction filter. That's what I take it he means.

Righ on! It is a relatively inexpensive alternative to plug-ins like DXO. It does all of the above. A nice piece of software which can speed up work flow.

Best,

paul

[pdccameras]

Looks like a good start! Congratulations on the new camera, I'm sure you're going to be loving it once the leaves pop back out in a few months!

Yeah, IR can be a little boring without those bright white leaves! I am especially anxious for the warmer weather so that I can find some green grass to adjust my color balance for IR color shots! ;-)

Paul

[pdccameras]

Nice shots. What does "PT Lensed" mean? Thanks Dennis

Thanks, Dennis, JaCuff got it right. Here's the PT Lens site:

http://epaperpress.com/ptlens/

I think it is $25 for a full license.

Best,

Paul

[shocksyde]

Sweet!

I've got a IR-Modded XT coming from Renaud as well. Can't wait!

[pdccameras]

Sweet!

I've got a IR-Modded XT coming from Renaud as well. Can't wait!


You won't be disappointed! While your waiting for it to arrive, check out this great website on digital infrared photography - there are some super tips and tricks:

http://www.lifepixel.com/digital-infrared/digital-infrared-photography-instructions.html

Best,

Paul

[shocksyde]

You won't be disappointed! While your waiting for it to arrive, check out this great website on digital infrared photography - there are some super tips and tricks:

http://www.lifepixel.com/digital-infrared/digital-infrared-photography-instructions.html

Best,

Paul

Thanks for the link, some invaluable information there, and for FREE!

[pyrocars]

Nice I like the second one best.
I have a D30 that I bought the filter from Lifepixel and converted myself.

[RenaudVL]

You are right guys.
Infrared is really exiting and out of this world...That we can see
I had enjoy it with film way back then, now with digital its even better...:D

[Jayrs]

Nice shots pdccamers. Perhaps a silly question but, can the modified camera sill take non infrared pictures, or is it only infrared once it is modified?

[jacuff]

Nice shots pdccamers. Perhaps a silly question but, can the modified camera sill take non infrared pictures, or is it only infrared once it is modified?

It really depends on the camera. I had Lifepixel convert a 40D to UV+IR. It allows me to shoot lots of things depending on what filter I put on the lens. If I put on a B+W 092, 093, or 099 filter I can shoot IR. If I put a B+W 486 filter on, I can shoot regular.

[pdccameras]

Nice shots pdccamers. Perhaps a silly question but, can the modified camera sill take non infrared pictures, or is it only infrared once it is modified?

Thanks! This particular conversion replaces the internal IR filter which normally sits on top of the image sensor in the camera with a filter that allows the near infrared to pass through while attenuating some visible light. The modification can be un-done by replacing the original filter, but only by major surgery.

Best,

Paul