I finally found an article with very good examples of infrared photography. When these infrared filters are used together with infrared-sensitive film or sensors, very interesting “in-camera effects” can be obtained; false-color or black-and-white images with a dreamlike or sometimes lurid appearance known as the “Wood Effect.” The effect is mainly caused by foliage (such [...]

digg_url = ‘http://www.photoaxe.com/how-to-make-your-own-photography-filters/’; Yes, I’m serious, this it’s not a joke. You can build filters for your camera (either digital or film). And yes, it’s incredible easy. • homemade infrared filter: a piece of developed unexposed slide film OR a floppy disk ! • homemade blue filter: a piece of exposed developed slide film with [...]

An infrared filter is a filter to remove visible light and only pass infrared light in different wavelengths. Here are some types of IR filter to choose from: • The Kodak Wratten 87, 87A, 87B, 87C (87 starting at 750nm, 87C at 800nm, 87B at 850nm, 87A at 950nm) • The Hoya R72 (High quality [...]