Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/12/14

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Subject: [Leica] IR flash units?
From: robertmeier at usjet.net (Robert Meier)
Date: Wed Dec 14 08:42:41 2005
References: <001101c60081$89c973e0$533b4154@desktop><C7E7FE9F-D0A7-4E23-8181-C6273100202F@earthlink.net><001a01c6008c$cf1725e0$9600000a@dell810> <9FF63F87-6534-477D-90AC-F27B42294428@charter.net>

Lee resin IR filters are MUCH cheaper.  A 4"x4" costs under $25 at B&H.



> Calumet Photographic has much better prices on the 87c gels.
> 
> Slobodan Dimitrov
> Studio G-8,
> Angels Gate Cultural Center
> http://sdimitrovphoto.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Dec 14, 2005, at 1:00 AM, Fred Hess / Phenix Visuals NL wrote:
> 
>> I just made them by myself using Kodak Wratten filter #87 attached  
>> in front
>> of the flash. For instance: Metz 45CT1 with tele-adapter.
>>
>> Used this setup in a kind of 'law enforcement photography' for some
>> newspapers and NGO's (Dutch Humane Society/RSPCA).
>>
>> I do not know if the Kodak Gelatine filters are still available and  
>> at what
>> price?!. Last time, a few years ago, I tried to buy these filters they
>> extreme expensive.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Fred Hess
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "feli" <feli2@earthlink.net>
>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 9:09 AM
>> Subject: [Leica] IR flash units?
>>
>>
>>> Does anyone still make IR flash units?
>>>
>>> I saw the Weegee exhibit up at the Getty and it seems that he used to
>>> shoot a lot with IR film and IR flashbulbs, in movie theaters etc.
>>>
>>> Just curious...
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> feli
>>>
>>>
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Replies: Reply from s.dimitrov at charter.net (Slobodan Dimitrov) ([Leica] IR flash units?)
In reply to: Message from fredhess at phenix-visuals.nl (Fred Hess / Phenix Visuals NL) ([Leica] IR flash units?)
Message from s.dimitrov at charter.net (Slobodan Dimitrov) ([Leica] IR flash units?)