Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2020/08/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello Peter. Adding to Nathan's post I think you will find that generally soaking your M8 will overexposed so setting a -1\2 stop to start might improve first frame success. Also, go ahead and set a high ISO to avoid blur. If you like the effect you are getting then pick up a deeper IR filter at Glazer's for a deeper effect: my favorite was in the 91 range. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020, 3:56 AM Peter Klein via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote: > > Desperate times call for desperate measures. I've still got my old M8. > Its excess IR sensitivity ought to make it a good IR camera, so why not > try that? Accordingly, today I ordered an R72 IR filter and a couple of > step-up rings. I might as well try something new. > > Those of you who have used the M8 for IR photography, any tips? Ballpark > sunlight exposures, what depth-of-field mark to use for focusing if the > lens has no IR mark? Is the M8's internal meter any use with IR? Etc.? > All tips greatly appreciated. > > Proof of concept: My quick test of an IR TV remote control last May. > Yup, the M8 sees things we don't. In magenta, veritas. > <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/pklein/temp/L1010318.jpg.html> > > --Peter > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information